جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Inclusive Pedagogies
• Work-Based Learning
• Student Support and Success
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Kate Newby is the Faculty Academic Support Lead for Nursing and Midwifery at the University of Sunderland, where she oversees initiatives to enhance student success and retention. She is also Chair of the University's Women's Network and a Senior Fellow of Advance HE. Her work focuses on inclusive educational strategies, authentic assessment, and accessibility for students with disabilities. She holds a nursing background, including registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), and has led projects such as the Health Education England-funded 'Barriers to success in nursing' and the Vice Chancellor's Teaching Fellowship project 'Bridging the divide: empowering marginalised student voices through reverse mentoring'. Her research explores reasonable adjustments for students with disabilities and innovative assessment strategies. She teaches on the MEd programme and lectures in research methods, inclusive pedagogies, and clinical skills for practice. Awards include the 2018 Nursing Times Award for Nurse Education Provider of the Year (Post-Registration). Her roles also involve supervising undergraduate and postgraduate dissertations, and she collaborates with Student Journey on strategies to increase student engagement with resources like Studiosity.

Phoebe Patey-Fergusonمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Queer and Trans Performance
• Live Art Festivals
• Theatre and Social Justice
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Dr Phoebe Patey-Ferguson is the Programme Director for the Queer Performance MA at Rose Bruford College, specialising in the social contexts of contemporary performance. They hold a PhD from Goldsmiths, University of London, researching international theatre festivals in Britain. Their work explores queer and trans practices in nightlife and festivals, examining resistance to neoliberal capitalism through radical methodologies. As a lecturer, they focus on queer pedagogy in performance education. Phoebe co-leads The Night Club research network and chairs Duckie’s board, while collaborating with institutions like LIFT and Live Art Development Agency. Education: PhD: The London International Festival of Theatre in Context (Goldsmiths, 2019) MA in Performance and Culture (Goldsmiths, 2013) BA in Drama and Theatre Studies (Aberystwyth University, 2012) Research Interests: Phoebe’s interdisciplinary work bridges queer/trans performance, festival histories, and live art in nightlife spaces. They investigate how marginalised artists create communities and resist assimilation through radical practices. Key focuses include: Queer friendship networks in festivals Political economies of cultural institutions Anti-institutional performance methodologies Conferences and Collaborations: Phoebe has curated events at Tate Modern and presented papers globally, including at IFTR (Manila, 2024) and PSi (London, 2024). They frequently collaborate with festivals like Buzzcut and WOW, bridging academic theory with experimental practices. Labs/Teams: Co-founder of Live Art Club London and co-research lead for The Night Club network, fostering international queer performance discourse.

Gemma Blackshawمشاهده پروفایل

مربی ارشد

• Feminist Art History
• Medical Humanities
• Clinical Modernism
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Gemma Blackshaw is a Senior Tutor for Research at the Royal College of Art (RCA), affiliated with the School of Arts & Humanities. She supports research development across MRes and PhD programs, focusing on narrative non-fiction and rethinking academic writing conventions. Her work bridges art, literature, and health, emphasizing feminist approaches to art history and the medical humanities. She co-founded the Health & Care Research Cluster and established the CARE postgraduate group to explore creative research methods in care studies. Research interests include feminist critiques of modernism, art and medicine in early 20th-century Europe, and the role of practice-based research in feminist art histories. She has curated major exhibitions at institutions like the National Gallery and Wellcome Collection, and is an Academic Associate at the Freud Museum, London. Notable grants include a Leverhulme Trust Fellowship (2010–11) and SSHRC Insight Grant (2017–2021). Her current projects include BESSIE , an epistolary biography, and Discovering L.A. , exploring marginalised voices in Viennese modernism. She co-leads the Sick Women: correspondences and performances project, blending art history with autotheory and care practices. Advising includes guiding students in feminist art history, medical humanities, and archival methodologies. She has collaborated with artists such as Chantal Joffe and Nicola Tyson, and her writing appears in venues like MAP Magazine and Elephant .

Rim Dayمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Marginalised and excluded groups in education
• Fair assessment
• ESOL Provision
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Rim Day is an Academic Tutor at the University of Sunderland, part of the Faculty of Education and Society. She joined the university in 2012 as an MA TESOL student and transitioned into her current role, focusing on academic English instruction and research in inclusive education. Her doctoral research examines fair assessment systems for low-literate ESOL learners. She teaches EAP pre-sessional courses and supervises MA dissertations in Education, International Education, and Special Educational Needs. Additionally, she supports ESOL providers with teacher training and literacy material design. Her research interests center on marginalized learners, equitable assessment, and ESOL provision. She has contributed to publications advocating for fair assessment practices and amplifying voices of marginalized learners. Beyond academia, she collaborates with Huaqiao University in China, leading online modules on Public Speaking and Business Writing. Rim’s work emphasizes accessibility and inclusion, particularly for learners with limited literacy skills. She is committed to enhancing student success through tailored academic support and feedback.

