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. Miranda's work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
About Miranda
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 and I am pathway lead for the PgCert First Contact Practitioner in Primary Care (Occupational Therapy). 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
Teaching
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.
Contact Miranda
InterCity Place, Plymouth Railway Station, North Road East,, Plymouth, PL4 6AB
+44 1752 588810
miranda.cunningham@plymouth.ac.uk
