Paul Higate

Paul Higate is a Professor in Security & Conflict at the University of Bath, affiliated with the Department of Politics, Languages & International Studies. He specializes in critical military studies, gender analysis, and the militarization of society. His work addresses themes like military power problematization, civil-military gaps, and veteran experiences. He holds editorial roles for Men & Masculinities and Critical Military Studies.

Education:

• Doctor of Philosophy (1999): University of York, focusing on 'Soldiering On? An Analysis of Rough Sleeping Amongst former British Army men.'
• ESRC/MoD funded project 'Keeping Enough in Reserve' (2014–present).

Research Interests: Higate’s work critically examines military institutions, veterans' reintegration, gender dynamics in militarized contexts, and the societal impacts of military culture. He employs qualitative methods to explore themes such as stigma faced by reservists in civilian workplaces and the symbolic role of military medals in identity formation.

Advising & Grants: Accepts doctoral students focusing on military sociology or gender studies. His research has explored policy implications through projects like the utilization of reservists’ civilian skills in the UK Armed Forces.

Labs/Teams: Active in the University of Bath’s Centre for the Study of Violence, contributing to interdisciplinary violence research initiatives.