Lecturer in Applied Social Sciences/Health & Social Care

Dr. Bari-ika Vite holds a PhD in Health, Education, Medicine, and Social Care, with a specialisation in the Sociology of health and illness and integrated healthcare. Throughout his evolving role, he joined the Health and Social Care Course team in 2021 at the University of Bedfordshire. His objective is to design and deliver course units that foster inclusivity and understanding for all students, regardless of their diverse backgrounds. Bari-ika employs an interactive teaching style, drawing on his research experience and interests, with a commitment to engaging students of all academic abilities. He has extensive experience in teaching research methodologies at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

As a Senior Fellow of the UK Higher Education Academy, Bari-ika currently serves as the Equality and Diversity lead at the Milton Keynes campus. His academic knowledge and teaching experience were cultivated at Anglia Ruskin University and the University of Suffolk. Before joining the University of Bedfordshire, he worked with Children and Youth Organisations, Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTP), served as an Associate Research Officer, and held a Visiting Lecturer position. Bari-ika has also worked with NHS England in the UK.

Other References

• LinkedIn
• Publications on Google Scholar
• ResearchGate

Qualifications

• PhD Health, Education, Medicine and Social Care - Anglia Ruskin University
• PG International Social Development - University of East Anglia
• PGD Industrial Relations and Personnel Management - University of Port Harcourt
• PGCAP Postgraduate in Academic Practice - University of Suffolk
• BSc Hons Sociology and Anthropology - University of Uyo

Teaching Expertise

• Sociology of Health and Illness
• Global Public Health
• Implications for Health and Social Care Inequalities
• Childhood and Global Context.
• Lead a wide range of Health and Social Care units from level 4-6 as well as at Masters level

Research Interests

Bari-ika would be pleased to consider supervising doctoral students with the following research interests/topics:

• Sociology of Health and Illness
• Pedagogy / Youth Development and Wellbeing
• Poverty and Health Issues

Projects

• Sensory experiences of young people with autism spectrum disorder
• The need to prioritize accessibility and inclusion for children / young people with Autism Spectrum

External Roles

• External Examiner
• Member of the Professional Association of Lecturers in Youth and Community Work (TAG)
• HEA Mentor

Publications

• Chisom NJ., Vite B.N., Udom, GJ., (2023), Parental perceptions of new-born hearing loss screening Nigeria: A systematic review- International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology, Science Direct, (Volume 168).
• Essien, B S, Vite, B. N., Aniekan, E.H, (2022) Is Commercial Sex Work Really Work in Nigeria? The Motivations, Dimensions and Policy Implications: International Journal of African Society, Cultures and Traditions 10 (Issue1),11-26
• Ideh, A.N., Nenbee, S.G., Vite, B.N., (2022) Public Health expenditure, Population Growth and Economics Development in Nigeria: International Journal of Public Health, Pharmacy and Pharmacology 7 (3), 1-13
• Chisom, J. N., Vite, B. N., Ekeagwu, O., (2021). A Review on New-born Hearing Loss in Sub-Saharan: Africa. Journal of Health Research and Reviews. Open Journal of Otolaryngology 4 (1), 1-6
• Chisom, J. N., Vite, B. N., Ekeagwu O., (2021). A Systematic Review on Parental Perception of New-born Hearing Loss in Nigeria: Journal of Health Research and Reviews (accepted in press).
• Nenbee, S.G, Aleogho, I.Z, Vite, B.N., Otovwe E. E., (2021). An Empirical Investigation of Government Spending in Primary School Enrolment and Poverty Reduction in Nigeria: International Journal of Research in Humanities and Social Studies 8 (6), 1-10
• Simeon G.N, Felix N.N, Vite, B.N., and Otovwe E.E., (2021). Defence Spending, Unemployment and Poverty in Nigeria: An Econometric Analysis. International Journal of Research in Humanities and Social Studies 8 (5), PP 41-51.
• Vite, B.N, Essien, B.S, Nenbee, S.G, Kpaa, K., (2020). Youth Political Participation in Nigeria: A Theoretical Synthesis: US-China Education Review, 10(4), pp.155-166.
• Vite, B.N, Dibang -Achua, R. O., (2019). Forming Young People and Citizenship: Nessa Journal Social and Political Science 1 (Issue 9),1-15.
• Vite, B.N, Dibang -Achua, R. O., (2019). Youth Engagement Literature: Journal of Social and Political Science 1 (Issue 8), 1-14
• Vite, B.I.N., (2018). Understanding Young People’s Political Engagement in Niger Delta Nigerian: US-China Education Review, 8(5), pp.233-239.
• Vite, B.I.N., (2018). Citizenship and the Role of Government and Conventional Political: Institutions. US-China Education Review, 8(4), pp.158-165.
• Vite, B.I.N., (2018). Comprehending the Study of Youth Political Participation in Niger Delta, Nigeria: US-China Education Review, 8(4), pp.171-179.

Contact Details

E: bari-ika.vite@beds.ac.uk