Suzanne Van Even
Health and Wellbeing Alumni
PhD Researcher in Health and Wellbeing (ESRC +3)
Health and Social Sciences, UWE BristolStart date: October 2019
Research topic: Psychological Impact, and Support Preferences of Black Men with Rheumatic Diseases
Using a mixed methods approach, my research explores experiences of men from diverse black ethnic backgrounds, to try and begin to understand their coping strategies for rheumatic diseases.Research suggests that rheumatic diseases impact men in specific ways with respect to their feeling(s) of masculinity. Moreover, studies have shown that culture and ethnicity interplay with masculinity in important ways in other chronic conditions. However, little is known about the experience of rheumatic diseases among black men.
Research supervisors: Professor Fiona Cramp, Dr Caroline Flurey, Dr John Pauling, Professor Paul Galdas, Professor Karen Rodham, Dr Mwidmi Ndosi
Professional memberships/Positions held:
Graduate member of the British Psychological SocietySWDTP Student Representative
Email: Suzanne.Vaneven@uwe.ac.uk
LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/suzanne-van-even-1363297
Twitter: https://twitter.com/SvanEven77
Dr Lewis Elliott
Health and Wellbeing Alumni
College of Life and Environmental Sciences, University of ExeterGraduation date: 2016
Research topic: Physical activity in natural environments: Importance of environmental quality, landscape type and promotional materials
Current position:
I now work as an Associate Research Fellow at the European Centre for Environment and Human Health (University of Exeter Medical School) on a European Commission Horizon 2020 funded research project named ‘BlueHealth’ (www.bluehealth2020.eu) which examines European’s interactions with ‘blue’ spaces (natural environments featuring water) and their effects on health and well-being.Email: L.R.Elliott@exeter.ac.uk
Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/lewiselliott90
Website/Blog: https://bluehealth2020.eu/people/lewis-elliott/
Tom Arthur
Health and Wellbeing Alumni
PhD Researcher in Health and Wellbeing (ESRC 1+3)
College of Life and Environmental Sciences, University of ExeterStart date: September 2017
Research topic: Exploring the Visuomotor Deficits in Autism Spectrum Disorder
Recent research argues that deficits in motor functioning are a key feature of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), with renowned clumsiness and impaired motor co-ordination emerging as typical traits. My research will bring together elements from developmental psychology, neuroscience and sports science to better understand the functional deficits shown by ASD populations. Specifically, in collaboration with the Centre of Applied Autism Research in Bath, we aim to increase our understanding of how and why these motor difficulties emerge, before developing a novel intervention that can combat such deficits and enhance motor learning.Research supervisors: Dr Samuel Vine, Dr Gavin Buckingham, Professor Mark Brosnan
Email: tga202@exeter.ac.uk
Twitter: https://twitter.com/TomGArthur
Nasrul Ismail
Health and Wellbeing Alumni, Student Rep
PhD Researcher in Health and Wellbeing (ESRC +3 )
Health and Social Sciences, UWE BristolStart date: October 2017
Research topic: Understanding the impact of macroeconomic austerity on prisoner health and wellbeing in England
Using qualitative methods, my research will investigate the variegated, deepening impact of austerity on prisoner health and wellbeing.To date, no qualitative studies have focused on understanding the effects of austerity on prisoner health and wellbeing. The evidence is dominated by quantitative studies that make associations between fiscal consolidation and prison instability.
Responding to this omission, my research will deliver four interdisciplinary work programmes, covering international, national, regional, and individual domains that will collectively explore the current disconnect between policy and practice.
This research project is supported by 11 key organisations involved with prison health in England.
Research supervisors: Dr Nick de Viggiani, Professor Christina Pantazis
Professional memberships/Positions held:
Member of Early Career Academics Network, Howard League for Penal ReformAssociate Member of the Local Authorities Research Intelligence Association (LARIA)
Member of the Market Research Society (MRS)
SWDTP Student Representative
Email: Nasrul.Ismail@uwe.ac.uk
LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/nasrulismail
Twitter: https://twitter.com/nasrulismail27
Website/Blog: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Nasrul_Ismail
Leanne Martin
Health and Wellbeing Alumni
PhD Researcher in Psychology (ESRC +3)
School of Psychology, Plymouth UniversityStart date: October 2017
Research topic: Using natural environments to reduce craving: cognitive and affective mechanisms.
