Dr. Alicia Danielsson, a distinguished academic and researcher, currently leads the Centre for Contemporary Coronial Law at the University of Bolton, a role she assumed in September 2022. In addition to this significant position, she also serves as the Director for the Centre for Trafficking, Exploitation and Modern Slavery Studies at the Hume Institute for Postgraduate Studies in Lausanne, Switzerland. This dual role underscores her commitment to addressing some of today's most pressing legal and humanitarian issues
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Alicia's academic journey led her to earn her Ph.D. at Abertay University, Dundee, in 2021. Her thesis, titled ‘Economic Activity or Public Order Limitations: The Interplay of the Regulation of Prostitution between National Law, EU Law and Efforts to Combat Human Trafficking,’ reflects her deep expertise in EU law, employment law, criminal law, contract law, and human rights law. Her research interests are rooted in the intricate dynamics of legal frameworks, with a particular focus on the area of freedom, security, and justice, as well as EU labor law and human rights protection.
In her role as an Assistant Teaching Professor in Law, Alicia is deeply involved in the academic and operational management of her centers, fostering a Teaching Intensive, Research Informed (TIRI) culture. She is known for her cross-disciplinary engagement and her ability to blend critical analysis with practical insights in her teachings."