Dr. Serena Natile

Associate Professor

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Biography

Serena Natile is an Associate Professor at the University of Warwick, focusing her research on Gender and Law, Feminisms, Social Reproduction Theory, and Feminist Political Economy. Natile applies socio-legal inquiry and critical political economy analysis to explore the relationship between law and social justice, particularly in the context of finance and digital technologies. Her recent book, 'Exclusionary Politics of Digital Financial Inclusion: Mobile Money, Gendered Walls', critiques digital financial inclusion in development strategies, advocating for decolonial politics of redistribution. She is currently working on a project that reimagines transnational social security law for the digital age, drawing on grassroots perspectives to challenge global wealth distribution inequities. Natile’s academic background includes a PhD in Law and Socio-Legal Studies from Kent Law School. She has previously held positions at various institutions, including as a Lecturer at Brunel Law School and as a Postdoctoral Researcher at King’s College London. Natile is committed to integrating feminist perspectives into her teaching and research, actively contributing to several academic networks and editorial boards.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2020-10-01 — Present

University of Warwick • Coventry, United Kingdom

Engaged in research, teaching, and academic leadership in socio-legal studies.

Lecturer in Socio-Legal Studies

2018-01-01 — 2020-09-30

Brunel Law School • London, United Kingdom

Focused on gender and law courses, integrating critical socio-legal perspectives.

Postdoctoral Researcher

2017-01-01 — 2018-12-31

King’s College London • London, United Kingdom

Worked on projects analyzing the impact of digital technologies on humanitarian governance.

Associate Lecturer/Researcher

2011-01-01 — 2018-12-31

Kent Law School • Canterbury, United Kingdom

Supported research initiatives and taught various law courses.

Requirements for University of Warwick

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.1
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:21
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:92
PTE
Listening
Required:59
Reading
Required:59
Writing
Required:59
Speaking
Required:59
Overall
Required:62
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:120
Overall
Required:120
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in Engineering or a related STEM discipline
Application Checklist
  • Online application form
  • Official transcripts
  • Degree certificate
  • Personal statement
  • One academic reference
  • CV/Resume
  • English language proficiency evidence
Specialization Notes

Includes General, Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, Biomedical, and Manufacturing Engineering. Most programs fall under English Band A.