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Alex Mangold is a Lecturer at the Department of Modern Languages, Aberystwyth University, with a focus on interdisciplinary research and teaching. Their work bridges Theatre & Performance Studies, Translation Studies, and German Grammar, supported by grants like the British Academy Talent Development Award (2021) and AberSEED funding for creative assessment projects (2024). They lead initiatives in sustainability and global opportunities, serve on the university Senate, and coordinate year-abroad programs for German studies.
- M.A. in Augsburg
- MSc in Chester
- PhD in Wales
- Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA)
Their research centers on Performance Philosophy & Politics, including Lacanian Psychoanalysis, Sarah Kane’s New Tragic, and Žižek’s theories. In Translation Studies, they explore dialogue and cultural translation for theatre, film, and television. Their linguistic work focuses on Creative Assessment and German Grammar, exemplified by the social media project MONKEY RAISINS.
Recent publications address themes like austerity, Brexit, and identity through performative processes. Their translations of contemporary German and British theatre have been commissioned internationally. Scientific awards include the British Academy Talent Development Award and AberSEED funding, reflecting their impact on modern languages pedagogy.
Alex supervises postgraduate students and collaborates on projects such as the open-access Creative Modern Languages hub. They actively engage with media, discussing topics like AI’s implications for language learning and advocating for innovative approaches to reverse declining language studies in the UK.
