Dr. Amanda Hughes

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Amanda M. Hughes is a Research Fellow at the Bristol Poverty Institute, affiliated with the University of Bristol. Her research primarily focuses on the intersections of stigma, obesity, and mental health. She has active projects concerning weight stigma and causal inference methods applied to general population survey data. Hughes has contributed significantly to understanding the implications of weight-related bullying in educational settings, collaborating with other researchers to translate findings into policy practice. Her work includes preparing research datasets and leading principal investigator roles in projects aimed at mental health and stigma. With a robust academic background holding a BSc, MSc, and PhD, Hughes continues to explore and advance the discourse surrounding health-related stigma and its societal impacts.

Research Interests

Experience

Research Fellow

2023-01-01 — Present

Bristol Poverty Institute • Bristol, England

Conducting research on stigma, obesity, and mental health and leading projects on related topics.

Requirements for University of Bristol

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:19
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:88
Prerequisites
Upper second-class MSci honours degree in physics or related discipline Or a relevant postgraduate MSc
Application Checklist
  • Online application form
  • Academic transcripts
  • Two academic references
  • Personal statement
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Research statement/proposal
Specialization Notes

Department of Physics research themes include Astrophysics, Materials and Devices, Particle Physics, and Quantum and Soft Matter.