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Dr. James Weinberg is a Senior Lecturer in Political Science and Director of Education at the University of Sheffield's School of Sociological Studies, Politics, and International Relations. He also serves as a Visiting Fellow at the University of New South Wales in Canberra. His research focuses on political behavior, democratic education, and governance, with a focus on trust dynamics between politicians and the public. He holds a PhD from the University of Sheffield and has held notable roles including Deputy Director of Education at the Department of Politics and Trustee of the UK Political Studies Association.
Education:
- BA (Oxford)
- MA (University of Manchester)
- PhD (University of Sheffield)
- PGCE (Canterbury Christ Church University)
Research & Impact: Weinberg's work examines mixed-methods studies of political behavior at elite and mass levels. His recent projects investigate politicians' trust perceptions influencing policy-making, democratic education's role in reducing political inequalities, and political contact efficacy. He has secured grants from the ESRC, Leverhulme Trust, and Joseph Rowntree Reform Trust, totaling over £150k. His books include Who Enters Politics and Why? (2020) and Governing in an Age of Distrust (2024).
Awards:
- Richard Rose Prize for Outstanding Contributions to Advancing Knowledge (2024)
- Chancellor's Medal (University of Sheffield, 2022)
Teaching & Supervision: Leads modules on Political Psychology, Democratic Governance, and Parliamentary Studies. Supervises PhDs focusing on political trust, personality politics, and leadership. Encourages use of innovative quantitative/qualitative methods to address contemporary political challenges.
Professional Activities:
- Associate Editor, Frontiers in Political Science
- Advisor to the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Political Literacy
- Co-organizer of interdisciplinary conferences on political psychology
Media Engagement: Regularly featured in outlets like BBC Radio, The Guardian, and Sky News, discussing political trust, education reforms, and democratic health. His research has been cited on podcasts such as Politicwise and The Bunker.
