Dr. Flora Cornish

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Flora Cornish is a community psychologist specializing in the role of grassroots mobilization in improving public health and community responses to health crises. She investigates the transformative potential of participatory methods and aims to democratize knowledge through community collaborations. Her current research focuses on community-led recovery initiatives in the wake of the Grenfell Tower fire, exploring how activism influences policy changes and community resilience. Cornish has authored multiple publications on public health activism and qualitative research, contributing to key discussions in 'Critical Public Health' and 'Journal of Social & Political Psychology.' Her work emphasizes evidence-based practices in health development and community engagement, advocating for innovative approaches to health-promoting agency in socio-political environments characterized by increasing inequalities.

Research Interests

Experience

Lecturer

2011-01-01 — Present

London School of Economics and Political Science • London, UK

Joined LSE as a lecturer focusing on qualitative research methodology.

Requirements for London School of Economics and Political Science

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Upper second class honours (2:1) degree or equivalent in a relevant social science discipline
Application Checklist
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  • Two academic references
  • CV
Specialization Notes

Standard English requirement applies to most programs in Geography, Anthropology, Sociology, and Media.