جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Jenna Pandeliمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Organisation Studies
• Critical Management Studies
• Business Ethics
• +۹ مورد دیگر

Jenna Pandeli is an Associate Professor in Organisation Studies at the Faculty of Business and Law, University of the West of England, Bristol. She is affiliated with the Department of Business and Management and actively contributes to research, teaching, and public engagement in critical organisational issues. Her research interests include: Prison Labour and Rehabilitation Invisible Forms of Work Maternity Leave and Motherhood in Organisations Ethnography and Qualitative Research Methods Business Ethics and Critical Management Studies Workplace Humour Jenna's recent publications focus on the exploitation and invisibility of prison labour and the unpaid work of mothers on maternity leave, particularly during the pandemic. Her work bridges academic research with public discourse, often addressing ethical and social justice dimensions of work. The dominant themes across her articles include critical organisational analysis, labour rights, and qualitative methodologies applied to marginalised work experiences. Her scientific recognition includes: SAGE Prize for Excellence and Innovation (2020) for her article in Work, Employment and Society Jenna is actively involved in research projects and supervises postgraduate students in her areas of expertise. She collaborates with charities like Project Remake to deliver enterprise education for formerly incarcerated individuals. She also maintains a strong public presence through blogs and media appearances, including the BBC and Financial Times. Her work is supported by public engagement and interdisciplinary collaboration. She is associated with the Bristol Leadership and Change Centre and contributes to public scholarship through platforms such as the American Sociological Association’s Work-in-Progress blog and UWE’s HR, Work & Employment blog.

• Midwifery
• Maternity Services
• Women's Experience of Maternity Services
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr Emma Danks is a Senior Lecturer in Midwifery at the School of Nursing and Midwifery, Faculty of Education, Health & Wellbeing, University of Wolverhampton. Her work integrates clinical expertise, research, and education to improve maternity services, particularly for marginalized populations. She holds a PhD and is actively involved in qualitative research on female genital mutilation (FGM), clinical governance, and patient experience. Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Post Graduate Certificate in Higher Education and Professional Practice BSc (HONS) Midwifery Her research focuses on female genital mutilation (FGM) , global maternal health , and amplifying silent voices in healthcare. She specializes in qualitative methods and discourse analysis, particularly in understanding the experiences of marginalized and hard-to-reach groups within maternity services. Her work emphasizes clinical governance and improving NHS service provision for FGM survivors. Dr Danks' recent publications reveal a strong trend in qualitative studies on FGM, deinfibulation timing, and service delivery. Her research bridges academic inquiry with real-world healthcare challenges, often involving multi-stakeholder perspectives from survivors, partners, and healthcare professionals. These studies contribute significantly to policy and practice improvements in maternal health. Fellow of the Higher Education Academy Fellow of the Royal Society of Public Health Dr Danks supervises postgraduate research at Masters and Doctoral levels and has experience mentoring undergraduate research. She regularly peer-reviews manuscripts for national and international journals. Though specific grants are not listed, her role as a Research Fellow at the University of Birmingham and her leadership in clinical governance projects suggest active involvement in funded research initiatives. She has contributed to maternity transformation through early adoption of the 'Better Births' recommendations and collaboration with regional maternity services. Her work often involves interdisciplinary and cross-directorate teams focused on quality and safety in maternity care.

• Mental Health
• Access to healthcare for marginalised groups
• Adolescents’ health
• +۹ مورد دیگر

Enoch Acheampong is a Senior Lecturer at the Department of Health Promotion and Disability Studies, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST). He specializes in Public Health, Disability and Rehabilitation, and holds multiple roles as a practitioner, consultant, and researcher. Education: PhD in Public Health, MSc in Disability, Rehabilitation and Development, BA (Hons) in Sociology and Social Work (all from KNUST) His research focuses on intersectional topics including Mental Health , Disability Stigma , Access to healthcare for marginalised groups , and Sociology of health . He has contributed to policy development through consultancy work for Ghana's National Council for Persons with Disability.

