College of Business, Law and Social Sciences staff

Sharanya is a Lecturer in International Business

Francesco Belcastro is a Lecturer and the programme leader of International Relations at the College of Business, Law and Social Sciences here at the University of Derby. He is currently the admissions tutor for International Relations and Diplomacy. He is also a Fellow of the Centre for Syrian Studies, University of St Andrews.

Sheena Bevitt is a Senior Lecturer and Programme Leader for the BA (Hons) Business Management (HRM) degree and the Academic Lead supporting Business School students taking a year in work placement. Before joining the University, Sheena worked in a range of HR and operational management roles including time with Royal Mail, J Sainsburys, and Marks and Spencer.

Professor Nicholas Blagden is a Professor of Criminological Psychology who has worked and researched within the Criminal Justice System and HM Prison and Probation Service for nearly 15 years. 

Muin Boase is a Lecturer in International Law at the University of Derby.

Bola is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Law. She has collaborated on research with international organisations, national governments and civil society organisations in areas of international environmental law and human rights law.

Sarah is a member of the Senior Leadership Team for the Centre of Contemporary Hospitality and Tourism, with lead responsibility for our international profile, the growth and success of our UK, EU and International student recruitment, and the strategic direction of our global validated and franchised provision through our valued collaborative and academic partners. 

Dr Phil Burton-Cartledge is Course Director for the School of Law and Social Sciences and Programme Lead for Sociology. Prior to joining the University in 2013, he previously had worked for a Member of Parliament. A regular commentator on current affairs, his teaching and research interests reflect these concerns.