Helena Pimlott-Wilson

Dr Helena Pimlott-Wilson is a Professor in Geography at Loughborough University, currently serving as School Director of Graduate Student Outcomes & Placements. She holds a PhD from the University of Liverpool and has held progressive roles including Senior Lecturer (2018-2020), Lecturer (2015-2018), and British Academy Postdoctoral Fellow (2012-2015). Her research focuses on geographies of education, neoliberalism, childhood, youth, and family dynamics, with a particular interest in how economic policies and social inequalities shape lived experiences.

Professional roles include Chair of the Geography, Children, Youth and Families Research Group (GCYFRG) at the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) since 2023, and Director of Graduate Student Outcomes and Work Placements for Social Sciences and Humanities (SSH) since 2022. She previously served as Treasurer of GCYFRG (2017-2023).

Her research explores themes such as supplementary education industries, austerity impacts on youth, neoliberal parenting practices, and the spatial dimensions of educational inequity. Notable contributions include analyzing private tuition markets, the role of Forest Schools in education, and the intersection of economic crises with family life.

• Educational Background: PhD in Geography (Liverpool), with prior academic qualifications not detailed.

Dr Pimlott-Wilson has received the Gill Memorial Award from the Royal Geographical Society (2020) for her impactful research. Her work bridges policy critique and grassroots experiences, emphasizing the need for inclusive educational practices and equitable spatial policies.

Her advising and grant activities are central to her academic role, though specific grants are not listed here. She actively contributes to interdisciplinary teams exploring childhood, youth, and family geographies, fostering collaborations across social sciences and education studies.