Dr. Callum Mcgregor

Biography

Callum McGregor is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Edinburgh, where he serves as the Programme Director for the MSc in Social Justice and Community Action. His research explores the intersections of education, democratic citizenship, and public pedagogies within various contexts, including schools and communities. He is particularly focused on climate justice and social movement learning, addressing themes such as populism, political literacy, and radical digital citizenship. Callum employs theoretical and empirical methodologies, drawing from psychoanalytic and political theories to understand the emotional dimensions of education and collective action. He has led interdisciplinary research projects that examine climate anxiety and the pedagogical practices needed to foster agency in the face of climate change. His recent publications include co-edited volumes that question the nature of activism, revealing the potential of ambivalence and hesitation as tools for social change. McGregor is engaged in several live research projects, collaborating with leading academics to develop critical educational frameworks that emphasize political literacy in Scottish education. He actively supports students in PhD programs, fostering academic collaboration and innovation.

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