David Bates

Professor David Bates

Professor of Contemporary Political Thought and Director of Research and Enterprise for the School of LPSS and Associate Director of Research and Enterprise

I joined Canterbury Christ Church University in 2001. My main academic background is political philosophy/theory, an area in which I carried out my PhD research under the supervision of Professor Norman Geras at the University of Manchester. My PhD (1996-2000) thesis ('Intellectuals and Emancipation') was funded by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC).

Since joining CCCU, I have taught across a number of areas, including social science, sociology, moral philosophy. Since 2005, my main focus has been in the area of politics and international relations, an area where I was subject director until 2020.

I have extensive experience across all areas of the academic portfolio, from teaching, to knowledge exchange, research (including research supervision) and bidding.

My current work focuses extensively on research leadership, working with colleagues across the school and faculty to increase research quality, enhance research environments and to produce research which makes a real difference. I am also especially passionate about integrating research activity into the curriculum so as to enhance the student experience, and outcomes.

I have taught extensively and at all levels across social sciences,  sociology,  politics and international relations.  

Currently I teach on two undergraduate modules:  

How to Change the World (Level 4)  Radical Political Thought (Level 6).  

I also convene and teach the MSc (Level 7) module Critical Issues,  Shifting Perspectives.    

In addition to this I have extensive experience of successful PhD supervision.  Current first supervision includes work on intersectionality  and on territoriality and the Labour Party.  

I also chair a number of PhD’s across the School of Law,  Policing and Social Sciences – including International Relations, Law, Policing, Politics and Sociology.    

I have extensive examining experience up to PhD level  in CCCU and beyond. 

My current work is concerned with the constitution of contemporary modes of political and ideological subjectivity. This work is increasingly interdisciplinary, drawing on political and social theory and contemporary artistic practice.

I am currently exploring:  

Intersectionality and subject formation in neoliberalism  Social abjection and radical othering Artistic practice as a site of counterhegemonic challenge and progressive reimagining I am particularly interested to bring theoretical concerns together with concrete practices (for example artistic practices) in such a way that can make a real and progressive difference.  

David Bates (2021-October) 'Academic Labour and its Exploitation',  Theory and Event,  Vol 24, No. 4., pp. 1090-1109.  

David Bates and Thomas Sharkey (2020) 'Politically Engaged Artistic Practice: Strategies and Tactics', Tate Papers.  

My work on Politically Engaged Artistic Practice (with Dr Thomas Sharkey) comprised an impact case study for REF2021.

We worked extensively with community groups across the UK and the Tate Modern,  London  to develop social practices which increased the sense of power and efficacy of young people. 

