Jonathan Davies

Jonathan Davies

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Overview

Jon joined Manchester as a Lecturer in Criminology in 2021. Prior to this, he held various research and teaching positions across the UK, rest of Europe, and Middle East. His primary research interests include white-collar/corporate/organisational crime, with an emphasis on labour exploitation, food fraud, as well as regulation and governance.

In recent years, Jon has received funding for a number of projects, including on labour exploitation and other harms occurring in the garment manufacturing, construction, and agri-food industries. More generally, he has conducted vulnerability assessments, evaluations, and reviews for regulators and other public authorities, for instance on partnership work in relation to modern slavery, as well as challenges connected to food fraud.

Qualifications

2022 - Postgraduate Certificate in Higher and Professional Education (PgCHPE), Staffordshire University

2017 - Doctor of Philosophy, Criminology, The University of Manchester

2012 - Master of Arts in Criminology, Coventry University

2011 - Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Criminology, Coventry University

Research interests

Jon's primary research interests include all forms of white-collar, corporate, and organisational crime, especially in relation to human trafficking and labour exploitation. He has broader research interests in organised crime, social harm, and green criminology. Potential PhD applications related to any of the above areas are welcomed.

Teaching

2024-25:

CRIM30881: Serious and Organised Crime

CRIM31142: White-Collar and Corporate Crime (Course Unit Director)

Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals

In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):

  • SDG 4 - Quality Education
  • SDG 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth
  • SDG 9 - Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
  • SDG 10 - Reduced Inequalities
  • SDG 15 - Life on Land
  • SDG 16 - Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
  • SDG 17 - Partnerships for the Goals

External positions

External Examiner, Bournemouth University

1 Sept 2024 → …

External Examiner, University of Liverpool

1 Sept 2023 → …

Research Beacons, Institutes and Platforms

  • Digital Futures

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