• Tourism
• Leisure Studies
• Curriculum Design
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Sandro Carnicelli is a Professor of Tourism and Leisure Studies at the University of the West of Scotland, UK, and Deputy Director of the Centre for Culture, Sport, and Events (CCSE). He is Editor-in-Chief of the World Leisure Journal, Associate Editor for Event Management, and serves on multiple editorial boards. His research focuses on tourism education, CSR in hospitality, mega events, and lifestyle sports policy. Current projects include a heritage railway feasibility study funded by the Department of Transport and curriculum design based on critical pedagogy. Research interests span post-colonial tourism, volunteering in mega events, and sustainable development goals. Collaborations include Caledonian Railway, VisitScotland, and EventScotland. Past roles include Co-Chair of the Royal Society of Edinburgh Young Academy of Scotland (YAS). Education: Not explicitly listed in provided texts Key Projects: Feasibility Study on Heritage Railway Curriculum Design and Critical Pedagogy in Tourism Volunteering and Mega Events Research Grants: Department of Transport funding for heritage railway research Editorial Roles: World Leisure Journal (Editor-in-Chief) Event Management (Associate Editor) Annals of Leisure Research (Advisory Board) Future research directions target lifestyle sports policy and tourism education innovation. Active in global collaborations, emphasizing equity and SDG alignment.

Shalini Bhorkarمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Education Quality and Equity
• Educational Privatisation
• Policy Planning and Governance
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Dr. Shalini Bhorkar is a Lecturer (Teaching and Research) at the Centre for Research into the Education of Marginalised Children and Young Adults (CREMCYA) at St. Mary’s University, where she also serves as Module Convenor for the Education, International Development and Social Justice MA programme. With a PhD in Education and International Development from University College London and an M.Ed. in Comparative and Global Studies in Education & Development from the University of Hong Kong, her work bridges academia and policy. She is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA) . Her research focuses on education quality, equity, and the political economy of privatisation , particularly in low- and middle-income countries. Key themes include the impact of private tutoring on marginalized students, policy reforms, and teacher union dynamics. She has taught in India, Japan, Hong Kong, and the UK, and currently supervises doctoral students in India, Ghana, and the UK. Her publications analyze educational privatization, shadow education systems, and policy challenges in India and beyond. She actively consults on education design, teacher training, and governance. Bhorkar is keen to mentor doctoral students exploring comparative and international education perspectives on equity . Notable contributions include critiques of India’s National Education Policy 2020, analyses of teacher unions in Maharashtra, and studies on online education during the pandemic. Her work emphasizes student-centered learning and equitable policy implementation .

Sumi Hollingworthمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Sociology of Education
• Social Justice
• Education Policy
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Dr. Sumi Hollingworth is a Visiting Fellow at St. Mary's University and holds a visiting position at the Migration Research Centre (MiReKoc) at Koç University, Istanbul. She specializes in sociological research on education and social justice, focusing on inequalities related to class, race, and gender in education systems and youth transitions. She earned a PhD in the Sociology of Education and has over fifteen years of experience conducting funded research in education and social care, particularly in London. Her work includes studies on urban schools, social mixing, and the intersection of education with social policy. Recent research highlights include co-authoring an ESRC-funded project on urban white middle-class families and school choice with Diane Reay, and evaluating the First Star Academies programme for children in care through St. Mary's University's CREMCYA (Centre for Research into the Education of Marginalised Children and Young Adults). Dr. Hollingworth is a published author in the Sociological Review and education journals, and has contributed to organizations like the Runnymede Trust. She currently works freelance, blogs at waitingforthemachinetostop.com , and has secured grants from the Arts Council England, Society for Education Studies, and the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation. Key Awards: Arts Award (Arts Council England) Research Collaborations: Active partnerships include the CREMCYA and MiReKoc, focusing on marginalized youth and migration studies. She advises PhD students and has a strong track record in qualitative research methodologies.

