Josephine Biglin

Josephine Biglin is an active academic researcher and lecturer, currently serving as an Honorary Research Fellow at the University of Manchester's Global Development Institute and as a Lecturer in Social Psychology at the University of Salford. Her work bridges interdisciplinary themes of migration, citizenship, and wellbeing through participatory and arts-based methodologies.

• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Place, Belonging, and Citizenship (University of Manchester, 2022)
• Master of Social Science in Psychology by Research (Manchester Metropolitan University, 2017)
• Bachelor of Science in Psychology (Manchester Metropolitan University, 2016)

Biglin’s research focuses on:

• Migration & Displacement: Critical analysis of refugee experiences and anti-immigration discourses.
• Citizenship: Photovoice as a form of resistance and political subjectivity.
• Place & Wellbeing: Therapeutic geographies and community green spaces for displaced populations.
• Participatory Methods: Sensory, embodied, and arts-based approaches to qualitative research.

Her publications highlight trends in:

• Discourse analysis of immigration surveys
• Photovoice as a tool for citizenship and belonging
• Therapeutic spaces and urban allotments for refugee communities
• Sensory and physical dimensions of wellbeing

Biglin contributes to the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) for Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions (SDG 16), Good Health and Wellbeing (SDG 3), and Reduced Inequalities (SDG 10).

At Manchester, she works on the Inscribing Mobile Lives project. Her media contributions include expert commentary on immigration, racial justice, and community green spaces.