Tom Clark

Dr. Tom Clark is a Lecturer in Research Methods at the University of Sheffield's School of Sociological Studies, Politics and International Relations. With a career spanning over two decades at the institution, he holds a BA in Psychology, MA in Sociological Research, and PhD from the University. He is a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and has received multiple teaching awards including the Faculty TESS Award and Senate Award.

His research focuses on research methods pedagogy, sociology of evil, and higher education policy. Notable works include The Sociology of Evil (2019) and How to Do Your Social Research Project (2019). He has pioneered digital curriculum development through his role in the Sheffield Methods Institute and led projects addressing the BME attainment gap and student debt.

Teaching emphasizes active learning and inquiry-based approaches, with over 30 modules developed across undergraduate and postgraduate levels. He has secured £96,880 in grants, including a Wellcome Trust fellowship exploring identity recovery from childhood trauma. His work frequently appears in Teaching in Higher Education and Sociological Research Online.

• PhD supervision topics include: cosplay communities, online gaming identity (League of Legends), Northern Irish Catholic self-narratives, and survivor identity post-child abuse
• Key grants: £83k Wellcome Trust (2016), £4.5k Digital Literacies (2017)
• Infrastructure projects: Student Tracking Project (2013), BME Attainment Gap Project