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Hilary Pilkington is a Professor of Sociology at the University of Manchester and a Fellow of the UK Academy of Social Sciences. She has a long-standing research interest in youth cultural practices within post-socialist societies, employing qualitative and ethnographic research methods. Her work includes coordinating significant international research projects such as the FP7 MYPLACE project and the AHRC Post-socialist Punk project, focusing on youth participation and activism. Pilkington has studied young Muslims' responses to the UK government's PREVENT programme and led H2020 projects that examine youth engagement with radical milieus across Europe. Her findings contribute to the understanding of radicalization processes and help inform effective counter-extremism policies. Formerly, she served as Director of the Centre for Russian and East European Studies at the University of Birmingham and was a Professor of Sociology at the University of Warwick. Her expertise also aligns with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly in addressing social challenges related to youth.
University of Manchester • Manchester, UK
Conducting research and teaching in the field of Sociology, focusing on youth studies and extremism.
Centre for Russian and East European Studies, University of Birmingham • Birmingham, UK
Managed the Centre and led research initiatives related to Russian society and culture.
University of Warwick • Warwick, UK
Engaged in research and curriculum development in Sociology.
Includes MSc in Advanced Electrical Power Systems and MSc in Communications and Signal Processing.