David Roberts

David Roberts is a Senior Lecturer in International Relations, specializing in post-conflict entrepreneurship, global security, and pedagogical innovation. He holds a PhD in International Peacebuilding and a BA (Hons.) in International Relations and Politics. His work integrates teaching and research, focusing on rethinking educational paradigms to address 21st-century global challenges. Roberts is a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (2017) and a University Teaching Observer, recognized for his TEDx talk on pedagogy and his commitment to decolonizing education.

Research interests include post-conflict statebuilding, particularly in Cambodia, and critiques of liberal peacebuilding. His publications span pedagogical innovation, human security, and decolonization, with key works analyzing hybrid governance models and the role of visual learning in education.

His articles reflect a dual focus on educational reform and geopolitical studies, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches. Awards highlight his contributions to teaching excellence, while his advocacy challenges conventional profit-driven educational frameworks.