Politics, identity and global advocacy research

Politics, identity, and global advocacy play a crucial role in shaping how individuals and groups impact societal structures, laws, and international relations. A significant area of research at Surrey, these dynamics reflect a nation's shifting role in global affairs, particularly in the post-Brexit era.

Our impact projects explore how political decisions influence identity and how these identities intersect with global, national and local advocacy on pressing issues like climate change, human rights, and social justice.

Research projects

Black Bauhinia Documentary - Next Steps

July 2022 – February 2023

Ethical Innovation and Formalization: The Case of Small-Scale Gold Mining in West Africa

February 2023 - March 2023

CAROLINE: Creating A Network on Female Pioneers

Dr Simona Guerra I February 2023 - July 2023

Influencing and supporting religious identity in the NHS through faith compentency

January 2020 - January 2022

Plastic Bottles

STOP Single Use Plastics: Using Stories to Improve the Governance of Plastics Pollution

May 2022 - February 2023

DMOcracy: inclusive, dynamic and empowering destination governance

March 2022 - December 2022

Rethinking artisanal and large-scale mine relations in sub-Saharan Africa

Professor Gavin Hilson I December 2023 - December 2024

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