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Biography
Matthew Maycock, PhD, is a Baxter Fellow in the School of Education and Social Work, University of Dundee and Visiting Fellow at the Centre for Gender Studies, Karlstad University. He previously worked at the Scottish Prison Service undertaking research often on gender and transgender issues in prison as well as facilitating staff development across a range of areas. He was previously an Investigator Scientist within the Settings and Organisations Team at SPHSU, University of Glasgow. And undertook a PhD at the University of East Anglia that analysed modern slavery through the theoretical lens of masculinity. Throughout various studies, Matthew has consistently worked on gender issues with masculinity being a particular focus.
Teaching
I teach on the BA and MSc in Community Education with a focus on theory and research methods
Research interests
I have mainly undertaken research on masculinities, alongside contemporary slavery, prisons, transgender issues. I have mainly done research in Nepal and Scotland.
I am keen to hear from prospective PhD students in all of these areas.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Education/Academic qualification
Doctor of Philosophy, University of East Anglia
Award Date: 1 Jul 2013
External positions
Visiting Fellow, Karlstad University
Honorary Research Fellow, University of Glasgow
Keywords
- HT Communities. Classes. Races
- GN Anthropology
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Research output
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'Covid-19 has caused a dramatic change to prison life.' Analysing the impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic on the pains of imprisonment in the Scottish Prison Estate
Maycock, M., Jan 2022, In: British Journal of Criminology. 62, 1, p. 218-233 16 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Embodied masculinities and bodywork within two British prison gyms
Maycock, M., 28 Feb 2022, (E-pub ahead of print) In: NORMA: International Journal for Masculinity Studies. 18 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Fit for LIFE: the development and optimization of an intervention delivered through prison gymnasia to support incarcerated men in making positive lifestyle changes
MacLean, A., Maycock, M., Hunt, K., Mailer, C., Mason, K. & Gray, C. M., 18 Apr 2022, In: BMC Public Health. 22, p. 1-15 15 p., 783.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Analysing the views of people in custody about the management of the COVID-19 pandemic in the Scottish Prison Estate
Maycock, M. & Dickson, G., 18 Oct 2021, In: International Journal of Prisoner Health. 17, 3, p. 320-334 15 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Becoming a Prison Officer: An Analysis of the Early Development of Prison Officer Cultures
Morrison, K. & Maycock, M., 10 Mar 2021, In: The Howard Journal of Crime and Justice. 60, 1, p. 3-24 22 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Prizes
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Evaluating the impacts of the Dundee Community Custody Unit (CCU)
Maycock, Matthew (Recipient) & Fernandes, Fernando (Recipient), Dec 2020
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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The prison inspection in Scotland; prisoner perceptions of legitimacy
Maycock, Matthew (Recipient) & Fernandes, Fernando (Recipient), Dec 2021
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
Activities
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BBC Radio Scotland Interview on Stephen Jardine Programme
Matthew Maycock (Interviewee)
30 Mar 2021Activity: Other activity types › Public engagement and outreach - media article or participation
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Saturday Series - Broken Smiles: Revolutionising Healthcare
Ruth Freeman (Chair), Andrea Rodriguez (Contributor), Niall McGoldrick (Contributor), Matthew Maycock (Contributor), Derek Holiday (Contributor), Peter Murray (Organiser) & Leanne Wallace (Organiser)
3 Apr 2021Activity: Other activity types › Public engagement and outreach - public lecture/debate/seminar
Press / Media
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Study visit from the Scottish University of Dundee/ Wizyta naukowa ze szkockiego Uniwersytetu w Dundee
18/08/21
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research
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Scottish prisoners describe loneliness of Covid lockdown
10/05/21
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research
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BBC Radio Scotland Interview - Stephen Jardine Programme
30/03/21
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Research
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Experts to drill down into inequalities in oral health
Ruth Freeman, Andrea Rodriguez, Niall Mc Goldrick, Matthew Maycock & Derek Holiday
26/03/21
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Research
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Prison service review of trans policies to launch next month
27/12/20
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research