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Graham Gussin is a Part-Time Lecturer in Postgraduate Sculpture at the Slade School of Fine Art, University College London, where he has maintained a 0.4 full-time equivalent position since 2011, initially as a Teaching Fellow in Post Graduate Fine Art Media before moving to his current role. His academic career spans over two decades, with previous teaching positions at Chelsea School of Art, Goldsmiths College, Central Saint Martins, and Kent University. Gussin's research practice centers on exploring relationships between time and space using both material and immaterial approaches. He creates work that uses location, site, and atmosphere with reference to cinematic spaces and narratives to cause friction between ideas of the real and the imagined. Central to his practice is the concept of 'Terrain Vague' - an umbrella term involving place and agency, which he explores through the relationship between geographic and psychological 'states' and how they affect thinking around contemporary issues. His methodology employs diverse media including sculpture, text, photography, moving images, video, installation, and sound to investigate perception of time, space, and scale, frequently appropriating and manipulating images from art history, popular culture, and cinema. The deconstruction of cinematic materials reveals his special interest in film language's structural elements rather than its narrative articulations. His recent artistic output demonstrates consistent exploration of cinematic language, spatial perception, and the relationship between visible and invisible elements. His works often deconstruct cinematic materials to reveal structural elements rather than narrative articulations, creating ambiguity that engenders a deconstruction of the notion of the sublime. Over the past decade, he has developed projects examining utopian and dystopian spaces, the urban and rural, and the 'productive zone' that exists geographically and psychologically, with notable works including 'The Divergent Gaze' (2019), 'The Mary Jane Paintings' (2018), and 'Studio Monte Palace' (2018). Gussin has introduced and directed cross-area symposia at the Slade School around various themes, including the subject of love in contemporary practice and a yearly project with Siobhan Davies Dance Studios. His teaching methodology incorporates his artistic research directly into pedagogical approaches, creating meaningful connections between his studio practice and academic instruction. He has developed specific courses such as 'Text, Performance and Digital Media' for BA students at Central Saint Martins.

• Contemporary Art
• Installation Art
• Sculpture
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Joe Watson serves as a Lecturer in the Department of Classics and Ancient History at the University of Warwick's Faculty of Arts, where he teaches Latin language and literature courses while focusing on queer interpretations of classical texts. His academic profile demonstrates a strong commitment to inclusive pedagogy and cutting-edge research at the intersection of Classics and Gender Studies. Watson completed his academic training with a BA in Classics from the University of Reading (2017), an MA from Durham University (2018), and a PhD from Durham University (2022) with a thesis on 'Narrative Nefas and the Taboos of Incest and Bestiality in Ovid's Metamorphoses'. His research focuses primarily on Latin literature of the Augustan period, especially Ovid, with significant contributions to queer theory in Classics. Watson explores the full spectrum of sex, sexuality, and gender in both the ancient world and its modern receptions, with particular attention to queer Classical reception in early-20th century literature, especially the poetry of C.P. Cavafy. His pedagogical work emphasizes tailored approaches for queer and neurodiverse students, reflecting his commitment to inclusive education. Watson's publication record shows a consistent trajectory toward increasingly sophisticated queer interpretations of classical texts, with recent work examining trans narratives in Ovid, queer utopias in Renée Vivien's poetry, and the intersection of classical sculpture with queer identity in Cavafy's work. His scholarship demonstrates how ancient texts can be productively reinterpreted through contemporary gender and sexuality frameworks. Administratively, Watson serves as the Work in Progress Seminar Series Organiser, IT Officer, Departmental EDI Representative, and Student Experience Representative at Warwick, demonstrating significant departmental involvement beyond his teaching and research responsibilities. He maintains active involvement in the 'Queering the Past(s)' Project as a member of its Executive Committee and serves as Director of Studies and Advanced Latin tutor at the JACT Durham Greek and Latin Summer School, extending his influence beyond the university setting into broader classical education communities.

