Jessica Hawkins

Jessica Hawkins is a Senior Lecturer in Humanitarian Studies at the University of Manchester's Humanitarian and Conflict Response Institute (HCRI). She holds a BA in European Studies (Lancaster University, 2005), a Master's in International Development (Manchester, 2009), and a PhD in Development, Policy and Management (Manchester, 2014). Her research focuses on historical sociology of camp formation, state formation in developing countries, and pedagogical approaches to teaching conflict and displacement. She leads HCRI's undergraduate programs, teaches core modules like Scholarship and Practice, and supervises dissertations. Her work contributes to UN SDGs addressing peace, justice, and sustainable development.

Research Interests:

• Historical sociology of refugee camps and their historical linkages
• Teaching methodologies for conflict and humanitarian education
• State formation dynamics in East Africa (e.g., Uganda)
• State-led humanitarian responses to displacement

Teaching & Engagement:

Hawkins designs courses like 'Conceptualising the Camp' and integrates experiential learning through student research visits to Uganda. She chairs the HCRI Undergraduate Programme and collaborates with global organizations like the International Studies Association. Her work has been featured in media such as BBC Radio Manchester.

Professional Activities:

• Member of International Studies Association (2023–present)
• Speaker at African Studies Association of the UK (2022–2023)
• Participant in EUROSoTL educational conference (2022)