About

We work to address some of the most pressing challenges in places affected by humanitarian crises, and for people and communities experiencing social exclusion and marginalisation.

We do this with a focus on inter-disciplinary research and teaching, with a particular focus on global disability issues, critical humanitarian studies, and health and social inclusion.

Head and shoulders photograph of Professor Maria Kett.
Prof Maria Kett

Centre Director, Professor of Humanitarianism and Social Inclusion.

UCL Institute of Epidemiology and Health Care

Programme Director of MSc Humanitarian Policy and Practice. Co-Founder, Global Disability Innovation Hub [WHO Collaborating Centre for Assistive Technology].

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Prof Nora Groce

Chair and Founder International Disability Research Centre

UCL Institute of Epidemiology and Health Care

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Dr James Smith

Deputy Director of the MSc in Humanitarian Policy and Practice, and Lecturer in Humanitarian Policy and Practice

UCL Institute of Epidemiology and Health Care

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Ines Neidhardt

Administration and Project Management

UCL Institute of Epidemiology and Health Care