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• Northern Ireland Politics
• Peace Processes
• Devolution in the UK
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Professor Jonathan Tonge is a leading academic in the Department of Politics at the University of Liverpool, currently serving as the REF outputs coordinator. His research focuses on Northern Ireland politics, peace processes, devolution, and political parties and elections in the UK and Ireland. He has supervised numerous PhD students on these topics and led major projects like the Leverhulme Trust’s voting age study. Key Appointments: President of the British Politics Group (2016-present), former President of the Political Studies Association of the UK (2008-11), and Visiting Professor at the University of Ulster (2006-7). Grants: Recently secured funding from the British Academy and ESRC for studies on the Alliance Party and Northern Ireland elections (2023-2025). His publications span books and journal articles analyzing Northern Ireland’s political evolution, including works on the Alliance Party’s role in peace processes and voter behavior. Awards include the University of Liverpool Civic Contribution Award (2012) and the PSA Bernard Crick Prize (1997). He chairs committees, edits Parliamentary Affairs , and collaborates with institutions like Queen’s University Belfast and the University of Huddersfield. Scientific Awards: University of Liverpool Civic Contribution Award (2012) CiCea Best Research Publication (2012) PSAI Brian Farrell Prize (2010) PSA Bernard Crick Prize (1997)

Will RossiterView profile

Professor

• Local Economic Development
• Regional Policy
• Economic Evaluation
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Will Rossiter is a Professor at the Department of Economics within Nottingham Business School at Nottingham Trent University. He leads the Economic Strategy Research Bureau, offering economic research and strategic consultancy to public, private, and third-sector clients. His work combines academic expertise with practitioner experience, addressing regional economic development, policy evaluation, and institutional path dependence. Rossiter teaches economic evaluation and regional policy at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, emphasizing practical applications of economics in policy contexts. He collaborates with institutions like the Institute of Economic Development, Midlands Engine Economic Planning Group, and the Nottingham Civic Exchange. Research focuses on local economic impacts of infrastructure (e.g., Nottingham Tram expansion), bioscience clusters, and institutional dynamics in post-industrial cities. He has contributed to policy projects for D2N2 LEP, Oxford Innovation, and the New Economics Foundation's Good Jobs Taskforce. Key areas of expertise include spatial planning economics, employment policy, and sustainable development strategies. Education Background: Not explicitly stated in provided texts. Collaborations: Academic partnerships with University of Tampere (Finland) and NTU's David Smith on local economic development studies. Professional Affiliations: Fellow of the Regional Studies Association, Higher Education Academy, and Institute for Economic Development. Rossiter's research interests span regional policy design, economic evaluation methodologies, and governance structures influencing local development. Notable projects include analysis of Nottingham's biotechnology sector adaptive capability, Midlands Engine policy architecture, and post-industrial city labor market challenges under austerity. He advises on inclusive growth metrics for D2N2 LEP and contributes to short courses on economic evaluation.

Olayinka LewisView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Immigration Law
• Nationality Law
• Asylum Law
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Olayinka Lewis is a Senior Lecturer at Essex Law School, University of Essex. He holds a PhD in Law from the University of Aberdeen, specializing in legal pluralism and land/mineral ownership, alongside an LLM in Oil and Gas Law and an LLB (Hons). A Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and English-qualified solicitor, he specializes in UK Immigration Law, legal pluralism, customary law, and energy law. His current roles include Director of Community and Outreach at Essex Law School and Immigration Lead at the Essex Law Clinic. Education: PhD in Law, University of Aberdeen LLM in Oil & Gas Law, University of Aberdeen LLB (Hons) Research Interests: Lewis focuses on immigration, nationality, and asylum law, with interdisciplinary work on legal pluralism in land ownership and mineral rights. He explores customary law’s role in legal systems and energy law’s intersection with resource governance. Recent studies also address the UK’s migration policies and post-Brexit legal frameworks. Publications: His work spans legal critiques of migration policies, land rights in Nigeria, and interdisciplinary analyses (e.g., machine learning in mental health). Key themes include human rights implications of immigration laws and the tensions between legal systems. Awards & Grants: Fellow of the Higher Education Academy Young Universities for the Future of Europe grant (2022) for Refugee Rights Awareness Professional Roles: Member of the Law Society of Scotland’s Immigration & Asylum Sub-committee, academic reviewer for Routledge, and External Examiner for Universities of Bradford and Wolverhampton. Active in societies like the Society of Legal Scholars and Law Society of England and Wales. Teaching & Outreach: Previously Academic Director of the Law Clinic at Robert Gordon University and Visiting Professor at ESC Clermont (2016–2019). Leads efforts to address access-to-justice gaps through clinical legal education.

