Clare Bambra
Clare Bambra is Professor of Public Health, Population Health Sciences Institute at Newcastle University.
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Helen Kara
Helen Kara has been an independent researcher since 1999 and specialises in research methods and ethics. She is the author of Creative Research Methods and Research Ethics in the Real World. Helen is Honorary Senior Research Fellow at the University of Manchester, and Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences.
See more<div> <div class="col-lg-6 col-md-12 col-sm-12 col-xs-12"> <div class="person"><img class="image" src="/media/Clare-Bambra.1.jpg" alt="Clare Bambra" /> <div class="content"> <h2>Clare Bambra</h2> <p>Clare Bambra is Professor of Public Health, Population Health Sciences Institute at Newcastle University.</p> <a class="link-to-books" href="/clare-bambra">See more</a></div> </div> </div> <div class="col-lg-6 col-md-12 col-sm-12 col-xs-12"> <div class="person"><img class="image" src="/media/Helen-Kara.jpg" alt="My alt text" /> <div class="content"> <h2>Helen Kara</h2> <p>Helen Kara has been an independent researcher since 1999 and specialises in research methods and ethics. She is the author of <em>Creative Research Methods</em> and <em>Research Ethics in the Real World</em>. Helen is Honorary Senior Research Fellow at the University of Manchester, and Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences.</p> <a class="link-to-books" href="/helen-kara">See more</a></div> </div> </div> </div>
Peter Beresford
Peter Beresford, author of Participatory Ideology, is Visiting Professor at the University of East Anglia and Co-Chair of Shaping Our Lives. He has a longstanding track record of work in the field of participation and citizen involvement as academic, service user, researcher, educator and activist.
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Kalwant Bhopal
Kalwant Bhopal, author of White Privilege, is Professorial Research Fellow and Professor of Education and Social Justice in the Centre for Research on Race and Education at the University of Birmingham. Her areas of interest and expertise focus on the educational experiences of black and minority ethnic groups as well as Gypsies and Travellers. Her research specifically explores how processes of racism, exclusion and marginalisation operate in predominantly white spaces with a focus on social justice and inclusion.
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<div> <div class="col-lg-6 col-md-12 col-sm-12 col-xs-12"> <div class="person"><img class="image" src="/media/Peter-Beresford.jpg" alt="Peter Beresford" /> <div class="content"> <h2>Peter Beresford</h2> <p>Peter Beresford, author of <em>Participatory Ideology</em>, is Visiting Professor at the University of East Anglia and Co-Chair of Shaping Our Lives. He has a longstanding track record of work in the field of participation and citizen involvement as academic, service user, researcher, educator and activist.</p> <a class="link-to-books" href="/peter-beresford">See more</a></div> </div> </div> <div class="col-lg-6 col-md-12 col-sm-12 col-xs-12"> <div class="person"><img class="image" src="/media/Kalwant-Bhopal.jpg" alt="Kalwant Bhopal" /> <div class="content"> <h2>Kalwant Bhopal</h2> <p>Kalwant Bhopal, author of <em>White Privilege</em>, is Professorial Research Fellow and Professor of Education and Social Justice in the Centre for Research on Race and Education at the University of Birmingham. Her areas of interest and expertise focus on the educational experiences of black and minority ethnic groups as well as Gypsies and Travellers. Her research specifically explores how processes of racism, exclusion and marginalisation operate in predominantly white spaces with a focus on social justice and inclusion.</p> <h2><a class="link-to-books" href="/kalwant-bhopal">See more</a></h2> </div> </div> </div> </div>
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Cities have face disruptions before. But it’s different this time: we need to keep control of our #cities in order to tackle the problems that are not easily addressed through digital or smart technology. @P_Allmendinger on the ‘forgotten city’.
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<p>Cities have face disruptions before. But it’s different this time: we need to keep control of our #cities in order to tackle the problems that are not easily addressed through digital or smart technology. @P_Allmendinger on the ‘forgotten city’. </p><p><a href="https://twitter.com/policypress/status/1405525923332378625">https://twitter.com/policypress/status/1405525923332378625</a></p>
In their book, ‘An Unequal Pandemic’, @ProfBambra, @juliaflynch & @ProfKatSmith outline how #covid19 kills unequally, is experienced unequally and impoverishes unequally, and argue that this syndemic could have been avoided through better preparation.
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<p>In their book, ‘An Unequal Pandemic’, @ProfBambra, @juliaflynch & @ProfKatSmith outline how #covid19 kills unequally, is experienced unequally and impoverishes unequally, and argue that this syndemic could have been avoided through better preparation. </p><p><a href="https://twitter.com/policypress/status/1405480481311834113">https://twitter.com/policypress/status/1405480481311834113</a></p>
Brings to light the impact adult social care being transferred from the state to the market had on #Commissioners, #CareProviders, care workforce and the people that use care and support services. @Bob__Hudson
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