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Pamela Graham is an Associate Professor in the Department of Social Work, Education and Community Wellbeing at Northumbria University. Her work focuses on improving children and young people's wellbeing through creative and relational interventions. She holds leadership roles including Deputy Head of Department and currently co-leads the Inclusive Education Research Group. Her research explores therapeutic partnerships with animals and creative arts, such as collaborations with Live Theatre, to enhance self-efficacy and belonging in marginalized youth.
Education qualifications include a PhD in Health & Social Research (2022), an MA in Social Work (1994), and a PG Cert in Academic Practice (2002). Her teaching expertise spans child development, inclusive practices, and interprofessional care for families.
Research interests emphasize creative interventions, neurodiverse inclusion, and systemic disadvantage. Notable projects include evaluating a primary school participation program for autistic children and a football initiative fostering social integration. Her work aligns with UN SDGs targeting education and reduced inequalities.
Grants and partnerships include a North Tyneside Council-funded attachment strategy evaluation (2014–2015) and RIS Internal Funding for school intervention adaptations (2023). She actively collaborates with non-academic organizations like Newcastle City Council and Live Theatre for applied research.
Core themes in her publications include friendship interventions for neurodevelopmental needs, food insecurity solutions, and multi-agency child welfare practices. Her work bridges academic research with community impact, prioritizing marginalized populations.