• Latin Literature
• Classics
• Queer Theory
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Professor Johan Siebers serves as a Professor at the School of Advanced Study, University of London, and holds the leadership role of Director at the Ernst Bloch Centre for German Thought. His position represents active faculty engagement within this prestigious institution dedicated to advanced humanities research. Research Focus His scholarly work centers on German philosophical traditions, with specialized expertise in Ernst Bloch's critical theory, Marxist dialectics, and utopian thought. This research nexus bridges historical analysis of 20th-century continental philosophy with contemporary applications in political theory and ethics, examining themes of hope, possibility, and social transformation through Bloch's unique theoretical framework. Academic Leadership As Director of the Ernst Bloch Centre, Professor Siebers oversees research initiatives, international collaborations, and scholarly events that advance understanding of Bloch's contributions to philosophy. The Centre functions as a hub for interdisciplinary dialogue connecting historians, political theorists, and critical scholars globally. Scientific Awards No specific awards, fellowships, or medals were documented in the available institutional profile. Advising and Grants While the profile confirms his faculty status, no details regarding graduate student supervision, research grants, or funded projects were included in the provided information.

• German Philosophy
• Critical Theory
• Marxist Philosophy
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Dr Daniel Grausam is an Associate Professor in the Department of English Studies at Durham University, specializing in American literature and culture. His academic work primarily engages with postmodern and contemporary fiction, Cold War studies, and nuclear culture. His research interests span American Postmodern Fiction, Cold War Literature, Contemporary American Literature, Nuclear Culture, Metafiction, and the intersection of history and literature. He has published extensively on the cultural and literary implications of the Cold War and nuclear age, as well as on the concept of the contemporary in literature. Grausam's scholarly publications reveal a consistent focus on the relationship between American fiction and historical periods, particularly the Cold War and post-Cold War eras. His work often explores themes of temporality, nuclear anxiety, and the evolution of postmodernism into contemporary literature. He has supervised at least one research postgraduate student, Katie Tobin, in the Department of English Studies.

• American Literature
• Postmodernism
• Cold War Studies
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Professor Jim Endersby is Professor of the History of Science in the School of Media, Arts and Humanities at the University of Sussex. He specializes in the history of science with particular interests in the histories of botanic gardens, the impact of empire on nineteenth-century British science and society, science and literature, and the reception and influence of Darwinism. Currently on research leave, he recently completed a term as Associate Dean for People, Culture and Inclusion in the Faculty of Media, Arts and Humanities. His academic journey includes: First degree in History and Philosophy of Science at University of New South Wales MPhil and PhD in History and Philosophy of Science Department at Cambridge Post-doctoral research fellow at Darwin College, Cambridge Joined Sussex in 2007 Promoted to senior lecturer in 2009 Promoted to Reader in History of Science in 2013 Promoted to Professor in 2018 Professor Endersby's research explores the intersections between science, culture, and society, particularly focusing on how Darwinism became part of everyday public culture. His work examines historical connections between botany and empire, the role of botanic gardens, and the relationship between science fiction and scientific thought. He has made significant contributions to understanding how scientific ideas permeate public consciousness and shape cultural narratives. His recent publications include the 2025 book 'The Arrival of the Fittest: Biology's Imaginary Futures, 1900--1935' which explores how early-twentieth-century publics made creative use of new theories of heredity, particularly mutation theory. His earlier 2016 book 'Orchid: a cultural history' won the Watson Davis and Helen Miles Davis Prize for the best book for a general audience by the History of Science Society in 2018. His scholarly achievements have been recognized with several prestigious awards: 2018: Watson Davis and Helen Miles Davis Prize for 'Orchid: A cultural history' 2016-2017: Mid-Career fellowship, British Academy 2011: Stafleu Medal of the International Association for Plant Taxonomy for 'Imperial Nature' 2010: Shortlisted for Suzanne J. Levinson Prize 2007: Royal Society of Literature's Jerwood Prize for 'A Guinea Pig's History of Biology' Professor Endersby has secured significant research funding, including a Leverhulme Major Research Fellowship (beginning September 2025) for his project 'Darwinian Fans: reading, responding to and reimagining evolution,' which will analyze how Darwinism became part of everyday public culture between 1859 and 2009. He previously received a British Academy Mid-Career Fellowship (2016-2017) for his work on early 20th-century biology. He maintains a strong connection with the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, having curated exhibitions, provided training to volunteer guides, and collaborated on BBC Radio 4 programs. He is actively involved in conversations about Kew's imperial legacy and contemporary issues around race and decolonisation.

• History of Science
• History of Botany
• Darwinism
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