Contributors

Ruby Cain

PhD Candidate, Anglia Ruskin University

PhD Candidate, Anglia Ruskin University Ruby has an interest in exercise physiology, currently looking at the benefits of exercise on cognitive and physical health for individuals with Down syndrome. She has a BSc in Sport and Exercise Science from Anglia Ruskin University.

Raphael Bradenbrink

PhD candidate, University of Oxford

PhD candidate, University of Oxford Raphael is a doctoral researcher at the University of Oxford, affiliated with the Refugee Studies Centre and the Oxford Department of International Development. His work explores how refugees navigate economic challenges, the role of private sector donors in humanitarianism, refugee mental health, and the broader political systems that shape humanitarian responses. As a member of the Refugee Economies Programme, he undertook research on the economic lives of refugees in Ethiopia and Kenya. He is also a documentary filmmaker.

Rachel Burgess

Indigenous Health Lead, End Rheumatic Heart Disease Program, Telethon Kids Institute

Indigenous Health Lead, End Rheumatic Heart Disease Program, Telethon Kids Institute Dr Rachel Burgess is Wonnarua woman raised on Woromi country in New South Wales. She is an experienced social scientist and senior researcher, and Indigenous lead of the END RHD Program at the Telethon Kids Institute, and an Honorary Fellow at the University of Newcastle, Australia. Dr Burgess recognizes how social, economic, political, and historical factors have negatively impacted the health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in Australia. Her primary research focus has been on the prevention of chronic disease, kidney health and cardiovascular, and the improvement of health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, particularly children and families living in regional and remote areas. She is a recognized leader in the design and implementation of ethical, culturally appropriate research in partnership with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. She has pioneered innovative research methodologies which empower community through self-determination and engagement, including the use of health promotion and the arts in health education.

Rina Biswakarma

PhD researcher in Reproductive Health, UCL

PhD researcher in Reproductive Health, UCL Rina is a Reproductive Health researcher with a BSc in Biomedical Science and an MRes in Women's Health and Reproductive Science. Currently, she is pursuing her PhD at University College London (UCL), where her research focuses on understanding men's attitudes towards parenthood in the UK. Rina has made significant contributions to improving Reproductive Health education in England and has collaborated with international partners to advance these efforts globally. Rina has also led an independent, international research project in Nepal, funded by a UK government grant, which explored Reproductive Health awareness and education. Passionate about global Reproductive Health, Rina is committed to enhancing education and awareness worldwide.

Rachel Scarfe

Lecturer in Economics, University of Stirling

Lecturer in Economics, University of Stirling I am a lecturer in Economics at the University of Stirling My research interests are in macroeconomics and labour economics, particularly non-standard contracts, including zero-hours contracts and part-time work. I am interested in how to measure the effects of public policy, particularly labour market policies. accurately. I also have a supporting interest in labour markets in sports.

Renéo Lukic

Professeur titulaire de relations internationales, Université Laval

Professeur titulaire de relations internationales, Université Laval Renéo Lukic est professeur titulaire de relations internationales au Département d’histoire de l’Université Laval. Il est l’auteur et coauteur de sept livres. Les derniers livres parus aux des Presses de l’Université de Laval sont : L’agonie yougoslave (1986-2003) : les États-Unis et l’Europe face aux guerres balkaniques (PUL, 2003) et, comme directeur de publication, La politique étrangère de la Croatie, de son indépendance à nos jours, 1991-2006 (2006).