Professor Jon Davis
Director of the Strand Group
Research interests
- Policy
Contact details
Biography
Jon Davis is Director of the Strand Group at King's College London. Before joining King’s, Dr Davis spent a total of eighteen years at Queen Mary, University of London, and rose to be Director of the Mile End Group (2004-14), overseeing more than 100 increasingly high-profile events over more than a decade. Major project partnerships included those with No. 10 Downing Street and HM Treasury. Dr Davis was also a lecturer of undergraduate and MA courses. His undergraduate special subject "The Blair Government" led to Dr Davis being shortlisted for the Times Higher Education’s Most Innovative Teacher award in 2010. Moreover, Dr Davis was Associate Director of Corporate Affairs at QM from 2008-2011.
Dr Davis worked for five years in investment banking at JP Morgan, Banque Paribas and Hambros Bank, and spent the year 2000 in the Modernising Government Secretariat of the Cabinet Office.
Research
King's Contemporary British History
The study of Contemporary British History goes back to the 1960s, and was consolidated with the establishment of the Institute of Contemporary British History in 1985 by (Sir) Anthony Seldon and (Lord) Peter Hennessy. The Institute moved to King’s College London in 2010, and the new King’s Contemporary British History builds on this by creating a larger and more diverse enterprise, building on that distinguished tradition.
News
Students host Q&As with David Cameron and Alastair Campbell
King’s students examining the contemporary history of the institutions of British Government were recently given the opportunity to meet with and question...
Sir Michael Barber presents inaugural 'Blair Years' essay prize
Thomas Livesey’s in-depth study of liberal interventionism during the years 1997-2001 was chosen as Sir Michael Barber’s favourite from among students who...
Former prime minister speaks to King's students
Sir Tony Blair delivered a special session for students taking modules offered by the Strand Group at King's College London.
Student's essay commended and chosen for award
Madeleine Bishop’s in-depth assessment on the end of the post-war consensus was commended and chosen as the Permanent Secretary to the Treasury’s favourite...
Former prime minister shares experiences of life in Downing Street
Former prime minister Theresa May spoke to King’s students about her experience at the top of government at an event hosted by the Strand Group.
Ed Balls takes up new role with King's College London
Former shadow chancellor Ed Balls is to take up a post at King’s College London
Visiting professor appointed to top civil service post
A visiting professor who has worked closely with the Department of Political Economy and the Strand Group has become the UK’s most senior civil servant.
Features
Meet the academic who helped bring 'breath-taking' new series to TV screens
As a new documentary series examines the relationship between former UK prime ministers Tony Blair and Gordon Brown, Professor Jon Davis, who acted as a...
Research
King's Contemporary British History
The study of Contemporary British History goes back to the 1960s, and was consolidated with the establishment of the Institute of Contemporary British History in 1985 by (Sir) Anthony Seldon and (Lord) Peter Hennessy. The Institute moved to King’s College London in 2010, and the new King’s Contemporary British History builds on this by creating a larger and more diverse enterprise, building on that distinguished tradition.
News
Students host Q&As with David Cameron and Alastair Campbell
King’s students examining the contemporary history of the institutions of British Government were recently given the opportunity to meet with and question...
Sir Michael Barber presents inaugural 'Blair Years' essay prize
Thomas Livesey’s in-depth study of liberal interventionism during the years 1997-2001 was chosen as Sir Michael Barber’s favourite from among students who...
Former prime minister speaks to King's students
Sir Tony Blair delivered a special session for students taking modules offered by the Strand Group at King's College London.
Student's essay commended and chosen for award
Madeleine Bishop’s in-depth assessment on the end of the post-war consensus was commended and chosen as the Permanent Secretary to the Treasury’s favourite...
Former prime minister shares experiences of life in Downing Street
Former prime minister Theresa May spoke to King’s students about her experience at the top of government at an event hosted by the Strand Group.
Ed Balls takes up new role with King's College London
Former shadow chancellor Ed Balls is to take up a post at King’s College London
Visiting professor appointed to top civil service post
A visiting professor who has worked closely with the Department of Political Economy and the Strand Group has become the UK’s most senior civil servant.
Features
Meet the academic who helped bring 'breath-taking' new series to TV screens
As a new documentary series examines the relationship between former UK prime ministers Tony Blair and Gordon Brown, Professor Jon Davis, who acted as a...