Thomas Calvard

Thomas Calvard is a Professor at the Business School of the University of Edinburgh, specializing in Organisation Studies. His research focuses on diversity management, technology's impact on organizations, change management, and business ethics. He actively investigates sensemaking in organizations, empathy, boundary spanning, and work-life balance dynamics.

Education:

• BSc in Psychology (University of Liverpool; 1st class honours)
• MSc in Organisational Psychology (University of Sheffield; distinction)
• PhD in Organisational Psychology (University of Sheffield)
• PGCHE/PCCAP lecturing qualifications (Sheffield and Edinburgh)

His recent work explores intersectional stereotyping in neurodivergent ethnic minority employees, religious identity impacts on Saudi women's employment, and workplace mobilities theorizing. He contributes to projects assessing widening participation in higher education and neurodiversity inclusion.

Scientific Awards:

• Best Paper, Critical Management Studies, British Academy of Management (2020)

Calvard collaborates extensively with researchers like Michelle O'Toole and Daniele Gottardello, addressing mental health in elite universities and DEI backlash in workplaces. His expertise has been featured in international media outlets including HR Dive and WORKER’S COMPENSATION (USA).