Tom Butt

Tom Butt is an Associate Tutor in the School of Psychology at the University of East Anglia (UEA), affiliated with the Faculty of Social Sciences. He holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Psychology. His research focuses on Qualitative Methods, Gender Psychology, Sex Work Research, and Research Ethics. He has contributed to studies on practice education in social work, including a scoping review published in Social Work Education (2025) and a commissioned national report (2024). He participated in the Student Success Conference 2024 and has been featured in media coverage discussing challenges in practice education.

His work emphasizes ethical considerations and qualitative approaches to understanding social work practices. Collaborations include research on gender and sex work, with external engagement highlighted through media contributions and conference participation.