Chris Blunkell

Chris Blunkell is a Lecturer in Work Based Learning at Canterbury Christ Church University's School of Business, Law, and Policing, joining the institution in 2022. His academic focus bridges business management, organisational studies, and environmental sociology within practical educational frameworks.

His educational background includes:

• Master's degree in Work Based Learning (2006)
• Doctorate from the Working Lives Research Institute, London Metropolitan University (2014)

Research interests center on:

• Coastal planning dynamics and community influence in sea-defense policy decisions, emphasizing social justice implications of environmental change
• Work-based learning as a dual pathway for professional employability and personal enrichment
• Business management applications in educational and governmental communication contexts

Dr Blunkell contributed to the EU FP7 project SECOA (2010-2013) analyzing coastal environmental conflicts and policy responses. He provides specialist media commentary on coastal change issues and maintains a parallel career as an internationally exhibiting professional painter.