Phil Parvin

Phil Parvin is a Professor of Politics at Loughborough University, holding roles such as Reader in Politics and Director of the Centre for the Study of International Governance. He is an elected member of the Executive Committee of the Britain and Ireland Association for Political Thought and an Associate Editor of Res Publica. His research focuses on democratic theory, political participation, and the ethics of political lobbying, with influential work covered by major media outlets like The Guardian and Bloomberg. He has been a Leverhulme Early Career Fellow at the University of Cambridge and held visiting positions at the University of California, Berkeley, and Oxford. Phil holds a PhD from the London School of Economics and has taught at institutions including Queen Mary University of London and the LSE.

His academic contributions span books like Political Philosophy: A Complete Introduction, which provides accessible insights into core political concepts. His recent research addresses declining political participation, participatory inequality, and the impact of lobbying on democratic systems. Phil has received awards such as the Leverhulme Research Fellowship and has held prestigious visiting roles, including at Balliol College, Oxford.

Phil’s advisory and grants include work with the Hansard Society and Catalyst think tank. His current research leave for 2024/25 includes positions at the University of Cambridge’s Department of Politics and International Studies, and Corpus Christi College. His work bridges academic rigor with public engagement, aiming to inform policy and democratic practices.