Dr Ugo Gaudino

I am a Lecturer in Criminal Justice in the Department of Criminology, Sociology and Politics. 

After graduating in Italy, I moved to the UK, where I obtained a PhD in International Relations at the University of Kent in 2023. My dissertation explores the ‘translations' of Islamophobia across political parties in UK, France and Italy. It argues that Islam has been securitized by both right-wing and left-wing parties, although the latter have translated it using their own language and ideologies. 

I currently teach modules in Sociology and Criminology, with a specific focus on transnational issues. Before joining Kingston, I have taught at the University of Kent, the University College London and at the London School of Economics. My teaching has included modules in Comparative Politics, International Relations Theory and Research Design and Methodology. 

• PhD in International Relations, University of Kent (2019-23)
• MA in Economy and Institutions of Islamic Countries, LUISS University, Rome (2017-19)
• MA in International Relations, La Sapienza University, Rome (2015-17)
• Bachelor's Degree in Politics and International Relations, La Sapienza University, Rome (2012-17)
• Diploma of the Superior School of Advanced Studies, La Sapienza University, Rome (2012-17)