Digital Responsibility, Information Technology and Whistleblowing
We focus on critical dimensions of digital responsibility, information technology and whistleblowing, in our ongoing research.
Post-disclosure Survival Strategies
Research into real-life impacts of whistleblowing (financial and otherwise) for workers who leave their role after disclosure. Highlights strategies for survival. Funded by the UK ESRC.
Effective Speak-up Arrangements
Examines organizational best practice in designing and implementing effective speak-up arrangements for whistleblowers. Funded by the International Association for Certified Chartered Accountants (ACCA) together with the UK ESRC.
Whistleblower Partners and Allies
Research highlighting the critical role of partners and allies for whistleblowers going outside the formal channels to disclose wrongdoing. Forthcoming book with Cambridge University Press (2024).
Gender, Intersectionality and Whistleblowing
How does a whistleblower's gender and other protected characteristics impact experiences of disclosure? Research adopting an intersectional perspective. Funded by EU Commission's CERV as part of the BRIGHT consortium.
Human Rights, National Security, Government and Whistleblowing
Examines how whistleblowers in government, intelligence, and national-security settings have weaker legal protections and are particularly vulnerable to retaliation. Draws on Human Rights lens. Forthcoming book with Bristol University Press (Munro, Fotaki & Kenny, 2025).
Whistleblowing Law and Policy
Research into the impacts of whistleblowing law and policy from a social science perspective examining the experiences of people and organizations affected.
Impacts of Whistleblowing
Research on the impact of organizational and institutional structures and cultures on whistleblower experiences. Funded by British Academy/ Leverhulme Trust.
Whistleblowing in Financial Services
Research into the connection between whistleblowing in financial sector settings and workers' organizational identity. Book published by Harvard University Press (2019).