Personal profile
Overview
Dr Sofie Roberts is a Research Officer at the Centre for Health Economics and Medicines Evaluation (CHEME). She is particularly interested in climate and health research anchored in place-based approaches, and the wider determinants of health and well-being of people and planet. Her previous projects involve evaluating community perceptions and involvement in climate projects aiming at low carbon emissions and environmental sustainability, and she has a background in the low carbon sector. Sofie completed her PhD in Media at Bangor University in 2022, analysing Welsh cinema of the last thirty years through the prism of postcolonial theory. She is a management board member of the Places of Climate Change Research Centre at Bangor University and part of the Sustainability Team at the School of Health Sciences. Sofie is a Welsh speaker from the foothills of Eryri.
Education/Academic qualification
Postgraduate, PhD, Wales on Screen, College of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences
1 May 2014 → 16 Nov 2022
Award Date: 1 Mar 2023
Postgraduate, MA, Film and Media Studies, College of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences
10 Oct 2009 → 9 Sept 2011
Award Date: 16 Feb 2012
Undergraduate, BA, English Literature with Film Studies
9 Sept 2006 → 10 Jul 2009
Award Date: 17 Jul 2009
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 13 Climate Action
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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A rapid review of the literature contrasting cost-effectiveness analysis and value-based healthcare approaches to assess how these paradigms are complemented in the context of health care in Wales
Edwards, R. T., Anthony, B., Pisavadia, K., Davies, J., Roberts, S., Fitzsimmons, D., Noyes, J., Hughes, D., Collins, B., Edwards, A., Joseph-Williams, N., Cooper, A. & Lewis, R., 27 Nov 2025, Health and Care Research Wales.Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned report
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Financial and wider economic analysis of the impact of overweight and obesity on Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board
Roberts, S., Davies, J., Edwards, R. T., Tenbrink, T. & Parkinson, J., 1 May 2025, (Unpublished)Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned report
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What is the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of at-home time-limited reablement service for improving an individual’s independence and health outcomes and reducing the need for long term care: a rapid review
Anthony, B., Davies, J., Pisavadia, K., Roberts, S., Flynn, G., Varghese, L., Granger, R., Montgomery, M., Rosi, R., Gillen, E., Hounsome, J., Hughes, D., Noyes, J., Fitzsimmons, D., Edwards, R. T., Edwards, A., Cooper, A. & Lewis, R., 14 Jun 2025, MedRxiv.Research output: Working paper › Preprint
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People’s perceptions of greenspace in their local area: A national survey
Owen, D. W., Roberts, S., Jones, L., Fletcher, D., Fitch, A. & Tenbrink, T., 2024, (Unpublished).Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review
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The clinical and cost-effectiveness of interventions for preventing continence issues resulting from birth trauma: a rapid review
Anthony, B., Davies, J., Pisavadia, K., Roberts, S., Spencer, L. H., Gillen, E., Hounsome, J., Noyes, J., Hughes, D., Fitzsimmons, D., Edwards, R. T., Edwards, A., Cooper, A. & Lewis, R., 9 Sept 2024, MedRxiv.Research output: Working paper › Preprint
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Impacts
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Places of Climate Change Seminars
Patterson, C. (Participant), Tenbrink, T. (Participant), Roberts, S. (Participant), Parry, S. (Participant), Hanna, S. (Participant), Spear, M. (Participant), Patil, S. (Participant), Willcock, S. (Participant), Morris-Webb, E. (Participant), Altunbas, Y. (Participant) & Malham, S. (Participant)
Impact: Societal
Activities
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The Health Equity Podcast
Roberts, S. (Invited speaker)
17 Jul 2025Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk
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Transdisciplinarity, climate change and future roles for health economists
Roberts, S. (Speaker), Edwards, R. T. (Speaker) & Parkinson, J. (Speaker)
9 Jan 2025Activity: Talk or presentation › Oral presentation
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Egni Climate Conversations: Centre for Health Economics and Medicines Evaluation (CHEME)
Roberts, S. (Speaker) & Edwards, R. T. (Speaker)
7 Jan 2025Activity: Other › Types of Public engagement and outreach - Public lecture/debate/seminar
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Reclaim Network Plus Conference 2024
Roberts, S. (Invited speaker)
23 May 2024Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participation in Academic conference
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Selling Sustainability
Roberts, S. (Presenter), Tenbrink, T. (Contributor), Edwards, B. (Contributor), Beech, E.-L. (Member) & Davies, J. (Participant)
3 May 2024Activity: Other › Types of Public engagement and outreach - Public lecture/debate/seminar
Prizes
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Press/Media
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Senedd Health and Social Care Committee inquiry into the prevention of ill health - obesity
8/10/25
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Expert Comment
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RECLAIM Project - Community perceptions of new greenspaces interventions: the case of Rhyl, Wales
28/05/24
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Research
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Community perceptions of new greenspace interventions
Tenbrink, T., Jones, L., Roberts, S. & Wilcox-Jones, L.
12/01/23 → 24/10/23
7 items of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research
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Discussion about the published article on Welsh cinema and identity
8/03/22
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research