ESR2: Kang Liu
I obtained Master of Social Work from Monash University (Australia) in 2017. During my study I encountered with various connections between the environment and social work. Inspired by the contemporary social work theories and explorations, I have grown strong research interest in the field of environmental and transdisciplinary social work.
As part of the ASTRA program, I will be investigating the capabilities of Circular economy as a model of economic sustainability transition to respond to precariousness of the European youth. Through this project, we intend to identify the options of collaboration between the circular economy and young people facing precariousness; and look for the possibilities of SW to connect the circular economy in the practice with young people facing precariousness. The research method will include survey and case studies. Specific expected outcomes of the project are: comparative knowledge and new models of collaboration between the circular economy and young people facing precariousness; critical real-life data about the realisation of the promises and investments regarding new livelihood in the circular economy; a design of the new role of SW in creating access to a new economic base for young people facing precariousness.