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Dr. Fiona Bloomer is a Senior Lecturer in Social Policy at the School of Applied Social and Policy Sciences, Ulster University, Belfast campus. As an international expert on abortion policy, she has played a pivotal role in informing legal reforms in Northern Ireland through collaborations with activist organizations like Alliance for Choice and advisory roles in multi-disciplinary groups such as NIACT (Northern Ireland Abortion and Contraception Taskgroup).
- Research Focus: Abortion policy, decriminalization processes, faith-related reproductive ethics, human rights discourse, and reproductive justice frameworks.
- Global Collaborations: Partnered with organizations in Kenya, Zambia, and international scholars to examine radical abortion care models during pandemics.
- Funding: Holds a British Academy Senior Research Fellowship (2021) exploring faith and abortion morality.
Her recent publications span abortion decriminalization, faith-based activism, health professional attitudes, and incarcerated women's access. Her work has been cited extensively in Scopus and featured in policy documents, news outlets, and social media platforms.
Scientific Awards
- Shortlisted for Ulster University Impact Excellence Award for Research (2018)
- Recipient of UUSU Excellence in Research Supervision (2017)
Dr. Bloomer's research has directly influenced abortion law reform in Northern Ireland and continues to shape global discourse through books like Reimagining Global Abortion Politics (2018) and co-edited volumes on decriminalization processes. She remains a sought-after expert for international media and policy inquiries.
