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Nick Turnbull is a Senior Lecturer in Politics at the University of Manchester, affiliated with the School of Social Sciences. He holds a PhD in Social Science and Policy from the University of New South Wales (2005) and a Bachelor of Social Science from the same institution (1997). His research focuses on governance, political rhetoric, and interpretive philosophy of social science, with particular emphasis on modern slavery policy and problematology. He has practical policy experience in Australia’s public service and non-government sectors.
Teaching: He instructs undergraduate courses like Public Policy Problems and Politics Undergraduate Dissertation, and postgraduate modules such as Understanding Governance. His teaching philosophy centers on problem-based learning, emphasizing group work and contemporary political debates.
Research: His work integrates rhetoric and governance theory, exploring how political actors use persuasive language in policymaking. Key areas include trafficking policy discourse, the Eurozone crisis, and UK higher education governance. He is a leading expert in Michel Meyer’s problematology, applying questioning theory to social science.
- Editorial Roles: Associate Editor of the International Review of Public Policy, Deputy Editor-in-Chief of Revue Internationale de Philosophie (2006–2021).
- Awards: 1997 University Medal for academic excellence.
- Projects: Co-researcher on the ESSTED project enriching social science teaching with empirical data.
Key contributions include analyzing populism’s relational frameworks and critiquing modern slavery policy framing. He actively participates in organizations like the International Public Policy Association and contributes to policy debates on global inequalities and digital futures.
