Dr. Mark Jackson

Associate Professor

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Biography

Mark Jackson is an Associate Professor of Human Geography at the University of Bristol, focusing on postcolonial, decolonial, and posthuman geographies. His expertise spans critical theory, urban life, political ecology, and environmental humanities. He completed his PhD at the University of Alberta, where his research centered on urban theory within postcolonial modernity, particularly examining Kolkata. Jackson's academic background includes a Bachelor of Arts with honors and a Master's in philosophy, emphasizing Foucault's aesthetics and ethics. He is known for employing visual methods and ethnography in his work and teaches various courses ranging from urban studies to gender theory. He has successfully supervised numerous postgraduate students and has published various works, including visual research exhibitions. His current research interests explore coloniality, decoloniality, and transformative educational practices in geography.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2007-06-01 — Present

University of Bristol • Bristol, England

Lectures and leads research in Human Geography, focusing on postcolonial and decolonial theories.

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
  • Online application form
  • 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.