My research investigates whether increased exposure to natural environments reduces craving for potentially health-damaging behaviours (e.g. snacking, smoking, substance use). Integrating theoretical approaches from environmental psychology with the Elaborated Intrusion theory of craving (Kavanagh, Andrade & May, 2005) the project examines which characteristics of natural environments are most relevant to craving, as well as exploring the cognitive and affective mechanisms underlying any effects. Synthesising and extending two fields of research, this project has practical applications to environmental policies and public health initiatives.Research supervisors: Dr Sabine Pahl, Professor Jon May, Dr Mathew White
Email: leanne.martin@postgrad.plymouth.ac.uk
Dr Georgia Smith
Health and Wellbeing Alumni
PhD Researcher in Health and Wellbeing (ESRC 1+3)
School for Policy Studies, University of BristolStart date: September 2014
Graduation date: March 2020
Research topic: The invisible epidemic: An exploration into the experiences, perceptions and understandings of Benzodiazepine and other medication use amongst older age groups
Research supervisors: Dr Liz Lloyd (Bristol)
Email: gs14219@bristol.ac.uk
Dr Jeffrey Lambert
Health and Wellbeing Alumni
PhD Researcher in Health and Wellbeing (ESRC +3 )
College of Medicine and Health, University of ExeterStart date: September 2013
Graduation date: July 2018
Research topic: Improving Interventions for Physical Activity and Depression
Current position:
I am a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Primary Care based at the University of Exeter Medical School. I currently coordinate a range of research projects in the Primary Care group.Research supervisors: Associate Professor Colin Greaves (Exeter), Professor Adrian Taylor (Plymouth), Dr Paul Farrand (Exeter)
Email: j.d.lambert@exeter.ac.uk
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Jefflambert12
Website/Blog: https://medicine.exeter.ac.uk/people/profile/index.php?web_id=Jeffrey_Lambert
Dr Jolanthe de Koning
Health and Wellbeing Alumni
PhD Researcher in Health and Wellbeing (ESRC +3)
Department for Health, University of BathStart date: September 2012
Graduation date: March 2018
Research topic: Physical activity, social isolation and loneliness in later life: A focus on rural areas in the UK
My research explores the predictors of and relationships among loneliness, types of social isolation (SI) and physical activity (PA) in rurally-living older adults in the UK using interdisciplinary, sequential mixed-methods. I focus on loneliness and SI because strong evidence shows an association with poor health in older age. Similarly, engaging in PA leads to prolonged healthy ageing. My experience in teaching older adult fitness classes also adds to my interest in this topic. I focus on rural areas because I think that the quiet, rural way of life in the UK countryside should be supported for those who cherish it.Research supervisors: Dr Afroditi Stathi, Dr Suzanne Richards
Professional memberships/Positions held:
British Society for GerontologyCampaign to End Loneliness
Email: J.de.Koning@bath.ac.uk
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Jo_deKoning
Robert Mann
Health and Wellbeing Alumni
PhD Researcher in Health and Wellbeing (ESRC 1+3)
Children’s Health & Exercise Research Centre, Sport & Health Sciences, University of ExeterStart date: September 2015
Research topic: Training Practices, Health Problems and Athletic Identity in Adolescent Distance Runners.
This PhD research aims to improve our understanding regarding the typical training practices (i.e. what type of training is being completed?), health problems (i.e. which injuries and illnesses occur most frequently and what are the associated risk factors?) and athletic identity (i.e. how do health problems influence an individual’s athletic identity?) of adolescent distance runners. An interdisciplinary research design will be used, in order to generate an integrated understanding of these themes. This research will form a distinct contribution to the existing literature by improving our knowledge of how to manage the training practices and health problems of adolescent distance runners, with applicability to coaches, practitioners, athletes and academics.Research supervisors: Dr Alan Barker (Bath), Professor Craig Williams (Exeter) , Dr Bryan Clift
Professional memberships/Positions held:
- British Association of Sport and Exercise Science Member.
- Organising Committee Member SWDTC Student Conference 2016.
- Student Staff Liaison Committee Subject Chair: Sport and Health Sciences, 2015/16.
