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Nicholas Guyatt serves as Professor of North American History in the Faculty of History at the University of Cambridge and is a Fellow of Jesus College. He joined Cambridge in 2014 after teaching positions at Princeton University, Simon Fraser University, and the University of York. His academic foundation includes a BA and M.Phil. from the University of Cambridge and a Ph.D. from Princeton University under Daniel T. Rodgers. Guyatt's research centers on race, national identity, and state formation in 18th-19th century America, with core expertise in colonial history, the Atlantic World, and intellectual history of American imperialism. His work critically examines racial segregation, maritime history, and evolving concepts of citizenship and world order. Analysis of his recent publications reveals consistent thematic focus on racial ideologies, colonization projects, and imperial thought across the early republic and Civil War eras. His scholarship demonstrates methodological breadth spanning political, intellectual, and social history with particular attention to African American experiences and transnational connections. His distinguished recognition includes: Stanford Humanities Center Faculty Fellow (2009-2010) British Academy Mid-Career Fellow (2013-2014) Senior Visiting Research Fellow at Oxford's Rothermere American Institute (2013-2014) He actively supervises M.Phil. and Ph.D. candidates in 18th-19th century American/Atlantic history, especially welcoming research on Native Americans, African Americans, slavery/abolition, and empire. His editorial leadership with Zed Books' 'Global History of the Present' series reflects commitment to diversifying historical scholarship beyond Eurocentric frameworks. Current major projects include co-authoring 'Jefferson's Wolf: The Struggle to End Slavery in the Founding Era' (Harvard University Press, 2026) and editing 'The Oxford Illustrated History of the United States' (OUP, 2026), demonstrating sustained scholarly productivity through collaborative academic networks.

• Race and National Belonging
• Intellectual History of American Imperialism
• Colonial American History
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Renasha Khan is a Lecturer in Religion, Politics and Ethics at King’s College London, based in the Department of Theology & Religious Studies within the Faculty of Arts & Humanities. She holds a PhD in the Sociology of Religion from King’s College London. Her research focuses on digital religion, examining how social media shapes narratives of British Bangladeshi Muslim women’s agency, identity, and belonging through decolonial and feminist methodologies. She co-designed decolonised pedagogical modules at King’s, emphasizing lived experiences and challenging dominant epistemologies. Her teaching spans religion, politics, ethics, sociology, race, and gender at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, employing film and digital media to foster critical thinking. Beyond academia, she is an award-winning documentary filmmaker and media consultant for BBC, Sky Arts, and National Geographic. She co-founded Forward Culture to empower South Asian women and leads the Religion, Neurodiversity and Disability Network. Publications include Living the Muslim Atlantic: Race, Gender, and the Politics of Marginality (2020) and works addressing digital activism and Muslim women’s online identities. She actively engages in policy work on digital rights and inclusive futures through her roles at the British Sociological Association and King’s College London.

• Digital Religion
• Lived Religion
• Gender and Religion
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Dr. Katie Gaddini serves as Associate Professor in Sociology at University College London's Social Research Institute, where she leads research within the Thomas Coram Research Unit (TCRU). She maintains dual affiliations as Affiliate Researcher with UCL's Sarah Parker Remond Centre and Research Associate at the University of Johannesburg's Department of Sociology. Currently (2022-2026), she holds a prestigious UK Research and Innovation fellowship hosted jointly by UCL and Stanford University, investigating Christian women's engagement with conservative politics in the United States. Her academic foundation includes master's degrees from Boston College and the London School of Economics, culminating in a PhD in Sociology from the University of Cambridge. Her ethnographic expertise spans five years of immersive fieldwork with single evangelical women, documented in her critically acclaimed book The Struggle to Stay: Why Single Evangelical Women are Leaving the Church (2022). Gaddini's research program centers on the sociology of religion through four interconnected lenses: (1) Lived religion approaches to evangelical Christianity; (2) Intersectional analysis of race, class, and gender within religious belonging; (3) Comparative studies of Christianity and politics across the Americas; and (4) Identity theory examining the co-constitution of racial-religious-national identities. Her methodological preference for ethnography extends to previous work on gendered violence in Mumbai and Johannesburg. Her scholarly output reveals consistent thematic evolution toward analyzing Christian nationalism's digital transformation, gendered religious experiences during political upheavals (Brexit/Trump), and the crisis of evangelical identity in contemporary Western societies. The publications demonstrate methodological rigor in ethnographic data collection coupled with sophisticated theoretical engagement across sociology, gender studies, and political science. Awards: Betty Scharf Award for Research on Gender & Religion (London School of Economics) British Higher Education Academy Fellowship Gaddini's current UKRI-funded fellowship represents significant grant acquisition, focusing on longitudinal analysis of American Christian women's political engagement. While her mentorship activities aren't explicitly detailed, her position at TCRU suggests involvement in guiding doctoral candidates within UCL's graduate programs. Her research infrastructure includes collaborations through the Politics of Religion study (2020-2022), producing influential infographics and digital resources that bridge academic research and public discourse. She operates within UCL's Social Research Institute ecosystem, particularly through the Thomas Coram Research Unit's interdisciplinary framework and the Sarah Parker Remond Centre's focus on race and equality. Her Johannesburg affiliation indicates ongoing transnational research partnerships, while her active Twitter presence (@katiegaddini) demonstrates commitment to public scholarship and academic communication.

