Spring 2022 - Videos
Conversation 1: Uxbridge Re-imagined; Researching the High Street
Conversation 2: Reducing Food Waste
Conversation 3: Isolation and Loneliness
Conversation 4: Domestic Abuse and the Courts
Read about each of the Spring Conversations
Conversation 1: Uxbridge Re-imagined; researching the High street
Researcher: Monica Degen (Professor in Urban Cultural Sociology)
Recent research developed an experiential-emotional map of Uxbridge High Street. This conversation discussed the sense of place and meanings the High Street has for individuals and the role it plays for communities in and around Uxbridge, and the way in which this experience could be improved. Monica's research examines the redevelopment of cities through the way in which people experience and use them.
Conversation 2: Reducing Food Waste
Researcher: Danae Manika (Chair of Marketing and Business Education)
In England, even though there is a separate food waste collection system, data suggests that food waste is still being disposed of in the black bin. Our research investigated householders’ motivations, capabilities and opportunities around food waste disposal, and discussed the various behaviour change initiatives. Danae's research focuses on effective message construction for behaviour change across a range of social and environmental domains.
Conversation 3: Isolation and Loneliness
Researcher: Christina Victor (Chair of Gerontology)
Christina highlighted the factors that can help us age well, such as being active and socially connected and how the experiences of healthy ageing vary amongst minority communities, and those ageing with disabilities. Christina's research is focussed upon health and health inequalities and the evaluation of services for older people.
Conversation 4: Domestic Abuse and the Courts
Researcher: Adrienne Barnett (Senior Lecturer in Law)
This conversation examined research at Brunel into domestic abuse and the family courts, including allegations of parental alienation against victims/survivors of domestic abuse, and proposals for the way forward in changing the ‘pro-contact culture' in the family courts. Adrienne's area of research is domestic abuse and family courts, including the use of allegations of parental alienation against victims/survivors of domestic abuse.