Laura Kilby

Dr Laura Kilby is a Professor and Head of the Centre for Culture, Media & Society at Sheffield Hallam University. She holds academic leadership roles in the College of Social Sciences and Arts, including membership in the Centre for Behavioural Science and Applied Psychology. Her research focuses on Critical Social Psychology, examining power dynamics, discourse, and marginalized identities in contexts of peace/conflict, gender, social deprivation, and policy intersections. She coordinates the Psychology, Psychiatry and Neuroscience Unit of Assessment for REF and teaches advanced courses in qualitative methods, critical psychology, and social psychology.

• Education: BSc, PhD (details of institutions not specified)
• Professional Affiliations: Chartered Psychologist (CPsychol), Advanced Fellow of the British Psychological Society (AFBPsS), Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA)

Her research spans two key areas: (1) identity construction and oppression through discursive analysis of media and public discourse, and (2) applied behavioral science and research methods. Notable work includes studies on homelessness, citizenship, and media representations of marginalized groups. She actively contributes to policy-related initiatives through her roles in diversity taskforces and editorial boards.

Supervising five postgraduate students, she mentors research on migration narratives, fatherhood transitions, protest discourse, and behavior change interventions. Her recent publications explore topics ranging from gender representation in media to first-time fathers' mental health post-work return.