Sam Pryke

Dr Sam Pryke is a Senior Lecturer in Sociology at the University of Wolverhampton, Faculty of Arts, Business, and Social Sciences. He holds a PhD in Sociology from the University of Manchester and has previously taught at Liverpool Hope University. His academic work focuses on nationalism and migration, contributing to both teaching and research within the Social Science department.

His educational background includes a BA in Sociology from Lancaster University, an MA in International Studies from the University of Warwick, and two postgraduate degrees from the University of Manchester: an MA in Applied Social Studies and a PhD in Sociology.

Sam Pryke's research centers on the multifaceted nature of nationalism. He explores how nationalism manifests in youth movements like the early Boy Scouts, its relationship with sexual difference, long-distance expressions of national identity, and the interplay between globalization and nationalist sentiment. Recently, he has investigated resource nationalism, particularly in the context of North Sea oil and Scottish nationalism, and is interested in examining potential links between populist nationalism and organized crime. He also has a developing interest in migration theory, for which he is preparing a book proposal.

Although no recent publications are listed in the provided text, his research trajectory indicates a sustained engagement with critical sociological themes, particularly the evolving dynamics of national identity and migration in contemporary society.

• Association for the Study of Ethnicity and Nationalism (Member since February 2016)
• Peer reviewer for the Journal of Ethnic and Migration Studies (since January 2016)

Dr Pryke has supervised postgraduate research, including a project titled 'Deported: UK methods, treatment and grounds for removal of African migrants.' He has applied for external funding, notably an unsuccessful ESRC National Centre for Research Methods grant (2020–2022) for an AI-enabled teaching assistant project. His teaching responsibilities include undergraduate modules such as 'The Sociological Imagination,' 'Intro to Social Theory,' 'Issues and Debates in Social Thought,' 'Quantitative Methods,' and 'Sociology of Migration,' as well as postgraduate courses on 'Research Methods' and 'Nationalism and Politics.'

He is an active member of the academic community through professional associations and peer review, contributing to the scholarly infrastructure in his field. While no formal lab or research team is mentioned, his supervision and grant applications suggest collaborative academic activity.