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• Biopolitics
• 20th-Century French Philosophy
• Continental Philosophy
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Dr Maxime Lallement is a Lecturer in the Department of Philosophy at Manchester Metropolitan University. His research focuses on biopolitics, 20th-century French philosophy (notably Foucault, Canguilhem, and Deleuze), normativity, and the intersections of resilience and sustainability. He holds a PhD in Philosophy from Manchester Metropolitan University, alongside MA and BA degrees in Philosophy and English Studies from the Université de Picardie Jules Verne (France). Lallement serves as Philosophy Independent Project Coordinator, Philosophy Disability Departmental Coordinator, and HPP Foundation Year Tutor. His teaching emphasizes engaging with philosophical texts through real-world problems, fostering critical thinking and intellectual curiosity. His publications explore themes like post-Brexit migration resilience, biopolitical sovereignty, and Levinasian ethics, reflecting his interdisciplinary approach to continental philosophy.

Michael DeJongeView profile

Professor

• History of Christian Thought
• Theories and Methods in Religious Studies
• Religion in Modern Society
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Michael DeJonge is a Professor and Chair of the Department of Religious Studies at the University of South Florida, holding the James F. Strange Endowed Chair. He specializes in the history of Christian thought, religious studies methodologies, and religion in modern society. His research focuses on Dietrich Bonhoeffer, Lutheran theology, and political theology, with notable works like Bonhoeffer on Resistance and Bonhoeffer’s Reception of Luther . DeJonge earned his Ph.D. in Religion from Emory University (2009) and held prestigious fellowships including Fulbright Scholar (2008–09), Berlin Program Fellow, and Volkswagen/Mellon Fellow. He has been a Visiting Dietrich Bonhoeffer Professor at Union Theological Seminary and contributed to major edited volumes such as Translating Religion and Luther, Bonhoeffer, and Public Ethics . His scholarly awards include recognition as a Fulbright Scholar and Berlin Program Fellow. His work bridges historical theology with contemporary ethical and political issues, emphasizing Bonhoeffer’s legacy and Lutheran traditions. He has served as Department Chair since 2017 and contributed to academic leadership through roles like Director of Graduate Studies (2011–14).

• Feminist Philosophy
• Social Justice
• Hate Speech
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Dr. Louise Richardson-Self is a Senior Lecturer in Philosophy & Gender Studies at the University of Tasmania's School of Humanities, Philosophy and Gender Studies. She holds a PhD from the University of Sydney (2014) and has held academic positions at the University of Wollongong and University of Sydney prior to joining Tasmania in 2015. Her research focuses on feminist philosophy, hate speech, LGBTQ+ rights, and social justice, particularly examining how philosophical frameworks can address contemporary issues like online misogyny and religious freedom debates. Her career includes prestigious awards such as the Australian Academy of the Humanities' Max Crawford Medal (2016) and the Australasian Association of Philosophy’s Annette Baier Prize (2019). She has led major ARC-funded projects, including a 2019 Discovery Early Career Researcher Award investigating hate speech against women online and a 2020 Discovery Project exploring religious freedom and LGBT+ workplace rights. Key research themes include analyzing hate speech through social imaginaries theory, critiquing cisnormative and heteronormative structures, and advocating for intersectional approaches to gender equality. Her work bridges academic philosophy with public engagement, including media commentary and policy submissions on issues like online safety and marriage equality. Dr. Richardson-Self serves on the Australasian Association of Philosophy’s Status of Women committee and has been a visiting scholar at institutions like Freie Universität Berlin. Her publications span peer-reviewed journals, books, and media op-eds, consistently emphasizing the ethical and social implications of philosophical inquiry.

Iain MacKenzieView profile

Associate Professor

• Political Theory
• Critical Theory
• Poststructuralism
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Dr Iain MacKenzie is an Associate Professor in the Department of Politics at the University of Kent. He joined the university in 2005, having previously held roles at Queen's University Belfast and Middlesex University. His research focuses on critical political theory, particularly the concept of 'pure critique' inspired by Kant, Deleuze, and Guattari. Current projects explore the nature of critical events, dramatization as a political method, and the relationship between creative practices and resistance. MacKenzie teaches courses on feminist contributions to political theory (undergraduate) and political resistance strategies (postgraduate). He supervises doctoral students in areas such as feminist theory, poststructuralism, and political events. His publications include books like Resistance and the Politics of Truth (2018) and Dramatizing the Political: Deleuze and Guattari (2011), alongside numerous articles in journals like Theory & Event and Contemporary Political Theory . His work bridges philosophy and politics, emphasizing the application of critical theory to contemporary social issues. Key themes include institutional critique, the role of creativity in resistance, and the analysis of political events through poststructuralist frameworks.

