Dr. Jessica Moody

Associate Professor

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Biography

Jessica Moody is an Associate Professor at the University of Bristol, specializing in Public History. Her research centers on public memory, particularly focusing on themes such as transatlantic enslavement, empire, colonialism, and the significance of gardens and 'green heritage' spaces. She has published extensively, including a notable monograph titled 'Persistence Memory: Remembering Slavery in Liverpool,' which examines how transatlantic slavery is remembered in Liverpool, historically recognized as a major slave-trading port in Europe. Following her completion of a PhD from the University of York in 2014, she has held several academic roles, including a Lectureship at the University of Portsmouth. Moody's teaching includes innovative courses that engage students in public history projects and emphasize decolonial theory. Her current research includes leadership of UKRI funded projects that explore the intersection of plants, heritage, and public memory, aiming at addressing difficult histories. She is also actively involved in supervising postgraduate research in public history and heritage.

Research Interests

Experience

Lecturer

2014-01-01 — 2017-01-01

University of Portsmouth • Portsmouth, England

Lectured in Modern History and Heritage.

Research Associate

2014-01-01 — 2014-09-01

University of York • York, England

Worked in the Institute for Public Understanding of the Past.

Visiting Researcher

2019-10-21 — 2019-11-01

University of Central Lancashire • Preston, England

Engaged in memory studies.

Requirements for University of Bristol

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:19
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:88
Prerequisites
Upper second-class MSci honours degree in physics or related discipline Or a relevant postgraduate MSc
Application Checklist
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  • Academic transcripts
  • Two academic references
  • Personal statement
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Research statement/proposal
Specialization Notes

Department of Physics research themes include Astrophysics, Materials and Devices, Particle Physics, and Quantum and Soft Matter.