Teaching
Academic teaching, guest lectures, and creative workshops
Academic Teaching
I'm a Teaching Fellow at the Courtauld Institute of Art, where I have co-convened the MA in Buddhist Art History and Conservation, and am an Associate Lecturer in History of Art at the Open University. Over the past decade I've also taught at SOAS University of London, Sotheby's Institute of Art, and Fulbright University Vietnam, working across undergraduate and postgraduate teaching.
My academic specialisms are Southeast Asian and Buddhist art histories, transcultural and global art historical frameworks, and postcolonial visual culture. I supervise undergraduate and postgraduate dissertations, and have particular experience teaching academic and public-facing writing, including exhibition reviews, curatorial texts, and research-to-writing skills.
My academic writing has appeared including South East Asia Research and Trans Asia Photography Review, alongside book chapters and exhibition essays. A full list of publications is available on request.
I hold a PhD from the University of Leeds, funded by the AHRC, and am a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy.
Guest Lectures & Public Speaking
I'm available for guest lectures, seminars, and invited talks: particularly on art history, visual culture, motherhood and creativity, and writing about research for public audiences.
Recent invitations include the University of Strathclyde, the Whitworth Gallery in Manchester, and the V&A Museum.
Workshops & Creative Sessions
Alongside my academic work, I run creative writing and art history workshops for general audiences, see below for current and upcoming sessions.
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Picturing Mothers - Motherhood in Art History
Motherhood has long been one of the most powerful and complex subjects in art.
How has motherhood been represented, idealised, politicised and reimagined through art across cultures and history? And what do those images tell us about power, gender, identity and belonging?
Picturing Mothers is a half-day workshop tracing the different constructions of motherhood through visual culture, from ancient fertility figures to contemporary works exploring labour, care and resistance, and inviting you to reflect on how these images shape our understanding of what it means to be a mother, to have a mother, to picture a mother.
No prior knowledge needed. Just curiosity.
Dates:
Thursday 17th September OR
Saturday 26th September 2026, 10am–1pm
Location: Live online via Zoom
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Thread & Thought
Thread & Thought is a monthly, hour-long creative session online where we follow a thread and deepen a thought.
Each month, I host online creative sessions through my Substack, bringing together writers, artists, and anyone curious about building a regular creative practice. These sessions are gentle, welcoming spaces for exploration, inspiration, and community.
The sessions are open to everyone—whether you are an experienced writer or simply looking for a way to nurture your creative side.
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Research to Writing Boot Camp
A 4-week programme designed for anyone who needs help shaping their ideas and research into something with clarity.
Whether it’s a potential book, an essay, a research proposal or simply exploring an idea that you’re not sure what to do with, I can help you:
- find the core of what we’re writing
- untangle all the material and make it usable
- decide on a form (book? essay? pitch?)
- start writing, with momentum
- get detailed feedback and mentoring if you want it
The boot camp will go live in the autumn.
If that sounds like something you might be interested in, you can sign up here to register your interest:
Frequently Asked Questions
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Yes. I give guest lectures, seminars, and invited talk, particularly on art history, visual culture, writing, motherhood and creativity. Recent invitations include the University of Strathclyde, the National Gallery, and the Whitworth. Get in touch with details of your event and I'll let you know if it's a good fit.
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No. My workshops and creative sessions are designed to be accessible to everyone, whether you have an academic background or are simply curious. What matters most is a willingness to look closely and think alongside others.
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Both, depending on the session. Some, like Thread & Thought, run online via Substack; others, like Picturing Mother, are live workshops online with set dates. Check each listing for details, or get in touch if you're not sure which would suit you.
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Yes, alongside my university teaching, I offer one-to-one support and mentoring for writers and researchers working on a project, particularly around shaping research into writing. This sits alongside my editorial work, so do get in touch if you're not sure whether you need editorial support, teaching support, or both.
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Yes, I welcome invitations to speak about my research in Southeast Asian and Buddhist art history, or about Milk and the cultural history of breastfeeding. Get in touch with details of your group and what you're hoping to cover.
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Not at all. The workshop explores how motherhood has been represented and constructed through art across cultures and history. It's relevant to anyone interested in these ideas, regardless of their own experience of motherhood. It is designed for anyone interested in art, history, feminism, visual culture, motherhood or identity. You don't need any prior knowledge of art history, just curiosity and an openness to discussion.
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All ticket holders receive access to the live session, a private course page with optional summer reading materials, a curated book list, and online creative prompts to explore in your own time before and after the session.
The Supporter ticket (£120) includes everything above plus a developmental edit on a piece of writing of up to 1,000 words produced in response to the course. Limited to 5 places.