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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.
University of Portsmouth • Portsmouth, England
Lectured in Modern History and Heritage.
University of York • York, England
Worked in the Institute for Public Understanding of the Past.
University of Central Lancashire • Preston, England
Engaged in memory studies.
Department of Physics research themes include Astrophysics, Materials and Devices, Particle Physics, and Quantum and Soft Matter.