William Shankley

William Shankley is a researcher in the Department of Law and Social Justice at the University of Liverpool, focusing on asylum seekers, ethnic diversity, and migrant experiences. He holds a PhD in Sociology from The University of Manchester (2018) and an MA in Humanitarianism and Conflict Response (2011).

• Education: PhD in Sociology (2018), MA in Humanitarianism and Conflict Response (2011)

His current research explores the impact of the UK asylum system on young Albanian asylum seekers during the pandemic (Project: Lives on Hold) and investigates ethnic segregation and social cohesion through ESRC-funded projects. His work addresses modern slavery among Polish migrants and harassment dynamics among ethnic minorities in Britain.

Awards include the SoSS Lewis Prize for Social Responsibility (2019) and UK Data Service Impact Fellowship (2016). He collaborates with institutions like the Cathie Marsh Institute and the Centre on Dynamics of Ethnicity (CoDE), co-editing the book *State of the Nation* (2020).

Shankley’s projects include leading roles in multi-institutional initiatives analyzing UK ethnic diversity and migration patterns, emphasizing policy impact and social responsibility.