Entwined systems - Professor Helen Lloyd

The University of Plymouth is proud to present the Inaugural Professorial Lecture of Professor Helen Lloyd.

Our world is becoming increasingly divided based on wealth and access to resources, and unfortunately, people from lower social and economic backgrounds tend to suffer from ill health for longer and die younger than those who are wealthier and have more resources. It is a common problem that our public and private sectors often fail to tackle, and in some cases, they even make the situation worse. Our life experiences have a significant impact on how we perceive ourselves, our families, and the wider public. These views can affect how we experience health and illness, and whether or not we seek help when in need.

In her Inaugural Professorial Lecture, Helen will explore the pervasive societal inequalities that significantly impact our health and social outcomes and our experiences of the world. For over thirty years in her research career, Helen has focused on understanding these issues' complex relationships and intersections. As a multidisciplinary researcher, she does not belong to any particular academic tribe. In her lecture, Helen will reflect on how this has helped her combine methods, tools, and knowledge from various disciplines to tackle persistent problems related to societal inequality. She will also consider the power of not belonging and the role of bricolage in designing equitable research processes and outcomes. She will emphasise the importance of ethnographic knowing and the power of narrative for creative curiosity and co-design to address epistemic injustice.

There will be an opportunity for Helen to answer your questions at the end of her lecture.

You are welcome to join us for the University of Plymouth's Inaugural Professorial Lecture series, which provides a milestone event in a professorial career. Through these, we can promote and celebrate the academic reputation and achievements within their research.

Need to know

Join us in person, or online. This hybrid-delivery event is open to the public and free to attend, although booking is required. You’ll have the opportunity to ask questions during the live Q&A session with Helen at the end.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Jill Craigie Cinema, Roland Levinsky Building, University of Plymouth, Plymouth, United Kingdom