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. Oliver's work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
About Oliver
Dr. Oliver Beer is an Associate Professor of Social Work. Oliver’s research primarily focuses on the health and well-being of the child protection workforce, utilizing innovative approaches to prevent and reduce work-related stress. Oliver has multiple peer-reviewed publications in rigorous journals and more than 30 academic conference presentations in four different countries. Oliver is a Public Health Specialist for Plymouth City Council and Cornwall County Council for four days per week.
Supervised Research Degrees
Previous Ph.D. Students
- Munira Khan | Graduated 2025
Current Ph.D. Students
- Kristen William | 2025-present
- Leetice Taylor | 2025-present
- Uyi Egbobamwonyi | 2025-present
- Alex Burgess | 2024-present
- Bushra Shakeel | 2023-present
Pre-Doctoral Local Authority Fellowship (PLAF)
- Rachel Cox | 2024-2025
I am interested in working with doctoral student in my areas of interest and/or methodological expertise.
Teaching
- Innovative and creative research methodologies
- Applying information communication technology to social work: Practice and research
- An introduction to research methods for students
- Introduction to contemporary social work
- Stress prevention, reduction, and management
- Simulation in contemporary education
Contact Oliver
InterCity Place, Plymouth Railway Station, North Road East,, Plymouth, PL4 6AB
+44 1752 587583
oliver.beer@plymouth.ac.uk
