Matthew Goodwin is Professor of Politics and International Relation at Rutherford College, University of Kent, and Senior Visiting Fellow at the Royal Institute of International Affairs, Chatham House.

Matthew is a trained political scientist and has been undertaking research for almost twenty years. He has published five books as well as dozens of articles, book chapters and research reports. He holds a BA (Hons) with first-class honours, M.A. and PhD.