Dr. Amy Holdsworth

Professor

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Biography

Amy Holdsworth is a Professor of Film and Television Studies at the University of Glasgow, focusing on interdisciplinary inquiry within the fields of television and domestic media. Her research draws from theoretical traditions within memory studies, childhood studies, and disability studies. She is currently engaged in several projects, exploring topics including representation of disabled children in film and television, learning disabilities in screen media, and the role of autobiography in television discourse. Previously, she has held positions at Leeds Metropolitan University and the University of Warwick, where she completed her PhD in Film and Television Studies. She is also an editorial advisory board member for prominent journals in the field and has contributed significantly to the academic community through her leadership in the Northern Television Studies Research Group and her involvement in various editorial projects. Holdsworth welcomes applications from students interested in PhD supervision, particularly those focusing on television theory, disability, film, and children's media.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Lecturer

2009-01-01 — Present

University of Glasgow • Glasgow, Scotland

Teach courses in Film and Television Studies, supervise PhD students, and engage in research.

Senior Lecturer

2008-09-01 — 2009-01-01

Leeds Metropolitan University • Leeds, England

Focused on teaching and research in Television Studies.