Dr Jess Gifkins, Politics

Research focus: United Nations.

Over her 12 year career in teaching, Jess has encouraged her students to be active participants in the learning process through activities such as debates and UN simulations. Diversity is valued in the classroom, allowing students from all backgrounds to feel comfortable and respected as they learn.

Her academic achievements were recently recognised when she was awarded ‘Best Article in the European Journal of International Relations’ in 2017.