• Sociology of Religion
• Gender Studies
• Political Sociology
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Patrick J. Vernon is a Lecturer in Gender and War Studies at King's College London's Department of War Studies. Their research specializes in queer and feminist approaches to international relations, with a focus on the intersection of coloniality, political violence, and identity politics. Employing critical theoretical frameworks Analysing humanitarian intervention through queer/decolonial lenses Contributing to debates on post-truth politics and bordering processes Key research areas include the racialized and gendered dimensions of colonial violence, LGBTQ+ inclusion in security studies, and the epistemicide of marginalized knowledge systems in global politics. Their 2024 monograph The Coloniality of Humanitarian Intervention examines how colonial temporalities shape contemporary interventionist practices through heteronormative and racist epistemologies. Recent publications demonstrate thematic clusters in: (1) queer critiques of sovereignty and security frameworks; (2) decolonial analysis of humanitarian intervention; (3) post-truth politics as discursive violence; (4) civilizational discourse in international events; and (5) LGBTQ+ inclusion in UN peacebuilding initiatives. This work consistently challenges Western-centric narratives in international relations while centering trans*, indigenous, and Palestinian lived experiences. As co-curator of The Healing Gardens of Bab and producer of community engagement projects like immersion: a celebration of community and belonging , Vernon bridges academic research with creative activism focused on minoritized communities. Their interdisciplinary methodology combines discourse analysis with queer phenomenology to interrogate the violent reproduction of international hierarchies.

• Queer Theory
• Feminist Theory
• Postcolonial Studies
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Professor Donna Marie Ladkin is a leading scholar in leadership and ethics at the Department of Management, Birmingham Business School, University of Birmingham. She holds the title of Professor of Inclusive Leadership and is internationally recognized for her critical, philosophically grounded contributions to leadership theory. Her academic journey includes prior roles at Cranfield University, Plymouth University, and Antioch University in the USA, where she contributed to doctoral programs in leadership and change. PhD in Organizational Psychology, Cranfield University (1992) MBA, Cranfield University (1988) MA in Environmental Ethics, Lancaster University (2004) BA in Music and Philosophy, Yale University (1981) Donna Ladkin’s research critically examines leadership through the lenses of continental philosophy, embodiment, aesthetics, and ethics. Her work challenges dominant paradigms such as authentic and transformational leadership by highlighting their cultural, racial, and epistemological biases. She is a pioneer in exploring how embodied practices, aesthetic sensibility, and critical race theory can enrich leadership understanding. Her current interests include decolonizing management research, fostering ecologically sustainable organizations, and developing culturally responsive leadership in education. Her recent publications reflect a strong trend toward critical, inclusive, and philosophically rigorous leadership scholarship. The 15 most recent works span topics such as whiteness in leadership theorizing, embodied sustainability practices, and the ethical implications of aesthetic leadership. These articles are published in premier journals like Leadership Quarterly , Business Ethics Quarterly , and Journal of Business Ethics , demonstrating consistent high-impact contributions. Among her scientific honors are being named a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts and co-authoring one of the most influential articles of the 2010–2020 decade in The Leadership Quarterly . Her book Rethinking Leadership (2020) has received widespread acclaim for reimagining foundational leadership concepts. She actively supervises doctoral candidates and has designed leadership development programs for both academic and public sector clients. Her consulting work includes engagements with BT, the UK National Audit Office, Sony, and housing associations. As a sought-after keynote speaker, she has presented at major international conferences, including those of the International Leadership Association and the International Studying Leadership Conference. She also contributes to public discourse through podcasts, such as her appearance on the ILA’s Phronesis series discussing race in leadership. Donna Ladkin’s research is deeply collaborative and interdisciplinary, often involving scholars from philosophy, organizational behavior, and ethics. She has maintained long-standing affiliations with institutions like the University of Bath’s Centre for Action Research in Professional Practice, reflecting her commitment to applied, transformative scholarship.

