Ceri Davies

Ceri Davies is a Visiting Senior Research Fellow at The Policy Institute within King's College London's Faculty of Social Science & Public Policy. She has over 15 years of expertise in citizen engagement, policy development, and participatory research across academia, civil society, and social research.

Education:

• Biology
• Natural Resources
• Applied Social Science (Doctorate focusing on knowledge and power in participatory research)

Ceri's research explores deliberative democracy, epistemic justice, and integrating diverse knowledge systems to address polarizing societal issues. She established the Centre for Deliberation at NatCen, advancing methods to create informed public opinions on critical topics.

Scientific Awards & Roles:

• Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts
• Advisory board member of the Citizens Convention on UK Democracy
• Associate editor of the journal Research For All

Her career includes founding the Community Knowledge Exchange at the University of Brighton, fostering academic-community partnerships, and driving national discourse on democratic innovation.