Professor appointed to develop research into adult social care

Professor appointed to develop research into adult social care. A new professor has been appointed to lead emerging research at the University into mental health, ageing and disability. Professor Charles Watters - an internationally renowned expert in mental health and social care for migrants - will develop a new interdisciplinary research centre at Sussex on adult well-being and risk. He joins the Department of Social Work at the University later this month from Rutgers University in the USA, where he is Head of the Department of Childhood Studies. "How to care for an ageing population is arguably one of the greatest challenges facing policy makers in the UK and around the world", says Professor Brian Hudson, Head of the School of Education and Social Work (ESW). Professor Hudson says: "The study of such issues is not only of national concern but also has considerable potential in relation to developing policy and practice agendas at an international level. "The setting up and successful development of the new research centre will enable more systematic cross-University activity, especially in relation to bidding and grant capture in these newer areas of ESW activity, and will also further develop links with external partners, such as employers, in these fields." The new Centre for Adult Well-being and Risk will act as a 'sister' group to the Centre for Innovation and Research in Childhood and Youth, which is also based in ESW.