The Global 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. Avril's work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
About Avril
Honorary Fellowship, University of Plymouth 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 2013 Retired - Honorary contract for teaching and researchIndependent volunteer with https://www.kulika.org/since 2004
Social Work Practice Learning Co-Ordinator
Founder of Students and Refugees Together (START) 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)
Teaching
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.