• Leadership Studies
• Ethics in Organizations
• Inclusive Leadership
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Dr Daniel Conway is a Reader in Politics and International Relations at the University of Westminster, specializing at the intersection of Feminist International Relations, political sociology, and queer theory. He leads research on LGBTQ+ activism, migration, and critical whiteness studies. His Leverhulme Trust-funded project examines global LGBTQ+ Pride events, challenging Western-centric narratives through comparative studies in Africa, Asia, and North America. His forthcoming book The Queer Politics of Pride critiques homocapitalism and activist dynamics. Previously, he explored anti-apartheid activism in South Africa, focusing on white conscientious objectors and the End Conscription Campaign. His British Academy project analyzed British migrants' transnational identities in South Africa, published in Migration, Space and Transnational Identities: The British in South Africa . He holds a PhD from Rhodes University, with prior roles at Open University, Loughborough University, and visiting fellowships at institutions like UCL and UCT. His teaching emphasizes real-world connections, leading modules on Gender, Sexuality and International Relations. Awards include the 2018-19 Leverhulme Fellowship and ESRC Post-Doctoral Fellowship. He supervises PhD students in queer theory, South African history, migration studies, and critical whiteness.

• Feminist International Relations
• Queer Theory
• LGBTQ+ Activism
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Daniel Burdsey is a Reader in the School of Education, Sport and Health Sciences at the University of Brighton, where he has been a faculty member since 2003. He also holds an honorary Associate Professor (status only) position at the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Kinesiology and Physical Education. His academic work bridges sociology, cultural studies, and geography, with a strong focus on race, ethnicity, and sport. PhD in Sociology, Brunel University London (2004) MA in Sociology of Sport, University of Leicester (1999) BSc in Sport and Recreation Studies, University of Birmingham (1998) His research centers on the sociological and cultural analysis of race and ethnicity in public spaces, particularly in sport, leisure, and coastal environments. He employs qualitative observational methods and critical discourse analysis to explore racialized inequalities and resistance. Key themes include British Asians in football, racism in English football, diasporic sporting cultures, and the racial politics of seaside towns. His recent publications reflect a consistent engagement with critical race theory, decolonial perspectives, and the spatial dimensions of cultural identity. He has authored or edited eight major books and continues to publish actively in leading journals and edited collections. His work emphasizes theoretical innovation and empirical originality. Racism and English Football: For Club and Country (2021) Leisure, Racism, and National Populist Politics (2021) Transforming Sport: Knowledges, Practices and Structures (2018) Race, Place and the Seaside: Postcards from the Edge (2016) Burdsey is actively involved in academic service, including editorial work for the Sociology of Sport Journal and membership in the North American Society for the Sociology of Sport. He supervises doctoral students on topics related to race, identity, and sport, and is committed to inclusive, critical pedagogy. He also engages in public outreach, such as through the Transforming Sport Podcast , connecting academic research with broader audiences. He is affiliated with research groups including the Inclusion, Events and Society Research Excellence Group and the Sport and Leisure Cultures Research Excellence Group at the University of Brighton.