Brian ConnollyView profile

Associate Professor

• 19th-Century United States History
• Gender and Sexuality Studies
• Psychoanalysis
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Brian Connolly is an Associate Professor and Department Chair in the University of South Florida Department of History. He specializes in interdisciplinary approaches to history, integrating literary criticism and anthropology. Education: Ph.D. from Rutgers University (2007) His research explores the intersections of 19th-century United States history, gender and sexuality studies, psychoanalysis, and critical theory. He has authored the book Domestic Intimacies: Incest and the Liberal Subject in Nineteenth-Century America and co-edited Situation Critical: Critique, Theory, and Early American Studies . Currently, he is working on two book projects: one on sovereignty and kinship, and another on psychoanalysis in contemporary culture. Connolly’s recent scholarship includes analyses of sovereignty, critical theory, and psychoanalysis. He contributes to journals like Feminist Theory , J19 , and History of the Present , where he serves as a founding editor. His pedagogy emphasizes critical engagement with historical narratives and their contemporary implications, particularly in courses on the history of gender, sexuality, and higher education.

David PontonView profile

Associate Professor

• Segregation Studies
• Afropessimism
• African American History
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David Ponton is an Associate Professor in the School of Interdisciplinary Global Studies at the University of South Florida (USF) and serves as the Undergraduate Director, Director of the Institute on Black Life, and Chair of the Racial Justice Initiative. His research focuses on segregation, Afropessimism, and police violence, challenging conventional narratives through interdisciplinary frameworks. He holds a PhD in History from Rice University (2017), an MA from Rice (2014), and a BA in Religion from Princeton University (2009), with certificates in African American Studies and Social Studies Education. His research explores the permanence of racial segregation and anti-Black systems through works like Houston and the Permanence of Segregation (2024). He also examines police brutality, gender, and Black male studies, integrating critical theory with historical analysis. His scholarship has been published in History and Theory , Frontiers: A Journal of Women Studies , and Theory & Event . Awards: McKnight Junior Faculty Fellowship (2020), Rice University’s John W. Gardner Award (2017), and multiple grants on Blackness and anti-Blackness research. Teaching: Courses include Critical Race Theory, Segregation in the U.S., and Afropessimism, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches to race and justice. Leadership: Leads initiatives such as the Institute on Black Life and the Racial Justice Initiative, fostering academic and community engagement on systemic inequities. Ponton’s work bridges academia and activism, addressing contemporary racial issues through historical lenses. His recent talks and panels focus on topics like ‘The Permanence of Segregation’ and ‘Race, Space, and Opportunity.’ He remains committed to mentoring students in Africana Studies, critical race theory, and social justice scholarship.

Xtine BurroughView profile

Professor

• Digital Art
• Media Art Activism
• Social Practice
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Xtine Burrough is a Professor and former Area Head of Design + Creative Practice at the Harry W. Bass Jr. School of Arts, Humanities, and Technology, University of Texas at Dallas. She holds an M.F.A. in Visual Art from Vermont College of Fine Arts and a B.F.A. in Photography from The Art Institute of Boston at Lesley University. Her work bridges media art, social practice, and computational poetry, emphasizing participatory strategies and remix methodologies. Research interests include digital labor, networked participation, and synthetic/electronic poetry through LabSynthE, a collaborative art laboratory she co-directs. Key projects include Women's Work is (Screen) Saved (2022), Robot Strike! (2022), and participatory installations like Ceremonial Techne . She co-edited The Routledge Companion to Remix Studies and authored Foundations of Digital Art and Design with Adobe Creative Cloud. Burrough’s creative practice engages public spaces through interventions addressing labor rights, pandemic narratives, and accessibility. She has exhibited at NYU, Dallas Museum of Art, and CentralTrak, while mentoring LabSynthE collaborators across undergraduate to PhD levels. Current roles include editor of Visual Communication Quarterly and advisory board member of the Feminist Research Collective. Her lab’s installations, such as the Audio Quilt of One Thousand Names , explore memory, collaboration, and technology’s role in activism. Ongoing projects include Art as Social Practice: Technologies for Change and exploring telematic art’s potential in post-pandemic connectivity.

