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Scholarly biography
Phil Haynes is Emeritus Professor of Public Policy at the University of Brighton. His research interests include: complexity theory and its application to the applied social sciences, configurative case based methods, and the evaluation of public policy, social policy and public management. His research has been funded by the ESRC, NIHR, government depts, local authorities and non government organisations.
Research interests
In the last decade, Phil has researched and developed the innovative longitudinal case based method: Dynamic Pattern Synthesis (DPS). This is designed for comparing changes in small groups of cases over time. For example, comparing the trajectories of countries, regions or local authorities. The aim of the method is to maximise the understanding of data complexity in longitudinal quantitative research. The next research phase is to develop the method for larger samples. The theoretical basis of the method is grounded in complexity theory and explained in the 2018 book: Social Synthesis: Finding Dynamic Patterns in Complex Social Systems ( Routledge). The most recent updates to the DPS method are published as an e book (open access) at White Horse publications.
Approach to teaching
Phil continues to supervise postgraduate students, and previously taught quantitative methods to undergraduates. He was previously at the forefront of developments in blended learning with online technology and a co-author of the widely cited 2006 book: Online learning and teaching in higher education (McGraw-Hill Education). He was also involved in innovating in the piloting of teaching Social Network Analysis software with MS Excel.
Supervisory Interests
Phil is currently supervising a number of continuing research students who he started supervising before his retirement in 2024. He is unable to commence supervision with new research students in 2024-25.
External positions
Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences
1 Feb 2022 → …
Associate - ESRC CECAN, CECAN https://www.cecan.ac.uk/
Keywords
- H Social Sciences (General)
- complexity theory
- Dynamic Pattern Synthesis
- Public Policy
- social policy
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Projects
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Universal Basic Income and contemporary welfare policy reform
Haynes, P. (PI) & Stronge, W. (CoPI)
Economic and Social Research Council
1/10/21 → 30/09/22
Project: Research Councils / Government Depts.
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HeadStart Blackpool - Resilience Revolution
Cameron, J. (PI), Hart, A. (CoPI), Eryigit-Madzwamuse, S. (CoPI), Haynes, P. (CoI), Heaver, B. (PI), Walker, C. (PI), Beswick, C. (CoI) & Wrigglesworth, P. (CoI)
1/09/16 → 31/07/22
Project: Charities
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Academic Resilience Approach
Hart, A. (PI), Haynes, P. (PI), Eryigit-Madzwamuse, S. (PI) & Maitland, J. (CoI)
1/01/13 → 30/09/18
Project: Public Sector
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Imagine project [Brighton]:
Hart, A. (PI), Eryigit-Madzwamuse, S. (PI), Heaver, B. (CoI), Cameron, J. (CoI), Hudson, C. (CoI), Aranda, K. (CoI), Rathbone, A. (CoI), Maitland, J. (CoI), Church, A. (CoI), Walker, C. (CoI), Haynes, P. (CoI) & Gant, N. (CoI)
1/01/13 → 31/12/17
Project: Research
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Developing a Community-Based Carbon Footprint Questionnaire: Towards a Dynamic Understanding of How Personal Behaviour Interacts with Policy and Economic Change
Haynes, P., 24 Oct 2024, In: Sustainability. 16, 21, p. 1-13 13 p., 9211.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Systems dynamics and casual configurations: Using dynamic pattern synthesis for macroeconomic comparative research
Alemna, D. & Haynes, P., 10 Jun 2024, In: Methodological Innovations. 17, 2, p. 98-110 13 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Convergence Trends in Euro Economies: Financial Crisis Recovery and the COVID-19 Pandemic
Haynes, P. & Alemna, D., 17 Nov 2023, In: Economies. 11, 11, 18 p., 284.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Dynamic Pattern Synthesis Using Microsoft Excel
Haynes, P. & Alemna, D., 15 Feb 2023, 2 ed. Chichester: White Horse Books. 73 p.Research output: Book/Report › Book - authored
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The contribution of a complex systems-based approach to progressive social resilience
Haynes, P., Hart, A., Eryigit-Madzwamuse, S., Wood, M., Maitland, J. & Cameron, J., 30 Aug 2023, In: Health. 28, 5, p. 754-774 21 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Datafication of Cycling: SCDTP PhD studentship
Behrendt, F. (Participant), Murray, L. (Participant) & Haynes, P. (Participant)
Sept 2017 → Sept 2020Activity: Events › Event
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Systems and Complex Systems Approaches in Public Policy and Practice: A knowledge exchange between academics and practitioners
Haynes, P. (Member of expert group)
2009 → 2010Activity: External funding peer-review