Alice Beech

Dr Alice Beech is a Researcher at the Institute for Community Research and Development (ICRD) at the University of Wolverhampton, appointed from October 2024. Previously, she completed her PhD in Criminology at Keele University, focusing on migration, mobility, and pandemic experiences in Italy and the UK. Her work employs qualitative comparative analysis to explore how policies shape local community dynamics in crises.

Education:

• MSc in Crime and Forensic Science, University College London (2017–2018)
• BA Hons in Criminology, Keele University (2014–2017)

Research Interests: Migration governance, border criminology, global inequality, and the impact of public health measures on marginalized groups. Her studies emphasize comparative methodologies to analyze how crises like the pandemic exacerbate exclusionary practices.

Professional History:

• Sessional Teacher in Criminology at Keele University (2019–2023)

Languages: Fluent in English, Italian, and Spanish (reading, writing, speaking, and peer review).