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Jennifer Hughes is a Professor in the School of Arts, Languages and Cultures at the University of Manchester. With extensive experience as a theatre practitioner working within the criminal justice system and non-mainstream education, she has undertaken various research projects focused on the application of theatre in mental health provision. Notably, she was a Research Associate for the award-winning Place and War project from 2004 to 2007, after which she began her appointment as a Lecturer. She has co-investigated an Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) funded project titled 'Creative Towns', alongside Professor Helen Nicholson from Royal Holloway, University of London, which aims to foster a national dialogue about the civic role of theatres amidst ongoing economic austerity and social fragmentation. Her research interests center on the intersections of theatre, poverty, and economic justice, with a focus on activist theatre and performance. Her contributions to the field include edited collections, monographs, and special journal issues, as well as organizational roles on editorial boards and theatre advisory boards.
Place and War Project • Manchester
Participated in an award-winning research project exploring the intersections of theatre and war.
Creative Towns Project • Manchester
Led research exploring the civic roles of theatres in towns across the UK.
Includes MSc in Advanced Electrical Power Systems and MSc in Communications and Signal Processing.