Nick Ryan Bateman

Nick Ryan Bateman holds the position of Associate Professor and Crop Entomologist at the University of Arkansas's Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology. He also serves as Director of Experiment Station (DREX) and is affiliated with the Cooperative Extension Service. Concurrently, he is a full-time Lecturer in Politics and International Relations at the University of Westminster since 2021, previously serving as a Visiting Lecturer there since 2016. His research spans entomology, policing history, and national security, including work on UK Special Forces in Afghanistan and secretive state practices through the Unredacted initiative.

Education includes a PhD in Modern History from the University of St Andrews (2020), an MSc in Contemporary History from the University of Edinburgh (2015), and a BA in History and Politics from Queen Mary, University of London (2012). Research affiliations include the Centre for the Study of Democracy and the Centre for Social Justice Research, partnering with organizations like Inquest and Women in Prison to advance social justice initiatives.

Key research interests include histories of policing, counterinsurgency, and human rights, with a focus on UK national security practices. Recent work explores UK Special Forces’ actions in Afghanistan and the legacy of counterterrorism strategies. His collaborative projects, such as the Rendition Project, have exposed systemic issues in intelligence and detention practices.

Awards and recognitions are not explicitly detailed in the provided texts. Professional engagement includes public lectures, media commentary on UK military accountability, and internship programs linking students with social justice organizations.