جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Paul Cairneyمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Public Policy
• Comparative Policy Analysis
• Evidence-Based Policymaking
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Paul Cairney is a Professor of Politics and Public Policy at the University of Stirling, UK. His research focuses on comparative public policy, the role of evidence in policymaking, and governance structures, particularly in the context of devolution and multi-level systems. He is a Fellow of the Academy of Social Science and has authored over 14 books and 100 peer-reviewed articles. His work explores policy theories, including the Multiple Streams Approach and Advocacy Coalition Framework, and their application to real-world issues such as health, environment, and climate justice. Cairney has led major research initiatives, including projects funded by the Economic and Social Research Council and EU Horizon2020, examining policy capacity in Scotland and strategies to reduce territorial inequalities. Key areas of research include preventive policy, the challenges of evidence-based decision-making, and the dynamics of UK devolution. He has advised the Scottish Parliament and provided expertise to committees on effective governance and pandemic responses. Cairney’s interdisciplinary approach emphasizes bridging academic and practitioner insights to address complex societal challenges. Education: PhD in Political Science Awards: Fellow of the Academy of Social Science, Ken Young Best Paper Prize Grants: Over £1.3m in research funding, including £17m consortium projects His blog ( paulcairney.wordpress.com ) and extensive publications disseminate accessible analyses of policy processes, reaching both academic and public audiences.

Anthony Specaمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Arctic Studies
• Geography
• Education
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Anthony Speca is an Honorary Lecturer at the University of East Anglia (UEA)'s School of Environmental Sciences and an Adjunct Professor at Trent University, Canada. He specializes in Arctic governance, experiential education through Model Arctic Council (MAC) simulations, and the intersection of geography and philosophy. His work bridges academia, policy, and education, with a focus on Northern Canada and international circumpolar issues. He holds a PhD in Philosophy from the University of Toronto (1999) and is a Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society and the Royal Society of Arts. His educational consultancy, Polar Aspect, designs MAC programs for universities and secondary schools globally. He co-founded the Læra Institute for Circumpolar Education within the University of the Arctic, and advises the Government of Nunavut on fiscal and economic policy. Research interests include Arctic political economy, educational diplomacy simulations, and the philosophical dimensions of geography. His MAC initiatives have engaged hundreds of students worldwide since 2016, emphasizing sustainable development and geopolitical literacy. He has authored over 20 articles on Arctic policy, environmental governance, and pedagogical innovation, with recent focus on sustainable development frameworks and youth engagement in Arctic diplomacy. Awards: Fellowships from the Royal Geographical Society and Royal Society of Arts Grants: Collaborative projects with Arctic Council partners and educational institutions in Canada/UK. Labs/Teams: Læra Institute for Circumpolar Education, Materials | Art | Science | Environment Research Group (Bath Spa University)

Jerald Sabinمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Canadian Federalism
• Settler Colonialism
• Territorial Governance
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Jerald Sabin is a Professor at the School of Public Policy and Administration (SPPA), Carleton University. His research focuses on Canadian federalism, territorial governance, settler colonialism, and Indigenous political systems. He holds a SSHRC Postdoctoral Fellowship (2017–2019) and the John McMenemy Prize from the Canadian Political Science Association (2015). His work examines multilevel political dynamics in Canada, including the interplay between Indigenous sovereignty, territorial administration, and federal policies. Key themes include state formation in northern territories, the impact of religious mobilization in party politics, and the historical legacies of colonial governance. Recent publications analyze the 2022 Ottawa occupation through a federalism lens and investigate First Nation state-building in the Yukon. SPPA colleagues describe him as a leader in public policy education, innovatively using Slack for active learning in classrooms. He actively engages with media and public discourse on territorial governance and settler-colonial histories, contributing to policy debates on regional autonomy and fiscal management. Research Highlights: 2025: Reconceptualizing territorial sovereignty in North America 2024: Analyzing administrative transitions in NWT/Yukon governance 2019: Decolonizing frameworks for First Nation state formation His 2018 study on Yukon's fiscal challenges shaped regional economic policy discussions, while earlier work (2016) traced the rise of settler political movements in northern territories. Current projects explore religious issue framing in Canadian political parties, with ongoing analysis of the 2016–17 Conservative leadership race. Awards: SSHRC Postdoctoral Fellowship (2017–2019) John McMenemy Prize (2015) As a senior faculty member at SPPA, he advises graduate research on multilevel governance and territorial politics. He collaborates with interdisciplinary teams across Carleton's Northern Research Network and contributes to policy dialogues through the school's public讲座 series.

