Dr Farini’s academic background is rooted in Social Sciences, with a PhD in Sociology of Intercultural Communication (University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, 2008), MA in Social Anthropology (University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, 2005) and a second MA in Social History (University of Bologna, 2002). He worked as a Researcher and Lecturer in Sociology of Education, Childhood Studies, Youth Studies and Intercultural communication at the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia (2005-2013) and as Research Fellow at the University of Urbino (Sociology) and University of Bologna (Early Modern History).
Between 2013 and 2015 Dr Farini worked as Research Fellow and Lecturer in Education at Middlesex University in London, where he was a founding member of the Centre for Educational Research and Leadership. Before Joining the University of Northampton, Dr Farini worked as Senior Lecturer in Sociology of Early Childhood at University of Suffolk. Dr Farini is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy.