Ruvimbo Machaka

Dr. Ruvimbo Machaka is a Lecturer in Public Health at the University of Northampton, affiliated with the Department of Social, Therapies and Communities within the College of Health, Education and Society. She is actively engaged in research related to migration, identity, parenting, and public health, and is accepting PhD students. She is also willing to speak to media on her areas of expertise.

• PhD in Health and Wellbeing, Sheffield Hallam University (2021)
• MSc in Public Health, Sheffield Hallam University (2017)
• Bachelor in Public Health, Monash University (2014)

Her research focuses on belonging, identity, diversity, gender, and parenting within public health, education, and migration contexts. She explores the experiences of migrant families, particularly Zimbabwean parents in the UK, and investigates broader themes such as imposter phenomenon among postgraduate students from minoritised racial backgrounds. Her work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly in health and education.

The trends in her publications show a consistent focus on qualitative studies of migrant parenting, cultural identity, and psychological well-being. Her most recent work examines emotional struggles of Zimbabwean parents raising children in the UK and the sense of alienation among racially minoritised postgraduate students, using thematic and qualitative evidence synthesis methods.

There are no listed scientific awards at this time.

Dr. Machaka is currently advising PhD students, though specific names are not listed. She has not disclosed any grant funding in the provided text. She is actively contributing to research in public health and migration through peer-reviewed journals and specialist publications.

She is affiliated with the Centre for Health Sciences and Services at the University of Northampton, which supports interdisciplinary research in health and social care.