Dr. Josephine Adekola

Associate Professor

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Biography

Associate Professor Josephine Adekola is a Senior Lecturer in Management at the Adam Smith Business School, University of Glasgow. Dr. Adekola's research expertise lies in communication strategy, community engagement, and addressing inequalities, particularly in the context of vaccination engagement among marginalized communities. As the Programme Director for Professional Pathways, she explores innovative education routes and the convergence of academic research and community health initiatives. Adekola has played a vital role in various research clusters and has been a principal investigator on significant projects like Scotland African Voices (SAV), which aims to enhance understanding and trust in public health messaging around vaccination. She has also contributed to various committees aimed at tackling vaccine inequality and improving public health engagement. Her recent work focuses on the social amplification of risk and strategies for effective communication in public health contexts. She has received multiple grants for her research, highlighting her commitment to making a social impact through academic and community collaboration.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Lecturer

2018-08-01 — Present

University of Glasgow • Glasgow

Teaching and researching in Management, focusing on communication and health inequalities.

Awards

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Rising Star Award