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Research that reaches beyond the journal. From multilingual cancer resources endorsed by the International Organization for Migration, to writing in The Conversation, Times Higher Education, and the South China Morning Post.
Two consecutive Knowledge Transfer awards from PolyU's Faculty of Humanities reflect Margo's sustained commitment to translating research into community, policy, and industry outcomes.
Led a partnership with research participants, community organisations, graphic designers, and a large health insurance company to co-develop breast cancer awareness resources. Recognised with the Individual Award for Knowledge Transfer: Industry, Faculty of Humanities, PolyU (2025).
Co-developed printed and digital cancer awareness resources in multiple languages for Filipino and Indonesian migrant domestic workers in Hong Kong. Endorsed and promoted by the International Organization for Migration (UN), the European Union Delegation in Hong Kong, relevant consulates, and workers' groups across the region. Recognised with the Individual Award for Knowledge Transfer: Society, Faculty of Humanities, PolyU (2024).
Designing and evaluating multilingual simulation-based communication training for final-year nursing and medical students at PolyU — translating research on intercultural health communication into clinical education practice.
Margo's multilingual cancer awareness resources are among the very few research-to-practice outputs in this field to receive formal endorsement from both the International Organization for Migration (a United Nations agency) and the European Union Delegation in Hong Kong. This recognition reflects both the rigour of the research underpinning them and their practical utility to the communities they are designed to serve.
EP2 — Dr. Margo Turnbull, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Voices of Health · International Communication Association Health Communication Division · 26 Feb 2024 · 25 min
What we can learn from the collective trauma of these uncertain times
Times Higher Education
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