• Criminology
• Policy and administration
• Sociology

Professor Rick Rawlings is the Chair of Public Law at University College London (UCL), Faculty of Laws. He holds the academic rank of Professor and has been affiliated with UCL since 2006. His research focuses on criminology, policy and administration, and sociology, with a particular emphasis on constitutional law, devolution, and EU legal frameworks. He has held visiting positions at institutions such as the University of California, Berkeley, National University of Singapore, and University of Auckland, and was the Miegunyah Distinguished Visiting Professor at Melbourne University. His major works include Law and Administration (2021), Brexit and the Territorial Constitution (2017), and Delineating Wales (2005), reflecting his expertise in constitutional governance and devolution. Rick is a Fellow of the British Academy and Learned Society of Wales, an Honorary Bencher at Middle Temple, and a former Leverhulme Major Research Fellow. He currently serves on the Welsh Advisory Committee of the Law Commission and has advised the House of Lords Constitution Committee and the Thomas Commission on Justice in Wales.

• Environmental Law
• Climate Change Law
• Sustainable Development
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Professor Eloise Scotford is a Professor of Environmental Law and Dean of the Faculty of Laws at University College London (UCL). She previously served as Vice-Dean (Research) for UCL Laws (2019-2021) and led REF2021 submissions for Law. Education: University Medal in Law (Undergraduate, University of Sydney) BCL, MPhil, DPhil (University of Oxford) Research focuses on environmental governance, climate change law, and sustainable development. Her expertise includes UK environmental law frameworks, devolution impacts, and international environmental agreements. She actively advises governments and international bodies like Defra and UN Environment Programme. Professional roles include Trustee of UK Environmental Law Association (UKELA), co-chair of its Governance & Devolution Group (2020-2022), and advisory board member for the Journal of Environmental Law. She is an Associate Member of Landmark Chambers and part of the EU environmental law experts network Avosetta. Pre-UCL career includes Senior Lecturer roles at King’s College London (2010-2017) and Oxford University fellowships (2007-2010). Her work intersects legal frameworks with policy challenges in sustainability goals (SDGs 11,13,16).

Vernon Bogdanorمشاهده پروفایل

استاد پژوهشی

• Constitutional History
• Political Theory
• Government Systems
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Professor Vernon Bogdanor CBE, FBA is a Research Professor at the Centre for British Politics and Government at King’s College London. He previously held the position of Professor of Government at the University of Oxford and served as Senior Tutor and Vice-Principal at Brasenose College. His work focuses on constitutional history, political theory, and the evolution of democratic governance in the UK. Education & Academic Background : Formerly Professor of Government at University of Oxford Senior Tutor and Vice-Principal at Brasenose College, Oxford Research Interests : Professor Bogdanor specializes in constitutional reform, monarchy’s role in governance, and the intersection of political systems with historical context. His influential works include The New British Constitution and Monarchy and the Constitution , which explore modern governance structures and historical institutional frameworks. Awards & Recognition : CBE (2003) for services to constitutional history Fellow of the British Academy (FBA) Advisory Roles & Public Engagement : He has advised UK government and parliamentary bodies on constitutional matters. During Queen Elizabeth II’s passing in 2022 and King Charles III’s coronation in 2023, he provided expert commentary to media outlets. His work frequently addresses contemporary UK political challenges, including Brexit and electoral reform. Labs & Affiliations : He is affiliated with the Centre for British Democracy at King’s, which studies UK governance through interdisciplinary lenses. His research contributes to debates on constitutional frameworks, devolution, and democratic accountability.

• Forest Policy
• Environmental Governance
• Property Rights
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Wenyuan Liang is a Postdoctoral Researcher specializing in Forest and Nature Conservation Policy at Wageningen University. With extensive research experience in Chinese forest governance, their work focuses on policy analysis, property rights, and environmental-economic dynamics.