Vlad MorariuView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Politics of Style
• Semiotics
• Poststructuralism
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Dr Vlad Morariu is a Senior Lecturer in Fashion Visual Cultures at Middlesex University, affiliated with the School of Design within the Faculty of Arts and Creative Industries. He holds an ORCID ID (0000-0002-6421-5727) and has taught at Loughborough University. His research explores semiotics, poststructuralism, and institutional critiques, with a focus on art collections and magical thinking. Reward: Served as International Fellow for Art Theory and Practice at KÜNSTLERHAUS BÜCHSENHAUSEN (2013-2014). Teaching: Leads modules like Visual Cultures Research Project and co-leads Fashion Cultures and Social Responsibility . Supervised 4 current PhD students and completed 1 PhD. Research: Co-founded Collection Collective (2017), an international art collective emphasizing shared ownership. Published works include analyses of Farid Fairuz’s political rituals and Phil Cleaver’s book-object art. Active in curatorial projects like Tools for Self-Representation (2018). Examinations: Oversaw 3 PhD viva voce sessions and serves as external/internal examiner for multiple institutions.

Emilie CameronView profile

Associate Professor

• Geographies of resource extraction
• Colonialism
• Political economic theories
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Emilie Cameron is an Associate Professor in the Department of Geography and Environmental Studies at Carleton University, affiliated with the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. She holds a BA (Honours) from the University of British Columbia, an MA from Royal Holloway, University of London, and a PhD from Queen’s University. Her research focuses on geographies of resource extraction, colonialism, political economy, and Indigenous/non-Indigenous relations, with a particular emphasis on northern regions and environmental justice. Dr. Cameron teaches courses such as GEOG 2300 (Space, Place and Culture), GEOG 3501 (Geographies of the Canadian North), and GEOG/ENST 4022 (People, Resources, and Environmental Change). Her work integrates critical theories to explore issues like climate change adaptation, land claims, and the socio-economic impacts of resource extraction in Indigenous communities. Her research trends emphasize interdisciplinary approaches to colonialism’s legacies, environmental policy critiques, and the intersection of Indigenous knowledge with Western scientific frameworks. Recent publications analyze critical minerals’ ethical dimensions, Nunavut’s environmental assessments, and decolonial narratives in polar history. She actively engages in community-based participatory research, particularly in northern Canada. Dr. Cameron’s academic contributions highlight the need for equitable resource governance, challenging neoliberal frameworks and centering Indigenous sovereignty in environmental decision-making. Her work bridges academic scholarship with practical implications for policy and community resilience.

Peter MerrimanView profile

Professor

• Mobility Studies
• Cultural Geography
• Historical Geography
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Peter Merriman is a Professor in Human Geography at Aberystwyth University's Department of Geography and Earth Sciences. He holds academic qualifications including a BA and PhD from the University of Nottingham, and a Cert. FPSHE from the University of Reading. His roles include co-Director of the Centre for Transport and Mobility (CeTraM) and External Examiner for Human Geography at the University of Cambridge (2023–2026). Research interests focus on cultural and historical geography, mobility studies, spatial theory, and cultural heritage. Key projects include the €3.2 million 'Ports, Past and Present' and the €3 million 'Coastal Uplands, Heritage and Tourism' initiatives. He has authored influential works like Driving Spaces (2007) and Mobility, Space and Culture (2012), and edited major texts such as the Routledge Handbook of Mobilities (2014). Recognition includes Fellowships from the Academy of Social Sciences (2022), the Royal Geographical Society, and Senior Fellow status at Advance HE. He serves on editorial boards for journals like Mobilities , Cultural Geographies , and Journal of Historical Geography . Teaching supervision spans cultural geography, mobility, spatial theory, and Welsh cultural history. Current PhD advisees include Anna Pennington, Lowri Ponsford, Kirsty Usher, and D.Prof. student Vaughan Williams.

Johny StephenView profile

Lecturer

• Fisheries Governance
• Political Geography
• Environmental Law
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Johny Stephen is a Term Instructor in Environment and Geography at University of Manitoba's Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources. He holds a Doctorate in Fisheries/Political Geography from University of Amsterdam (2015), MSc in International Fisheries Management from Arctic University of Norway (2004), and MSc in Marine Biology/Oceanography from Annamalai University (2002). Teaching encompasses interdisciplinary topics including EER 1000 (Earth: A User's Guide), ENVR 3160 (Environmental Law), ENVR/GEOG 4050 (Ecosystem Management), ENVR/GEOG 3850 (Sustainable Manitoba), and ENVR 3250 (Environmental Assessment). Research focuses on: Transboundary fisheries governance Political geography of marine spaces Environmental law frameworks Small-scale fisheries challenges Publications demonstrate consistent attention to geopolitical dimensions of resource management, particularly in contested maritime regions. Recent work emphasizes transdisciplinary approaches to fisheries conflicts.

