Dr. Finlay Malcolm

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Finlay Malcolm is a philosopher and social scientist specializing in interdisciplinary research addressing environmental, social, and political challenges. His work primarily focuses on faith communities engaged in environmental advocacy and activism, exploring ethics, environmental emotions, and the democratic innovations surrounding rationality, religious trust, and extreme beliefs. Since joining the University of Manchester in 2022, he has been involved in an Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) grant project examining innovations in ecotheology and Christian environmental advocacy. Beginning in Autumn 2025, he will undertake a funded AHRC IAA Advance Grant aimed at developing training and educational resources for faith communities. Previously, he was associated with the Policy Institute at King’s College London, researching trust in climate science. Between 2017 and 2022, he worked as a lecturer and researcher in philosophy at the University of Hertfordshire, concentrating on political philosophy and ethics in religion.

Research Interests

Experience

Research Associate

2022-01-01 — Present

University of Manchester • Manchester, ENG

Involved in interdisciplinary research focusing on environmental, social, and political challenges, particularly those related to faith communities.

Lecturer/Researcher

2017-01-01 — 2022-01-01

University of Hertfordshire • Hertfordshire, ENG

Taught courses in political philosophy and ethics, contributing to the academic curriculum.

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.