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Helen Holmes is a Senior Lecturer in Sociology at the University of Manchester with a focus on interdisciplinary social science. With a background in Geography, she completed her BA at Durham University in 2002 and later pursued an MA in Human Geography from Sheffield University. Her doctoral research, funded by the ESRC, centered on women's haircare practices, which she continued to explore in her post-doctoral positions in both material science and social science. Joining the University of Manchester in 2015 as a Hallsworth Fellow, she has progressed to Senior Lecturer by 2023. Holmes's work delves into sustainability and circular economy, exploring consumption and alternative economies. She contributes to various research initiatives, including the Sustainable Consumption Institute and has published extensively, including a recent book titled 'Materiality' (2023) which collates over 15 years of research. As a member of the Morgan Centre for the Study of Everyday Lives, she engages with communities to promote sustainable futures.
University of Manchester • Manchester, ENG
Senior academic focusing on interdisciplinary social science and sustainable consumption.
University of Manchester • Manchester, ENG
Instructed undergraduate and postgraduate courses. Conducted research in Sociology.
Sustainable Consumption Institute • Manchester, ENG
Conducted research on sustainable consumption practices.
University of Manchester • Manchester, ENG
Engaged in research initiatives related to sustainable consumption.
Includes MSc in Advanced Electrical Power Systems and MSc in Communications and Signal Processing.