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Nicholas Jenkins is a Professor of Interdisciplinary Social Science at the University of the West of Scotland, affiliated with the School of Education and Social Sciences. His work focuses on human-animal relationships, particularly in addressing social challenges like dementia, loneliness, and substance use recovery. He co-founded the Multi-Species Dementia International Research Network, emphasizing collaborative solutions across academia, policy, and communities. Jenkins also engages in public sociology through media and art, such as his analysis of Banksy’s animal murals. He holds roles as an Academic Editor for PLoS One and serves on the Scottish Dementia Working Group Executive Committee.
Key research interests include multi-species dementia studies, posthumanism, and qualitative methods. He has secured grants, including a £20,000 Royal Society of Edinburgh Research Network Grant. Notable contributions include the book Multi-Species Dementia Studies and peer-reviewed articles exploring topics like community gardening for dementia empowerment and workplace fish tanks’ impact on wellbeing.
- Grants: Royal Society of Edinburgh Research Network Grant (£20,000)
- Awards: Shortlisted for the 2017 Sociology SAGE Prize for Innovation & Excellence
- Public Engagement: Collaborations with Canine Concern Scotland and Dementia Alliance International
- Methodological Expertise: Vignettes in qualitative research, service evaluation
Labs/Teams: Leads the Multi-Species Dementia International Research Network, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration globally.
