James Johnston

James Johnston is a Lecturer in the School of Business and Creative Industries, specializing in Applied Econometrics and Labour Economics. His research focuses on the Economics of Higher Education and the impact of research assessment policies on UK universities. He has contributed to over 36 peer-reviewed publications and actively engages in academic peer-review roles for journals like Higher Education Policy and conferences such as the 8th International Conference on Higher Education Advances.

Research Interests: His work examines the socio-geographic fragmentation of economics education, the hollowing-out of academic disciplines due to research assessment pressures, and the role of AI in societal systems. He frequently collaborates on topics related to UK Social Sciences, corporate governance, and economic policies.

• Awarded the Citation of Excellence (2003) and recognized in the LSE Politics and Policy Blog (2014).
• Nominated for Lecturer of the Year (2019) and a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (2005).
• Peer-reviewed over 10 journals and conferences, including PhD examinations in labor law and economics.