Daniel Silver

Dr. Daniel Silver is a Lecturer in Politics at the University of Manchester since 2020, specializing in experimentalism and social transformation. He holds a PhD from the University of Manchester (2019) and has held roles including ESRC Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of Birmingham and Digital Engagement Fellow with the Sociological Review Foundation. His research focuses on participatory learning for post-capitalist transitions, critical theory, and equitable knowledge production.

Education Highlights:

• PhD in Politics, University of Manchester (2019)
• Postdoctoral Fellowships at University of Birmingham and Sociological Review Foundation

Research Interests:
Explores how participatory methods like photovoice and critical action research can drive systemic change. Key areas include municipal governance experiments (e.g., Barcelona’s care initiatives), historical lessons from activists like WEB Du Bois, and reimagining policy evaluation through participatory parity.

Teaching:

• POLI20531: Politics & Society in Britain Since 1940
• POLI71202: Photovoice Methodology
• POLI70381: EU Politics & Policy Making

Collaborations: Focuses on UK-based municipal governance and transnational social justice networks. His work contributes to UN SDGs related to sustainable cities and social equity.

Grants & Advisory: Advises on participatory evaluation frameworks and has been funded by ESRC. His research emphasizes deconstructing traditional policy evaluation biases.