Sociology and Criminology staff
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Dr Monica Thomas
Lecturer in Criminology
Dr Monica Thomas is a Lecturer in Criminology at Birmingham City University. Monica’s research is situated within the intersecting fields of Black feminist thought, Black feminist criminology, matricentric criminology and narrative epistemology, through which she aims to critically challenge institutional contexts of...
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Steve Wadley
Senior Lecturer in Policing
Steve Wadley spent 8 years as an Authorised Firearms Officer with the Ministry of Defence Police (MDP) before making the transition to a lecturer within the FE/HE sector.
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Dr James Williams
Senior Research Fellow
Dr James Williams is a historian by background with a passionate interest in the origins and development of contemporary society and culture, both at macro and micro levels.
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Professor David Wilson
Emeritus Professor
David Wilson is an expert on serial killers through his work with various British police forces, academic publications, books, and media appearances.
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Ron Winch
Associate Professor
Prior to taking up appointment with BCU, Ron Winch served for over thirty years with the Metropolitan Police Service and West Midlands Police. These included front-line CID roles, as well as senior command roles in local policing, public order policing, firearms policing and as a senior investigating officer for major and...
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Professor Elizabeth Yardley
Professor of Criminology
Professor Elizabeth Yardley is passionate about making a difference to the lives of those affected by violence and challenging the myths and stereotypes around crime.