The post disaster city

Raven explores post disaster recovery in Christchurch, Aotearoa/New Zealand following the earthquakes of 2010/2011 to better understand the political and social facets of urban disasters.

About Raven Marie Cretney

Research interests

• Social and cultural aspects of current local and global issues, particularly surrounding crisis and disaster, perspectives on emergency management and disaster response, environmental issues, activism and political engagement.

Research skills

• Qualitative research methods
• Cross cultural research methods
• Teaching skills
• Familiarity with software such as Nvivo

Teaching experience

• First year and third year undergraduate papers related to environmental issues, development studies and gender studies
• Experience coordinating a tutoring team as a head tutor

Connect with Raven

• www.ravencretney.wordpress.com
• Twitter: Raven Cretney (@RavenCretneyNZ)
• Linkedin

Key people

Supervisors

• Associate Professor Wendy Steele
• Associate Professor Libby Porter