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Alison Phipps is a Professor of Languages and Intercultural Studies at the University of Glasgow and holds the UNESCO Chair in Refugee Integration through Languages and the Arts. She is based in the School of Education, where her research focuses on decolonizing methodologies, refugee studies, multilingual education, and intercultural practices. Phipps has held visiting professorships at institutions such as Otago University and Auckland University of Technology, and has advised governmental and non-governmental bodies on migration and language policy. Her work bridges academia and activism, emphasizing creative and participatory approaches to social justice.
- Education: Extensive academic training in languages, cultural studies, and ethnography.
- Research Interests: Refugee integration, multilingualism, decolonial frameworks, and cultural justice.
- Awards: OBE (2012), D.Litt honoris causa (2023), and Fellowships with the Royal Society of Edinburgh and others.
Her research spans global contexts, including work in Palestine, Ghana, and New Zealand, with projects funded by major grants like the AHRC and EU. She co-edits book series on tourism and intercultural communication and has authored poetry collections alongside academic works.
Key contributions include leadership in the MiDEQ Research Hub (Migration, Inequality, and Development) and the New Scots Refugee Integration Strategy. Phipps advocates for linguistic and cultural equity through creative methods, blending scholarly rigor with public engagement.
