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Lorraine van Blerk is a Professor of Human Geography at the University of Dundee's School of Humanities, Social Sciences and Law. She serves as Chair of Human Geography and leads the Research Centre for Transformative Change: Educational & Life Transitions (TCELT) in Education and Society. Her work focuses on street children/youth, refugees, and global inequalities.
- Academy of Social Sciences Fellow (2021)
- Stephen Fry Awards - Public Engagement Project of the Year (2017)
- Market Research Society President’s Medal (2015)
Research interests include:
- Street youth resilience mapping
- Intergenerational partnerships
- Transitions to adulthood in crises
- Policy development for marginalized groups
- Coastal socio-ecological systems
- Cultural geographies of homelessness
Recent publications address global street youth resilience frameworks (2REST project) and cinema's role for Harare street youth. Key collaborations include universities in Pretoria, Cape Town, Makerere, and Ryerson University.
Scientific contributions recognized through:
- 6 major research prizes
- 16 funded projects
- 149+ research outputs
- International visiting appointments (Toronto Metropolitan University, National University of Singapore)
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