Jill Timms

Dr Jill Timms is a Senior Lecturer in Sociology at the University of Surrey, affiliated with the Department of Sociology and the Future of Work research group. Her work focuses on higher education policy, sustainability, and social justice, with particular attention to datafication in academic institutions and barriers to equitable access in vocational programs. She has conducted studies on mega-events like the Olympics and FIFA World Cup, analyzing their socio-economic impacts and legacies. Her research also extends to environmental governance in agriculture and labor rights advocacy.

Key research interests include:

• Data governance in higher education systems
• Temporal challenges in widening participation for marginalized students
• Sustainable development strategies in industries such as floriculture and fruit production
• Legitimacy dynamics of organizations hosting mega events

Dr Timms has contributed to policy discussions through publications addressing educational equity, water resource management in South Africa, and the socio-cultural impacts of global sporting events. Her work bridges sociology with applied policy analysis, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches to address contemporary societal challenges.