Anna Gillions

Anna Gillions is a Doctorate Student and Researcher at the Research Centre for Peace and Security, Coventry University. She holds an MSc in Development Management (Open University, 2011) and an MSc in Mindfulness and Compassion (Coventry University, 2018). Her research focuses on the intersection of structural factors and individual behaviors in contexts of violence, non-violence, and social marginalization. Anna combines transdisciplinary approaches from psychology, sociology, and public policy to explore how mindfulness interventions, conflict transformation training, and structural inequalities influence human behavior and societal relations.

• Education:
  • MSc in Mindfulness and Compassion, Coventry University (2018)
  • MSc in Development Management, Open University (2011)
  • BA(hons) in Health and Social Welfare
• Key Projects:
  • Principal Researcher on 'An Alternative Security Review for the UK' (2021–2024)

Anna's work emphasizes structural inequality analysis and participatory research methodologies. Her recent publications address citizen-driven security frameworks, shame-violence dynamics, and mindfulness applications in aggression reduction. She actively engages in public policy discussions and has presented at academic conferences on emotion regulation and conflict transformation.