I am a Professor of Social Policy and Research Methods at the University of Edinburgh. I am a research leader and advisor with a track record of leading international research on parental leave policy and advising on its implementation within organisations. My research interests include the labour market, care and gender equality. As well as my position at the University of Edinburgh, I am also an Honorary Visiting Professor at University College London based at the Thomas Coram Research Unit. I am a member of the organising committee of the International Network on Leave Policies and Research and currently lead co-editor of their annual review.