The Global Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global 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.Ìý
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.
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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
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Contact Oliver
InterCity Place, Plymouth Railway Station, North Road East,, Plymouth, PL4 6AB
+44 1752 587583
oliver.beer@plymouth.ac.uk