Dr Alicia Heys

Doctorate
PhD / DPhil

Level PhD / DPhil

Student Dr Charlotte Russell

Status Complete

Part Time No

Years 2018 - 2023

Project Title Power, Agency and ‘Crisis Maintenance’: the safeguarding experiences of refugees in the Aegean

Awarding Institution University of Hull

Director of Studies Simon Green

Second Supervisor Alicia Heys

Level	PhD / DPhil
Student	Dr Charlotte Russell
Status	Complete
Part Time	No
Years	2018 - 2023
Project Title	Power, Agency and ‘Crisis Maintenance’: the safeguarding experiences of refugees in the Aegean
Awarding Institution	University of Hull
Director of Studies	Simon Green
Second Supervisor	Alicia Heys

Doctor of Philosophy in criminology
PhD / DPhil

Level PhD / DPhil

Student Miss Jen Nghishitende

Status Complete

Part Time No

Years 2020 - 2024

Project Title “Freedom is a constant struggle”: Women’s journeys after modern slavery in the United Kingdom.

Project Description This PhD thesis examined the journeys of women who had escaped modern slavery and human trafficking (MSHT) and were rebuilding their lives in the UK. Using critical methodologies and narrative analysis, it highlighted the voices of survivors, collected through semi-structured interviews with both the women and the practitioners who supported them. The research traced their experiences across three stages: Liberation, navigating support systems, and transitioning into independent living. It revealed that, despite ongoing challenges, the women played pivotal agentic roles in their journeys, developing strategies to navigate systemic barriers in their everyday lives. A key finding was that existing support systems often created additional obstacles, exacerbating their struggles. The thesis ultimately called for systemic changes to ensure lasting freedom and meaningful support for survivors.

Awarding Institution University of Hull

Director of Studies Alicia Heys

Second Supervisor Helen Johnston

Level	PhD / DPhil
Student	Miss Jen Nghishitende
Status	Complete
Part Time	No
Years	2020 - 2024
Project Title	“Freedom is a constant struggle”: Women’s journeys after modern slavery in the United Kingdom.
Project Description	This PhD thesis examined the journeys of women who had escaped modern slavery and human trafficking (MSHT) and were rebuilding their lives in the UK. Using critical methodologies and narrative analysis, it highlighted the voices of survivors, collected through semi-structured interviews with both the women and the practitioners who supported them. The research traced their experiences across three stages: Liberation, navigating support systems, and transitioning into independent living. It revealed that, despite ongoing challenges, the women played pivotal agentic roles in their journeys, developing strategies to navigate systemic barriers in their everyday lives. A key finding was that existing support systems often created additional obstacles, exacerbating their struggles. The thesis ultimately called for systemic changes to ensure lasting freedom and meaningful support for survivors.
Awarding Institution	University of Hull
Director of Studies	Alicia Heys
Second Supervisor	Helen Johnston

PhD in Social Justice
PhD / DPhil

Level PhD / DPhil

Student Giulia Repetti

Status Current

Part Time No

Years 2023 - 2027

Project Title Linking climate induced water stress, migration and human trafficking

Awarding Institution University of Hull

Director of Studies Alicia Heys

Second Supervisor Briony McDonagh

Dr Alicia Heys' Supervisions (3)