Dr Martin Partridge is a Senior Lecturer and researcher in the School of Health and Wellbeing at the University of Wolverhampton. His academic work centres on the experiences of diasporic communities, with particular interests in disability, identity, culture, and social policy. He has developed specialist expertise in the study of Chinese communities both within the UK and internationally, examining how migration, policy structures, and cultural contexts shape belonging, access, and lived experience.
Grounded in qualitative inquiry, Dr Partridge’s research is informed by ethnography and participatory methodologies. He has extensive experience using the World Café approach to facilitate collaborative dialogue between community members, practitioners, and policymakers. His work aims to develop deeper understandings of cultural diversity, structural inequality, and the social factors influencing health and wellbeing.
In addition to his research profile, Dr Partridge plays a key leadership role within the University. As REF UoA 20 Co Co-ordinator, he contributes to research strategy, development, and impact planning across the School. He also serves as Chair of the Social Work and Social Care Ethics Committee, where he oversees ethical review processes, supports good governance, and promotes high standards of ethical practice in staff and student research.
Dr Partridge supervises several doctoral candidates working across the fields of social policy, cultural sociology, and health and social care. He is an experienced doctoral examiner, serving in both internal and external roles, and is committed to supporting the development of early-career researchers. As a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, he is dedicated to research-informed teaching, inclusive pedagogy, and fostering critical engagement in higher education.
His current work includes writing and research on diasporic identity, disability policy, and culturally responsive approaches to community engagement. Dr Partridge continues to contribute to interdisciplinary scholarship and actively supports the development of a vibrant, ethically robust research culture within the School of Health and Wellbeing.
Have a listen to Dr Martinon Blaack Country Xtra:
Sunday 23rd November at 4pm
Monday 24th November at 6pm