Bettina Petersohnمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Comparative Federalism
• Intergovernmental Coordination
• Local Government
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Bettina Petersohn is a Senior Lecturer at the School of Social Sciences, Swansea University, specializing in Politics, Philosophy, and International Relations. Her work focuses on comparative federalism , intergovernmental coordination , and the inclusion of internal nations in diverse societies . She has held postdoctoral positions at the University of Edinburgh (2014–2015) and the University of Konstanz (2012–2013), where she conducted research on group conflicts in multinational, multi-level states and decentralization dynamics . Her research interests span comparative federalism , local government coordination , accountability in multi-level systems , and accommodation of internal nations . She has published in leading journals like Publius , Regional & Federal Studies , and Political Quarterly , often analyzing territorial reforms , constitutional policy , and negotiation mechanisms in multinational states. Her 2017 guest-edited special issue in Publius on territorial politics highlights her contribution to institutional change debates. Bettina supervises PhD students in projects related to political loyalty in Britain , polling inaccuracy , and public service motivation in The Bahamas . She has been involved in significant grants , including the Dynamics of group conflicts in multinational, multi-level states project (€150,000) at the University of Konstanz. Her teaching modules, such as PO-209: The State and Political Institutions and PO-M85: Democracy and Constitutional Design , emphasize comparative political analysis and constitutional design challenges .

Matthew Wallمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Election campaign dynamics
• Online politics
• Voting Advice Applications (VAAs)
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Matthew Wall is an Associate Professor in the Department of Politics, Philosophy and International Relations at Swansea University. He holds a PhD in Political Science from Trinity College Dublin and has held Marie Curie Fellowships at Kieskompas (Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam) and the Université Libre de Bruxelles. His research focuses on election dynamics, digital politics, and Voting Advice Applications (VAAs). He leads major interdisciplinary projects funded by the Arts and Humanities Research Council and CHERISH Digital Economy Centre. Education: PhD in Political Science (Trinity College Dublin), postdoctoral fellowships in Amsterdam and Brussels. Research Interests: Election campaigning in the digital age Role of Internet in political processes Electoral system reform and policy analysis Political forecasting and betting markets Publications reflect a focus on digital democracy, electoral behavior, and comparative politics. His work on VAAs has been featured in major journals like the European Journal of Political Research and New Media & Society . Awards: Marie Curie Fellowship (ELECDEM Network). Grants include £60k for analyzing political betting markets (2014-2015). He supervises PhD students in areas like electoral forecasting, digital campaigning, and legislative relationships. Public engagement includes VAA exhibitions at Oriel Science and media commentary on BBC Wales. Director roles: Politics and Governance Research Group (Swansea) and WISERD Politics and Governance Research Network.

Meg Russellمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• British Parliament
• Comparative Politics
• Bicameralism
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Professor Meg Russell is a leading academic in British and Comparative Politics, serving as Director of the Constitution Unit at University College London (UCL) and a Professor. Her career began at UCL in 1998 as a Senior Research Fellow, with notable policy roles including advising Robin Cook as Leader of the House of Commons (2001-03) and contributing to parliamentary reform committees. She has held editorial roles at Political Quarterly and Parliamentary Affairs and was a key commentator on parliament and Brexit through her UK in a Changing Europe Fellowship. Her research focuses on the British parliament, bicameralism, constitutional standards, and Brexit's impact. Major projects include analyses of parliamentary influence on policy, devolution, and legislative reform. She has advised UK parliamentary committees and international bodies, emphasizing democratic governance and institutional effectiveness. Professor Russell has been recognized with the Richard Rose Prize (2006), election to the British Academy (2020), and the Political Communicator of the Year award (2021). Her work bridges academic research and practical policy, influencing legislation and reform initiatives. Current projects explore post-Brexit democracy, constitutional principles, and the contemporary House of Lords. Educations: Extensive policy experience in the House of Commons and Labour Party prior to UCL. Academic promotions: Reader (2008), Professor (2014). Her teaching includes modules on British Government, parliaments, and political parties, reflecting her dual focus on scholarship and pedagogy.

David Clellandمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Local and regional development
• Rural regeneration
• Alternative economic development strategies
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. David Clelland serves as Lecturer in Rural Regeneration at the School of Social & Environmental Sustainability at the University of Glasgow, based in Dumfries. His academic career spans research in rural and regional development with a focus on peripheral regions, having completed his doctorate in 2022 on governance and agency in regional economic development, specifically examining Dumfries and Galloway's experience over two decades. His research interests encompass local and regional development, alternative economic development strategies, the role of university campuses in rural and peripheral regions, geographies of multi-scalar governance, and the measurement of poverty and deprivation in rural areas. His work demonstrates a consistent focus on understanding how governance structures, policy frameworks, and community agency interact to shape development outcomes in less central locations. Dr. Clelland's recent publications reveal a strong trajectory in analyzing post-pandemic recovery, particularly in coastal regions through the RRR-Coast project, examining green recovery in the Blue Economy, and investigating how university presences can support disadvantaged places. His scholarly output spans political geography, rural studies, economic development, and environmental policy, with significant contributions to understanding rural policy implementation and regional governance. Deputy Lead for Research Ethics, College of Social Sciences Chair of the Staff-Student Liaison Committee School Lead for Upskilling and Microcredentials courses Member of the Regional Studies Association Member of the British Academy Early Career Researcher Network Dr. Clelland actively supervises doctoral research projects related to local or regional development and teaches on the MA Health and Social Sector Leadership and MA Global Sustainable Development programs. His current research portfolio includes investigating post-COVID responses in coastal regions, examining university civic missions through branch campuses, and analyzing barriers to implementing a Wellbeing Economy in Scotland.

