Rachel Humphris

Rachel Humphris is a Senior Lecturer in Sociology and Politics at Queen Mary University of London's School of Politics and International Relations. She holds a DPhil from the University of Oxford and a PGCertHE from the University of Birmingham.

Research Focus: Her work examines migration, citizenship, and governance through critical lenses including border studies, urban anthropology, and feminist theory. Key themes include sanctuary cities, child welfare, and racialized policy impacts.

Awards & Recognition:

• British Sociological Association Philip Abrams Prize Runner-Up (2020)
• Leverhulme Early Career Fellowship (2018-2021)
• Human Welfare Prize, University of Oxford (2014)

Publications: Recent books and articles analyze migration governance, welfare systems, and urban sanctuary practices, emphasizing ethnographic methodologies and policy critique.