About
Bennett Collins is a Lecturer in Politics and International Relations at the University of Manchester's School of Social Sciences, focusing on climate and environmental politics, cultural violence, and critical human rights. His research employs interdisciplinary and justice-based approaches to examine the social, economic, and political dimensions of environmental crises.
He holds:
- PhD in International Relations from University of St Andrews (2023)
- MSc in African Studies from University of Oxford (2014)
- MA in International Relations from University of St Andrews (2013)
Collins' research examines environmental ethics, energy landscapes, and questions of place/displacement within climate change, with additional focus on policies of forced assimilation and effectiveness of transitional justice mechanisms.
His scientific awards and recognitions include:
- Principal's Excellence Awards nomination (2025)
- MacJannet Prize Honorable Mention (2024)
- Oxford University African Studies Prize (2014)
Collins co-founded the Third Generation Project think tank and currently leads research initiatives on Gypsy/Traveller community policies and community-based climate education programs.
