Jill Dickinson

Dr Jill Dickinson is a Reader of Law at Leeds Beckett University's Leeds Law School, holding PFHEA and UKCGE Recognised Research Supervisor credentials. Specializing in place-making and professional development, her research bridges legal, urban, and educational domains. She previously practiced as a commercial property solicitor, later transitioning to academia where she leads modules in Tort Law and Legal & Employability Skills. Her roles include Course Leader, Research Supervisor, and Examiner across Law, Criminology, and Business programs.

Research Interests:
- Place-making: Examines challenges/opportunities in urban spaces, greenspaces, and town centers.
- Professional Development: Focuses on pracademia (practitioner-academics), teaching practices, and student self-efficacy through creative methods like photo-elicitation and walking interviews.

Awards & Recognition:
- Emerald Literati Award for Excellence (2020)
- Nominated for National Teaching Fellowship (NTF)
- Yorkshire Legal Awards Judge
- Institutional Team Awards for client competition involvement

Collaborative Leadership:
- Co-developed university-wide Research Mentoring Framework
- Co-edits special issues on learning spaces & belonging in law schools
- Leads Pracademia Network with Advance HE Connect
- Oversees Horizons Institute's International Board at University of Leeds