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Colette Fagan has been the Vice-President for Research at the University of Manchester since 2005, focused on research policy impact with a particular interest in employment conditions, gender relations, workplace inequalities, and work-family life balance. She has held various visiting academic appointments, including positions at Wissenschaftszentrum Berlin, RMIT University, and the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Her research expertise is recognized by her Fellowship in the Academy of Social Sciences. Colette has been involved in substantial research funded by major national and international bodies, including the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) and the European Union. Her work often revolves around comparative analyses of employment and welfare systems, gender relations, and policies across different countries, emphasizing the influence of institutional configurations on gender inequalities. Colette's commitment to interdisciplinary research is evident in her co-authorship of influential reports and her ongoing projects, focusing on gender and employment in domestic and public spheres, as well as broader societal impacts. She currently supervises several postgraduate researchers, further contributing to the field of sociology and gender studies.
University of Manchester • Manchester, England
Joined as a lecturer in sociology and has been a key figure in driving research initiatives.
University of Liverpool • Liverpool, England
Worked as a lecturer prior to her appointment at the University of Manchester.
UMIST Research Officer, UK’s Equal Opportunities Commission • Manchester, England
Focused on research related to equality and human rights.
Includes MSc in Advanced Electrical Power Systems and MSc in Communications and Signal Processing.