Email: rm537@exeter.ac.uk
Dr Harriet Carroll
Health and Wellbeing Alumni
PhD Researcher in Health and Wellbeing (ESRC 1+3)
Department for Health, University of BathStart date: September 2015
Graduation date: June 2019
Research topic: Factors affecting blood sugar control and appetite regulation
My PhD is focused on how hydration and breakfast influence blood sugar control and appetite. The first trial involves testing the acute glycaemic and appetite response after being dehydrated versus rehydrated. Studies 2 and 3 involve analysing data in order to find trends in what people eat at breakfast, how it corresponds to what they eat later in the day and certain health outcomes. The final intervention aims to investigate whether sweet food at breakfast changes what people eat later in the day, as well as whether this is metabolically a better time of day to be eating sweet.Research supervisors: Dr James Betts (Bath), Dr Laura Johnson (Bristol), Dr Dylan Thompson (Bath), Dr Lewis James (Loughborough)
Dr Carys Banks
Health and Wellbeing Alumni
PhD Researcher in Health and Wellbeing (ESRC 1+3)
Department for Health, University of BathStart date: September 2011
Research topic: The vulnerable empowered? An ethnographic exploration of the tensions between policy imperatives in the context of learning disability social care support
Through my doctoral research I have been ethnographically exploring how government policy is interpreted and incorporated into social care support for adults with learning disabilities in the UK. I have been particularly interested in looking at policies focused on empowering people with civil and economic rights and responsibilities over their lives. Influenced by liberal values, which position individuals as autonomous, self-sufficient agents, I am interested in exploring how these ‘sit’ in relation to the fact that people with learning disabilities have cognitive impairments and so are, in varying ways, reliant on others for support with aspects of their lives.Research supervisors: Dr David Wainwright (Bath), Dr Rachael Gooberman-Hill (Bristol)
Professional memberships/Positions held:
- 2015-2016: TOR member
- 2015-present: Student representative REACH (Research Ethics Approval Committee for Health).
- 2015: Athena SWAN Committee, University of Bath, Department for Health.
I am the post-graduate student representative for the Department’s application for an Athena SWAN Bronze award.
- 2012-2016: Conference Committee Organiser/helper.
- Organiser, SWDTC ESRC Student Conference, Knowledge Beyond Borders, University of Exeter, UK
- Helper, Two faces of qualitative inquiry: Theoretical and Applied Approaches. The Second South West Qualitative Research Symposium, March 2016
- Helper, Quality in Qualitative Research and Enduring Problematics. First Qualitative Methodology Forum Symposium, University of Bath, March 2015
- Helper, 4th ESRC Research Methods Festival, University of Oxford, July 2012
Email: cab45@bath.ac.uk
Website/Blog: https://bath.academia.edu/CarysBanks
Dr Caitlin Lloyd
Health and Wellbeing Alumni
PhD Researcher in Health and Wellbeing (ESRC 1+3)
School for Policy Studies, University of BristolStart date: October 2015
Graduation date: November 2020
Research topic: Does anxiety exert a causal influence on risk for anorexia nervosa?
My research interests surround the aetiology of psychiatric disorders, and in particular anorexia nervosa. I also have an interest in the use of methodologies that promote the validity of inferences from research findings. My PhD research seeks to address whether anxiety phenotypes have a causal influence on anorexia nervosa. I am using a range of epidemiological approaches to test my hypotheses, with the aim of triangulating findings across different studies to promote the robustness of conclusions. In addition to my PhD research, I am involved with projects that probe biological and psychological mediators of eating behaviour and disordered eating.Research supervisors: Dr Anne Haase (Bristol), Dr Bas Verplanken (Bath)
Email: el15519@my.bristol.ac.uk
Dr Siobhan Mitchell
Health and Wellbeing Alumni
PhD Researcher in Health and Wellbeing (ESRC +3)
Department for Health, University of BathStart date: September 2014
Graduation date: June 2018
Research topic: Implications of maturation timing on the psychological wellbeing of elite dancers
Current research suggests that maturation timing (whether an individual biologically matures in advance of their peers, later than their peers or at an average time) may be an important factor in how individuals cope with different learning experiences and social contexts and can therefore play a role in subsequent psychological wellbeing. My PhD research aims to explore this within the context of elite dance training and to investigate how we might use this knowledge within dance teaching contexts to promote and to optimise psychological wellbeing in adolescent dancers.Research supervisors: Dr Sean Cumming (Bath), Dr Anne Haase (Bristol)
Professional memberships/Positions held:
International Association of Dance Medicine and Science MemberOne Dance UK Member
Organising Committee Member SWDTC Student Conference 2015
Council Member, South West Research Cooperative
International Association of Dance Medicine and Science Student Committee Member
Email: S.B.Mitchell@bath.ac.uk
LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/siobhan-mitchell-653b5450
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Siobhan_Dance
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