Alice Menzel

Alice Menzel is an Assistant Professor in the School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences at the University of Birmingham. Her research focuses on emotional geographies, particularly the gendered experiences of expectant fathers during the pandemic. She holds a PhD in Human Geography (conferred 2024), an MA in Social Research (2019), an MRes in Human Geography (2018), and a BA in Geography (2017).

• Teaching roles: Module Lead for Tutorials and Study Skills for Geographers, contributor to Contemporary Human Geography and Research Methods modules
• Academic service: Co-Convenor of British Sociological Association’s Sociologies of Emotions Study Group (2022–present)
• Research leadership: Newsletter Manager for the Centre for Urban Wellbeing

Her research interests span:

• Spatial dimensions of parenting and intimate relationships
• Embodied experiences in family formations
• Qualitative methodologies in socio-spatial studies
• Emotional landscapes of healthcare access

Recent publications analyze:

• Father-foetal bonding dynamics
• Academic equity challenges in STEM fields
• Children’s environmental interactions with plastics
• Ethical complexities in interdisciplinary research

Advising roles include dissertation supervision for third-year undergraduates and contributing to fieldwork course design in Berlin. She actively collaborates with the Centre for Urban Wellbeing, exploring how urban environments shape emotional health.