John W. CairnsView profile

Professor

• Scottish Legal History
• Roman/Civil Law
• Legal History of Louisiana and Quebec
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Professor John W. Cairns is a distinguished academic at the University of Edinburgh's School of Law, where he holds the Chair of Civil Law since 2012. Previously, he served as Professor of Legal History from 2000, and has held various academic positions including Reader, Senior Lecturer, and Lecturer in Law at Edinburgh, as well as Lecturer in Jurisprudence at Queen's University, Belfast. He has been a Visiting Professor at law schools of Miami, Southern Methodist University, and École normale supérieure in Paris. His research focuses on Scottish legal history, particularly the role of Roman or Civil Law in Scotland, with special interest in the position of enslaved individuals in eighteenth-century Scotland. He also studies the legal histories of Louisiana and Quebec, European legal history, and eighteenth-century legal studies. His scholarly work spans comparative legal history, legal humanism, and the intersection of slavery and law. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a consistent focus on the historical relationship between civil law and common law traditions, with increasing attention to the history of slavery in Scotland and its legal implications. His work demonstrates expertise in European legal traditions, particularly French and Scottish jurisprudence, and shows how historical legal concepts continue to influence contemporary legal systems. Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh (F.R.S.E.) Honorary Doctorate (LL.D. h.c.) Professor Cairns has served as Associate Dean (Postgraduate) and Director of the Graduate School in Law from 2000-2003. He has supervised numerous successful PhD and LL.M. research theses and continues to accept PhD students. He has served on editorial boards of the Edinburgh Law Review, Law and History Review, and Journal of Legal History, and was Chairman of the Council of the Stair Society and President of the Eighteenth-Century Scottish Studies Society.

• History
• Scottish History
• Political History
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Richard Finlay is a Professor in the Department of History at the University of Strathclyde. His research focuses on Scottish and European history, with particular emphasis on nationalism, devolution, and political movements. He contributes to the UN Sustainable Development Goals through his work on societal structures and historical governance. Research interests include the history of nationalism, political devolution in Europe, and the intersection of religion and politics. Recent publications involve critical reviews of works on Scottish political parties and early modern religious movements. Finlay has supervised 5 academic works, though specific grants or labs are not detailed in available records. His reviews highlight engagements with topics such as Scottish Liberal Democrat history and pre-Enlightenment atheism in Britain.

• British Civilization
• Political Nationalism
• Devolution
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Perrine Lara is a contractual doctoral student and lecturer at Toulouse-Jean Jaurès University, affiliated with the Center for Anglophone Studies (CAS) and the Department of English-Speaking World Studies. She teaches British civilization, language, and project-based oral support, and is actively engaged in research on Welsh and Scottish independence movements since the 1960s. Her research interests focus on British civilization in the 20th and 21st centuries, with particular emphasis on Scotland, Wales, nationalism, political parties such as Plaid Cymru and the Scottish National Party (SNP), and social movements. She explores how devolution has acted as a catalyst for nationalist sentiment and political change within the UK, analyzing the interplay between cultural movements and formal political institutions. Her work adopts a comparative framework to assess the divergent trajectories of independence movements in Wales and Scotland. The trends in her publications reveal a consistent focus on constitutional change, political nationalism, and the evolution of devolved governance in the UK. Her articles examine historical developments, party transitions, and the broader implications of devolution for the future of the United Kingdom. She frequently presents her work at academic conferences and public science events, demonstrating a commitment to both scholarly and public engagement. Perrine Lara has taken on academic responsibilities, serving as co-representative of CAS doctoral students for the 2025–2026 term and organizing the CAS Young Researchers Study Day “Discorde” in April 2025. She has presented her research at various institutions, including the University of Edinburgh and Lycée Saint-Sernin. While no formal grants or awards are listed in the provided texts, her active participation in research dissemination and academic service highlights her growing role in the scholarly community. She is involved in organizing scientific events through the CAS, particularly aimed at supporting early-career researchers. Her work is conducted within the Center for Anglophone Studies, a research unit dedicated to the interdisciplinary study of English-speaking cultures, where she contributes to collaborative research and academic outreach.