• Creative methods
• Queer disability studies
• Trans studies
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Dr Harvey Humphrey is a Lecturer in Social Research Methods (Sociological & Cultural Studies) at the University of Glasgow. His research focuses on creative methods, queer disability studies, trans activism, and interdisciplinary approaches to marginalised communities. He holds an ESRC Postdoctoral Fellowship (2021-2022) and has led projects funded by grants totaling over £140k. Education: PhD in Sociological & Cultural Studies, University of Glasgow (2020) ESRC Studentship (2015-2020) Research Interests: Co-production with marginalised groups Ethnodrama and creative representation Queer disability intersections Chrononormativity critiques Policy analysis on gender/sexuality recognition Key Contributions: Developed AS IS , an ethnodrama play based on trans/intersex activist research Founded the Queer Disability Studies Network (2021) Authored/co-authored 62+ publications since 2009 Grants & Recognition: ESRC Postdoctoral Fellowship (£122k) HASS Faculty KE Award (£4,860) British Sociological Association ECF Grant (£1k) Advocacy & Outreach: Organised international conferences (e.g., 2024 Disability Studies Conference) Screened AS IS globally with post-show discussions Contributed to policy reviews like Scotland's Gender Recognition Reform Bill

• Social Determinants of Health
• Urban Poverty
• Homelessness
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Professor Darrin Hodgetts is a Professor of Societal Psychology at Massey University's School of Psychology. His research focuses on applied critical projects addressing urban poverty, homelessness, food insecurity, and the social determinants of health. He emphasizes human flourishing and equitable societal structures. Education: Doctor of Philosophy (2000), Massey University. Professional Roles: Doctoral Mentor Supervisor, holder of a Strategic Research Excellence Fund Grant ($19,740, 2020) investigating Trans-Tasman deportation experiences. Licenced as a Mentor Supervisor at Massey University. Research Trends: His work bridges societal psychology with health equity, often employing critical frameworks to analyze systemic inequalities. Recent funding underscores his focus on marginalised communities affected by policy interventions. Advising & Grants: Actively supervises doctoral students while leading grant-funded research. No specific lab/teams explicitly mentioned, though his applied projects imply collaborative fieldwork.

Ann Marie Kirkbrideمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Fashion Design
• Textile Design
• Ageing Studies
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Ann Marie Kirkbride is a practice-based researcher and educator at Northumbria University, specializing in fashion design and illustration. Her interdisciplinary work bridges creative practice with social themes like diversity and ageing. She has exhibited nationally and collaborated with industry partners including Marks & Spencer and Slazenger. Education: MA in Design Studies (2016), PGCLTHE (1998), BA in Fashion Design (1985) Expertise: Fashion illustration, trend analysis, knitwear design, enterprise/marketing Research Focus: Fashion as an interface for personal expression, older consumer engagement She employs drawing as a foundational tool for understanding design problems, working with muses to challenge conventional fashion ideals. Her 2013 publication, Illustrating Fashion's Invisible Woman , exemplifies her focus on integrating marginalised narratives into design practice. Academic Affiliations : Associated with Northumbria University's Fashion Design department. Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (2015), completed Post Graduate Certificate in Higher Education Practice (Research & Innovation) in 2013.

• History
• Social History
• Colonial History
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Nell Jane Musgrove is a Professor in the School of Arts and Humanities at the Faculty of Education and Arts, specializing in historical research on marginalized populations, institutional care, and colonial policies. Her work bridges social history, heritage studies, and childhood studies. Her research focuses on histories of foster care systems, Indigenous knowledge in education, and the intersection of emotion and marginalized voices in colonial contexts. She employs innovative methods like digital humanities and spatial analysis to uncover overlooked narratives. Recent publications examine activism in institutional care, memory construction in prison histories, and the role of big data in childhood studies. Her books, including The Scars Remain and The Slow Evolution of Foster Care in Australia , highlight systemic failures and long-term impacts of colonial policies. Musgrove collaborates on projects like the Trove child welfare database and contributes to decolonizing university curricula through Indigenous pedagogy. Her interdisciplinary approach addresses historical accountability and social justice across multiple scales.

Dong Leeمشاهده پروفایل

مربی

• Workplace Bullying
• Workplace Wellbeing
• Proactive Behaviours
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Dong Lee is an Associate Tutor at the Norwich Business School (NBS) within the Faculty of Social Sciences at the University of East Anglia. His research focuses on workplace bullying, wellbeing, and proactive behaviours, particularly among marginalised groups such as North Korean refugees. He holds a PhD in Business and Management from NBS, an MSc in Human Resource Management and Employment Relations from the University of Warwick, and a BSc in Management from NBS. Education: PhD in Business and Management (Norwich Business School, UEA) MSc Human Resource Management & Employment Relations (Warwick Business School, 2018–2019) BSc Management (Norwich Business School, 2011–2017) His research explores how cultural traditions, political climates, and situational factors (e.g., the pandemic) influence perceptions of workplace bullying and psychological wellbeing. He investigates proactive behaviours' role in organisational culture and their relationship with workplace bullying. Lee is a qualitative researcher, with a focus on vulnerable populations and systemic workplace issues. Lee is affiliated with the Employment Systems and Institutions (ESI) research group at NBS. His work bridges academic inquiry with practical insights into organisational dynamics, including supply chain management experience in South Korea and internships in start-up accelerators and consulting.

