Matthew Bond

My teaching is informed by strong faith in my students’ ability to succeed and produce high quality work. I pride myself on being able to make complex, technical material accessible to my students. I take pleasure when my students are surprised by how well they have done. My approach to students is tailored to their individual needs. I am there to support students who feel they are struggling and to push those who desire a challenge. I especially welcome neurodiverse students and try to create a space where they can feel comfortable without the need to mask. I build up a relationship of trust with my students where they feel confident about their abilities and can accept constructive criticism. I am equally happy teaching theoretical and empirical topics. I especially enjoy helping students design plans for research projects. I teach A level Sociology and statistics for A level, undergraduate psychology and undergraduate sociology.

I received my BA from Columbia College, Columbia University and my MSc and PhD in Sociology from the London School of Economics. I have won competitive research grants and am an active researcher. I have published across a wide range of journals from the British Journal of Sociology through the European Review of Economic History to Political Studies. My research has been covered by the press including the i paper, the Guardian, the Telegraph and the Observer. I have wide experience teaching across the UK university system including Oxford, Kent, UCL and LSBU. I have teaching awards where I was nominated by students.