Research Projects

  • “From Secondary School to Bedroom Walls – Understanding Disrupted Experiences of Sociality for Students and Staff in the Evolving Post-Pandemic Context within Higher Education in the United Kingdom.”. Researcher(s): Mr Troy Broadley. Supervisor(s): Dr Jesse Potter, Dr Jennie Bristow, Professor David Bates. [Postgraduate Research Project]
  • A Cost Insurance and Freight (CIF) contract revolves around the documentary exchange and not the sale of goods.. Researcher(s): Mr Yusupha Janko. Supervisor(s): Dr Narissa Ramsundar, Professor David Bates. [Postgraduate Research Project (past)]
  • AFRICAN UNION INTEGRATION PROCESS AND ALGERIA: A NEOFUNCTIONALIST READING. Researcher(s): Dr Amel Lamri. Supervisor(s): Dr Soeren Keil, Professor David Bates. [Postgraduate Research Project (past)]
  • AN ETHNOGRAPHIC EXPLORATION OF THE LIVED EXPERIENCES OF ALGERIAN BRITISH IMMIGRANTS IN THE U.K.. Researcher(s): Miss Siham Benzai. Supervisor(s): Professor Shane Blackman, Professor David Bates. [Postgraduate Research Project]
  • Anarchism, Ethics and Art: A Politics of Peculiarity. Researcher(s): Dr THOMAS SHARKEY. Supervisor(s): Professor David Bates, Dr Matthew Ogilvie, Dr Rebecca Kent. [Postgraduate Research Project]
  • Cementing Jus Post Bellum as a Key Pillar of the Just War Canon.. Researcher(s): Mr Tom James. Supervisor(s): Dr Demetris Tillyris, Professor David Bates. [Postgraduate Research Project]
  • Challenging the “Local Turn” in Migrant Integration in the South East of England Under the Coalition and Conservative Governments (2010-2018). A Whole Policy Approach’. Researcher(s): Dr Rachael Coker. Supervisor(s): Dr Laura Cashman, Professor David Bates. [Postgraduate Research Project (past)]
  • Doctoral Research Project. Researcher(s): Dr Max Stafford. Supervisor(s): Dr Sarah Lieberman, Professor David Bates. [Postgraduate Research Project (past)]
  • Doctoral Research Project. Researcher(s): Ms Li Ma. Supervisor(s): Professor David Bates, Dr Soeren Keil. [Postgraduate Research Project (past)]
  • Doctoral Research Project. Researcher(s): Dr Razia Shariff. Supervisor(s): Dr Matthew Ogilvie, Professor David Bates. [Postgraduate Research Project (past)]
  • Environmental Protection Under National Legislation and Agreements Between Oil and Gas Multinationals and Host Communities. Researcher(s): Mr Fidelis Adedipe. Supervisor(s): Dr Narissa Ramsundar, Professor David Bates. [Postgraduate Research Project]
  • Exploring material, economic and socio-cultural motivation towards sustainable transport systems within a small-town setting. Researcher(s): Mr Jeremy Wilson. Supervisor(s): Dr Susan Kenyon, Professor David Bates. [Postgraduate Research Project]
  • Federal state-building, asymmetric federalism and European integration: the case of the Eurozone. Researcher(s): Dr Francesco Violi. Supervisor(s): Dr Soeren Keil, Professor David Bates. [Postgraduate Research Project (past)]
  • Hybrid Warfare: An Examination of How Russian Foreign Policy since the Annexation of Crimea has Accelerated the Evolving Nature of Contemporary Warfare and Security (2014-Present). Researcher(s): Mr Thomas Knight. Supervisor(s): Dr Sarah Lieberman, Professor David Bates. [Postgraduate Research Project]
  • Male Survivors of Sexual Offences and the Criminal Justice System: Current Practice and The Implications of DSD v The Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis.. Researcher(s): Miss Kathryn Phillips. Supervisor(s): Dr Martin O'Neill, Professor David Bates. [Postgraduate Research Project]
  • POLITICS OF WAITING AND HOPE: EXPLORING EMBODIED EXPERIENCES OF TIBETANS LIVING IN INDIA AS GUESTS AND CITIZENS. Researcher(s): Dr Lidis Garbovan. Supervisor(s): Dr Harshad Keval, Professor David Bates. [Postgraduate Research Project (past)]
  • Redefining Sovereignty in the International Investment Regime Arena - A Legal Analysis of potential problems arising from the present construction of Ghana’s International Investment Agreements and potential solutions. Researcher(s): Ms Eunice Shang-Simpson. Supervisor(s): Dr Narissa Ramsundar, Professor David Bates. [Postgraduate Research Project]
  • Reforming Fair & Equitable Treatment Provisions In Bangladesh's Bilateral Investment Treaties: A Path Towards Balancing National Sovereignty With Foreign Investors' Commercial Interests. Researcher(s): Mr Jahid Hasan. Supervisor(s): Professor David Bates. [Postgraduate Research Project]
  • The conflict of jurisdiction between intra-EU BITs and European Law: Proposal for an EU Investment Court. Researcher(s): Miss Krystle Lewis. Supervisor(s): Dr Narissa Ramsundar, Professor David Bates. [Postgraduate Research Project]
  • The Limits of Territorial Autonomy: Secession in Liberal Democratic States. Researcher(s): Dr Paul Anderson. Supervisor(s): Dr Soeren Keil, Professor David Bates. [Postgraduate Research Project (past)]
  • The Politics of Place and Identity: the Territorialisation of the Labour Party. Researcher(s): Ms Jo Rothery. Supervisor(s): Professor David Bates, Dr Sarah Lieberman. [Postgraduate Research Project]
  • The problems of tactical litigation in the European Union: A case for a hybrid forum non conveniens & Lis pendens model. Researcher(s): Mr Mohammad Munna. Supervisor(s): Dr Narissa Ramsundar, Professor David Bates. [Postgraduate Research Project]
  • The UK’s post Brexit Space Policy. Researcher(s): Mr Jack Cerullo. Supervisor(s): Dr Sarah Lieberman, Professor David Bates. [Postgraduate Research Project]
  • To what extent do stereotypes of Roma shape policymaking? Case studies from Romania and the United Kingdom. Researcher(s): Miss Ariana Stancu. Supervisor(s): Dr Laura Cashman, Professor David Bates. [Postgraduate Research Project]
  • Toward a Holistic Model for Criminal Investigations: Identification and Critical Evaluation of Existing Criminal Investigative Models available to Senior Investigating Officers. Researcher(s): Mr Erik Valberg. Supervisor(s): Dr Martin O'Neill, Professor David Bates. [Postgraduate Research Project]
  • With the advent of the White Paper for HE and other developments, are traditional universities likely to become, or at least resemble, corporations? If so what are the legal ramifications?. Researcher(s): Mrs Victoria Coombes. Supervisor(s): Professor Dominic Wood, Professor David Bates. [Postgraduate Research Project (past)]

Co-Convenor of UK Political Studies Association (PSA) Marxism Specialist Group (2014-present). This is the main professional organ for the representation of Marxism scholarship in the UK.  

Editorial Board - Studies in Marxism (2014-present).

This is the journal of the UK PSA Marxism Specialist Group. I am currently working with the head of the PSA in discussion with Sage, to relaunch the journal in 2018.    

Editorial Board - European Review of International Studies (ERIS) (2012-present).This journal is run in partnership with Sciences Po, Paris – the premier institution for the study of international relations in France. 

 

Politics Blog: https://blogs.canterbury.ac.uk/politics/  

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