Dr Vicki Pugh

I have a multi-disciplinary background, spanning the social sciences, humanities, and arts.
I work within the University’s Institute for Social Justice with a particular focus on ecological justice. I co-lead the Living Lab, which piloted in 2020 and has grown with great success to include all 5 Schools and engaging students with tangible climate related challenges on campus.

As well as academia, I have 5+ years of experience in communications and media.
My research interests strongly align with the ISJ, and I am driven to investigate issues of inequality and explore how researchers may play a role in implementing positive change.

Throughout my Anthropology and Art History studies, I focused on communities affected by socio-economic disparity as well as nuanced forms of activism. My PhD considered historic examples of place-making in 1930s Blackpool, bringing together archives, interviews, and cross-disciplinary theory to consider the shifting context and narratives surrounding entertainment.

A love of birds and outdoor adventure developed into a stronger step into ecological justice and drives much of my current projects.