Earlier career political scientist, working across three main projects:
Qualitative Election Study of Britain: PI of 2024 election study, and part of longstanding team with Dr Kristi Winters and Dr Edzia Carvalho.
Bristol Civic Leadership Study: With Dr David Sweeting and Professor Robin Hambleton I co-investigate governance in Bristol.
Return of the Councillors: Part of UK team looking at councillor role across Europe with Dr David Sweeting, Dr Bettina Petersohn and Prof Colin Copus.
Research Interests
City Leadership, Elections, Qualitative Research, Local Government, Political Representation and Participation, Public Governance, and Mental Health
Teaching and Learning
Various Modules including:
YEAR 2023/24
UZQK8M-30-1 - Critical thinking and political theory (Module Leader)
UZQYJE-30-2 Political Innovation, Leadership and Communication (Joint Module Lead)
UZQNY9-15-3 Parliamentary Studies (Joint Module Lead)
UZQY5M-30-3 - Politics and international relations project and placement
Leadership in Local and Regional Government (Elected Mayors)
The changing role of councillors
Qualitative Election Studies
Supervisory Team: 'How do the processes, actions and attitudes associated with different actor groups influence the planning, design, delivery, and management of green infrastructure in major residential development? (Nick Smith: Architecture and the Built Environment)
Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable
Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all and build effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels
