Christina Verousi

Christina Verousi is a Researcher at Northumbria University, focusing on criminology and sociopolitical dynamics. She holds a PhD in Criminology (2023), an MSc in Criminology (2014), and a BSc in Communication Studies (2013). Her work examines gendered Islamophobia, far-right movements in Greece, and the intersection of media with crime and politics.

Research Interests:

• Islamophobia and its manifestations among Muslim women in Greece
• Far-right extremism, particularly Golden Dawn’s rise, fall, and societal impact
• Media representation of political trials and hate crimes
• Urban sociology and the symbolism of religious infrastructure

Key Contributions: Her publications analyze hate crime dynamics in Sheffield, media narratives around Golden Dawn’s trial, and the contested role of religious spaces like Athens’ proposed mosque. These works blend criminological analysis with sociopolitical critique.