People

People involved in the Suicide Cultures research project.

The project is led by Principal Investigator, Professor Amy Chandler. Currently working on the project are Research Fellow, Dr Georgie Akehurst, and Research Assistant, Ruth Chartoff.

The Research Fellows (2021-2024) on the project were Dr Sarah Huque, Dr Rebecca Helman, and Dr Joe Anderson. Emily Yue was the project PhD Researcher (2021-2024), and organised the seminar series during this time. Asia Podgorska was Project Administrator from 2020-2026.

Dr Sarah Huque

Research Fellow (2021-2024)

  • Counselling, Psychotherapy and Applied Social Sciences
  • School of Health in Social Science

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Professor Amy Chandler

Principal Investigator

  • School of Health in Social Science

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Dr Georgie Akehurst

Research Fellow (2025-2026)

  • Counselling, Psychotherapy and Applied Social Science Health in Social Science
  • School of Health in Social Science

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Suicide Cultures Advisory Group

The Suicide Cultures project benefits from advice and guidance from an expert group who bring expertise in suicide research, sociological study of suicide, and lived experience. 

  • Seth Abrutyn, University of British Columbia, Canada.
  • Scott Fitzpatrick, University of Newcastle, Sydney, Australia.
  • Fiona Malpass, Independent Scholar, UK .
  • Ian Marsh, Canterbury Christchurch University, UK.
  • Anna Mueller, Indiana University, US.
  • Rory O'Connor, University of Glasgow, UK.
  • Steve Platt, University of Edinburgh, UK.
  • Nic Saunders, Living Warriors Project, UK.
  • Jennifer White, Victoria University, Canada.

 

Ruth Chartoff

Research Assistant