Miranda Cunningham

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    Profile summary

    I am a lecturer in Occupational Therapy and Associate Head of School for Marketing and Admissions. My career spans clinical practice, academia, leadership, and cutting-edge research. I am committed to pioneering advancements in occupational therapy practice particularly in primary care.  I have a deep-rooted passion for occupational science and endeavor to understand the intricate ways in which occupation contributes to the health and wellbeing of communities. I am a doctoral student, nearing completion of my Ph.D., with a research focus on social transformation through occupation, exploring the transformative power of occupation in shaping societies.
    As an advocate for experiential learning, I embody a teaching philosophy that values not just theoretical knowledge but also the practical application of skills. This commitment to fostering student development is evident in my dedication to engaging and supporting learners on their educational journey. I was an elected member and Chair of the Board of Occupational Science Europe from 2017 to 2021.  https://os-europe.org/. With the OSE team I was responsible for the highly successful 6th Occupational Science Europe Conference: Everyday Life, Living and Doing in a Changing Society

    Professional memberships

    HCPC registered
    British Association of Occupational Therapists
    Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA) 

    Roles on external bodies

    Member of the International Society of Occupational Scientists

    Teaching interests

    I have a broad range of teaching interests and experience across pre and post graduate levels. My current focus is on occupation for health and wellbeing of communities, occupational science and occupational therapy, population and public health, occupational therapy in primary care and arts and health. 

    Additional information

    I have been an Occupational Therapist since 2001, prior to that I worked in higher education for the Enterprise in Higher Education project at Sheffield Hallam University. 

    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 3 - Good Health and Well-being
    • SDG 4 - Quality Education
    • SDG 10 - Reduced Inequalities
    • SDG 16 - Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

    Research Interests

    • Realist methods
    • Social transformation through occupation
    • Primary Care

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