Dr David Rowe is a Senior Lecturer in Marketing at the School for Business and Society, University of York. With a PhD in Marketing Sexual Health in Britain and extensive industry experience, he bridges academic theory with practical applications. His research examines marketing's societal impacts through: Public health communication Sexual health promotion Social marketing Consumer culture theory His interdisciplinary approach combines historical analysis with contemporary consumer behavior, particularly in politically charged environments like Brexit prepping culture. Key publication trends include: Queer theory applications in marketing Stigma analysis frameworks Political consumer identities Historical health campaign studies Intersectional research methodologies Recognized for competitive research funding and conference accolades, Dr Rowe specializes in: Marketing communications Customer journey analysis Ethical marketing Consumer behavior in crisis
Professor Sarah Brown is a leading expert in stained glass history, conservation, and medieval art. She serves as Course Director for the MA in Stained Glass Conservation and Heritage Management at the University of York’s Department of History of Art. Her roles include Director of the York Glaziers Trust and Chairman of the British committee of the Corpus Vitrearum Medii Aevi. Brown holds a BA from the University of London and an MA from the University of York, and is a Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries and the Royal Historical Society. Her research focuses on stained glass from the medieval period to the Gothic Revival, emphasizing technical analysis, restoration histories, and the intersection of art and craft. Key projects include the conservation of York Minster’s Great East Window and studies on medieval glazing techniques. She advises on international conservation initiatives and sits on numerous heritage committees, including the Scientific Advisory Board of the Institut Català de Recerca en Patrimoni Cultural. Prof Brown’s teaching spans undergraduate and postgraduate levels, with specialized courses in stained glass conservation theory and practice. She actively supervises PhD students researching topics such as heraldic glazing, stained glass trade networks, and restoration histories. Awards: Anna Plowden Medal (2023) Labs/Teams: York Glaziers Trust, Stained Glass Studies Research Cluster Grants: AHRC-funded collaborative doctoral awards (CDA) with Glasgow Life
Prof Paul Cairns is a Professor of Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) at the University of York's Department of Computer Science. He holds roles including Director of the EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Intelligent Games and Games Intelligence (IGGI) and PGT HCIT Programme Lead. His research focuses on HCI research methods, player experience in digital games, and accessibility. He has authored influential books like Research Methods for HCI and Doing Better Statistics in HCI , and supervised 17 PhD students. Education: DPhil in Mathematics (Oxford, 1995), BA Mathematics (Oxford, 1992). Career highlights include leading the CAD-GAME project (EPSRC & InnovateUK) and co-editing seminal HCI research texts. Key projects include Social Barriers to People with Disabilities in Online Games (2017-2018) and EPSRC CDT in Intelligent Games (2014-2022). Awards include an Honourable Mention at ACM CHI 2012 and Best Paper awards at BCS HCI conferences. Prof Cairns advocates for rigorous research methods and has pioneered work on game accessibility, player motivation measurement, and adaptive gameplay systems.
Dr. Jeremy Aroles is a Senior Lecturer in Organization Studies at the University of York's School for Business and Society, leading the Management and Organization Studies (MOS) group. He holds a PhD from the University of Manchester (2016) and has prior academic roles at Durham University. His research focuses on new work practices (e.g., digital nomadism, gig economy), cultural institution management, and intersections between fiction and organizational theory. Key contributions include studies on platform capitalism, museum commercialization, and qualitative methodologies. Research interests include: Emerging work practices and digital labor dynamics Cultural sector governance and institutional logics Interdisciplinary approaches using actor-network theory, Deleuzean philosophy, and phenomenology Recent publications address topics like algorithmic content creation (2025), digital nomad identity work (2023), and museum marketization (2024). He is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (2018). Supervisory expertise spans new work practices and qualitative research methods. Led a British Academy-funded project (2021-2023) exploring global coworking spaces. Active in editorial roles and international collaborations across Europe and Asia.