• Sociology of Race and Ethnicity
• Cultural Sociology
• Geography of Sport and Leisure
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Professor Vikki Boliver is a distinguished academic in the Department of Sociology at Durham University, specializing in educational inequalities and social mobility. Her research focuses on how social class and ethnic background influence access to higher status universities, with particular attention to quantitative methodologies and policy-relevant applications. Professor Boliver's research interests center on educational inequalities, with special emphasis on social class and ethnic disparities in access to prestigious universities. Her work examines social stratification and mobility across multiple generations, investigating how family background influences educational trajectories. She is particularly known for her expertise in quantitative research methods applied to large-scale educational datasets, producing policy-relevant findings that inform university admissions practices and widening participation initiatives. Analysis of Professor Boliver's recent publications reveals a consistent focus on educational stratification, with particular attention to contextual admissions, social mobility across generations, and ethnic disparities in higher education access. Her work spans methodological innovations in measuring educational inequality, critical examinations of meritocracy in university admissions, and cross-national comparisons of educational systems. The research demonstrates increasing attention to intersectional approaches examining how class, ethnicity, and other identity markers interact in shaping educational opportunities. Editorial Board member of Higher Education Policy British Journal of Sociology of Education editorial board member BSA Sociology journal editorial board member Professor Boliver actively supervises numerous PhD students, primarily focusing on educational inequalities, social mobility, and higher education policy. Her supervision portfolio includes both current and completed doctoral projects examining topics such as educational tracking, grammar school effects, ethnic disparities in university access, and contextual admissions practices. She frequently collaborates with other faculty members on supervision teams, contributing her expertise in quantitative methods and educational policy analysis to interdisciplinary research projects.

• Educational inequalities
• Social class inequalities in higher education access
• Ethnic inequalities in higher education access
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Mi Young Ahn is a Lecturer in the Sociology Department at Goldsmiths, University of London, where she joined in August 2022. She serves as the Academic Lead of the Advanced Methods for the Social and Economic Research Thematic Pathway for South East Network for Social Sciences (SeNSS) and is a convenor for the MSc Social Research program. Previously, she held positions at University College London, University of Kent, Bangor University, and Liverpool Hope University. Her educational background includes a PhD and MA in Sociology & Social Policy from Bangor University and a BA in Sociology (with Politics minor) from Korea University, South Korea. She became a Higher Education Academy Fellow in 2021. Dr. Ahn's research focuses on intersectional inequalities, students' sense of belonging, educational inequalities, social mobility, social class, cultural and social capital, and advanced research methods. Her work has developed influential measurement tools like the 10 Words Question for assessing sense of belonging, now widely adopted across universities in the UK, USA, and Canada including Imperial College London's Sense of Belonging Toolkit. Her publication record shows a consistent trajectory in understanding student belonging from multiple angles - examining its relationship to socio-economic status, institutional factors, locality, and its connection to social capital. Recent work expands into curriculum diversification examining racial representation in teaching materials. Society for Research into Higher Education (SRHE) Scoping Award (2018) Research Schools Programme in Opportunity Areas (EEF commissioned) Centre for Transforming Access and Student Outcomes (TASO) project As an educator, Dr. Ahn convenes core quantitative research modules for postgraduates and research methods modules for undergraduates. She serves as a reviewer for academic journals in higher education, education, social policy, and sociology, and contributes to educational conferences and textbook development.

• intersectional inequality
• social class and mobility
• social capital
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Dr Ingrid Piller, FAHA, holds dual prestigious appointments as Alexander-von-Humboldt Professor for "Linguistic Diversity and Social Participation across the Lifespan" at University of Hamburg, Germany, and Distinguished Professor of Applied Linguistics at Macquarie University, Sydney, Australia. Her academic career bridges German and Australian higher education institutions, with her most recent significant achievement being the 2025 Alexander-von-Humboldt Professorship award. Professor Piller's research expertise centers on bilingual education, intercultural communication, language learning, and multilingualism in the context of migration and globalization. Her scholarly work examines how linguistic diversity intersects with social participation across various life stages and contexts. As the founder of the "Language on the Move" platform and podcast, she has created significant scholarly and public engagement around language issues in contemporary society. Analysis of her recent publications reveals a consistent focus on linguistic justice, challenging Anglocentric paradigms in academic publishing, and examining how language barriers affect social participation. Her work spans historical perspectives on multilingualism (from Ancient Egypt to Sumerian civilizations) to contemporary issues like crisis communication, Olympic Games linguistics, and immunization campaigns. A unifying thread across her scholarship is the examination of power dynamics in language use and policy. FAHA (Fellow of the Australian Academy of the Humanities) Recipient of the prestigious Alexander-von-Humboldt Professorship (2025) Shanghai Magnolia Pujiang Talent Program recognition for her research team Professor Piller actively mentors doctoral students and postdoctoral fellows, recently expanding her research team through the Humboldt Professorship award. She leads the Next Generation Literacies Network, which hosted a conference on "Social Participation in Linguistically Diverse Societies" at Hamburg University. Her research methodology often combines theoretical linguistic analysis with practical applications for improving social inclusion through language policy reform, particularly in educational settings where she has documented how monolingual school websites create barriers to parental engagement.

