معرفی
Ruth Woodfield is Professor of Equalities and Organisation in the Department of Management at the University of St Andrews Business School and Vice-Dean of Research & Impact. Previously Professor of Sociology at the University of Sussex, she focuses on gender and inequality research in work and education contexts.
- Co-Director, Centre for Research into Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
- Chair and Trustee, Society for the Advancement of Management Studies (SAMS)
- Former Assistant Vice-Principal (Diversity), 2019-2021
Research Interests:
Her work examines gender-segregated organizations (IT, Fire Service, teaching), gender equality laws, disciplinary knowledge disparities, and socio-demographic outcomes in higher education. Current projects include historical analysis of women professors in finance/accounting and conceptual studies of academic research excellence.
Key Article Trends:
Recent publications address humor as a tool for organizational inclusion (2024), academic research ecosystems (2025), and longitudinal studies on student retention (2014-2017). Methodologically, her work combines qualitative/quantitative approaches, with SDG-aligned contributions to equality and inclusion.
Awards & Commissions:
While no specific awards are listed, her research has been commissioned by major institutions including the Equality Challenge Unit, Fire & Rescue Service, and European Social Fund.
