Joanne Sansome

Joanne is a disability activist and social science academic who has contributed to research, education and policy nationally and internationally. Through her involvement in social research, Joanne transitioned “from being researched as a person living with disabilities to achieving the skill set needed to complete a Masters in Social Research Methods”. Joanne has co-authored multiple research papers, reports and review articles including a chapter of The Routledge Handbook of Disability Activism.

She develops and delivers teaching on several social science and education undergraduate and postgraduate courses at QUB, St Mary’s Teaching College, The Open University and Belfast Metropolitan College. As QUB PPI Co-Lead, Joanne is an active part of decision-making on PPI support and advocacy in education and research, whilst also informing approaches across the wider Ignite Network.