Global slavery expert joins Nottingham
A world-renowned expert on contemporary slavery has joined The University of Nottingham as a lead researcher in the world's largest group of Rights and Justice Scholars. Kevin Bales will be joining Nottingham's School of Politics and International Relations as Professor of Contemporary Slavery. He joins the University from the Wilberforce Institute for the study of Slavery and Emancipation at the University of Hull. Professor Bales is a leading figure in the anti-slavery movement and has advised the US, British, Irish, Norwegian and Nepali governments on trafficking and slavery policy. Inspirational leadership His book ' Disposable People: New Slavery in the Global Economy' has been published in 10 languages and was named one of the '100 World-Changing Discoveries' by the Association of British Universities. The film version won a Peabody and two Emmys. The University of Nottingham is home to the world's largest group of rights and justice scholars - 700 staff members, 300 postgraduate students and 22 research centres across all five of its faculties - giving the University a unique ability to tackle global challenges.