• bilingual education
• intercultural communication
• language learning
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Jessica Gagnon is a Lecturer in Education at the Manchester Institute of Education, University of Manchester. Her work focuses on equity and inclusion in higher education, particularly within STEM fields, addressing issues of race, gender, sexuality, and social class. She holds a PhD in Education from the University of Sussex (2016), an MSc in Social Research Methods (Sussex, 2012), an MA in Higher Education (Santa Clara University, 2011), and a BA in English/Journalism (Framingham State University, 2004). Her research explores systemic barriers faced by marginalized groups in academia, including LGBTQ+ individuals, ethnic minorities, and first-generation students. Key projects include studies on visibility challenges in STEM, academic precarity, and the underrepresentation of multiply-disadvantaged scholars. She has published widely on topics like intersectionality, institutional bias, and policy interventions to foster equity. Gagnon has delivered keynotes and presentations on inclusive education, such as 'Innovation without Limits' (2022) and 'Creating a Better World through Inclusion' (2022). She engages actively with media and policy discussions, addressing diversity gaps in energy research and critiques of 'raising aspiration' discourses. Her work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to quality education and reduced inequalities.

• Educational Equity
• STEM Diversity and Inclusion
• Gender and Sexuality Studies
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Aleksandra Lewicki is a Reader in Sociology (Sociology and Criminology) at the University of Sussex , affiliated with the School of Law, Politics and Sociology , the Sussex European Institute , and the Sussex Centre for Migration Research . She also serves as the Director of Research and Innovation in her school and as Co-Director of the Sussex European Institute. Her academic journey includes a Postdoctoral Research Fellowship at Freie Universität Berlin and a Research Associate position at the University of Bristol, where she also earned her PhD in Sociology and an MA in Politics. Her research focuses on boundary-making, structural inequalities, and racialisation in post-colonial Europe. Key areas include institutional racism, political mobilisation, citizenship politics, and the gendered dimensions of racialisation, particularly concerning 'Eastern Europeans' and Muslim populations in Germany and the UK. She critically examines how categories of difference are produced and institutionalised, shaping social hierarchies and life trajectories. Her recent publications in journals like Journal of Ethnic and Migration Studies , The Sociological Review , and International Political Sociology explore themes such as the ambiguous racialisation of Eastern Europeans, the material effects of Whiteness in the German welfare state, and the coloniality of post-Brexit borders. Her work consistently highlights the geopolitical, legal, and economic dimensions of racism beyond individual prejudice. Lewicki has secured competitive research funding from the British Academy , the German Federal Anti-Discrimination Agency , and the Research Council of Norway . Her projects include studies on discrimination in the labour market, political subjectivities after East-West migration, and transnational anti-immigration movements in Europe. Co-Director, Sussex European Institute Director of Research and Innovation, School of Law, Politics and Sociology, University of Sussex In-House Associate Editor, Journal of Ethnic and Migration Studies Co-Chair, Ethnicity, Race, and Diverse Societies Research Network She supervises undergraduate and postgraduate dissertations and welcomes PhD students working in de/postcolonial sociology, the sociology of race and racism, and migration studies. Lewicki is actively engaged in public scholarship, contributing to policy debates and public discourse on migration, racism, and citizenship.