Manvitha SingamsettyView profile

Lecturer

• Liberal Multiculturalism
• Non-Violence Theory
• Classical Indian Philosophy
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Manvitha Singamsetty is a Contract Instructor at Carleton University’s Department of Religion, part of the College of the Humanities. She is also a PhD candidate in Philosophy at the University of Ottawa. Her academic journey includes degrees from Delhi University (B.A., M.A., M.Phil) and a Diploma in Japanese Studies from Soka University. Her research focuses on liberal multiculturalism, advocating Gandhi’s principles of non-violence and satyagraha for public spaces in democratic societies. She also explores classical Indian philosophy, social/political philosophy, and environmental ethics. With over 14 years in diversity and inclusion (D&I), she has managed projects, developed curricula, and facilitated workshops on anti-racism, leadership, and community engagement across 9 countries. Her publications span philosophy reviews, cultural identity studies, and yoga tourism. Notable works include a co-authored study on Canadian religious identity (2017) and an analysis of yoga travel’s spiritual dimensions (2016). She initiated a philosophy journal during her early career (2008). Though no formal awards are listed, her contributions to pedagogy and applied ethics reflect impactful scholarly engagement. Her advising and grant activities remain unspecified, but her international collaborations with governments and NGOs highlight active interdisciplinary work.

• Inclusive Education
• Special Education
• Teacher Education
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Catherine Anne Laws is a Researcher at the Australian Catholic University (ACU), affiliated with the School of Education within the Faculty of Education and Arts. Her work focuses on inclusive education, special education, and bullying dynamics in educational settings. She has collaborated extensively on projects bridging research and practice in teacher education, particularly in supporting students with disabilities. Her research employs poststructuralist frameworks to analyze marginalized groups and power structures within schools and universities. Key research outputs include studies on collaborative partnerships for inclusive teaching, reducing the research-to-practice gap in special education, and analyzing bullying as an intra-active process in neoliberal institutions. Her book *Poststructuralism at work with marginalised children* explores discursive constructions affecting vulnerable youth. Laws has also contributed to understanding bullying dynamics and power in educational contexts through multiple journal articles.

Martin MurrayView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Media Studies
• Cultural Studies
• Creative Industries
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Dr Martin Murray is the Head of Creative Technologies and Digital Media at London Metropolitan University’s School of Computing and Digital Media. He holds a DPhil in Philosophy, Psychoanalysis, and Linguistics from Sussex University, alongside multiple advanced degrees in critical theory, education, and management. His career includes leadership roles across two schools, postgraduate coordination, and course development in media, arts, humanities, and social sciences. He focuses on student-centered learning, with over 1,000 lectures delivered and consistently high student satisfaction ratings. Education: DPhil Philosophy, Psychoanalysis and Linguistics (Sussex) MA Critical Theory (Sussex) BA English and American Literature (Essex) Diploma in Management (Chartered Management Institute) MA Learning and Teaching in Higher Education (London Met, Distinction) Senior Fellowship, Higher Education Academy (Pending) Research interests span media, cultural studies, creative industries, literature, fine art, philosophy, critical theory, and psychoanalysis. His work bridges academic disciplines, emphasizing practice-based learning and industry partnerships. Recent publications include analyses of Donald Trump’s media persona, Brexit’s psychopolitical dimensions, and studies on David Bowie and Andy Warhol. Collaborations include organizations like Tate Modern, the London Film School, and the United Nations. He has supervised six PhD candidates and served as an external examiner at Sussex and Leeds Universities.

Craig LundyView profile

Associate Professor

• Social Theory
• Political Philosophy
• Post-Kantian Philosophy
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Craig Lundy is a Reader in Social and Political Thought at London Metropolitan University , with prior roles as Senior Lecturer in Social Theory at Nottingham Trent University and research/teaching positions at institutions like University of Wollongong, University of Exeter, Royal Holloway, and University of New South Wales. PhD in Philosophy, University of New South Wales BA and BCom, University of Sydney (majors: philosophy, politics, history, economic history) Research Interests focus on transformational processes , the role of history in socio-political formations , and complexity theory , with a particular emphasis on Deleuze and post-Kantian philosophy (Hegel, Marx, Nietzsche, Bergson). Recent work interrogates the concept of progress , co-editing After Progress and organizing the London Conference in Critical Thought . Scientific Awards include the Best Doctoral Thesis Award (UNSW Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences) and undergraduate awards in history and economic history . Funders include the Sociological Review Foundation , British Sociological Association , and Arts and Humanities Research Council . Publications span books on Deleuze’s Bergsonism and At the Edges of Thought , alongside journal articles on topics like Bergson’s metaphysics , progress , and complexity in service-learning .