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Professor Nirmal Puwar is a distinguished academic in the Department of Media, Communications and Cultural Studies at Goldsmiths, University of London. Her research focuses on intersections of space, politics, race, and gender, with a particular emphasis on postcolonialism and critical methodologies. She has authored influential works like Space Invaders (2004) and co-edited volumes on social research methods. Puwar teaches on the MA in Gender, Media & Culture and contributes to undergraduate programs. Her recent work includes exploring 'carrying as method' in studying embodied archives and co-editing How to do Social Research With... (2024).
Key research themes include spatial politics, racialized bodies, and the application of creative methods in sociology. Her publications span articles in Body & Society, The Sociological Review, and Feminist Review, addressing topics like global South illuminaries and dementia through performance. Puwar has organized exhibitions and workshops, such as the 'Exchanging Cultures of Equality' project, reflecting her commitment to interdisciplinary and participatory research.
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