Kevin Hickson

Kevin Hickson is a Senior Lecturer in Politics, specializing in British politics, political ideologies, and contemporary political history. He holds a PhD from the University of Southampton (2002) and a first degree from the University of Warwick (1996).

• Education
  • BA, University of Warwick (1996)
  • PhD, University of Southampton (2002) - Thorneycroft Scholarship

His research focuses on Conservatism (particularly the New Right and Thatcherism) and Social Democracy, with notable works on figures like Peter Shore, Harold Wilson, James Callaghan, and Neil Kinnock. He has extensively analyzed the ideological conflicts within the Conservative Party and Labour's historical traditions.

Recent publications include studies on Theresa May's One Nation ideology, Neil Kinnock's political thought, and the legacy of Thatcherism. His work bridges historical and theoretical perspectives, often linking past events to contemporary debates like Brexit.

• Scientific Awards
  • Best Publication Prize, PSA Conservatism Studies Group (2020)
  • Senior Fellow, Higher Education Academy (2018)
  • Fellow, Royal Historical Society (2016)
  • Thorneycroft Scholarship (PhD, 2002)

Hickson has supervised PhD students to completion and contributed to curriculum validation and external examination. His grants include British Academy funding for projects on Conservative thinkers (2006-2007) and the IMF Crisis (2005).