Suzanne Gallacher-Graham

Suzanne Gallacher-Graham is a Lecturer in Criminology and Criminal Justice at the School of Education and Social Sciences. She holds a PhD candidate status, supported by ESRC and SGSS, focusing on sexual consent and sex education in Scotland using photovoice methods. Her research explores gender-based violence, rape, social class, and creative qualitative methodologies. She coordinates modules in Victimology, Deconstructing Crime, and Criminology Dissertations, and serves as Deputy Programme Leader for the BA (Hons) Criminology and Criminal Justice programme.

Her work addresses trauma-informed pedagogy and teaching sensitive topics in forensic science, collaborating with institutions like the Quality Assurance Agency Scotland. She specializes in Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and academic progression strategies, contributing to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to equitable education.

Recent publications include a 2024 conference presentation on collaborative teaching guidelines and a 2022 chapter on RPL frameworks. Her research trends emphasize interdisciplinary approaches to education and social justice issues within criminal justice systems.