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Alumni Profile – Dr. Susan Watson

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Dr. Susan Watson

Graduation Date: 2022

Institution: University of York

Thesis title: The Role of Social Media Abuse in Gender- Based Violence: The Challenge of Vituperative Communication in the Age of New Technology

Supervisor: Professor John Hudson & Dr. Rachel Vipond

Research Pathway: Digital Technologies, Communication and Artificial Intelligence (DCA)

LinkedIn: Susan Watson’s LinkedIn Profile

Research and career:

Current job title:

Lecturer in Criminal Justice and Social Policy at the University of York (Sector: Higher Education / Academia)

Give a brief overview of your current role and responsibilities:

Lecturer in Criminal Justice and Social Policy.  Teaching and Research.  Programme Leader for Criminology and Criminal Justice degrees.

Describe your journey from your PhD to your current role:

Worked as an Associate Lecturer in a different department at the University of York, before moving to my current permanent role. 

What advice would you give to current or future WRDTP postgraduate researchers?

Enjoy the time you have to read and get to know your topic.