Dr Madeleine Le Bourdon

Profile

Madeleine is an Associate Professor in the Politics of Development in the School of Politics and International Studies, where she is the Director of the Centre for Teaching Scholarship and Innovation (CTIS) and co-host of the ‘Politics and Pedagogy’ podcast .  Her research critically reflects on pedagogical and methodological approaches which frame how we understand global social justice issues. In particular, the role of reflexive practices in challenging privilege and positionality in the field of politics and global development. Before joining in 2021, Madeleine held lectureships at Queen Mary University of London and the University of Bath, as well as consulted the European Commission on Global Education policy.  Alongside her University role, Madeleine is a co-editor at the International Journal for Development Education and Global Learning, trustee of the charity Diversity in Development and sits on the board for the Academic Network for Global Education and Learning.

Responsibilities

• Director of the Centre for Teaching Innovation and Scholarship (CTIS)

Research interests

Madeleine’s research critical reflects on the theoretical and pedagogical approaches to Global Education. Her recent projects include:

• Fostering Transformative Pedagogies in Global Education Partnerships funded by the International Stratgey Fund: Exploring the the obstacles and opportunities in fostering equitable and reciprocal Global Education Partnerships at the University of Leeds and beyond. (Co-PI with Prof. Anne Tallontire; 2024- present) 
• Political Studies and Social Media funded by the British International Studies Association: Investigating the role of social media in pedagogical approaches to politics and international studies in UK higher education institues. (Co-PI with Dr Louise Pears, Dr Andreas Papamichail and Dr Nat Jester) 
• #GlobalJustice?: Social Media, Pedagogy and Activism funded by the European Education Research Association:  Examining young peoples experience of social media as a space for activism and learning on global social justice topics during COVID-19. (PI 2021-2022)

• Youth Activism in Educational Spaces

Qualifications

• PhD in Global Development
• LLM Masters in International Human Rights Law
• BA (Hons) International Politics and Policy

Professional memberships

• Academic Network for Global Education and Learning
• International Studies Association
• British International Studies Association
• Political Studies Association

Student education

Madeleine teaches on a range of Development, Politics and Research Methods Modules. She supervises students at undergraduate, Masters and PhD level within the field of Development and Politics. 

Current postgraduate researchers

• Priya Lukka