Elizabeth M. Tyler is Professor of Medieval Literature in the Department of English and Related Literature at the University of York. Her research focuses on England's literary culture from the 9th to 12th centuries, examining its integral role in European literary development through Alfred the Great to Geoffrey of Monmouth. She co-leads the Danish National Research Foundation-funded Centre for Medieval Literature, based jointly at the Universities of Southern Denmark and York, fostering international collaboration across medieval studies. Her scholarship explores multilingual (Latin, Old English, Anglo-Norman French) literary production with emphases on fictionality's political utility, female patronage networks, and cross-Channel cultural exchanges. Key publications include the monograph England in Europe: English Queens and the Politics of Fiction, c. 1000-c. 1150 (2017), examining how queens leveraged fictional narratives for political influence within European courts. Recent work like her 2021 article on ninth-century historiography demonstrates consistent methodological innovation through entangled history approaches, revealing how linguistic choices in chronicles reflected power dynamics across medieval Europe's interconnected realms. No scientific awards were documented in the provided materials. Professor Tyler supervises PhD research on diverse early medieval topics including motherhood, sanctity, warfare ethics, and multilingual poetics. She directs major collaborative projects including the Centre for Medieval Literature and CARMEN network, securing funding from the Danish National Research Foundation and Worldwide Universities Network for cross-border medieval scholarship. She co-founded the Centre for Medieval Literature which drives the field through its journal Interfaces: A Journal of Medieval European Literatures and maintains active roles in CARMEN and Oxford University Press editorial boards, shaping global medieval studies infrastructure.
Bianca Kronemann is a Lecturer in Digital Marketing & Consumer Behaviour at the Hull University Business School, which is part of the University of Hull's Faculty of Business, Law and Politics. She joined the university in April 2022 and teaches modules such as Customer Experience (CX) Strategy & Techniques, Marketing Management in Action, and International Marketing. Previously, she taught at Hong Kong SPACE University. She holds a BSc in Business Administration & Modern Languages, an MSc in Strategic Marketing from Swansea University, and a PhD in Digital Marketing from the University of Bradford. Her research focuses on the societal implications of artificial intelligence (AI), particularly addressing privacy concerns in human-machine interactions, information disclosure dynamics, and sustainability in data-driven contexts. She also explores how AI shapes consumer decision-making and cultural adaptation processes through digital platforms. Recently, her work has emphasized anthropomorphism, personalization strategies, and ethical dimensions of AI adoption in marketing. In recognition of her contributions, Bianca was selected as a global 'Leader of Tomorrow' and participated in the 2022 St Gallen Symposium. She is actively involved in two research projects: 'Climate Engagement through Escape Room Games' (2025-2025) and 'Personalising Future Education Pathways through AI' (2025-2025). These projects aim to innovate education systems using AI and promote climate awareness through immersive gaming experiences. Bianca's affiliations include the Marketing, Management and Business Strategy research group at the University of Hull, where she contributes to both academic and applied initiatives. She collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to address challenges posed by the 4th Industrial Revolution, particularly in marketing and policy domains.
Nicola Wilson is a researcher specializing in library and publishing history, with a focus on understudied topics such as subscription libraries, feminist bibliography, and transatlantic literary networks. She received the 2013 Justin Winsor Essay Award for her groundbreaking work on Boots Book-Lovers' Library, which highlighted intersections between social history, censorship, and readership practices. Her research spans from 19th-century subscription libraries to modernist publishing houses like the Hogarth Press, with notable contributions to understanding women's roles in early 20th-century publishing and the cultural politics of literary societies. Wilson's scholarship bridges library history with broader cultural studies, addressing themes such as LGBT issues in historical contexts, copyright challenges in digital archives, and the economic dimensions of small-press publishing. Her work often emphasizes collaborative networks—between authors, publishers, and readers—while interrogating how publishing practices shape literary canons and access to knowledge. Her most recent publications (2024) explore transatlantic book clubs and modernist authorship, continuing her commitment to uncovering marginalized voices in publishing history. Despite no explicitly stated institutional affiliation in the provided texts, her extensive bibliography reflects sustained academic engagement with archival research and interdisciplinary approaches to cultural history.
Professor Marcus Doel is a distinguished academic in Human Geography and Deputy Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Research and Innovation at Swansea University. His expertise spans poststructuralist geographies, media geographies, modernity/postmodernity, and urban theory. He has authored influential books such as Poststructuralist Geographies and Geographies of Violence , and contributed to over 100 peer-reviewed articles. His research explores spatial theory, cinematic cities, consumer society, and deconstruction. Teaching focuses on geographies of violence, social/spatial theory, and textual analysis. He supervises PhD students in topics like migration integration and tear gas history. Awards include FHEA. His interdisciplinary work bridges philosophy, media studies, and urban studies, with recent articles addressing temporal-spatial speculation and disaster narratives. Labs/teams: Active in research innovation leadership and collaborative projects across disciplines.
