James Williams

James Williams is a Senior Lecturer at the School of Social Sciences, Nottingham Trent University (NTU). He is part of the English, Communications, and Philosophy group, focusing on research and teaching in clinical linguistics. Jamie supervises postgraduate students and teaches modules on communication disorders, clinical linguistics, and linguistic methods.

Education:

• B.A. (Hons) in German and Linguistics - University of Manchester
• MPhil in Linguistics - University of Cambridge
• PhD in Cognitive Science - University of Nottingham

His research explores the intersection of linguistics and clinical applications, particularly how mental health conditions like depression and anxiety affect language use. He also investigates systemic functional linguistics, academic writing in relation to mental health, and the integration of loanwords in Canadian English dialects.

Scientific Awards:

• Endowed Postgraduate Prize (2015)
• Best Teaching Assistant (2015)
• NTSU Outstanding Teaching Staff in Arts and Humanities (2018)

Williams has contributed to international conferences and journals, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches to language studies. He has previously taught at University College London, University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus, and University of Manchester, bringing a global perspective to his work.