Sylvia Walby

Professor Sylvia Walby is a faculty member at Royal Holloway, University of London, within the Department of Law and Criminology, School of Law and Social Sciences. She holds the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation Anneliese Maier Research Award, hosted by the University of Duisburg-Essen (2018–2025), and has held visiting positions at institutions including UCLA and Harvard.

• Current research focuses on violence and society, including gender dimensions, trafficking, and complex systems theory.
• Her work contributes to Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly those addressing gender equality and reduced inequalities.

Key publications include Trafficking Chains: Modern Slavery in Society (2024) and methodological contributions to violence measurement. Her research spans criminology, sociology, and gender studies, emphasizing policy engagement and data-driven approaches.

Recent articles analyze violent crime trends, trafficking data integration, and violence measurement in crime surveys. These works highlight intersections of gender, policy, and statistical methodologies.

• Scientific awards include Fellowships from the British Academy and Academy of Social Sciences, an OBE, and an honorary doctorate from Queen’s University Belfast.
• She has served as Chair of the REF2021 Sociology Sub-Panel and held leadership roles in the International Sociological Association and European Sociological Association.