Dr. David Gurnham

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Biography

David Gurnham is a Professor of Criminal Law and Interdisciplinary Legal Studies at Southampton Law School, University of Southampton. His academic career includes progression from Lecturer in Healthcare Law and Ethics at the University of Manchester to Reader in 2012. Gurnham's research has a strong emphasis on interdisciplinary approaches to law, literature, and culture, particularly within criminal law. He has published two monographs, 'Memory, Imagination, Justice: Intersections Law Literature' and 'Crime, Desire Law's Unconscious: Law, Literature, Culture', along with several peer-reviewed articles in prestigious international journals. Gurnham serves as co-Editor-in-Chief of the journal Law and Humanities and is a member of the Advisory Board for the International Journal of Law in Context. He actively engages in teaching various modules related to Criminal Law and interdisciplinary humanities approaches to crime, whilst also contributing to academic discussions through workshops and keynote speeches. His recent works delve into the narratives surrounding marginalization within the criminal justice process, showcasing his commitment to critically examining the intersections between law and storytelling.

Research Interests

Experience

Reader in Law

— Present

University of Southampton • Southampton

Promoted to Associate Professor with a focus on interdisciplinary approaches to law.

Lecturer in Healthcare Law and Ethics

— Present

University of Manchester • Manchester

Taught and researched healthcare law and ethics.

Lecturer in Law

— Present

University of Reading • Reading

Taught various law courses with an emphasis on legal theory.