Recently, I have been part of conversations where people have discussed ways to appeal to Priti Patel’s or the Home Office's sense of compassion or humanity. I've listened as those with lived experience, practioners, and researchers expressed frustrating at a lack of understanding from the UK government that the New Borders Bill will cause harm … Continue reading UK Asylum Policy and Dinghies: turning sympathy and compassion to suspicion and cruelty
Author: Research Stories
Research Manager specialising in inequalities, particularly intersectional race and sex discrimination.
PhD explored social learning for mothers seeking sanctuary in Wales.
This blog started as a journal of my personal experiences and learning and retains the journal,format as it evolves into a platform for sharing and exchanging knowledge, experience, and ideas.
All views expressed are my own.
Researching creatively with sanctuary seeking mothers
I sometimes describe myself as an 'eclectic' qualitative researcher. I've been, and remain, open to influences from a range of disciplines and methodological approaches, especially for tackling any challenges I've faced along the way. My journey into creative research methods is very much a reflection of who I am as a person and as a … Continue reading Researching creatively with sanctuary seeking mothers
Isolation to Community
This piece is about my personal experience. It reflects only my viewpoint and my experience as I do not seek to speak for my (wonderful) teammates and colleagues. When I started my PhD, I felt unsure and alone a lot. Most of those feelings stemmed from not being a 'typical' British PhD student/researcher. My 20s … Continue reading Isolation to Community
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