Sophie Plagerson is a senior researcher at the Centre for Social Development in Africa, University of Johannesburg, South Africa. Past projects include research on social protection and social justice, mental health, state-citizen relations.
Experience
2012–present
Senior Research Associate, Centre for Social Development in Africa (University of Johannesburg)
2009–2011
Postdoctoral researcher, Centre for Social Development in Africa (University of Johannesburg)
2003–2005
Researcher, Overseas Development Institute
2005–2005
Researcher, CAFOD
2001–2002
Researcher, Governance Resource Centre
Education
2009
University of Birmingham, PhD Epidemiology London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine
2006
University of Birmingham, MSc Epidemiology London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine
2001
University of Birmingham, MSc Poverty Reduction and Development Management (Distinction)
1998
University of Bristol, BSc Joint Honours: Maths and Physics (1st Class)