Jenna Ashton

Jenna Ashton is a Senior Lecturer in Heritage Studies and Art History and Cultural Practices at the University of Manchester's School of Arts, Languages and Cultures. Her work spans interdisciplinary research in environmental humanities, climate justice, and feminist archiving. She holds affiliations with multiple faculties including the Faculty of Humanities and collaborates across departments like Geography and Planning.

Her research focuses on intersections between art, urban environments, and social justice. Notable themes include climate resilience through participatory arts, feminist archival practices, and the role of heritage in post-conflict spaces. Projects like 'Urban Communities and Climate Justice' demonstrate her commitment to actionable research.

Recent publications highlight innovative approaches to co-production methodologies and spatial climate adaptation. Though no awards are explicitly listed, her extensive collaboration network (with 49 shared outputs) reflects significant academic impact. Advising includes one supervised project documented in institutional records.

Jenna contributes to interdisciplinary initiatives such as the Valuing Nature Network and collaborates with external institutions like Manchester Metropolitan University and the University of Salford. Her work often bridges academic disciplines with community engagement and policy development.