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Professor Margaret Greenfields holds the position of Professor of Social Policy at Anglia Ruskin University's Faculty of Health, Medicine and Social Care. With a background in community law and policy analysis, her research focuses on addressing social and health inequities experienced by marginalized communities, including Gypsies, Travellers, Roma, refugees, and LGBT+ individuals. She employs participatory action research methodologies to center community voices in policy development.
Her qualifications include a PhD in Social Policy (University of Bath), MBA in Senior Leadership, and MSt in Jewish-Christian Relations (University of Cambridge). She has held visiting professorships at Hebrew University Jerusalem and University of South Africa.
Her research examines UK and international policy responses to health inequalities, migration experiences, faith-based social action, and cultural competence in service provision. Recent projects investigate barriers to health research participation among refugees, health status of Showmen communities, and inclusion health in medical curricula. Her work consistently explores mechanisms of discrimination and strategies for building community resilience.
Analysis of her 15 most recent publications reveals strong thematic focus on: 1) Co-produced research with marginalized groups, 2) Policy critique and recommendations for equitable service access, 3) Methodological innovations in participatory research, and 4) Intersectional analysis of discrimination. Her outputs demonstrate increasing emphasis on translating research into practice through stakeholder engagement.
- Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences (2021)
- Chartered Manager, Fellow of the Chartered Management Institute (2021)
- Lady Davis Trust Professorial Fellowship (2018-19)
- Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (2016)
Professor Greenfields supervises doctoral candidates researching migration impacts, health inequalities, and higher education access. She has secured significant research funding from bodies including NHS England, UKRI, and EU commissions for projects on refugee health research participation, Showmen's health, and Roma inclusion initiatives. Current grants focus on breaking down barriers to health equity through community-engaged methodologies.
She co-leads the Safe and Inclusive Communities Research Theme at ARU and collaborates with international networks including the European Roma Health Network. Her work involves partnerships with NGOs, health authorities, and policy bodies to implement research findings into practice.