Stefania Oppidoمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Urban Planning
• Cultural Heritage Management
• Sustainable Development
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Stefania Oppido is an Associate Professor-qualified Technologist at the Institute for Research on Innovation and Services for Development (IRISS), CNR. She holds a PhD in Building and Environmental Recovery and a master's in 'Recovery and Enhancement of Historical Centres'. Her roles include coordinating IRISS's Third Mission activities and managing the CREO network in Campania. She leads research on urban and territorial regeneration, focusing on cultural heritage recovery and addressing territorial imbalances through systemic, collaborative approaches. Research Interests Urban regeneration of marginalized areas Recovery of cultural and built heritage Ecosystem services in peripheral territories Gender practices and social innovation Smart working's impact on urban spaces Key Projects Scientific coordinator of 'Territorial Imbalances and Marginalisation Processes' Co-chair of SIU's 'Inner Areas and Surroundings' Technical Group CREO Network representative for CNR in Campania Publications Recent works explore smart working's potential for territorial equity, feminist urban practices in Naples, and ecosystem services in Italy's internal areas. Her contributions span over 135 publications, including peer-reviewed articles and edited volumes on sustainability and collaborative regeneration.

• Academic careers
• Social problems
• Marginalised groups
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Margaretha Järvinen is a Professor at the Department of Sociology, University of Copenhagen. She holds a dual appointment with VIVE, Denmark's National Centre for Social Research. Her research focuses on academic careers, social problems, marginalized groups, sociological theory, and qualitative methods. She has held leadership roles including Deputy Head of Department (2016-2020) and led multiple research projects on youth, drugs, and alcohol funded by institutions like the Rockwool Foundation and Trygfonden. Education: Doctor in political science (pol.dr.) from Åbo Akademi University, Finland, and a PhD (politics licentiate) in Finland. Research Interests: Her work examines institutional identities, symbolic interactionism, and vulnerable populations. Recent studies include the impact of performance metrics in academia, gendered service work, and narratives among marginalized groups. She co-authored the influential book Qualitative Analysis. Eight Approaches for the Social Sciences (SAGE, 2020). Key Contributions: Järvinen has published over 195 research outputs. Her recent work critiques academic gaming practices and explores gender dynamics in academia. She leads interdisciplinary research teams on welfare inequality and mobility. Awards & Roles: Member of the Independent Research Fund (Denmark), editorial boards for journals like Acta Sociologica , and reviewer for international funding bodies. Supervised 26 PhD students and chaired national research ethics committees. Labs/Teams: Coordinates the 'Welfare, Inequality and Mobility' research group and contributed to CITCH, a welfare studies network at the University of Copenhagen.

Amir Magdy Kamelمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• International Political Economy
• Foreign Policy Analysis
• Middle East Politics
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Amir Magdy Kamel is Senior Lecturer in the Defence Studies Department at King’s College London and a Fellow of the university’s Institute of Middle Eastern Studies. He also teaches within the Faculty of Social Science & Public Policy and is affiliated with the Environmental Security and Economic Conflict & Competition research groups at the Defence Academy, Shrivenham. Education: PhD Middle East & Mediterranean Studies, King’s College London (2013) MSc International Relations (2009) BSc Economics with Management Systems (2008) Research Interests: Kamel’s work sits at the intersection of international political economy and security studies. He pursues two major strands: (1) the political and economic dynamics of EU and US foreign policies toward the Middle East, with deep empirics on Iran, Iraq, Egypt and Libya; and (2) the geopolitical implications of cryptocurrencies and distributed-ledger technologies for state authority and multilateral governance. His recent publications explore coercive diplomacy in the Trump-Iran era, the failure of interdependence-based US policy in Egypt, and the role of EU trade in aggravating or ameliorating Libya’s ongoing crises. Across his corpus he blends policy analysis with theoretical insights from bargaining theory, game-theoretic models and IPE. Policy Engagement: Beyond academia, Kamel has spent more than a decade advising international government agencies and consulting on MENA political risk for economic intelligence firms. He serves on the steering committee of a nuclear-policy NGO and frequently contributes to mainstream media and policy fora. Teaching & Supervision: He leads modules on International Security, Defence Studies, Strategy, Research Methods and International Political Economy, and supervises doctoral projects on contemporary Middle-East political economy, trans-Atlantic foreign policy, and cryptocurrencies in global affairs.