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Dr. Gemma Ahearne is a Senior Lecturer in Sociology, Social Policy, and Criminology at the University of Liverpool, affiliated with the School of Law and Social Justice. She holds a PhD from Leeds Beckett University and has a strong commitment to feminist criminology, pedagogical innovation, and widening participation in academia. Her research focuses on vulnerability, sex work policy, organized crime, and displacement of harms within criminal justice systems. She leads initiatives like the 'Creative Consultants' interdisciplinary capstone module and chairs the Student Engagement Lead for her department. Awardees include multiple teaching accolades, including the 2024 Learning & Teaching Student Experience Award and 2022 Senior Fellow status from Advance HE.
- Education: PhD (Leeds Beckett), BA (Hons) Sociology (Liverpool John Moores)
- Grants: £22,985 BBSRC/ESRC grant (2023) and £5000 Faculty grant (2025) for sex worker oral health research
- Editorial Roles: Palgrave Advances in Sex Work Studies
- Committees: Faculty Rep for Education for Sustainable Development, ULTRA panel member
Her work bridges academia and community through Living Labs, Tate Exchange collaborations, and outreach programs targeting socio-economically disadvantaged groups. She advocates for Dyslexic thinking and inclusive pedagogy, emphasizing real-world applications of sociology through modules like 'Crime, Justice and the Sex Industry.'