Bethany Waterhouse-Bradleyمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Social Policy
• Social Justice
• Mental Health
• +۱۱ مورد دیگر

Bethany Waterhouse-Bradley is a Lecturer in Health and Social Care Policy at Ulster University, affiliated with the School of Applied Social and Policy Studies within the Faculty of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences. She completed her PhD in Social Policy at Ulster University in 2012 and has held various research positions, including work with the Bamford Centre for Mental Health and Wellbeing starting in 2015, followed by roles in the Psychology Research Institute before returning to the School of Applied Social and Policy Studies in 2018. Her educational background includes: PhD in Social Policy from Ulster University (2012) Bethany has a strong interest in interdisciplinary examination of social justice issues, with extensive work involving survivors of domestic violence, people experiencing homelessness, and those living with mental and physical ill health. Her research particularly focuses on the relationship between policy and emotion, and the impact of technological innovation on social inequalities. She seeks to generate work that reflects the lived experience of traditionally excluded groups, provides evidence to reduce institutional barriers to access, and creates space for widening participation. Her work contributes to several UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly those related to reducing inequalities and promoting mental health and well-being. Bethany's publications demonstrate consistent engagement with mental health policy, social work practices, and the impact of technological innovation on social inequalities. Her recent work includes qualitative explorations of mental health help-seeking in schools, systematic reviews of social workers' experiences with bureaucracy, and examinations of intimate partner violence and mental health associations. She also conducts research on harm reduction strategies, particularly regarding naloxone-based interventions for overdose prevention. Her notable recognition includes: Excellence in Research Impact award (2018) Bethany has been actively involved in securing research funding and leading projects. She has served as Principal Investigator and Co-Investigator on multiple research projects, including evaluations of services for veterans, studies on technological innovation and social inequalities, and assessments of public attitudes toward veterans in Northern Ireland. She has also supervised PhD students and engaged in consultancy work for the voluntary and community sector, editorial work for academic journals, and delivered invited talks on governance and policy topics. She maintains an active presence in the media, having contributed to discussions about public attitudes toward the Armed Forces Covenant and veterans' issues in Northern Ireland. Her research has been referenced in policy documents, Wikipedia pages, and widely shared across social media platforms.

Lace Mahalia Jacksonمشاهده پروفایل

مربی

• Leadership Studies
• Global Majority Communities
• Organisational Narratives
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Lace Mahalia Jackson serves as a Staff Tutor at The Open University's School of Health Wellbeing and Social Care within the Wellbeing, Education and Language Studies (WELS) department. Holding a PhD and multiple professional qualifications including CQSW, AASW, and CPOD, she operates as a 'Pracademic researcher' bridging academic theory and frontline social care practice. Her research critically examines societal and organisational narratives that impose structural, social, and material barriers on marginalised Global Majority leaders—specifically those of African, Caribbean, Asian, and Sub-Saharan ethnicities—operating under postcolonial constraints. Methodologically, she employs autoethnography, genre analysis, and narrative inquiry to deconstruct power dynamics in leadership contexts. Key research themes include: Intersectionality in leadership identity formation Decolonising organisational frameworks Narrative resistance strategies among marginalised leaders Award Recognition: Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts (FRSA) Professional Background: Former Executive Director at a Clinical Psychotherapeutic Institute (Charity sector) Ex-Director of Social Care Learning and Development in two-tier local authorities

• Sustainable development
• Citizenship
• Representation
• +۹ مورد دیگر

Sara Mohammed A M Al-Ansari is a Lecturer of Sociology in the Department of Social Sciences at Qatar University. She is currently pursuing her Ph.D. at the School of Law, Politics and Sociology, University of Sussex, focusing on women's citizenship and empowerment in Qatar. Education: BA in Sociology, Qatar University M.Sc. in Sociology, University of Aberdeen, Scotland Ph.D. candidate in Sociology, University of Sussex Sara's research employs a socio-legal framework to analyze citizenship theories and empowerment, utilizing qualitative methods such as in-depth interviews with politicians, institution officials, and activists, alongside focus groups exploring state-society dynamics in Qatar. Scientific Awards: Masters and Ph.D. fellowship from Qatar University Her work spans interdisciplinary themes in Citizenship Studies , Political Sociology , and Gender Studies , with regional expertise in the Arab Gulf States and methodological strengths in Qualitative Research Methods .

