James Leigh

J.W. James Leigh is a Lecturer and PhD candidate in the MA Euroculture program at the University of Groningen's Faculty of Arts. His research focuses on identity, memory, politics, and state-building in Central and Eastern Europe, particularly in the Western Balkans. He holds an MA Euroculture (2009) and BA in English Language and Literature (2005) from Groningen and Manchester Universities respectively. His teaching includes Eurocompetence development, theory/methodology courses, and MA thesis supervision. Key research interests include post-conflict nation-building narratives, cultural memory dynamics, and politico-cultural identity formation. He has presented at conferences on Kosovo's socio-political landscapes and contributed to publications analyzing European spatial politics and post-conflict societies.

• Department: European Literature and Culture
• Research Affiliation: Research Centre Arts in Society (AiS)

Leigh's work engages with frameworks of European integration, exploring how collective memory and personal experiences shape identities in post-conflict regions. His recent presentations include discussions on Kosovo's museum narratives and 'Corona and Beyond' cultural crises. He actively supervises MA theses in Euroculture and has collaborated on interdisciplinary projects linking theory to contemporary socio-political challenges.