Dr. Anna Woodham

Biography

Anna Woodham is a Senior Lecturer in Museum and Heritage Studies at King's College London, where she focuses on the management of museum and archival collections and their role in the heritage sector. She holds a PhD from the University of Leicester, which investigated social inclusion and the geography of school visits to museums, co-funded by the ESRC and the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport. Her academic work is characterized by a policy-driven approach and involvement in AHRC funded projects, such as 'Integrating Forms of Care: Building Communities around Practice in Reserve Collections' and 'Enduring Connections: Heritage, Sustainable Development, and Climate Change in Kiribati'. Anna is also engaged in research about emotional labor and affective practices within the museum sector. She teaches courses related to her research interests, including challenges in managing collections and shifting values associated with them. A Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, Anna is currently accepting new PhD applications and is deeply invested in the intersection of museum studies and social justice.

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