Camilla Mork Rostvik

Dr Camilla Mork Rostvik is an Honorary Lecturer in the School of Art History at the University of St Andrews. Her research focuses on the intersections of gender studies, art history, and medical humanities, with particular emphasis on menstruation, contemporary art, and historical contexts of scientific publishing. She has contributed to projects funded by The Wellcome Trust, The Leverhulme Trust, and the Arts and Humanities Research Council.

Her work explores topics such as menstrual politics, the history of scientific journals (e.g., Royal Society publications), and the cultural and economic dimensions of menstruation-related industries. Notable projects include 'The Art History of Menstruation since 1950' and analyses of Scotland's Period Products legislation. Rostvik has published extensively on topics ranging from menstrual taboos to environmental impacts of sanitary products.

• Grants: Multiple grants including £250k+ from Wellcome Trust (2019-2020) and Leverhulme Trust (2017-2020).
• Key Projects: Led 'Menstruation Research Network' and contributed to 'Publishing the Philosophical Transactions' project.
• Media Engagement: Featured in podcasts like 'Heavy Flow' and Norwegian media discussing menstrual stigma.

Her research bridges historical analysis with contemporary activism, addressing issues of gender equity in STEM, legislative frameworks for menstrual health, and visual representations of the body.