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Eleanor Peters is a Senior Lecturer in Criminology within the History, Geography & Social Sciences school. She holds a BA (Hons) in Sociology from the City of Birmingham University and a PhD from the University of Bristol. Her career includes extensive research in the voluntary sector and local government, focusing on youth justice, parenting, social care, and drug use. Currently, she explores the nexus between music and crime, leading the Philosophy, Culture, Law & Criminology (PCLC) Research Unit. She supervises MRes/PhD students in cultural criminology, music-related topics, youth justice, feminism, and rights advocacy.
Her research spans cultural criminology, gender studies, and heritage. Notable works include analyses of music’s role in crime, surname adoption biases, and skateboarding’s societal implications. Eleanor’s publications often bridge sociological theory with real-world policy, emphasizing marginalized communities and legal frameworks.
Awards and grants are not explicitly listed, but her prolific publication record and active research unit indicate significant scholarly impact. She advocates for interdisciplinary approaches to criminology, integrating musicology, sociology, and legal studies.