Matthew PsycharisView profile

Research Fellow

• Constitutional Law
• Public Law
• Comparative Constitutional Law (UK, Australia, New Zealand)
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Matthew Psycharis is a Bye-Fellow at Sidney Sussex College and a Governing Body Fellow at St Edmund’s College, Cambridge. He holds a College Lectureship in Law at St Edmund’s and is affiliated with the Centre for Public Law. His academic roles include teaching Constitutional Law, Trusts and Equity, and Advanced Public Law at the University of Cambridge Faculty of Law. PhD in Law (University of Cambridge, Gonville & Caius College) LLM (University of Cambridge) Juris Doctor (University of Melbourne) Bachelor of Arts (University of Melbourne) His research focuses on constitutional law and theory across the UK, Australia, and New Zealand, with publications in leading journals. He explores topics such as contemporary populism , constitutional change , referendums , and constitutional history . His work bridges theoretical analysis with practical legal applications, particularly in public law. Matthew has contributed to empirical studies on policy referendums and comparative constitutional frameworks, reflecting trends in democratic governance and institutional design. His recent articles emphasize the interplay between judicial authority and legislative processes in constitutional crises. Scientific Awards WM Tapp Scholarship for PhD research As a qualified lawyer and member of the Middle Temple, he has practiced in government investigations and commercial litigation. His pro bono work includes constitutional advocacy for democratic rights and advising on refugee detention policies. He has also served as Senior Judicial Assistant to a Supreme Court of Victoria Judge.

Helen FosterView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Public Sector Accountability
• Financial Accounting
• International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
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Helen Foster is a Senior Lecturer in Accounting at Ulster University within the Ulster University Business School and Department of Accounting, Finance and Economics. She serves as Course Director for the BSc (Hons) Accounting program and actively promotes student employability through industry-aligned curriculum development. Her academic qualifications include a BA (Hons) Accounting (First Class) from Ulster University, an MPA with distinction, and a PhD awarded in 2020. Professional credentials feature Fellowship of Chartered Accountants Ireland and membership in the CAI Ulster Society Public Sector Group. Research centers on public sector accountability mechanisms, particularly examining Devolved Public Accounts Committees across UK administrations. Her scholarship analyzes accountability frameworks in Northern Ireland, Wales, and Scotland through comparative political studies, while complementary work investigates accounting education efficacy. Methodologically, she employs Q-methodology and survey analysis to assess committee effectiveness and work placement impacts on student outcomes. Publications consistently address accountability in devolved UK governance, with recent works focusing on parliamentary oversight structures and educational interventions. Her research bridges academic theory and practical policy applications, including government advisory roles. Award recognitions include: Distinguished Teaching Award (2014) as team member Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy As Course Director, Foster mentors accounting students while serving as Published Accounts Award judge for the Irish Stock Exchange. She contributes to professional accounting bodies through examining roles and advises government on public accountability matters. Her work integrates academic research with practical policy development in public financial governance. Foster operates within Ulster University's Department of Accounting, Finance and Economics, collaborating with the Public Sector Group of Chartered Accountants Ireland. Her research informs both academic discourse and real-world accountability practices across devolved UK administrations.

• Organizational Behavior
• Human Resource Management
• Transformational Leadership
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Dr. Ananda Jayawardana is an Adjunct Senior Lecturer at the School of Business , University of New South Wales (UNSW) Canberra . His academic work focuses on organizational behavior, leadership, and human resource management, particularly in cultural and gendered contexts. Research Themes : Work engagement, regulatory focus in leadership, work-family conflict, absorptive capacity, and brain drain mitigation. Recent Publications (2022-2024) examine temporal flexibility in BPO industries, unethical decision-making dynamics, and digital economy impacts on remote work. Publications Trends : A strong emphasis on Sri Lankan organizational contexts, blended with global frameworks like transformational leadership and problem-based learning. His work spans from 1993 to 2024, showing enduring interest in self-managed production, textile operations, and cooperative governance.

Janice BockmeyerView profile

Associate Professor

• Urban Politics
• Comparative Urban Politics
• Urban Governance
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Janice Bockmeyer is an Associate Professor in the Political Science Department at John Jay College, City University of New York (CUNY). She holds a Ph.D. from the Graduate Center, CUNY, and focuses on urban politics, comparative urban governance, and community development. Her research examines U.S. and German cities, especially the role of nonprofits and philanthropy in urban planning. She teaches courses on urban politics, New York City governance, and internships. Education: Ph.D., Political Science, The Graduate Center, CUNY (1994) M.A., Political Science, The Graduate Center, CUNY B.A., Political Science, University of Michigan - Ann Arbor Her research interests include shrinking cities (e.g., Detroit), community nonprofit activism, and the politics of urban revitalization. She has analyzed territorial conflicts in shrinking cities and the impact of devolution on housing activism. Her work has been funded by PSC-CUNY, John Jay College, and others. She actively participates in the Urban Affairs Association, American Political Science Association, and International Political Science Association. She speaks German and has conducted research in Berlin and Hamburg.

