Jane Rendell

Jane Rendell is a Professor in Critical Spatial Practice at The Bartlett School of Architecture, University College London (UCL). She co-initiated and teaches on the MA Situated Practice and MA Architectural History, supervising PhDs across architecture, art, urbanism, and experimental writing.

• Doctor of Philosophy, Birkbeck College (1998)
• Master of Science, UCL (1994)
• Diploma of Architecture, University of Edinburgh (1992)
• Bachelor of Arts (Honours) (1988)

Her transdisciplinary research explores intersections between architecture, art, feminism, history, and psychoanalysis. Notable contributions include concepts of 'critical spatial practice' and 'site-writing', exemplified in books like The Architecture of Psychoanalysis (2017) and Site-Writing (2010). She leads ethics research in architecture, creating the Practising Ethics platform and co-authoring key ethics guides.

Recent article trends focus on:

• Feminist spatial theory
• Ethical urban design methods
• Psychoanalytic approaches to architecture
• Strike action's spatial implications
• Memory in built environments
• Site-specific artistic practices

Scientific recognitions include:

• RIBA Research Award (2021-22) for ethics platform
• Provost's Education Award (2018)
• History/Theory prize at RIBA Research Awards

Jane has supervised 22 PhDs to completion and currently oversees 8 doctoral candidates. Her work spans international collaborations and teaching workshops at institutions including KTH Stockholm, RMIT Melbourne, and University of South Australia.