PhD Candidate in Psychology (Science Communication), Anglia Ruskin University Katrine K. Donois is a Ph.D. student at Anglia Ruskin University, UK. Her research concerns the multiple ways in which 'science' is communicated or understood and examines the processes that impact the effective communication of science. The main focus of her Ph.D. is on investigating how non-experts perceive scientists (or experts ) in order to gain a deeper understanding of likely reactions from non-experts in regard to acceptance of science and expert knowledge or advice. In addition, the project seeks to explore how scientists actually "go about" communicating contested science (such as routine vaccinations, anthropogenic climate change, and genetically modified organisms). The project aims to suggest ways for experts to improve science communication.
PhD Candidate, RMIT University Kate is a third year PhD Candidate at RMIT, researching pop music fans and creativity. In particular, she's interested in whether the skills developed within music fandom can be transferred into professional environments. Through her research, she's speaking with fans of Harry Styles, Delta Goodrem, Taylor Swift and BTS. Kate also works as a social media consultant in the entertainment industry.
Professor of International Relations, London School of Economics and Political Science My main area of research is the ‘international relations of the European Union’, and I have written extensively on the formulation and implementation of common EU foreign policies. I have examined the EU’s pursuit of ‘ethical’ foreign policy goals such as promoting human rights and democracy, and policy-making within European states regarding genocide. For over a decade I have also analysed EU-UN relations. I am also currently leading the Women in Diplomacy project at LSE IDEAS, and I co-edit a new Palgrave Macmillan book series on Global Foreign Policy Studies. In 2012-13, I served as Co-Chair of the Task Force on EU Prevention of Mass Atrocities, an initiative of the Budapest Centre for the International Prevention of Genocide and Mass Atrocities. The Task Force’s report, ‘The EU and the Prevention of Mass Atrocities: An Assessment of Strengths and Weaknesses’ was published on 4 March 2013.
Assistant Professor in Criminology, University of Nottingham Kritika is an Assistant Professor in Criminology at the University of Nottingham. She obtained a BA in Criminology and Criminal Justice: Law from Carleton University and completed her MPhil and PhD in Criminology at the University of Cambridge. Her MPhil was a theoretical explanation of human rights abuses in Abu Ghraib, post 9/11, while her PhD focused on understanding police use of force and officer decision-making. Kritika's current research interests include psychosocial elements of criminal decision-making and crime prevention. During her role as Research Fellow at UCL, Kritika was involved in the evaluation of a stalking intervention programme (MASIP) which sparked her interests in stalking, offender risk-management and crime prevention. She is currently evaluating a similar initiative (EASI), commissioned by the West Midlands Police and Home Office.
Research Associate, Casual Academic, PhD Candidate, Flinders University Kathy is a PhD Candidate with the College of Medicine and Public Health, Flinders University and is researching the formal supports of NDIS Participants with Primary Psychosocial Disabilities and life-limiting diagnoses. Kathy is also a casual academic and research officer with the Colleges of Nursing and Health Sciences and Psychology, Education and Social work. She is a member of the Flinders University Research Centre for Palliative Care Death and Dying. Kathy has extensive experience with the NDIS, having worked with the National Disability Insurance Agency, the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission, the Flinders University Transition Support Project, the Aboriginal Health Council of South Australia’s - NDIS Ready Project and with an NDIS Provider. Prior to this Kathy worked in the health, mental health and justice sectors. Recent publication Boschen, K., Phelan, C., & Lawn, S. (2022). NDIS Participants with Psychosocial Disabilities and Life-Limiting Diagnoses: A Scoping Review. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 19(16), 10144. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph191610144
Senior Researcher, University of South Africa Dr. Kelly Young is a senior researcher in the Institute for Open and Distance Learning (IODL) at the University of South Africa (UNISA) with an academic background in Psychology. Her interests are centred primarily on student success models and predictions in the context of South African higher education and specifically in distance education. She has written papers appearing in journals such as the Journal of Psychopathology and Behavioural Assessment and the South African Journal of Education on topics ranging from psychometric analyses to cyberbullying. Dr. Young completed her doctoral degree at UNISA under the supervision of Dr. Angelo Fynn and Prof. Elizabeth Archer. Her thesis examined psychological grit and its efficacy in determining student retention among postgraduate students enrolled at a South African distance education institution.
