Dr. Colette Fagan

Professor

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Biography

Colette Fagan is the Vice-President for Research at the University of Manchester, where she has held the position since 2005. She is a recognized expert in sociology, focusing her research on work and employment, particularly in the context of gender relations and inequalities in workplace dynamics. Throughout her career, Colette has contributed significantly to national and international research, supported by prominent funders such as the Economic and Social Research Council and the European Union. She has held various visiting academic appointments, including at the Wissenschaftszentrum Berlin and RMIT University in Australia. Her work is characterized by interdisciplinary collaborations and has included a significant impact on research policy and the assessment of labor market conditions across different industrialized economies. Colette has been involved in advising several governmental and international organizations and played a pivotal role in shaping policies related to equal opportunities and gender mainstreaming. She is active in supervising postgraduate researchers and has a strong commitment to advancing social sciences through her research and consultancy roles.

Research Interests

Experience

Vice-President Research

2005-01-01 — Present

University of Manchester • Manchester, UK

Leadership role overseeing research initiatives and policy impact in sociology.

Lecturer

1998-01-01 — 2005-01-01

University of Liverpool • Liverpool, UK

Lecturer in sociology focusing on gender relations and employment.

Research Officer

1996-01-01 — 1998-01-01

UMIST • Manchester, UK

Focused on equal opportunities within the UK’s Equal Opportunities Commission.

Awards

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Fellow

2017-01-01

Requirements for University of Manchester

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering or science subject Strong background in mathematics and physics
Application Checklist
  • Academic transcripts
  • Two academic references
  • Personal statement
  • CV/Resume
  • English language proficiency certificate
Specialization Notes

Includes MSc in Advanced Electrical Power Systems and MSc in Communications and Signal Processing.