Laura Arnott

Laura Arnott is a Lecturer in Drama at The University of Manchester, specializing in transcultural gaming, queer gaming, and media convergence. She holds a PhD in Drama from the University of Manchester, focusing on the transcultural reception of Japanese Role-Playing Games (JRPGs). Her research explores how players engage with cultural elements in games, shaping hybrid identities and transcultural understanding. She also teaches courses including 'Screen, Culture and Society' and 'Introduction to World Cinemas.'

Education: MA in Film Studies (University of Manchester, 2018); BA in Drama and Screen Studies (University of Manchester, 2017).

Research interests include Japanese Otome games, pixel horror, queer game narratives, and the intersections of film and digital media. Her work bridges performance studies and gaming fandom analysis.

Awards:

• President's Doctoral Scholar Award (2019)
• Fellowship awarded competitively
• Outstanding Performance in MA Film Studies (2018)

Teaching focuses on undergraduate courses in drama and arts, emphasizing digital age research methodologies and global cinema.