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Lizzy McKinney is an Assistant Professor in Sociology (Sociology and Criminology) at the School of Law, Politics and Sociology, University of Sussex. She has held prior academic roles as a Lecturer in both the Sociology department and Sussex Law School, and served as an Academic Success Advisor in the University of Sussex Business School. Her work integrates academic teaching with practice-based experience in youth services and community arts.
- Assistant Professor in Sociology, School of Law, Politics and Sociology, University of Sussex
- Lecturer, Department of Sociology, University of Sussex
- Lecturer, Sussex Law School, University of Sussex
- Academic Success Advisor, University of Sussex Business School
- Involved in widening participation and outreach programmes at University of Sussex and University College London
Her educational background includes a Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education (PG Cert HE) from the University of Sussex (2019–2020) and a postgraduate diploma in Integrative Psychotherapy from the Institute of Art in Therapy and Education. She is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA), reflecting her commitment to teaching excellence.
Lizzy's research explores the intersections of performance, identity, gender, humour, and politics. Her pedagogical approach emphasizes creative, congruent, and person-centred methods that foster critical thinking and empower students to engage in resistance and reconstruction within educational spaces. These interests align with critical sociology and innovative teaching practices in higher education.
While no recent publications are listed in the provided materials, her academic focus suggests engagement with qualitative and interdisciplinary work in sociological theory, cultural studies, and feminist scholarship.
Notable recognition includes:
- Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA)
Lizzy has contributed to academic and research skills workshops, led employability-related programmes, and supported student success across multiple departments at the University of Sussex. Her experience spans curriculum development, student advising, and outreach initiatives aimed at widening participation in higher education.
She is actively involved in teaching core sociology modules such as 'Critical Reading and Writing for Sociologists', 'Order and Disorder', 'Themes and Perspectives I', and 'Gendering the Life Course', indicating a strong commitment to foundational and advanced sociological education.
