Matthew Collins

(he/him)

BA(Hons) LL.Dipl MA AFHEA

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Research

My research is in political sociology, with a current focus on strengthening individual policy capacity.  I am also interested in issues of ethical practice in UK public administration, and questions of accountability (particularly in respect of the relationship between ministers and civil servants).

My doctoral thesis is titled "In The Thick of It: a critical evaluation of the Home Civil Service policy profession"

Teaching

At Cardiff, I lead seminars and other small group teaching.  In 2023/24, that was in the School of Social Sciences; since 2024, I have taught in the School of Law & Politics.  I have also taught at the Universities of Birmingham and Portsmouth, delivering masters level dissertation supervision and marking.

In 2024, I became an Associate Fellow of the Higher Education Academy.  I have since submitted my portfolio for award of the full fellowship.

Biography

Professional background

• UK Civil Service, 2016 to present. 

Educational background

• MA Public Policy, Distinction. University of York 2017-2019.
  
  • My MA thesis considered the contribution of policy design to implementation failure, with a focus on Universal Credit. 
• Graduate Diploma in Law. City University London 2015-2016.
• BA(Hons) Music, 2.i. University of York 2012-2015.

Professional memberships

• Political Studies Association
• Socio-Legal Studies Association

Committees and reviewing

I have served as a peer reviewer of several publications for Public Money & Management