Gurminder K Bhambra

Prof Gurminder K Bhambra is a Professor of Historical Sociology and Associate Dean for Research and Innovation in the School of Global Studies at the University of Sussex. Her work centers on decolonizing social theory, postcolonial studies, and the historical sociology of colonialism. She holds prestigious fellowships from the British Academy, Academy of Social Sciences, and Royal Historical Society. Previously, she held roles at the University of Warwick and guest professorships at Linnaeus University, Sweden, and Princeton University.

Her research challenges Eurocentric narratives in sociology, advocating for 'connected histories' and 'reparatory sociology.' Key works include Rethinking Modernity (2007), Connected Sociologies (2014), and Colonialism and Modern Social Theory (2021). She leads projects on epistemological justice, empire legacies, and colonial global economies.

• Education: While not explicitly stated, her academic trajectory suggests advanced training in sociology and historical studies.
• Research: Focuses on colonialism's impact on social theory, global political economy, and decolonial methodologies.

Bhambra co-founded the Global Social Theory website and the Connected Sociologies Curriculum Project, promoting global sociological perspectives. She is series editor for the Theory for a Global Age and contributes to journals like Sociological Review and Current Sociology.

• Awards: Philip Abrams Memorial Prize (2008), multiple fellowships, and leadership roles in sociological associations.
• Grants: Leverhulme Trust Major Research Fellowship (2022–24) for work on 'Varieties of Colonialism.'

Her recent talks address Brexit, climate colonialism, and the legacy of empire, emphasizing historical context for contemporary social issues. Bhambra’s work bridges academia with public engagement, advocating for transformative epistemologies and institutional accountability.