Catrin Fflur HuwsView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Bilingual Legal Systems
• Welsh Language Legislation
• Legal Translation
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Dr. Catrin Fflur Huws is a Senior Lecturer in Aberystwyth Law School specializing in Welsh language legislation, bilingual legal systems, and interdisciplinary approaches to law. Her research examines language rights in judicial contexts, statutory interpretation in bilingual jurisdictions, and innovative methodologies like legislative theatre to study legal processes. Huws directs projects on court interpretation systems and comparative analysis of linguistic rights frameworks. Her work integrates socio-legal studies with applied linguistics, focusing on practical implementation of language equality in legal settings.

• Migration
• Multiculturalism
• Civic Participation
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Rhys Dafydd Jones is a Senior Lecturer at Aberystwyth University's Department of Geography & Earth Sciences. He co-directs the Centre for Welsh Politics and Society and coordinates Welsh language provision within the department. His research intersects migration studies, political geography, and civil society dynamics, with a focus on Wales as a minority nation. Education: BA (Hons.), MA, PhD (Wales), PGCtHE Awards: Gwobr Adnodd Cyfrwng Cymraeg (2020) His work examines lifestyle migration , transnational belonging , and post-Brexit social relations , particularly in rural Wales. Recent projects include 'People, Places, and the Public Sphere' (2024–2027) and 'Mobilising Voluntary Action in the UK' (2020–2021). Collaborations span institutions like the University of Helsinki and Swansea University. Key article themes include spatial justice , sanctuary practices , and policy translation in migration contexts. Networks show strong ties to UK and European institutions, with 56 research outputs and 29 activities documented since 2010.

• British Politics
• Scottish Nationalism
• Devolution and Constitutional Politics
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Dr Coree Brown Swan is a Lecturer in Politics at the University of Stirling and Director of the Scottish Political Archive. Her research focuses on UK constitutional dynamics, particularly Scottish independence and union politics, post-Brexit governance, and devolution. She previously held roles at Queen's University Belfast and the Edinburgh-based Centre on Constitutional Change, and holds a PhD from the University of Edinburgh. Her work explores intergovernmental relations, constitutional crises, and comparative nationalism. Recent projects include an ESRC-funded study on devolution at 25. She teaches Scottish/UK politics and qualitative methods, and regularly engages in parliamentary evidence and media commentary on constitutional issues. Key research themes include post-Brexit economic union challenges, Conservative Party strategies in Scotland/Wales, and narratives of Scottish nationalism. Over 28 scholarly outputs span constitutional law, crisis governance, and comparative multinational state analysis. Her advisory work includes contributions to UK/Scottish parliamentary inquiries and media analysis. Current focus areas include the UK Internal Market Act's implications for devolution and pandemic-era constitutional stress-testing.

Alan RenwickView profile

Professor

• Democratic Politics
• Electoral Systems
• Referendums
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Professor Alan Renwick is a leading academic in democratic politics and the Deputy Director of the Constitution Unit at University College London (UCL) . His work spans comparative studies of electoral systems, referendums, and deliberative processes, with a focus on the UK, Europe, and global democracies. He has contributed to policy debates, including the UK's 2011 electoral reform and constitutional conventions. Education : PhD in institutional design during post-communist transitions (Oxford), postdoctoral research at New College, Oxford. Research : Explores democratic reform, Brexit's implications, and citizen assemblies. Notable projects include the ESRC-funded Democracy in the UK after Brexit initiative. Publications : Authored books like Deliberative Mini-Publics and Faces on the Ballot , alongside numerous articles on electoral systems and democratic engagement. Advising and Grants : Supervises PhD and Master's research in democratic reform. Led grants from the ESRC and UK in a Changing Europe for projects on Brexit and referendums. Labs/Teams : Central to the Constitution Unit at UCL, co-host of the UCL Uncovering Politics podcast, and collaborates with international scholars on electoral reform.

Yuchen LiView profile

Assistant Professor

• Lung Cancer
• Gastrointestinal Cancer
• Healthcare Policy
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Dr. Yuchen Li is an Assistant Professor currently appointed at Kingston General Hospital and Hotel Dieu Hospital. Their clinical focus includes Lung Cancer and Gastrointestinal Cancer, alongside interests in healthcare policy and quality improvement. Research spans artificial intelligence applications in healthcare and broader societal issues such as multicultural citizenship, animal rights, and social solidarity. Publications reflect interdisciplinary engagement with political theory, ethics, and policy reform. Education interests emphasize training medical students and residents, contributing to the development of future healthcare professionals. Their work critically examines topics like minority rights, devolution processes, and transformative approaches to animal protection, bridging clinical practice with theoretical exploration.