Reflecting on Caroline’s article published in Social housing Matters here about if we have a social purpose in social housing, or whether it is a myth, inspired this short article. This article is inspired by how my research participants for my PhD thesis talked about social purpose, or more accurately when reflecting on conversations with … Continue reading “Critical reflections on social purpose and the bottom line: implications for wellbeing in housing”
Category: Doctoral Research
PhD opportunities on wellbeing investments in schools and work
The University of Birmingham are currently advertising 2 x 4-year PhD studentships at the University of Birmingham studying mental wellbeing investments. Location: Health Economics Unit, Institute of Applied Health Research, University of Birmingham Funding: Tax-free stipend starting at £22,859 p/a in year 1 and rising over the course of the PhD Closing date: July 9th, … Continue reading “PhD opportunities on wellbeing investments in schools and work”
Let’s Talk About Poverty, by Hannah Absalom
On Tuesday 16th March, a national conference was hosted by HQN and Hough Bellis called ‘Hard Times – the HQN Poverty Conference’. It was particularly significant in clearly focussing on poverty and connecting research with practice. I was asked to Chair the event which I was happy to do, as I believe we need to … Continue reading “Let’s Talk About Poverty, by Hannah Absalom”
Connecting older citizens through research to foster urban wellbeing, by Grace Wood
Covid-19 has had a substantial impact across the globe, bringing about strange and isolating experiences that has changed life as we knew it. Continually adapting to multiple lockdowns, frequently changing policy and guidelines, and being separated from loved ones, all whilst trying to find a new ‘norm’ has made it a very tough year. Older … Continue reading “Connecting older citizens through research to foster urban wellbeing, by Grace Wood”