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Miss Lisa Suzanne Sparkes is a Lecturer in Criminology & Criminal Justice at Bangor University's School of History, Law and Social Sciences, affiliated with the College of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences. She is also part of the Student Engagement Team supporting students. She holds a BA and MA in Criminology from Bangor University and is completing a PhD on female gangs in the UK.
Education:
- BA in Criminology and Criminal Justice (Bangor University)
- MA in Comparative Criminology (Bangor University)
- PhD Candidate (focus: female gangs in the UK)
Research Interests: Criminology, criminal justice systems, policing strategies, gender dynamics in criminal networks, and UK-specific crime patterns. Her doctoral research explores the socio-cultural dimensions of female gang involvement in the UK.
Teaching Modules:
- Crime, Power and Punishment
- Introduction to Criminology (Welsh medium)
- Serial Killers and Moral Judgement
- Evidence-based Policing Dissertation
- Essential Skills for Arts & Humanities
- Digital Communication
Awards:
- 2023 Postgraduate Teacher of the Year
- 2019 Student Voice Award
Advising & Engagement: Supports student welfare through the Student Engagement Team and teaches modules emphasizing empirical research methods in policing. No grants explicitly mentioned.
Labs/Teams: Active member of the Student Engagement Team within the School of History, Law and Social Sciences.




