Susan Milner

Susan Milner is a Professor in the Department of Politics, Languages & International Studies at the University of Bath. Her research focuses on policy impacts on work organizations, households, and individuals, with a particular emphasis on gender equality and work-family policies. She has held a Leverhulme Major Research Fellowship (2020-23), resulting in the monograph Women and Employment in Public Policy (OUP, 2024). Her work analyzes policy implementation, including fathers' uptake of parental leave and flexible working practices.

Key affiliations include the academic advisory group of the charity Working Lives (co-chair since 2023) and the international Gender Equality Policy in Practice network. Her research has been funded by the AHRC, British Academy, ESRC, and others, addressing topics such as trade unions, austerity, and autism policy. She has also advised the EU and UK government departments on gender equality initiatives.

Recent projects include evaluating paternal involvement in education and exploring fuel poverty inequalities. Her scholarly contributions span 86 research outputs, including articles on industrial action, gender pay gaps, and corporate governance. Her work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly gender equality and decent work.