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Gavin Stevenson is the Director of Student Development Fellow at Murray Edwards College, University of Cambridge, with a focus on sociology. He completed his BA, MPhil, and PhD in sociology at the University of Cambridge. His teaching experience encompasses a broad range of undergraduate sociology courses, where he supervises dissertations on themes related to identity formation, belonging, and affect. Gavin is committed to widening participation and access to higher education and actively engages in projects aimed at fostering inclusive educational environments for students aged 14-19. His research interests include feminist theory, critical race theory, queer theory, the phenomenology of feeling and affect, and the use of personal experience in narrative methodology and reflexivity through autoethnographic methods. Recognized for his contributions to teaching, he has received multiple accolades including shortlists and commendations for his inclusive teaching practices. His work encompasses educational initiatives that advance inclusive learning experiences in higher education settings.
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