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My research is multi-disciplinary, located at the interface between population studies and social policy. I am concerned with examining the impact of characteristics such as age, gender, ethnicity, region and socio-economic background on inequality. This knowledge is applied to improve social policy response, and better the lives of individuals.
Understanding and Projecting Childbearing Trends in the UK
Fertility forecasting projections developed by Southampton academics are being used by national statistical offices and government departments. They help shape plans for future demand in schooling, housing, childcare services, and health and welfare provisions.
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Tackling pension poverty
Addressing inequalities in the pension system. -
Can robots and migration help address the challenges of ageing?
Research by Southampton demographers has explored strategies to best address the skills shortages caused by ageing and whether migration and the use of robotics can help alleviate some of the resulting pressures.
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Measuring unmet need for social care among older persons
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Developing a new way to inform international student migration policy
Government statisticians needed help to find out if migration statistics were accurate. They turned to University researchers to carry out research on how many international students settle in the UK -
Improving the lives of older people in Kenya
Our research into ageing and the wellbeing of older people in Kenya has influenced benefit systems within Kenya and across sub-Saharan Africa more widely. -
Looking after the sandwich generation
Research from the University is informing policy on how society can support the so-called ‘sandwich generation’.
