Sociology and Criminology staff
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Yvonne Kennedy
Criminology Lecturer
Yvonne Kennedy was a manager in the National Probation Service before commencing an academic post in Criminology. Before joining BCU in 2023, Yvonne taught in three Universities delivering undergraduate and post-graduate courses. Yvonne has worked on several research projects for various agencies within the Criminal...
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Dr Nathan Kerrigan
Associate Professor in Sociology
Nathan has been a Lecturer in Sociology at Birmingham City University since September 2018 where he leads and teaches on a number of Foundation and Undergraduate Sociology modules.
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Dr Geraldine Lee-Treweek
Professor of Knowledge Exchange & Social Justice
Geraldine is a sociologist and transdisciplinary scholar with a keen interest in vulnerable groups and people who are defined as ‘out of place’ or who are excluded.
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Dr Adam Lynes
Associate Professor in Criminology
Dr Adam Lynes is a Senior Lecturer in Criminology at Birmingham City University, where he has taught since 2012, covering topics such as criminological theory, homicide, and transnational organised and corporate crime.
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Lali Magsi
Lecturer in Criminology and Policing
Lali Magsi (Cantab) is a Lecturer in Criminology and Policing at Birmingham City University. He was previously a police officer for West Midlands Police and holds an LLB from the University of Birmingham and an MSt in Criminology from the University of Cambridge. Lali’s research explores police misconduct including internal...
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Dr Anthony May
Senior Lecturer in Sociology
Dr Anthony May has research interests in a variety of areas but is currently focused on the sociology of sport. He has published widely in journals including International Review for the Sociology of Sport , Sociology of Sport Journal, European Sport Management Quarterly , International Journal of Sport Policy and Politics ...
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Alasdair McCarrick
Lecturer
Alasdair has been a qualified Youth and Community Worker since 2005 when he acquired his DipHE with JNC from the University of Birmingham. Since then, he has worked across the statutory and voluntary youth work sectors delivering diverse projects for young people with a specialism in young people’s mental health. Alasdair has...
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Sharda Murria
Senior Lecturer in Policing & Criminology, Course Leader for Policing
Sharda Murria teaches Criminology and Policing. She has a keen interest in policing and the criminal justice system and is passionate about delivering ‘real world impact’.
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Dr Zaki Nahaboo
Senior Lecturer in Sociology
Dr Zaki Nahaboo joined as Lecturer in Sociology in 2019. He previously taught sociology at Liverpool Hope University and INTO City, University of London. He has research and teaching interests in postcolonial studies and international political sociology.
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Connor Osborn
Lecturer in Youth Work & Communities
Connor joined Birmingham City University in 2025 as a lecturer, bringing over a decade of experience in youth work and a strong background in digital media and music. Having completed a master’s degree in Youth and Community Leadership in 2024, Connor is a JNC-qualified youth worker with extensive experience working across...