Dr Steph Haydon

Research Fellow, Third Sector Research Centre, University of Birmingham

Steph Haydon is a researcher of charity and philanthropy. She is currently working on the Wellcome Trust-funded project ‘Border Crossings: Charity and voluntarism in Britain’s mixed economy of welfare since 1948’ at the University of Birmingham.

Recent Highlights

Last week I officially graduated with my PhD from @csppg @univofstandrews
It was a joy to be back in St Andrews for a few days and to celebrate with the other graduates. I have never been prouder of myself #PhDone pic.twitter.com/qOcL0D4jBK
— Dr Steph Haydon (@DrHaydon) December 5, 2022

It was great to present 3 different papers on #charity and #philanthropy at #ARNOVA22 Thanks to all attendees for your great questions! pic.twitter.com/BEKpUrJNsN
— Dr Steph Haydon (@DrHaydon) November 19, 2022

and it is official: delighted to launch a new #philanthropy project with @DrHaydon and @shonalrussell putting together the Handbook on #Philanthrocapitalism with @ElgarPublishing
— Tobias Jung (@DrTobiasJung) April 11, 2022

Background

2021-

Research Fellow

University of Birmingham

Working on ‘Border Crossings’ research project, exploring the changing roles of charity in the NHS.

2017-21

PhD Student

University of St Andrews

Researched high-net-worth philanthropy in the UK. Defended thesis in December 2021 with typographical changes only.

2016-17

MRes, Management

University of St Andrews

Completed Masters of Research, achieving Distinction grade. Thesis explored philanthropic & wealth advisors.

2012-16

MA, Management

University of St Andrews

Graduated with First Class Hons and Top of Year.