Katharine Jones

Professor Katharine Jones is a leading academic in migration studies at Coventry University, holding roles as Professor of Migration and Social Justice at the Research Centre for Peace and Security and Co-Director of the UKRI GCRF MIDEQ Hub. She specializes in global inequalities, labour migration, and migration intermediaries. Educated at the Universities of Newcastle and Manchester, her career spans over 16 years across government, NGOs, and international organizations. Her research focuses on migration industries' impact on migrant rights, particularly in South/Southeast Asia, Europe, and Africa. She collaborates with institutions like the ILO and Scottish Refugee Council to ensure applied, rights-based research.

• Education: BSc from University of Newcastle (1992-1995), PhD from University of Manchester (2007-2012)

Research interests include migration intermediaries, refugee rights, and the ethical dimensions of labour recruitment. Her recent work examines migrant worker conditions in Malaysia and refugee healthcare integration in the UK. She actively participates in policy advisory roles and contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to migration and inequality.

Grants and Projects: Co-Investigator on the £12M MIDEQ Hub (2019-2024), leading studies on migration and inequality. Previously managed major projects for ILO and Open Society Foundations.