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Dr Kerri Woods

Dr Kerri Woods

  • Position: Associate Professor of Political Theory
  • Areas of expertise: contemporary political philosophy, especially human rights theory, solidarity, environmental thought, feminist thought, refugees
  • Email: K.Woods@leeds.ac.uk
  • Phone: +44(0)113 343 8012
  • Location: 13.29 Social Sciences Building

Profile

I work on contemporary political philosophy. I have written on human rights theory, environmental human rights, solidarity, feminist thought and refugee issues. 

Prior to coming to Leeds I held a Teaching Fellowship and British Academy Postdoctoral Fellowship at the University of York. Prior to that, I did my PhD at the University of Glasgow.

Responsibilities

  • Deputy Head of School
  • Director of Centre for Contemporary Political Theory
  • Associate Editor, British Journal of Politics and International Relations
<h4>Research projects</h4> <p>Some research projects I'm currently working on, or have worked on, will be listed below. Our list of all <a href="https://essl.leeds.ac.uk/dir/research-projects">research projects</a> allows you to view and search the full list of projects in the faculty.</p>

Student education

I teach political theory, including the third year module PIED3608 Philosophy of Human Rights.

Research groups and institutes

  • Centre for Contemporary Political Theory

Current postgraduate researchers

<h4>Postgraduate research opportunities</h4> <p>The school welcomes enquiries from motivated and qualified applicants from all around the world who are interested in PhD study. Our <a href="https://phd.leeds.ac.uk">research opportunities</a> allow you to search for projects and scholarships.</p>