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Avril Bellinger

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Avril Bellinger

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    Honorary Fellowship, University of Plymouth 2024

    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

    Honorary Associate Professor in Social Work

    Social Work Practice Learning Co-Ordinator Retired 2013 

    Independent volunteer with Kulika, Ugandan NGO https://www.kulika.org/since 2004

    Founder of Students and Refugees Together (START)in 2001 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 Worker (Social Work England)

    British Association of Social Workers (BASW)

    International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW)  

    Social Work Action Network (SWAN) 

    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):

    1. SDG 4 - Quality Education
      SDG 4 Quality Education
    2. SDG 5 - Gender Equality
      SDG 5 Gender Equality
    3. SDG 10 - Reduced Inequalities
      SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities
    4. SDG 13 - Climate Action
      SDG 13 Climate Action
    5. SDG 14 - Life Below Water
      SDG 14 Life Below Water
    6. SDG 17 - Partnerships for the Goals
      SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals