Professor Kennedy-Pipe has interests in the history of the Cold War, counter terrorism policy and new security challenges. Her current research is on contemporary war, with a focus on female suicide bombers, improvised explosive device (IED) trauma and the use of armed drones in counter-insurgency.
She joins Loughborough from the University of Hull, where she was Professor of War Studies and Director of the Marine and Maritime Institute. She has previously been Chair of War Studies at the University of Warwick and was Professor of International Relations at the University of Sheffield. She is a past President of the British International Studies Association, and is currently a First Sea Lord Fellow.
Speaking about her appointment Professor Nick Clifford, Dean of the School of Social, Political and Geographical Sciences, said: “It is tremendous to be able to welcome such a high profile academic in this field to Loughborough.
“Her knowledge and research will strengthen and compliment the world leading research already taking place at the University, and will provide additional focus on contemporary issues at an international scale.”
Professor Kennedy-Pipe added: “I’m delighted to be joining Loughborough and look forward to contributing to the academic excellence for which the University is known. And as former netball player and fan, I look forward to watching and supporting the Loughborough Lightning team.”
Professor Kennedy-Pipe has been appointed as part of the University’s Excellence100 campaign. Launched in January 2017, the campaign is aiming to recruit up to 100 outstanding academics across a wide range of disciplines.
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Loughborough is one of the country’s leading universities, with an international reputation for research that matters, excellence in teaching, strong links with industry, and unrivalled achievement in sport and its underpinning academic disciplines.
Loughborough is in the top 10 of every national league table, being ranked 6th in the Guardian University League Table 2018, 7th in the Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2018 and 10th in The UK Complete University Guide 2018. It was also named Sports University of the Year by The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2017.
Loughborough is consistently ranked in the top twenty of UK universities in the Times Higher Education’s ‘table of tables’ and is in the top 10 in England for research intensity. In recognition of its contribution to the sector, Loughborough has been awarded seven Queen's Anniversary Prizes.
The Loughborough University London campus is based on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park and offers postgraduate and executive-level education, as well as research and enterprise opportunities. It is home to influential thought leaders, pioneering researchers and creative innovators who provide students with the highest quality of teaching and the very latest in modern thinking.
Professor Kennedy-Pipe has interests in the history of the Cold War, counter terrorism policy and new security challenges. Her current research is on contemporary war, with a focus on female suicide bombers, improvised explosive device (IED) trauma and the use of armed drones in counter-insurgency.
She joins Loughborough from the University of Hull, where she was Professor of War Studies and Director of the Marine and Maritime Institute. She has previously been Chair of War Studies at the University of Warwick and was Professor of International Relations at the University of Sheffield. She is a past President of the British International Studies Association, and is currently a First Sea Lord Fellow.
Speaking about her appointment Professor Nick Clifford, Dean of the School of Social, Political and Geographical Sciences, said: “It is tremendous to be able to welcome such a high profile academic in this field to Loughborough.
“Her knowledge and research will strengthen and compliment the world leading research already taking place at the University, and will provide additional focus on contemporary issues at an international scale.”
Professor Kennedy-Pipe added: “I’m delighted to be joining Loughborough and look forward to contributing to the academic excellence for which the University is known. And as former netball player and fan, I look forward to watching and supporting the Loughborough Lightning team.”
Professor Kennedy-Pipe has been appointed as part of the University’s Excellence100 campaign. Launched in January 2017, the campaign is aiming to recruit up to 100 outstanding academics across a wide range of disciplines.
Notes for editors
Press release reference number: PR 18/26
Loughborough University is equipped with a live in-house broadcast unit via the Globelynx network. To arrange an interview with one of our experts please contact the press office on 01509 223491. Bookings can be made online via www.globelynx.com
Loughborough is one of the country’s leading universities, with an international reputation for research that matters, excellence in teaching, strong links with industry, and unrivalled achievement in sport and its underpinning academic disciplines.
Loughborough is in the top 10 of every national league table, being ranked 6th in the Guardian University League Table 2018, 7th in the Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2018 and 10th in The UK Complete University Guide 2018. It was also named Sports University of the Year by The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2017.
Loughborough is consistently ranked in the top twenty of UK universities in the Times Higher Education’s ‘table of tables’ and is in the top 10 in England for research intensity. In recognition of its contribution to the sector, Loughborough has been awarded seven Queen's Anniversary Prizes.
The Loughborough University London campus is based on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park and offers postgraduate and executive-level education, as well as research and enterprise opportunities. It is home to influential thought leaders, pioneering researchers and creative innovators who provide students with the highest quality of teaching and the very latest in modern thinking.