Professor Barbara Casu is the Deputy Dean, Faculty and Research at Bayes Business School (formerly Cass), part of City, University of London. She holds the academic rank of Professor of Banking and Finance and serves as Head of the Faculty of Finance. Her research expertise spans systemic risk, banking strategies, financial regulation, and gender diversity in finance. She leads the prestigious Centre for Banking Research and collaborates with global institutions like the IMF, European Commission, and SWIFT Institute. Professor Casu’s leadership focuses on fostering research excellence, attracting top talent, and enhancing academic environments. Her contributions were highlighted in the 2021 Research Excellence Framework (REF2021), where Bayes ranked 5th in the UK for research quality. She advocates for policies that balance financial stability with innovation, particularly in post-pandemic contexts. In her role as Deputy Dean, she emphasizes resource allocation, peer support, and creating an optimal environment for researchers. Her academic leadership includes overseeing faculty development and strategic initiatives. Notable contributions include authoring the globally recognized Introduction to Banking (Pearson FT) and organizing major finance events such as the annual Mais Lecture. Her work bridges theoretical research with practical policy implications, addressing challenges like banking sector sustainability, digital transformation, and regulatory reforms across Europe, MENA, and African regions. Professor Casu’s research portfolio includes groundbreaking studies on bank business models, liquidity management, and the impact of gender diversity on misconduct. She has published extensively on systemic risk, shadow banking, and post-crisis banking reforms. Her interdisciplinary approach addresses both macroeconomic and micro-level financial dynamics, influencing both academic discourse and industry practices.
Thomas Cheney is an Assistant Professor in the Law Department at Northumbria University. His research focuses on space law, environmental policy, and the intersection of legal frameworks with space resource utilization. He explores topics such as the Outer Space Treaty, space debris management, and the socio-economic dimensions of extraterrestrial activities. His work emphasizes critical legal analysis of space governance, particularly regarding environmental sustainability and equitable resource allocation. Key contributions include studies on the Common Heritage of Mankind principle and legal challenges in asteroid mining. Cheney's publications address barriers to orbital debris cleanup, economic models for space industries, and environmental justice in extraterrestrial activities. His research is published in journals like Environment and History and Space Policy . He has collaborated on interdisciplinary projects examining legal, economic, and political aspects of space exploration. No scientific awards are explicitly mentioned, but his work has been cited in policy discussions and peer-reviewed journals.
Prof Catharine Edwards holds the position of Professor of Classics & Ancient History at Birkbeck, University of London, within the School of Historical Studies. She specializes in Roman cultural history, Latin literature (particularly Seneca and Cicero), and the reception of antiquity in 19th-century European culture. She earned her PhD from the University of Cambridge and is a Fellow of the British Academy (2021). Research Interests: Subjectivity, gender, and self-construction in ancient texts Roman cultural history with focus on late Republic/early Principate Reception studies, especially 19th-century interpretations of Rome Teaching & Supervision: Leads modules on Roman history, Latin literature, and classical reception. Currently supervises 5 PhD students including Alex Smith (Ovid's Heroides commentary) and Andrew Regan (classical receptions in Burton/Browne). Notable alumni include Alexandra Atkins (classical portrait busts in 18th-century country houses). Key Contributions: Authored/edited major works such as Seneca: Selected Letters (2019), Roman Presences (2007), and Death in Ancient Rome (2007). Her research bridges ancient texts with modern cultural formations, exploring how classical antiquity shapes later identities.
Peter Goodrich is a Professor of Law and Director of the Program in Law and Humanities at Cardozo School of Law, Yeshiva University, and a Visiting Professor at New York University Abu Dhabi. He previously served as the founding Dean of Birkbeck’s School of Law (University of London) from the 1990s, where he revitalized the institution. He holds a PhD in Law and Linguistics from the University of Edinburgh (1984) and an LLB from the University of Sheffield (1975). His research focuses on critical legal theory, law’s intersection with humanities, psychoanalysis, and historical discourses. Notable works include explorations of legal rhetoric, memory, and radical legal practices. He has authored over 12 books and numerous articles, blending legal scholarship with aesthetics, film, and culinary arts. Dr. Goodrich has received accolades such as Fellowship at Birkbeck (2018) and repeated Teacher of the Year awards. Beyond academia, he is a filmmaker (e.g., documentary *Of Many*), chef, and advocate for interdisciplinary legal education. His career spans roles at institutions like UCLA and Newcastle University, and he has navigated challenges like the 9/11 attacks, which influenced his transnational academic collaborations. He is known for his eccentric style and intellectual vigor, emphasizing law’s theatricality and historical contingency. His work bridges legal theory with art, ethics, and social justice, reflecting a commitment to reimagining legal practices through critical and creative lenses.
