Jo Bryant

Jo Bryant

Undergraduate Research Scholar

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Research Support Service Manager at Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

  • Education

    • University of Birmingham

      2012 - 2013
      MRes Theology and Religion Pass

      A Masters degree with emphasis on an independent research project.Taught modules included:Problems of Religious DiversityResearch Methods in Theology and the Study of ReligionGoddess Spirituality and Thealogical EmbodimentMRes Thesis (A Single Site Study of Acute Healthcare Chaplaincy)

    • University of Leeds

      2009 - 2012
      BA Theology and Religious Studies Class I

      Activities and Societies: Leeds University Union Music Society, Opera Society, Amnesty International. Year One Modules:Introduction to EthicsIntroduction to the Philosophy of ReligionJesus and Christian CommunitiesIntroduction to the Study of IslamIntroduction to Academic SkillsThe History and Teachings of JesusReligion in Modern BritainKey Texts in Theology and Religious Studies 1 and 2The Samurai and the Sacred: Aspects of Japanese Religious TraditionsVarieties of Religion in Modern African SocietyYear Two Modules:Modern TheologiansHindu… Show more Year One Modules:Introduction to EthicsIntroduction to the Philosophy of ReligionJesus and Christian CommunitiesIntroduction to the Study of IslamIntroduction to Academic SkillsThe History and Teachings of JesusReligion in Modern BritainKey Texts in Theology and Religious Studies 1 and 2The Samurai and the Sacred: Aspects of Japanese Religious TraditionsVarieties of Religion in Modern African SocietyYear Two Modules:Modern TheologiansHindu Traditions to 1600CEBuddhismSufismAfrican Traditional ReligionThe Making of Modern BeliefYear Three Modules:Religions and Global DevelopmentSinHumanity in Christian Thought: Theological AnthropologyThe Religious Mapping of LeedsDissertation (The Rastafarian Movement in Leeds)The Theology and Practice of Interfaith Dialogue Show less

    • Cardiff University / Prifysgol Caerdydd

      2014 - 2018
      Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Religious and Theological Studies Passed with no corrections

      Completed a PhD thesis titled The Status and Integration of Minority Faith Groups in Acute Health Care Chaplaincy.

  • Experience

    • University of Leeds

      Jun 2010 - Jun 2012
      Undergraduate Research Scholar

      Designed and implemented a research project examining the use of faith spaces in the Bexley Oncology Wing at St James's Hospital, Leeds.

    • Cambridge University Press & Assessment

      Oct 2013 - Dec 2013
      Temporary Administrative Assistant
    • NHS

      Jan 2014 - May 2014
      Medical Records Clerk
    • Theos think tank

      Jun 2014 - Aug 2014
      Intern

      Field researcher for Theos project "Chaplaincy: A Very Modern Ministry"

    • Cardiff University / Prifysgol Caerdydd

      Oct 2016 - May 2017
      Seminar Tutor
    • NHS England

      Jun 2017 - Dec 2017
      Spiritual Support Officer (Patient Experience Division)
    • University of Leeds

      Mar 2019 - Oct 2019
      Research Operations Administrator

      Providing research grant management support (pre- and post-award) to academics, working across Faculty Research Offices.

    • Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

      Oct 2019 - Dec 2022
      • NIHR Grants Research Manager

        Jul 2022 - Dec 2022
      • NIHR Grants Research Assistant

        Oct 2019 - Jul 2022
    • Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

      Dec 2022 - now
      Research Support Service Manager
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Associate Fellow of the Higher Education Academy

      Higher Education Academy
      Jul 2018
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Jo Bryant
      South West and Wales Doctoral Training Partnership Full Studentship AHRC Oct 2014 Full PhD studentship covering tuition and maintenance costs.
    • Awarded to Jo Bryant
      Zion Old British School Prize University of Leeds Jul 2012 £50 prize for the best Level 3 Single Honours average in Theology and Religious Studies.
    • Awarded to Jo Bryant
      College of Arts and Law Graduate School Tuition Fee Scholarship University of Birmingham Jun 2012 A scholarship to cover the cost of tuition fees for the 2012/2013 academic year.
    • Awarded to Jo Bryant
      RSA Edward Boyle Prize University of Leeds/RSA Jun 2012 £300 prize for personal development during a summer research placement.
    • Awarded to Jo Bryant
      FRIENDS Departmental Prize University of Leeds Jun 2011 £50 prize awarded for the best Level 2 Single Honours average in Theology and Religious Studies at the University of Leeds.
    • Awarded to Jo Bryant
      Undergraduate Research Scholarship University of Leeds Jun 2010 £5000 scholarship to conduct a research study over two summer breaks investigating the use of a purpose built multi-faith facility in the new Bexley Oncology Wing at St James' Hospital (Leeds Teaching Hospitals' Trust) in Leeds.