About
Jennifer Rushworth is an Associate Professor in French and Comparative Literature at University College London (SELCS). She holds a DPhil in Medieval and Modern Languages from the University of Oxford (2010–2013) and previously served as a Junior Research Fellow at St John's College, Oxford (2013–2017). Her research focuses on mourning, medievalism, music, and interdisciplinary studies spanning literary theory, cultural analysis, and philosophy. She has published extensively, including her monograph Proust’s Songbook (Penn Press, 2024). Her work aligns with Sustainable Development Goals 4 (Quality Education), 5 (Gender Equality), and 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities).
- Education:
- DPhil in Medieval and Modern Languages, University of Oxford (2010–2013)
Her research integrates musicological, philosophical, and critical-theoretical approaches to modern literature. Recent work explores intersections between memory, aesthetics, and cultural heritage. She teaches courses on comparative literature, medievalism, and French literature.
Her academic contributions emphasize interdisciplinary dialogue, with a focus on how literary and musical forms articulate historical and philosophical themes.