Neil Stottمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Social Innovation
• Organisational Theory
• Social Purpose Organisations
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Neil Stott is Management Practice Professor of Social Innovation at Cambridge Judge Business School, University of Cambridge, where he directs the Master of Studies in Social Innovation programme and co-directs the Cambridge Centre for Social Innovation. He is also Professorial Fellow of Lucy Cavendish College. Education BA, Bradford University PG Cert, Anglia Ruskin University MSt, University of Cambridge DProf, Middlesex University Research & Scholarly Interests Neil’s scholarship sits at the intersection of organisational theory and social innovation . He interrogates how social-purpose organisations are conceived, governed, and scaled, with particular attention to race, housing, community enterprise, peacekeeping institutions, and the ethics of organisational power. His recent work explores organisational lethality —the capacity of organisations to do systemic harm—and the redemptive possibilities of social innovation. Research Trends in Recent Work Across 2024–2025 publications, a clear arc emerges: from diagnosing structural failures in global governance (UN peacekeeping, climate mobility, SDG blockages) to proposing reparative, community-centred innovations. Recurring themes include meta-organisational reform, symbolic construction of social problems, and the historical agency of marginalised communities (BME housing associations, Black business schools). Awards & Fellowships Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts (FRSA) Fellow of the Inter University Seminar on Armed Forces and Society Fellow, Clayton State University Center for Social Innovation & Sustainable Entrepreneurship Adjunct Professor, Faculty of Business Administration, Memorial University, Newfoundland Advising & Pedagogical Leadership As Director of the MSt in Social Innovation, Neil mentors a diverse cohort of practitioners and scholars. One current student, Selene Biffi , gained international recognition for her role in evacuating Afghan scholars from Kabul, illustrating the programme’s impact on global social innovation leadership. Laboratories, Centres & Teams Neil co-leads the Cambridge Centre for Social Innovation , a hub for interdisciplinary research that partners with governments, NGOs, and community enterprises worldwide. He is embedded within the Organisational Theory and Information Systems subject group at Cambridge Judge Business School, fostering cross-disciplinary projects on leadership, ethics, and systemic change.

• Cultural studies
• Linguistic ethnography
• Social study of technology
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Caroline Pelletier is Professor of Culture and Communication in the Department of Culture, Communication and Media at the UCL Institute of Education, University College London. She has held academic appointments at UCL since 2017, first as Reader and then, from August 2024, as Professor. Her work is centrally concerned with how emerging technologies reshape workplaces and work practices, approached through ethnographic and psychosocial lenses. Education & Appointments Professor of Culture and Communication, UCL Institute of Education, University College London (2024–present) Reader in Culture and Communications, UCL Institute of Education (2017–2023) Research Interests Pelletier’s research integrates cultural studies, linguistic ethnography, and the social study of technology . She explores how technologies mediate experiences of time, gender, and power in diverse organisational settings such as indie videogame studios, NHS hospitals, and schools . A recurrent theme is the democratisation of work and learning through playful and participatory uses of technology. Methodologically, her work is rooted in long-term ethnographic engagement , emphasising naturalistic observation and participatory inquiry. Current strands of inquiry include: Temporalities of creative labour in game development Ethics and affect in simulation-based medical education Co-production and participatory design with marginalised groups Gender, play, and inequality in digital cultures Scientific Awards & Recognition UCL Student Union Roll of Honour for Teaching (2023) UCL Student Union Roll of Honour for Teaching (2024) Research Funding & Impact Her projects have been supported by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) , Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) , the London Deanery , and various charitable bodies. She has provided consultancy to governmental and international NGOs on technology-enhanced learning and workplace reform. Findings have influenced policy and practice in medical education, game-based learning, and inclusive technology design. Teaching & Doctoral Supervision Pelletier teaches on multiple MA programmes, notably Education and Technology , and has extensive experience supervising PhD and EdD students. She welcomes prospective doctoral researchers interested in ethnographies of media and work, discourse analysis, educational technology, feminist methodologies, and simulation studies.

Danya Nusseirمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Digital Literacy
• Marginalised Communities
• Labour Market Integration
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Danya Nusseir is an ESRC IAA Postdoctoral Impact Fellow at the University of Warwick's Institute for Employment Research, mentored by Gaby Atfield. She concurrently serves on the Board of Trustees for a UK Charity, focusing on practical applications of her research in refugee integration. Her academic credentials include: PhD in Employment Research from University of Warwick (awarded early 2025) MSc in Social Policy and Social Research from University College London (2020) MBA from Kingston University (2014) BSc in Computer Science and Business Administration from University of Kent (2006) Her research centers on digital literacy as a catalyst for integrating marginalised communities, particularly examining Arab refugee women's labor market access across Jordan, Lebanon, and the UK. Using qualitative methodologies including in-depth interviews and policy analysis, she investigates intersections of ICT, social policy, and peacebuilding. Her current fellowship develops actionable resources—policy documents and digital skills toolkits—to directly address employment barriers. Danya's recognition includes the ESRC IAA Postdoctoral Impact Fellowship. This award supports her translation of academic research into practical interventions for refugee women's workforce integration. With over fifteen years of cross-sector experience, she has led research initiatives for governments, international NGOs, and businesses while managing diverse teams up to 30 members. Her pre-PhD executive leadership roles in development organizations inform her applied research approach, bridging academic rigor with real-world implementation.

