In conversation with Louise Owusu-Kuarteng

The Professoriate

Professor Louise Owusu-Kwarteng is a Professor in Applied Sociology. She is also an Associate Dean and Director of Undergraduate Research in FLAS. Louise holds a PhD in the Sociology of Education (University of Greenwich), a PGCE (University of Greenwich), an MA in Social Policy (Oxford Brookes University) and a BA (Hons) in Sociology (University of East London).

Her research interests focus on race and educational experience, but with specific emphasis on West African groups; Sociological Autobiography and Ethnicity and identity. Louise also uses her academic knowledge and experience to raise awareness about rare illnesses, specifically Thrombotic Cytopenia Pupura, which is a rare blood disorder. More specifically, she has been involved in advising on inequalities around access to TTP treatment centres, and contributed to a UK Government White paper on rare illness in 2020. Moreover, she has participated in a range of workshops and seminars for AOFAC, a national charity, which specialises in research on this area. Furthermore she has worked closely with SANOFI, and in 2021, was the face of a global TTP campaign.

Louise is an external examiner for Sociology at Goldsmiths College and Teesside University.

Prior to working at the University of Greenwich, Louise taught English as a second language and managed ESL teachers in Madrid. Before that she was seconded to the Community Cohesion Unit where she contributed to political leadership policy. Louise also worked at Oxford City Council as a community development officer.
See https://www.gre.ac.uk/people/rep/las/louise-owusu-kwarteng.