Mike Noon

Professor Mike Noon is Dean of the School of Business and Management at Queen Mary University of London and holds the title of Professor of Human Resource Management. He leads the School’s Steering Group and contributes to strategic initiatives aligned with the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences. Previously, he held academic roles at Leicester Business School, De Montfort University, Lancaster University, and Cardiff Business School. His education includes a BA from Sheffield University and an MSc/PhD from Imperial College London.

Education:

• BA, Sheffield University
• MSc and PhD, Imperial College London

Research Interests: Professor Noon focuses on workplace equality and diversity, exploring themes like ethnic minority experiences, gender disparities, and the impact of management practices on inclusion. His work critiques mainstream equality policies and advocates for progressive approaches. Recent studies include migrant labor progression, organizational barriers to inclusion, and diversity training efficacy.

Publications: His research spans academic journals (e.g., Human Resource Management Journal, Gender, Work and Organisation) and books like The Realities of Work and A Dictionary of Human Resource Management. He frequently engages with policy forums such as the Government Equality Office and Advance HE.

Advising & Grants: Professor Noon supervises doctoral students exploring topics like racial discrimination in the military, HR analytics, and disabled academics’ barriers. While specific grants are not detailed, his work intersects with policy-driven research funded by institutional and external bodies.

Labs/Teams: Member of the Centre for Research in Equality and Diversity (CRED).