About
Dr. Magali Peyrefitte is a Senior Lecturer in Criminology and Deviance at Brunel University London within the Department of Social and Political Sciences, College of Business, Arts and Social Sciences. She joined Brunel in August 2019 after serving as Lecturer and Senior Lecturer at Middlesex University.
Education:
- PhD in Sociology (ESRC 1+3) from University of Nottingham (2011)
- MA in Photography from Middlesex University
- MA in Research Methods (ESRC 1+3) from University of Nottingham
- MA in Contemporary British Society from University of Nottingham
- PGCE from University of Nottingham
Research Interests: Dr. Peyrefitte's work bridges urban sociology and criminology to examine social harm and social justice in metropolitan contexts. Her research investigates gentrification and regeneration dynamics in London (Soho and suburban boroughs of Barnet, Harrow, Brent), housing transformations, and community impacts. She pioneers visual and creative methodologies including photographic exhibitions to disseminate findings to diverse audiences, while critically analyzing Social Value frameworks and VCSE sector roles in urban development.
Publication Trends: Her 2019-2023 publications reveal a dual focus on methodological innovation (walking labs, visual sociology) and critical urban studies examining neoliberalism's impact on education and city spaces. Frequent collaborations explore gender, migration, and social justice through interdisciplinary lenses, often employing creative research dissemination strategies.
Scientific Awards:
- Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (SFHEA)
Teaching and Advising: As Module Convenor for Crime and Deviance in Society (CY2601), Home, Housing and Social Harm (CY3610), and co-convenor for Urban Regeneration and Inequalities (GY2604), she integrates research into pedagogy. Her scholarship on student-centered learning and real-world research applications appears in international journals, though specific doctoral advisees aren't listed.
Research Projects: She leads social value in urban regeneration studies and visual-methods projects including a French suburban women's portrait exhibition. Her work involves interdisciplinary teams examining urban transformation, social justice, and creative knowledge exchange, with an ORCID profile (0000-0001-8971-7259) tracking ongoing collaborations.
