Dr. Alison Phipps

Professor

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Biography

Alison Phipps holds the UNESCO Chair in Refugee Integration at the University of Glasgow, where she is also a Professor of Languages and Intercultural Studies in the School of Education. Her work involves utilizing creative and decolonizing restorative methods to teach refugee studies, critical multilingual studies, and intercultural education. Phipps co-convened the Glasgow Refugee, Asylum and Migration Network from 2009 to 2019 and has received numerous accolades, including an OBE for her services to education. She has authored many academic works, with a focus on arts, humanities, and social sciences, particularly in language studies and refugee integration. Phipps has a wealth of research experience, conducting studies across various countries and contributing to several large-scale projects aimed at addressing the challenges faced by refugee communities. In addition, she has served on multiple boards and committees, advocating for refugee rights and cultural integration.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor of Languages and Intercultural Studies

2007-09-01 — Present

University of Glasgow • Glasgow, Scotland

Teaching and research in the field of Languages and Intercultural Studies, particularly focused on refugee integration.

Awards

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OBE

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D.Litt (honoris causa)