Dr. Tom Western

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Biography

Tom Western is a writer, researcher, and artist specializing in Social-Cultural Geography. He joined University College London in 2020, where he works to create imaginative futures through the exploration of colonial pasts and their presence in contemporary contexts. His research primarily takes place in Athens, and he engages in various forms of creative collaborative research aimed at building movements. Western's work positions him at the intersection of geography, art, and social dynamics, contributing to discussions on community engagement and sustainable development. He has previously held academic positions such as a Marie Curie Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the University of Oslo and an Early Career Fellow at the Refugee Studies Centre at the University of Oxford.

Research Interests

Experience

Lecturer

2020-01-01 — Present

University College London, Dept Geography • London, United Kingdom

Lecturer in Social-Cultural Geography responsible for teaching and research.

Marie Curie Postdoctoral Research Fellow

2019-09-01 — 2020-06-01

University of Oslo, Department of Music • Oslo, Norway

Conducted research in the field of music and social dynamics.

Early Career Fellow

2018-09-01 — 2019-08-31

University of Oxford, Refugee Studies Centre • Oxford, United Kingdom

Engaged in research on forced migration and its implications for social cohesion.