Our research investigates the structures and functions of text and talk in a variety of real-world situations, drawing on a range of theoretical approaches in discourse studies. We use mixed methods that foreground empirical research. We work on language used in different communicative contexts such as newspapers, business, education, politics, social media and literature.
Areas of research include:
- Business discourse
- Computer mediated discourse analysis
- English in academic and professional contexts
- Forensic linguistics
- Narrative analysis
- News media
- Stylistics
- Political discourse
Associate Professor of Corpus-based Discourse Analysis
International Exchange Tutor
Professor of Corpus Linguistics
Senior Lecturer in Applied Linguistics
Lecturer in Applied Linguistics
Professor of English Language
Deputy Director of Education (Distance and Digital Education)
Chair in Corpus Linguistics
Director, Centre for Corpus Research
Reader in Stylistics
Student Experience Academic Lead for ELAL
Associate Professor in Applied Linguistics
Senior Lecturer in Applied Linguistics
Head of English Language and Linguistics
Reader in Applied Corpus Linguistics
Deputy Director, Centre for Corpus Research