• Sociology of Race and Racism
• Migration Studies
• Postcolonial Sociology
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Sinead O'Connor is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Geography and Earth Sciences at Aberystwyth University. She completed her PhD in Human Geography at University College Cork in 2016 and has since been an active member of the academic staff at Aberystwyth. She serves as the Programme Leader for the integrated foundation year schemes, demonstrating leadership in curriculum development and student support. Institution: Aberystwyth University Department: Department of Geography and Earth Sciences Position: Senior Lecturer Leadership Role: Foundation Year Programme Leader Her educational background includes a BA (Hons) in European Studies and a PhD in Human Geography from University College Cork. Sinead O'Connor's research centers on feminist and cultural geographies, with a focus on the intersections of body politics, digital media, and social justice. She critically examines how digital platforms like Instagram reproduce racialized and gendered beauty ideals under neoliberal post-feminism. Her work investigates the appropriation of movements such as body positivity and fat liberation by privileged groups, highlighting how these movements often exclude marginalized voices. She also explores the geographies of international students, focusing on inclusion, encounter, and the politics of difference within higher education institutions. Her recent publications reveal a consistent trend in analyzing power, representation, and inequality through an intersectional lens. Articles such as The racial economy of Instagram and The intersectional geographies of international students in Ireland demonstrate her engagement with critical race theory, feminist theory, and political economy. Her work bridges human geography with sociology, media studies, and education policy, contributing to broader debates on equity and justice. Sinead O'Connor actively contributes to the academic community through peer review, editorial work, and conference organization. She has served as an editor for the Journal of Geography in Higher Education and as a peer reviewer for journals such as Gender, Place and Culture and AI & Society . She has organized and participated in numerous workshops and conferences, including the RGS-IBG Social and Cultural Geography 50th Anniversary event and the Relentless injustice conference in 2025. Her involvement in academic service reflects a strong commitment to scholarly dialogue and institutional development. She is also engaged in collaborative research initiatives such as AberCollab: Bringing Bodies into Policy and Screening and Sharing - Decolonial pedagogies in Wales Higher Education , indicating her dedication to decolonial and inclusive pedagogical practices. Her work is recognized in policy circles and has been referenced in policy sources, demonstrating real-world impact.

• Human Geography
• Feminist Geography
• Post-feminism
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Eve Hayes de Kalaf is a sociolegal scholar specializing in Latin America and the Caribbean. She currently holds roles as Stipendiary Fellow at the Centre for Latin American and Caribbean Studies (CLACS) and Visiting Fellow at the Institute of Modern Languages Research (IMLR), School of Advanced Study, University of London. She also serves as honorary fellow at the Department of Modern Languages and Cultures, University of Liverpool. Her work critically examines how legal and digital identity systems disproportionately exclude marginalized groups. Eve holds a PhD from CISRUL, an MA from the Institute for the Study of the Americas, and a BA (Hons) in Modern Language Studies from the University of Nottingham. She completed a PGDip in Human Development with the United Nations at the Universidad Católica Santo Domingo. Notable academic memberships include the Society for Latin American Studies (2019-2023) and Treasurer of the Haiti Support Group. Her research focuses on citizenship stripping in the Dominican Republic, particularly targeting Haitian-descendant communities. Her monograph identifies linkages between UN/World Bank ID initiatives and systemic exclusion. Key collaborators include Junot Díaz (MIT) and Raj Chetty (St. John’s University), who participated in her 2021 book launch. Awards: Guy Alexandre Prize (2018), David Nicholls Award (2016), Comparative Statecraft Studentship (2014-2018) Grants: Multiple institutional scholarships and fellowships Labs/Teams: Race, Roots & Resistance Collective (University of Manchester)

• Legal Identity
• Citizenship Studies
• Statelessness
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Dr. Sarah Dunstan is a Lecturer in the International History of Modern Human Rights at the University of Glasgow’s Department of History. Her research focuses on the intersections of race, gender, and international law, particularly in the context of 20th-century French, British, and U.S. empires. She explores how understandings of humanity shaped citizenship and human rights frameworks through decolonization struggles, transnational activism, and international institutions like the UN and UNESCO. Her first monograph, Race, Rights and Reform (2021), examines Black activism across the French empire and the U.S., while her current Leverhulme Fellowship project, Crises of Man , analyzes mid-century crises (e.g., WWII) and their impact on human rights law. Dunstan’s work bridges academic research with policy engagement, including contributions to the Scottish Council on Global Affairs. Her publications span peer-reviewed articles, edited volumes, and book chapters, addressing topics like anticolonial thought, gendered international law, and linguistic decolonization. Key awards include the Leverhulme Early Career Fellowship (2020–2023) and a Royal Historical Society Fellowship. Grants include the Leverhulme Fellowship, Scottish Council grants on citizenship, and British Academy funding for race in intellectual history. She actively supervises PhD students in human rights history, empire studies, and gender/race frameworks, welcoming projects on Western European and U.S. histories. Before Glasgow, Dunstan held fellowships at Queen Mary University of London, Columbia University, and the University of Sydney, where she earned her PhD in 2018. Her research has been supported by the British Academy, Fulbright Foundation, and others.

• Human Rights History
• International Law
• Decolonization Studies
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