Mark Bushell

Mark Bushell joined Northumbria University in 2024 as an Assistant Professor in Criminology and Sociology. With over 10 years of experience in higher education, he specializes in criminology, sociology, and criminal justice. His research focuses on the nighttime economy, workplace violence, and social harm, informed by ultra-realist criminological theory.

Current research explores violence and abuse against public-facing workers in the retail sector. His recent publications address topics such as retail industry safety, migration dynamics, and pandemic policy critiques.

Key article trends span criminology, sociology, and policy analysis, with subfields like labor conditions, postcolonial theory, and neoliberal governance. No scientific awards or student advising details are publicly available.