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Dr. May Nasrawy is an Assistant Professor in Applied Social Science (Social Work and Social Care) at the University of Sussex, affiliated with the School of Education and Social Work. Her work focuses on child wellbeing, psychosocial resilience, and participatory research with children and families, particularly in conflict-affected contexts. She holds a PhD from the University of Sussex, conducted between 2017–2021, exploring the role of art in promoting wellbeing among marginalized youth.
- Education:
- PhD in Applied Social Science, University of Sussex (2017–2021)
Her research interests include trauma-informed practice, reflective social work methodologies, and the intersection of informal education (especially art) with child welfare. She has led projects funded by the ESRC and NIHR, including studies on safeguarding practices and inter-agency collaboration in social work. Dr. Nasrawy teaches across Social Work (BA/MA), Childhood and Youth (BACY/MACY), and Foundation Year programs, emphasizing welfare and wellbeing frameworks.
Her publications address ethical challenges in researching vulnerable populations, longitudinal qualitative methodologies, and contextual safeguarding policies. She actively supervises doctoral researchers and leads seminars on research design, ethics, and reflexivity in social sciences.
- Key Projects:
- Scoping Qualitative Longitudinal Research with 'Seldom Heard' Families (ESRC-funded)
- Improving Collaborative Inter-Agency Systems in Self-Neglect (NIHR-funded)
Dr. Nasrawy advocates for inclusive, child-centered approaches in social work education and practice, prioritizing marginalized voices in policy and research.
