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Chris Jones is an Associate Professor and Widening Participation Academic Lead at the School of Politics, Philosophy and Area Studies, University of East Anglia. He concurrently serves as Associate Dean for Student Experience in the Faculty of Arts and Humanities, overseeing strategies on Decolonising Education and Mental Health/Wellbeing initiatives. His academic journey began with a PhD in History at UEA, followed by roles as Lecturer in International History (2015–2018) and transition to his current interdisciplinary roles combining teaching and WP advocacy.
Education:
PhD in History from University of East Anglia.
Research Interests: Modern France (particularly François Mitterrand), dissolution of Yugoslavia, post-Cold War order; Widening Participation in HE, working-class men’s access to education, and student mental health. His work bridges historical analysis and contemporary policy, with outputs addressing social mobility and HE equity.
Recent Research Trends: Recent publications reflect dual focus on historical diplomacy (e.g., French responses to Balkan conflicts) and modern HE policy, emphasizing systemic barriers to educational access. His 2021 work critiques social mobility in the UK’s ‘levelling up’ agenda.
Awards:
- Shortlisted: UEA Student Union’s ‘Equality and Diversity in Teaching Award’ (2019)
Advising & Grants: Leads WP projects like the History Short Course and ‘take five’ initiative. Manages student experience initiatives and chairs the HUM Student Experience Group, integrating student partnership and wellbeing strategies.
Labs/Teams: Active in the Faculty of Arts and Humanities’ administrative leadership team, collaborating with Senior Advisers and Student Partnership Officers to advance institutional priorities.
