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Daisy Richards is a PhD Researcher and Lecturer at De Montfort University's Leicester Media School within the Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Media. She is affiliated with the Cinema and Television History Institute (CATHI), the Media Discourse Centre, and the Media and Communication Research Centre. She also holds active roles in professional associations including BAFTSS, MECSSA, IASPM, and the Feminist Studies Association of the U.K. and Ireland.
Education:
- BA (Joint Honours) in Film and Literature, University of Warwick (2016, 1st Class)
- MA in Research for Film and Television Studies, University of Warwick (2018)
- PhD in Cinema and Television History, De Montfort University (2018–present, full scholarship)
Her research centers on feminist media analysis, particularly the representation of sexual violence in 'quality' television, exploring intersections of gender, class, taste, and aesthetic value. She is deeply engaged in feminist pedagogy and teaches across core media and communication modules such as 'Media Cultures and Everyday Life' and 'Women, Politics and the Media.'
Daisy has contributed to multiple externally funded research projects, including those supported by the Leverhulme Trust, British Academy, and AHRC, focusing on women in British television and sexual violence in rock music. Though no publications are listed, her research trajectory demonstrates a strong commitment to critical media scholarship and social justice.
Professional Recognition:
- Associate Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (2019)
Leadership and Service:
- Postgraduate Representative, British Association of Film, Television and Screen Studies (2019–present)
- PhD/ECR Representative, Feminist Studies Association of the U.K. and Ireland (2020–present)
- Trustee, Free from Violence and Abuse (FreeVA), a national charity supporting victim-survivors of sexual and domestic violence
She is actively involved in research networks and advocacy, bridging academic inquiry with real-world impact on gender-based violence and media representation.