• Participatory Action Research
• Social Justice
• Wellbeing
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Kaz Stuart is Professor of Social and Health Inequalities and Director of the Centre of Research for Health and Society at the University of Cumbria, with additional roles as Director of Indigo Children's Services and Honorary Research Fellow at the same university. Her career spans primary, secondary, and higher education teaching, youth work, social care, and outdoor education across practitioner, managerial, and leadership positions. Her educational background includes a PhD in Collaborative Agency from the University of Lancaster (2010-2013), MBA in Educational Leadership from the University of Leicester, and BA.Ed. Hons from the University of Kent. Stuart specializes in creative and participatory action research methodologies focused on human agency, empowerment, and social justice. Her work critically examines educational inequalities, wellbeing frameworks, and integrated working practices, particularly through biopsychosocial lenses and activity theory. She develops practical frameworks for asset-based practice, relational leadership, and system leadership in volatile contexts, emphasizing co-creation with marginalized communities. Analysis of her recent publications reveals consistent engagement with participatory methodologies to address structural inequalities, with growing emphasis on pandemic recovery frameworks and critical challenges to neoliberal educational discourses. Her work bridges academic research and practitioner application across education, health, and social care sectors. Scientific recognition includes: Vice Chancellor's Excellence Award for Research (2016) Outstanding Knowledge Transfer Partnership (2012) Vice Chancellor's Excellence Award for Enterprise (2012) Stuart secured Erasmus+ funding for the Marginalisation and Co-Created Education Project (2016-2020) and has extensive experience in social return on investment analysis. Her advisory work focuses on developing practitioner capabilities through action research, with significant contributions to children's centre leadership frameworks and youth work evaluation methodologies. She leads the Centre of Research for Health and Society at the University of Cumbria and previously directed the Research Hub at Brathay Trust, fostering collaborative teams focused on integrated care, empowerment frameworks, and critical approaches to asset-based practice for children, young people, and families.

• Feminist Research
• Career Development
• Marginalised Voices
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Emma Harrison is a Senior Lecturer in Careers and Guidance at Canterbury Christ Church University. She leads and teaches on the Postgraduate Diploma in Career Development and across all levels of the BA (Hons) Counselling, Coaching and Mentoring program. From 2019 to August 2023, she served as Course Director for the Education Foundation Year, where she co-designed and validated the new Arts, Humanities and Education Foundation Year launched in September 2023. She holds an MSc in Coaching from the University of East London. Her research focuses on feminist perspectives in career development, with emphasis on amplifying marginalized voices and addressing systemic oppression and inequality. She is currently pursuing a PhD examining feminism's role in careers practice. Additional research explores power dynamics, diversity, and ethical considerations in helping relationships across counselling, coaching, and mentoring contexts.

• Social Work
• Mental Health
• Disability Studies
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr Gabrielle Drake is an Associate Professor and Director of Academic Programs (Social Work and Community Welfare) at Western Sydney University. With twenty years of professional experience spanning community sector management, policy reform, research, and direct social work practice, she is recognized for expertise in social policy, mental health and disability, and homelessness pathways. Her leadership bridges academic research with practical applications in vulnerable population support. Her educational qualifications include: PhD, Curtin University of Technology Master of Social Policy, University of Western Sydney Bachelor of Social Work, University of Western Sydney Dr Drake's research centers on social work practice in mental health, disability, boarding houses, and housing pathways, with strong emphasis on inclusive emancipatory research. She investigates consumer and carer voices in social work education, culturally and racially marginalized (CaRM) older adults in rural communities, and child well-being in institutional settings. Her work consistently prioritizes participatory methodologies that amplify marginalized perspectives and challenge systemic barriers. Analysis of her 15 most recent publications (2024-2025) reveals dominant themes in child welfare research ethics, disability justice, rural aging, and post-incarceration housing pathways. Key trends include methodological innovation in qualitative fieldwork with children, critical examination of professional identity formation in social work, and co-designed workforce strategies for regional communities. Her publications demonstrate strong interdisciplinary connections between social policy, health equity, and human rights frameworks. Dr Drake actively contributes to professional networks including: Australian Association of Social Workers (2011-present) Community Mental Health Drug and Alcohol Research Network (2015-2018) Disability Justice Project (2015-2018) Expert Consultative Group, Stop the Violence Project Her research leadership includes significant policy evaluations such as the Boarding Houses Act 2012 (with reports spanning 2014-2018) and current involvement in the TAFE Pathways Project and FACS MOU Steering Group. These projects demonstrate sustained engagement with NSW government initiatives to improve housing, disability, and aged care services through evidence-based reform.