Vasileios Karagiannopoulos is an Associate Professor in Cybercrime and Cybersecurity at the School of Criminology and Criminal Justice, Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences, University of Portsmouth. He is co-director of the Centre for Cybercrime and Economic Crime and Director of the Cybercrime Awareness Clinic, an innovation hub funded by the NCSC, ESRC, and EU Interreg. He has been at the university since 2014 and actively supervises PhD students. His research spans cybercrime, cybersecurity law, internet regulation, cyber awareness, hacktivism, cyberwarfare, human rights online, and AI ethics. He leads interdisciplinary projects on fraud prevention, moral injury in police investigators, and violent extremism prevention. His work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to justice, peace, and inclusion. His recent publications focus on cyber threats in geopolitical conflicts (e.g., Ukraine, Iran), victimisation of older adults, trauma in law enforcement, and ethical dimensions of digital activism. The research demonstrates a strong trend toward applied, policy-relevant studies at the intersection of law, technology, and society. National Cyber Awareness Award (2020) National Cyber Awareness Award High Commendation (2022) PICCASO Privacy Leader of the Year: Academia (2022) Vice Chancellor Award for Excellence in Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (2025) He has secured grants from Hampshire Constabulary, the National Cyber Security Centre, the Centre for Research and Evidence on Security Threats, the Economic and Social Research Council, and EU Interreg 2 Seas. He is an external PhD supervisor, examiner, and member of the ESRC UK committee. He regularly provides expert commentary in national and international media. He leads the Cybercrime Awareness Clinic and is involved in the ORPHEUS project on violent extremism prevention, working with international partners across Europe. His work emphasizes collaboration between academia, law enforcement, and vulnerable communities.
Professor Peregrine Horden serves as Professor of Medieval History at Royal Holloway, University of London, and holds the position of Fellow Librarian at All Souls College. His academic career spans over four decades, including roles as Extraordinary Research Fellow at All Souls College (2005-2021), Wellcome Trust Research Lecturer at Royal Holloway (1995-2007), and multiple fellowships at All Souls College since 1977. His research focuses on medieval medicine, Mediterranean environmental history, and institutional history of All Souls College. Notable works include collaborative studies on Mediterranean history, medieval healthcare systems, and academic institutional development. He has held significant fellowships including Fellow of the Royal Historical Society (FRHistS) and Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries (FSA). Publications reflect interdisciplinary approaches to history, combining cultural, medical, and environmental perspectives. Recent works emphasize cross-cultural exchanges and long-term historical processes in the Mediterranean region. His edited volumes on hospitals and All Souls' history showcase deep engagement with institutional and regional studies. Awards include prestigious academic fellowships recognizing his contributions to medieval studies and institutional history. His work bridges medieval medicine with environmental history, creating frameworks for understanding pre-modern healthcare systems and cultural networks.
Professor Anja Schwarz holds the Chair of British Cultural Studies at the University of Potsdam, Germany. She is affiliated with the School of Global Affairs and the Faculty of Social Science & Public Policy. Her work bridges postcolonial studies, cultural history, and Indigenous knowledge systems, focusing on German-Australian colonial entanglements and decolonization. She co-directs the Berlin's Australian Archive project, exploring natural history collections through an Indigenous lens, and leads the Research Training Group minor cosmopolitanisms , training PhD students globally. Notable collaborations include workshops with First Nations communities and international institutions like the Museum für Naturkunde Berlin. Her research on Polynesian navigator Tupaia and the Te Ara Vaka Moana conference highlight her engagement with Oceanic heritage and navigation. Active in academic governance, she chairs the Menzies Australia Institute’s advisory board and contributes to the university’s anti-right-wing extremism initiatives. Education and career milestones include prior roles at the University of Konstanz and Freie Universität Berlin, as well as extensive research in Australia. Funded projects like the DAAD-sponsored German Anthropological Legacies in Australia reflect her transnational approach. Current projects emphasize settler decolonization, Indigenous-settler collaboration, and ethical museum practices. Her work is published in postcolonial journals and edited volumes, addressing topics like colonial archives, migration, and cultural restitution. Grants and partnerships include the German Lost Art Foundation and DAAD, supporting her interdisciplinary research. She advises PhD candidates and collaborates across disciplines, fostering dialogues between Indigenous knowledge and Western academic frameworks. Future initiatives include workshops in Australia and Berlin to advance decolonial methodologies and Indigenous sovereignty over cultural heritage.
