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Rebecca Rees is a Professor of Social Policy at University College London’s Social Research Institute. She is an internationally recognized research methodologist specializing in evidence synthesis, stakeholder participation, and policy-relevant research. Her work bridges social policy, public health, and environmental sustainability. She serves as Associate Director of the EPPI-Centre and leads patient/public engagement initiatives in the Department of Health and Social Care Reviews Facility.
- Key Roles: Director of Social Science Research Unit, Academic Head of Learning and Teaching (2017-2021), Co-Chair of IOE Research Ethics Committee.
- Research Focus: Qualitative/mixed-methods systematic reviews, stakeholder engagement, research ethics, and policy development.
Her research spans public health, environmental management, and education policy, with a focus on synthesizing diverse evidence to inform policy solutions. Recent work includes systematic reviews on mobile learning in health education, active travel interventions, and obesity perceptions among youth.
Rees has secured over £4 million in funding from government bodies, UK Research Councils, and charities. She contributes to training programs for researchers globally through collaborations like the Cochrane and Campbell Collaborations.
Awards & Fellowships:
- Research Councils UK Academic Fellowship (2007-2012)
- HEA Academic Fellowship (2007)
