This week we are thrilled to have Alison Jane on the podcast. Alison is a PhD student at Newcastle University researching a project funded by FUSE. Alison researches experiences of universal credit in South Tyneside and has tracked these experiences throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.



We chatted to Alison about the her research findings and adapting to research during a pandemic, and her wealth of experience in communities that adds to her work.



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Recorded and supported by the Newcastle University media production team. With thanks again to this weeks guest, Alison Jane