Harald Heubaumمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Global Energy Governance
• Climate Policy Integration
• Sustainable Finance
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Dr. Harald Heubaum is Senior Lecturer (Associate Professor) in Global Energy and Climate Policy at SOAS University of London. He co-founded and serves as Deputy Director of the SOAS Centre for Sustainable Finance and is Deputy Academic Director of the University Network for Strengthening Macro-financial Resilience to Climate Change. He contributed to the IPCC Sixth Assessment Report. Research Interests: Organizational change in energy/climate governance Mainstreaming climate goals in finance Innovative climate finance mechanisms Economic valuation of adaptation Political economy of energy transitions Projects include developing financial mechanisms for managing climate pollutants and quantifying the "triple dividend" of resilience-building interventions. Heubaum's recent publications address energy governance, climate finance, and gender equality in renewable sectors.

Rinchan Mirzaمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Development Economics
• Political Economy
• Economic History
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Rinchan Mirza is a Lecturer in Economics at the University of Kent's School of Economics. His research investigates development economics, political economy, and economic history with regional focus on South Asia and Africa. Examines how historical institutions, political enfranchisement, and decentralization policies shape economic outcomes. Publications analyze political participation patterns in colonial India, devolution in autocratic systems, long-term impacts of religious institutions, and health consequences of technological change. Research employs historical datasets and econometric methods to study institutional persistence, governance effectiveness, and development trajectories.

• Social Statistics
• Charities and Nonprofits
• Data-Driven Regulation
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Professor Alasdair Rutherford leads research in social statistics and third sector analysis at the University of Stirling's Faculty of Social Sciences. His work bridges quantitative methods with societal challenges in charities, aging populations, and data-driven policy. He holds roles in key research centers including the Centre for Population Change and Healthy Ageing in Scotland (HAGIS). Rutherford's academic journey spans economics, sociology, and AI, with prior experience in charity management. Research focuses on: Charity governance & financial resilience Data visualization for social impact Ageing populations' housing needs Volunteering participation patterns Game-based research methodologies Recent publications emphasize pandemic impacts on healthcare systems, dementia-friendly design, and nonprofit classification frameworks. Awards include the VSSN Best Paper Prize (2017-2018) and 2023 Research Leadership honors. He supervises doctoral work on topics ranging from charity accountability to digital skill impacts. Professional activities include: Board member, Stirling Carers Centre Managing Director, Socialudo (social enterprise) NCVO Research Advisory Group member

Mari Wiliamمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• 20th Century Nationalism
• Monarchy Studies
• Welsh Language and Protest
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Dr. Mari Wiliam is a Lecturer in Modern History at Bangor University's School of History, Law and Social Sciences, specializing in Welsh and modern British history since 2013. She earned her BA, MA, and PhD from Bangor University and is a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. Her administrative roles include History Reception Tutor and History/Heritage coordinator for the Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol. Her research explores 20th-century nationalism, monarchy studies, devolution politics, and everyday life history, with a focus on Wales. Key interests include nuclear communities in north Wales, landscape/rurality, animal history, and cultural expressions like tattoos and food. She leads projects with the Welsh Estates Research Institute (ISWE) and collaborates on nuclear community research. Wiliam's publications emphasize Welsh identity, monarchy symbolism, and societal change. Recent works analyze nuclear energy's cultural impact, devolution roots in labor movements, and historical pedagogy. Her research consistently links local Welsh experiences to broader themes of memory, protest, and modernization. Awards: Senior Fellow, Higher Education Academy Advising & Projects: Supervises PhD students in mountaineering history, right-wing nationalism, and rural settlements. Co-supervises ISWE doctorates on squatters, women in agriculture, and estate histories. Collaborator on the Bodorgan Estate Heritage Route project (2022), integrating oral history and landscape conservation. She engages public audiences through TV/radio commentary, local history societies, and schools, discussing topics like monarchy, nationalism, and Welsh heritage.