Avril Bellinger

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    Profile summary

    Honorary Fellowship, University of Plymouth Elder in Residence, UNESCO Chair in Refugee Integration through Languages and the Arts (RILA), University of Glasgow https://www.gla.ac.uk/research/az/unesco/aboutus/eldersinresidence/#deirdreford,avrilbellinger 2013 Retired - Honorary contract for teaching and research
    Independent volunteer with https://www.kulika.org/since 2004
    Social Work Practice Learning Co-Ordinator
    Founder of Students and Refugees Together (START) https://www.studentsandrefugeestogether.com/wp/
    Core member of the Centre for Excellence in Professional Placement Learning (CEPPL)
    Fellow of the Centre for Sustainable Futures (CSF)

    Professional memberships

    Registered Social WorkerBritish Association of Social Workers (BASW) 

    Roles on external bodies

    British Journal of Social Work reviewer

    Teaching interests

    My particular area of interest is in promoting reflective and analytical learning through practice and seeking to influence the development of theory through transformational practice.

    Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals

    In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):

    • SDG 4 - Quality Education
    • SDG 5 - Gender Equality
    • SDG 10 - Reduced Inequalities
    • SDG 13 - Climate Action
    • SDG 14 - Life Below Water
    • SDG 17 - Partnerships for the Goals