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We focus on critical dimensions of digital responsibility, decent work and whistleblowing, in our ongoing research.

Whistleblowing through artistic and activist practice.

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.

Examines organizational best practice in designing and implementing effective speak-up arrangements for whistleblowers.

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).

In this research area, we address whether and how gender and sexuality can impact whistleblowing disclosures. To date, whistleblower research tends to be gender-blind.  We examine the impacts of gender across the duration of disclosure: from initial speak-up within the organization, through to external disclosure and being ‘named’ as a whistleblower.

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).

Research into the impacts of whistleblowing law and policy from a social science perspective examining the experiences of people and organizations affected.

Research on the impact of organizational and institutional structures and cultures on whistleblower experiences. Funded by British Academy/ Leverhulme Trust.

Research into the connection between whistleblowing in financial sector settings and workers' organizational identity. Book published by Harvard University Press (2019).

Healthcare remains one of the most prevalent sectors for whistleblowing disclosures internationally, with staff reporting obstacles to speaking up safely about wrongdoing.