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Dr. Jonathan Harvey serves as a Senior Lecturer at the School of Education, University of St Mark & St John (Marjon), where he functions as Programme leader and maintains an active research profile. His contact information includes phone extension 2018 and email jharvey@marjon.ac.uk.
His academic credentials comprise a PhD in Critical Disability Studies from The Open University (2015), an MSc in Social Research from Plymouth University, and a BSc (Hons) in Health and Social Care Studies from Plymouth University. He holds Fellowship status with the Higher Education Academy (FHEA), recognizing his teaching excellence.
Dr. Harvey's research centers on disability studies through the lens of social theory, specifically examining how disability and impairment impact inclusion. His work investigates the lived experiences of disabled people using qualitative methodologies while addressing epistemological and ontological dimensions of research. As a brain injury survivor himself, he brings unique personal perspective to his academic work, having recently completed research on identity and disability as well as identity and Acquired Brain Injury. Currently, he is investigating the experiences of disabled students in higher education settings.
Analysis of his publications reveals consistent thematic development across disability studies, social theory, and qualitative research methodologies. His scholarly output demonstrates increasing sophistication in examining identity reconstruction after acquired brain injury and the systemic barriers faced by disabled students. His book A Sociological Approach to Acquired Brain Injury and Identity has established him as a significant voice in disability studies literature.
His primary recognition is as a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA). His book has received endorsements from prominent scholars including Dan Goodley (University of Sheffield), Tanya Titchkosky (University of Toronto), and Barbara E. Gibson (University of Toronto), who praised its innovative approach to understanding disability and rehabilitation.
Dr. Harvey has extensive experience mentoring students and conducting research with disabled populations. Since 2019, he has served as Governor at Woodlands Special School Plymouth, demonstrating commitment to practical application of his research findings in educational settings. His research often involves collaborative projects with healthcare professionals and disability advocacy organizations.
His current research trajectory continues to focus on improving educational experiences for disabled students, building upon his established expertise in identity reconstruction after brain injury. Dr. Harvey's work uniquely bridges theoretical social science with practical applications in neurological rehabilitation and inclusive education policy.
