Janet Melville-Wiseman

Janet Melville-Wiseman is a Principal Lecturer at Canterbury Christ Church University, where she has served since 2005 in critical roles including Course Director for the Master of Arts in Social Work (MASW), Professional Lead, Faculty Director of Research Ethics and Governance, and Faculty Director of PhD Studies.

Her academic qualifications include:

• DipSW
• CQSW
• CertPsych
• MSc
• PhD in Mental Health from the Tizard Centre, University of Kent

With extensive experience as a social work practitioner, manager, and academic, her research centers on Social Work and Mental Health. She integrates this expertise into teaching across both undergraduate (BA Social Work) and postgraduate (MA Social Work) programs, emphasizing practical applications in mental health services.

Prior to her tenure at Canterbury Christ Church University, she contributed to research as a lecturer and researcher with the Personal Social Services Research Unit at the University of Kent, strengthening her foundation in evidence-based social care practices.