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Lecturer in Applied Social Sciences/Health & Social Care

Dr. Bari-ika Vite holds a PhD in Health, Education, Medicine, and Social Care, with a specialisation in the Sociology of health and illness and integrated healthcare. Throughout his evolving role, he joined the Health and Social Care Course team in 2021 at the Â鶹´«Ã½AV. His objective is to design and deliver course units that foster inclusivity and understanding for all students, regardless of their diverse backgrounds. Bari-ika employs an interactive teaching style, drawing on his research experience and interests, with a commitment to engaging students of all academic abilities. He has extensive experience in teaching research methodologies at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

As a Senior Fellow of the UK Higher Education Academy, Bari-ika currently serves as the Equality and Diversity lead at the Milton Keynes campus. His academic knowledge and teaching experience were cultivated at Anglia Ruskin Â鶹´«Ã½AV and the Â鶹´«Ã½AV of Suffolk. Before joining the Â鶹´«Ã½AV, he worked with Children and Youth Organisations, Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTP), served as an Associate Research Officer, and held a Visiting Lecturer position. Bari-ika has also worked with NHS England in the UK.

Other References

Qualifications

• PhD Health, Education, Medicine and Social Care - Anglia Ruskin Â鶹´«Ã½AV
• PG International Social Development - Â鶹´«Ã½AV of East Anglia
• PGD Industrial Relations and Personnel Management - Â鶹´«Ã½AV of Port Harcourt
• PGCAP Postgraduate in Academic Practice - Â鶹´«Ã½AV of Suffolk
• BSc Hons Sociology and Anthropology - Â鶹´«Ã½AV of Uyo

Teaching Expertise

• Sociology of Health and Illness
• Global Public Health
• Implications for Health and Social Care Inequalities
• Childhood and Global Context.
• Lead a wide range of Health and Social Care units from level 4-6 as well as at Masters level

Research Interests

Bari-ika would be pleased to consider supervising doctoral students with the following research interests/topics:

• Sociology of Health and Illness
• Pedagogy / Youth Development and Wellbeing
• Poverty and Health Issues

Projects

• Sensory experiences of young people with autism spectrum disorder
• The need to prioritize accessibility and inclusion for children / young people with Autism Spectrum

External Roles

• External Examiner
• Member of the Professional Association of Lecturers in Youth and Community Work (TAG)
• HEA Mentor

Publications

• Chisom NJ., Vite B.N., Udom, GJ., (2023), - International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology, Science Direct, (Volume 168).
• Essien, B S, Vite, B. N., Aniekan, E.H, (2022) Is Commercial Sex Work Really Work in Nigeria? The Motivations, Dimensions and Policy Implications: International Journal of African Society, Cultures and Traditions 10 (Issue1),11-26
• Ideh, A.N., Nenbee, S.G., Vite, B.N., (2022) Public Health expenditure, Population Growth and Economics Development in Nigeria: International Journal of Public Health, Pharmacy and Pharmacology 7 (3), 1-13
• Chisom, J. N., Vite, B. N., Ekeagwu, O., (2021). A Review on New-born Hearing Loss in Sub-Saharan: Africa. Journal of Health Research and Reviews. Open Journal of Otolaryngology 4 (1), 1-6
• Chisom, J. N., Vite, B. N., Ekeagwu O., (2021). A Systematic Review on Parental Perception of New-born Hearing Loss in Nigeria: Journal of Health Research and Reviews (accepted in press).
• Nenbee, S.G, Aleogho, I.Z, Vite, B.N., Otovwe E. E., (2021). An Empirical Investigation of Government Spending in Primary School Enrolment and Poverty Reduction in Nigeria: International Journal of Research in Humanities and Social Studies 8 (6), 1-10
• Simeon G.N, Felix N.N, Vite, B.N., and Otovwe E.E., (2021). Defence Spending, Unemployment and Poverty in Nigeria: An Econometric Analysis. International Journal of Research in Humanities and Social Studies 8 (5), PP 41-51.
• Vite, B.N, Essien, B.S, Nenbee, S.G, Kpaa, K., (2020). Youth Political Participation in Nigeria: A Theoretical Synthesis: US-China Education Review, 10(4), pp.155-166.
• Vite, B.N, Dibang -Achua, R. O., (2019). Forming Young People and Citizenship: Nessa Journal Social and Political Science 1 (Issue 9),1-15.
• Vite, B.N, Dibang -Achua, R. O., (2019). Youth Engagement Literature: Journal of Social and Political Science 1 (Issue 8), 1-14
• Vite, B.I.N., (2018). Understanding Young People’s Political Engagement in Niger Delta Nigerian: US-China Education Review, 8(5), pp.233-239.
• Vite, B.I.N., (2018). Citizenship and the Role of Government and Conventional Political: Institutions. US-China Education Review, 8(4), pp.158-165.
• Vite, B.I.N., (2018). Comprehending the Â鶹´«Ã½AV of Youth Political Participation in Niger Delta, Nigeria: US-China Education Review, 8(4), pp.171-179.

Contact Details

E: bari-ika.vite@beds.ac.uk