Julia Wright

Julia Wright is an Associate Professor at the Centre for Agroecology, Water and Resilience, Coventry University. She specializes in sustainable agriculture, agroecology, and food security, with a focus on community resilience and ecological farming systems. Her research spans over four decades, emphasizing transitions to low-fossil fuel systems and integrating indigenous practices with biodynamic principles.

Education:

• Doctorate in Ecological Agriculture, Wageningen University (2005)
• MSc in Sustainable Agriculture, Wye College (1993)
• Postgraduate Diploma in Land and Water Management, Cranfield University (1986)
• Bachelor's in Rural Environment Studies, University of Wales Trinity Saint David (1985)

Research Interests: Environmental practices, agroecology, and health; subtle agroecologies (invisible dimensions of nature); Cuba's post-crisis agricultural transitions. She leads a transdisciplinary research cluster exploring agroecology's impact on human health.

Awards:

• Trailblazers 2022 Award (2021)

Advising & Grants: Supervises PhD students, leads the AGROMIX project (EU-funded agroforestry research), and collaborates internationally. Serves as an External Examiner for multiple universities and holds roles in organizations like the Biodynamic Agriculture Association.

Labs/Teams: Coordinates the Subtle Agroecologies research program and contributes to the International Journal for the Study of Cuba and the Permaculture Association UK.