Lauren Bird

Lauren Bird is an Assistant Professor at the University of Warwick, serving as Director of Undergraduate Admissions and Exam Secretary in the School of Cross-Faculty Studies. She holds a PhD in Epidemiology and Public Health from UCL, with prior degrees in History, Postcolonial Studies, and Demography. Her interdisciplinary research focuses on family relationships, social inequalities in health, and child development, combining sociological theory with quantitative methods. She teaches courses such as IP110 (Quantitative Methods) and IP906 (Health and Well-being).

• Education: BA (Hons) History & English (University of Toronto), MA Postcolonial Studies (Goldsmiths), MSc Demography and Health (LSHTM), PhD Epidemiology (UCL)

Her research analyzes UK birth cohort studies to explore how family structures and social dynamics influence child development and family well-being. Recent work examines gender divisions in work and household labor, and maternal employment attitudes in British couples.

No scientific awards listed. Advising and grants information unavailable. Her background in museums and media archives informs her emphasis on practical skills for students.