Personal profile
Overview
Kenn is a doctoral researcher at the University of Manchester. His supervisors are Dr Nicole Martin and Prof. Maria Sobolewska. His research examines electoral registration in the UK, particularly the effects of the Individual Electoral Registration reform as well as what changes need to occur to make registration in the UK more inclusive.
Biography
Kenn obtained an undergraduate degree in Politics with Modern History from the University of Liverpool before achieving a place on a 1+3 Studentship under the NWSSDTP funded by the ESRC at the University of Manchester. He went on to complete an MRes in Democracy and Elections prior to starting his PhD research.
Prior to his doctoral studies Kenn spent a lot of time working as a musician, releasing a number of records and performing live.
Media contributions and coverage
BBC Radio Merseyside - Discussing the potential impacts of Brexit on the area and its young people
BBC North West - Took part in a debate on Brexit and what it means for the North West
BBC Merseyside and North West - Interviewed regarding the metropolitan mayoral elections
Liverpool University Radio - Covered the US and French elections live in 2016 as well as producing and presenting shows on elections in Germany, Iceland, Italy, Malaysia, and the UK
Fuse FM - Produced and presented a radio documentary series discussing different genres of music and their relationship with politics.
Other research
In his spare time Kenn writes on and researches political change in Iceland
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):
Education/Academic qualification
Master of Research, Righting the Register: A look at the transition from the household model to Individual Electoral Registration in Britain; pre-existing factors which impact the process of electoral registration; and examples of registration methods in Chile, France, New Zealand, and USA, The University of Manchester
Oct 2018 → Jul 2019
Award Date: 19 Nov 2019
Bachelor of Arts, Politics with Modern History, University of Liverpool
Award Date: 18 Jul 2018
Areas of expertise
- JA Political science (General)
- Elections and Voting
- Electoral Registration
Prizes
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2024 MDC Excellence Award Winners - Best Contribution to PGR Environment - recognising the outstanding achievement or contribution of PGRs towards the enhancement of the research environment.
Rushworth, K. (Recipient), 2024
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)