Equity in Social Welfare and Global Development Research Group

Equity in Social Welfare and Global Development- WelDev

This interdisciplinary research group, established in 2022, is situated in the Department of Health Promotion and Development and engages research related to social welfare and global development. The research topics in the group’s project portfolio are varied, yet united by a core interest in questions of equity, social justice and empowerment.

Our theoretical interests are founded on critical perspectives within health promotion, childhood studies, social work, psychology, social anthropology and gender studies. We value epistemological diversity and employ a range of methodological approaches; we have particular expertise in qualitative methods.

We have competencies in the following research areas:

Health and Welfare Services

Migration

Gender, Diversity, inclusion and belonging

Sexual and reproductive health and rights

Global partnerships

Our members teach in three Master's Programmes

Child Protection and Welfare

Global Development Theory and Practice

Health Promotion