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 in the School of Health Professions (Social Work and the Centre for Health Technology). 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.
Supervised Research Degrees
Previous Ph.D. Students
- Munira Khan (2023-2025) | Graduating in 2025
Current Ph.D. Students
- Bushra Shakeel (2023-present)
- Alex Burgess (2024-present)
Pre-Doctoral Local Authority Fellowship (PLAF)
- Rachel Cox (2024-2025)
I am interested in working with Ph.D. students in my areas of interest and 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
