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Jane Lavery is an Associate Professor in Hispanic Studies at the University of Southampton. She teaches undergraduate courses in Iberian and Spanish American Cultural Studies, exploring a variety of cultural productions including literature, music, and visual arts. Her research focuses on Latin American women writers and artists, particularly their works that blend multiple disciplines such as literature, performance, and multimedia. She is currently engaged in projects examining the Mexican Day of the Dead and its evolving significance in relation to the Covid-19 diaspora. Lavery has participated in numerous outreach activities, connecting with over 3,350 school children through modern foreign languages engagement initiatives. She has authored and co-edited several publications in her field, contributing to a growing discourse on feminist theory and cultural studies. Lavery is an active researcher with grants for projects examining the impact of Covid-19 on cultural practices, emphasizing the importance of community-engaged art.
University of Kent • Canterbury, UK
Lectured in Latin American Studies and served as Head of Section.
University of Southampton • Southampton, UK
Instructs undergraduate courses and supervises postgraduate students.