Dr. Gabriele Griffin

Biography

Gabriele Griffin is a Professor at the Centre for Gender Research at Uppsala University. With a diverse academic background, she completed her BA in English, German, and Psychology at the University of Leicester, followed by an MA in Tradition and Innovation in 20th Century Literature from University College London, and a PhD focused on Simone Weil and Iris Murdoch from the University of Leicester. Her research interests encompass women’s cultural production, gender technology, and feminist methodologies, particularly in the context of higher education. She has held various academic positions in British universities, including the Anniversary Chair of Women's Studies at the University of York from 2006 to 2016. Griffin coordinated the Nordforsk-funded Nordic Centre of Excellence from 2017 to 2022, researching the impact of technological advancements on women’s careers in academia. Currently, she is involved in a VR-funded PhD School project focusing on gender, humanities, and digital cultures. She has also collaborated on international gender mainstreaming projects, particularly with partners in Mozambique and South Africa. Her work consistently strives to explore and improve the status of women in various sectors, aiming for equitable opportunities in technology-driven fields.

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