Dr. Anna Reading

Professor

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Biography

Anna Reading is a Professor and Director of the Arts Humanities Research Institute at King's College London, where she leads interdisciplinary research initiatives across 13 research centers. Her scholarly work has significantly contributed to the field of Media Memory Studies. She has authored and edited six books, including 'Gender Memory in the Globital Age' and 'Cultural Memories of Nonviolent Struggles'. Reading has held senior academic positions in Australia and the UK, such as Head of the Department of Culture, Media and Creative Industries at King's College from 2013 to 2016, and Acting Dean of Research at Western Sydney University in 2012. Her research interests encompass gender, memory activism, holocaust studies, and the intersection of digital memory and media. She has partnered on various significant research projects, including international collaborations with universities in Australia, Hong Kong, and Singapore. Alongside her teaching responsibilities, Reading supervises a number of PhD students and engages in community outreach through creative projects. Her plays, addressing crucial social issues, have been performed both nationally and internationally, illustrating her commitment to blending social commentary with artistic expression.

Research Interests

Experience

Director

2016-01-01 — Present

Arts Humanities Research Institute, King's College London • London

Leading the Arts Humanities Research Institute focused on interdisciplinary research.

Professor

2013-01-01 — Present

Department of Culture, Media and Creative Industries, King's College London • London

Teaching and conducting research in the field of cultural studies.

Acting Dean of Research

2012-01-01 — 2012-12-31

Western Sydney University • Australia

Oversaw research initiatives and academic programs at Western Sydney University.

Requirements for King's College London

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:23
Reading
Required:23
Writing
Required:25
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a relevant subject Quantitative competency (for some Economics/Finance programs)
Application Checklist
  • Official Transcripts
  • Personal Statement
  • Two Academic References
  • CV/Resume
  • English Language Proficiency Proof
Specialization Notes

Requirements are consistent across King's Business School and Social Science & Public Policy departments for standard Master's entries.