International Faculty Dr Jim Robinson

Dr Jim Robinson

Mediator, Analyst, Researcher, Trainer

Training Qualifications

2018 ADR-ODR International accredited Mediation Trainer (Civil-Commercial)
2017 Alternative Dispute Resolution (Accredited Mediator) – School of Psychology and Psychotherapy, Regent’s University, London, UK
2018 Community Mediation Training – Bristol Mediation
2018 Registered Mediator – Civil Mediation Council (Civil/Commercial)
2017-18 Trustee/Member of the Board and Volunteer Community Mediator – Bristol Mediation

Training Experience

I have been part of the team delivering the 40-hour Civil-Commercial Mediation training courses for ADR-ODR International in 2018. I have taught and led seminars for several years on a range of subjects at the University of Bristol in both the Law School and the School for Sociology, Politics and International Studies. I have also delivered training for students in applied research approaches.

Professional Experience

My mediation practice currently focuses on community and land/property disputes, conducted in person and using online dispute resolution.
As an analyst and researcher of mediation, conflict and disputes for over 10 years, I am a committed advocate for the power of genuine dialogue to unlock even the most intractable of disputes. Increasing and broadening capacity is key, which is why I am a passionate educator and trainer. I have worked within conflict transformation and training/learning environments for much of my professional life, across law, politics, development, humanitarian and peacebuilding sectors, and with lawmakers, policymakers, community members and leaders, business, activists, academics and government officials.
As a research consultant for UN agencies, international organisations and NGOs, I have led on complex, multi-stakeholder projects including UN Peacekeeping corruption risks; Integrating Housing, Land and Property issues in Humanitarian, Transition and Development responses; Water and Violent Conflict in Somalia; Land and Agenda 2030 – Sustainable Development Goals; Locally-led development and peacebuilding. I have taught and led seminars for several years at the University of Bristol in both the Law School and the School for Sociology, Politics and International Studies. As with mediation, my approach to conflict transformation and education, is that the parties are best placed to develop their own solutions, to lead on their learning, and it is my role to support and enable that process.
Since 2018 I act as humanitarian diplomatic liaison for international emergency shelter charity ShelterBox.
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