Nicole Peelمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Leisure and health
• Trauma Informed Care
• Foster Care
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Nicole Peel serves as a Senior Lecturer in Recreation Therapy and Undergraduate Director of Academic Program within the School of Health Sciences at Western Sydney University. With over 30 years of professional experience, she brings substantial practical expertise to her academic role, working extensively with vulnerable populations including people with intellectual and physical disabilities, aging individuals, adolescents, and marginalized communities. Dr. Peel's research centers on trauma informed care and therapy approaches for disadvantaged groups, with particular emphasis on co-design principles that facilitate sustainable community change. Her work focuses on translating academic research into practical applications that create meaningful impact within complex support systems. Leisure and health Trauma Informed Care Foster Care Marginalised individuals People with disabilities Criminal Justice contexts Dr. Peel has received significant recognition for her contributions, including the WSU Vice-Chancellor Award for Excellence in University Engagement and Sustainability in 2017. Her professional memberships span multiple relevant organizations including the Diversional Recreation Therapy Association, World Leisure Organisation, Australian Bush Therapy Association, and The Australian Sociological Association. As an educator with extensive industry experience, Dr. Peel bridges academic theory with practical application, ensuring students gain both theoretical knowledge and real-world skills applicable to working with diverse populations in health and recreation contexts.

• Human Rights Law
• Refugee and Asylum Seeker Rights
• Digital Inclusion
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Professor Azadeh Dastyari is an active faculty member at Western Sydney University, affiliated with the Whitlam Institute. She holds a PhD from Monash University and leads research at the intersection of law, social justice, and policy reform. Her research spans: Human rights frameworks and refugee protections Digital inclusion for marginalized communities Climate change vulnerability in urban settings Anti-discrimination law and racial justice Implementation of UN Sustainable Development Goals Recent publications demonstrate strong focus on Australian policy challenges, including climate adaptation in Western Sydney, countering far-right extremism, and reforming racial discrimination legislation. Her work consistently integrates socio-legal analysis with community impact studies. She currently directs three funded projects: First Nations Digital Inclusion (ACCAN-funded; 2023-2025): Addressing technology access gaps Culturally Marginalised Young Women (Whitlam Institute; 2024-2025): Studying equity barriers Interfaith School Communities Program (Catholic Mission; 2025-2028): Evaluating social cohesion initiatives

Ivana Lessner Listiakovaمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Inclusive Education
• Special Education
• Sensory Processing
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Ivana Lessner Listiakova is an Associate Professor and Head of Childhood and Education in the School of Business, Arts, Social Sciences and Technology at the University of Suffolk. She has previously held academic positions at Comenius University in Bratislava, Slovakia, Palacky University in Olomouc, Czech Republic, and the University of Northampton, UK. Her educational background includes: PhD in Pre-school and Primary Education (2012) Master's degree in Therapeutic Education (2009) Additional studies at Eötvös Loránd University in Budapest and New York University Dr. Lessner Listiakova's research focuses on inclusive education, learning support, sensory processing difficulties, and creative arts therapies including art and dramatherapy. She has extensive expertise in working with children with autism, ADHD, sensory processing difficulties, and multiple disabilities. Her methodological expertise lies primarily in qualitative research methodologies and interpretative and pragmatic research paradigms, though she has also conducted mixed-methods research. She has been involved in research projects focused on evaluating expressive art therapies, multisensory approaches, and autism education. Her recent publications show a strong emphasis on autism education in rural settings, teacher training for autism support, and the application of expressive arts therapies in educational contexts. These works demonstrate her commitment to addressing educational disparities and developing effective interventions for vulnerable populations. Professional recognition includes: Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA, D2) Member of ProLP Association of Therapeutic Educators in Slovakia Editorial board member of Preschool Education Journal in Slovakia Peer-reviewer for multiple international academic journals Dr. Lessner Listiakova has supervised numerous BA and MA dissertation students and is currently accepting PhD students with a focus on inclusion - inclusive education and social inclusion, interventions and strategies to support vulnerable and marginalised groups. She has secured research funding for projects including the ASD-EAST project focused on training specialist teachers working with children with autism in Croatia, Poland and North Macedonia, and has collaborated with institutions like FermynWoods Contemporary Arts and The National Museum of Computing. Her international engagement includes coordination of several international LLP Leonardo da Vinci projects across multiple European countries.