by Liisa Matomaki | 24th November 2023
Thesis Title: Implications of the nighttime traffic restriction on the highway BR-174 within the Waimiri-Atroari Indigenous Territory for biodiversity conservation and community safety Abstract: This project investigates the role of the Waimiri-Atroari (WA) indigenous...
by Liisa Matomaki | 23rd November 2023
Thesis Title: What happens when we remember together? Investigating collective memory and collaborative recall across the lifespan Abstract: Fear of memory problems and dementia affect 60% of older adults. For some people, these worries prevent them interacting with...
by Liisa Matomaki | 23rd November 2023
Thesis Title: Preventing vaccine nationalism during a pandemic: lessons from collective security Abstract: Vaccines must be deployed equitably; to do so saves lives, ends the pandemic, and ensures justice, particularly for those living in low-income countries. This...
by Liisa Matomaki | 23rd November 2023
Thesis Title: The impact and the experiences of mental health consultations delivered remotely or in-person – a mixed methods study Abstract:Delivering remote consultations is a promising approach to reducing the mental health treatment gap. The COVID-19 pandemic...
by Liisa Matomaki | 23rd November 2023
Thesis Title: Litigating Vulnerability: Climate litigation as a means of development Abstract: As a pioneering form of legal activism, there remains a shortfall of research into the interdisciplinary analysis of climate litigation. Cases of strategic human-rights...
by Liisa Matomaki | 23rd November 2023
Thesis Title: Exploring the Shared Mechanisms of Chronic Pain and Chronic Dizziness: A Co-Designed Somatosensory Hypervigilance Intervention Abstract: Chronic pain and chronic dizziness are prevalent and debilitating conditions that are often regarded as distinct...
by Liisa Matomaki | 23rd November 2023
Thesis Title: Identity Formation and Mobilisation: The Influence of Hashtag Activism on Protest Movements in sub-Saharan Africa Abstract: In recent times, the proliferation of social media platforms and the widespread adoption of smartphones have provided a new avenue...
by Liisa Matomaki | 23rd November 2023
Thesis Title: In what ways does initial teacher education (ITE) in higher education institutions in England prepare teachers for an ethnically diverse society? Abstract: The need to develop culturally responsive pedagogy and practice is a longstanding challenge for...
by Liisa Matomaki | 23rd November 2023
Thesis Title: A mixed methods study exploring the long-term effects of poor-quality, insecure urban housing on the mental health of racially minoritized groups in London Abstract: Mounting evidence indicates that poor quality housing exacerbates mental health...
by Liisa Matomaki | 23rd November 2023
Thesis Title: The Party, The People and The Enemy: Strategic Enemization in China Abstract: Beijing’s public list of domestic enemies is extensive, diverse and puzzling. In 2014, Premier Li Keqiang warned that “corruption is a natural enemy of the people’s...
by Liisa Matomaki | 23rd November 2023
Thesis Title: Collaborating to improve bereavement support provision in the UK, particularly for minoritised and marginalised groups Abstract: Approximately 600,000 people die each year in the UK. Informal support from social networks is vital for bereaved individuals...
by Liisa Matomaki | 23rd November 2023
Thesis Title: Understanding and addressing the influence of colonialism on Obstetrics and Gynaecology postgraduate specialty training in the UK through participatory action research Abstract: This project aims to understand how colonialism is manifested in educational...
