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The Children, Young People and Families Research Theme is led by Professor Bernie Carter, Professor Lucy Bray and Dr Julie Abayomi.
Our research is multi-disciplinary and inter-disciplinary and focuses on understanding and improving the lives of children, young people, pregnant women and families. We work across various sectors including social care, health and education and we aim to influence practice, policy, and public engagement.
- Our research encompasses three key domains:
Our work is regional, national and international in its context and reach. We work with colleagues in the UK, the Netherlands, Sweden, Spain, the USA, Canada, Brazil, Jordan, South Africa, Malawi, Indonesia, Cambodia, Korea, Australia and New Zealand. Our Honorary Professors include Professor Art Frank (Canada) and Professor Matthew Peak (UK) and our Honorary Senior Lecturers include Dr Annette Dickinson (New Zealand) and Dr Karen Ford (Tasmania).
Our doctoral students include: Katie Cole, Beth Cook, Helen Hartley, Martina Kennedy Jennifer Kuroski, Simon Nielson, Miracle Rotimi, Manisha Sharma, and Jill Snodin.