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Jennifer O'Brien is a Professor and Lecturer in Geography at the University of Manchester, affiliated with the University College of Interdisciplinary Learning. She specializes in global health equity, maternal/child health, and urban sustainability, with a focus on marginalized communities in both developed and developing nations. Her interdisciplinary work bridges biomedical and alternative healing practices, and she actively engages with UN Sustainable Development Goals.
- Teaching Roles: Coordinates undergraduate research methods courses, oversees team projects, and teaches modules on development, inequality, and urban transport in the Global South.
- Research Projects: Leads initiatives on transport access in low-income communities (INTALInC) and climate change education in universities.
- Awards: 2023 National Teaching Fellowship recognizing her transformative contributions to pedagogy.
Her research explores intersections between health, environment, and mobility, including studies on motorbike-based transport systems and maternal healthcare landscapes in Uganda. She advocates for inclusive education policies and ethical research practices, particularly in vulnerable populations.
Recent publications address climate literacy in UK Higher Education, informal transport systems, and culturally specific healthcare practices. Her work emphasizes practical applications of research through policy engagement and interdisciplinary collaboration.
