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I am a sociologist by training, with a passion for exploring the connections between what C Wright Mills (1959) referred to as our private troubles and public issues.
I began my research career in 2001, as a Research Intern for Barnarod's Policy, Research & Influencing Unit (PRIU). Since then, I have worked in universities and in charities researching a variety of issues relating to health, illness and wellbeing; including unintentional injury, type 2 diabetes, hereditary heart disease and dementia.
My current research activities centre around three overlapping themes:
- Dementia, Power, Citizenship & Rights
- Creative & Mixed-Methods Research Design
- Critical Posthumanism
I have recently served as a co-opted member of the Scottish Dementia Working Group and as an Academic Editor for Public Library of Science (PLoS) One.
I am currently a member of the Associate Editorial Board for Sociological Research Online and I am a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy.
I currenyly co-ordinate the Level 9 module Research & Inquiry 3, and contribute to a range of undergraduate and postgraduate modules within the School of Media, Culture & Society.
Current research activities
I am co-principal investigator on a NHS and UWS partnership-funded study exploring assets based community development (ABCD) approaches to promoting health and wellbeing in South Lanarkshire (with Dr Julie Clark).
In partnership with the Life Story Network, I am about to lead a multi-disciplinary team in evaluating the impact of tide (together in dementia everyday) in Scotland, funded by Life Changes Trust.
Desired research direction
Having recenttly contributed to research exploring the impact of the Dementia Dog pilot in Scotland, I am keen to explore future collaborations with organisations across the world, interested in human-animal companionship in dementia.
Target collaborative companies
Dogs for Good
Canine Concern Scotland
Pets as Therapy
Target collaborative organisations
Life Changes Trust
The DEEP Network
Dementia Alliance International
Other areas of expertise available for knowledge exchange
I have recemtly completed accredited training in conducting Social Return on Investment (SROI) analysis and I am keen to work with academic and non-academic partners in developing my expertise in this area.
External positions
Co-opted Member of the Scottish Dementia Working Group Executive Committee
1 Jan 2016 → …Volunteer: Dementia Alliance International
1 Jan 2015 → …Academic Editor: Public Library of Science (PLoS) One
1 Jul 2012 → …Keywords
- HM Sociology
- Dementia
- Health
- Gerontology
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Research Output 2008 2018
Sowing the seeds of resistance: empowering people with dementia through community gardening
Noone, S., Jenkins, N., Brown, M. & McCrory, M., 18 Sep 2018.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
dementia
community
methodological studies
experience
shame
Vignettes
Jenkins, N. & Noone, S., 2018, (Accepted/In press) SAGE Research Methods: An Encyclopedia . SAGE PublicationsResearch output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Entry for encyclopedia/dictionary
I'd rather be a cyborg than an "individual" with dementia: exploring critical posthumanism and its application to dementia policy and practice
Jenkins, N., 27 Apr 2017.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
Open Access
File
dementia
social justice
community
humanization
human being
INTERDEM Academy special section – Digging for Dementia: exploring the experience of community gardening from the perspectives of people with dementia
Noone, S. & Jenkins, N., 25 Oct 2017, In : Aging & Mental Health. p. 1-8 8 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
Open Access
File
Gardening
Dementia
Interviews
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Rapid Review of Evidence for Basic Digital Skills
McGillivray, D., Jenkins, N. & Mamattah, S., 20 Apr 2017, University of the West of Scotland. 15 p.Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned report
inclusion
participation
social benefits
learning
evidence
Prizes
(Shortlisted) 2017 Sociology SAGE Prize for Innovation & Excellence
Nick Jenkins (Recipient), 1 Mar 2017
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
Activities 2018 2019
American Association of Geographers Annual International Conference
Julie Clark (Invited speaker), Nicholas Jenkins (Invited speaker), Sarah Noone (Invited speaker)3 Apr 2019 → 7 Apr 2019
Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participation in conference
Spring into Methods: Participatory Action Research in the Field
David McGillivray (Organiser), Julie Clark (Speaker), Graham Jeffery (Speaker), Nicholas Jenkins (Speaker), Alison McCandlish (Speaker), Sarah Noone (Speaker), Colin Clark (Speaker), Elizabeth Gardiner (Speaker), Katarzyna Kosmala (Speaker), Lee Ivett (Speaker), Iain McGillivray (Speaker), Krisztina Lakoi (Invited speaker)25 Apr 2018 → 27 Apr 2018
Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participation in workshop, seminar, course
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