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Grayson Black is a doctoral researcher at the University of St Andrews, affiliated with the School of International Relations. Their work bridges queer political ecology, ecosophy, and anthrozoology, aiming to address trauma and disconnection through interdisciplinary lenses. Expertise spans post-structuralism, eco-socialism, and UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Education:
- BA in International Studies (Summa Cum Laude) from Virginia Commonwealth University and University of Edinburgh
- MLitt in Global Social Political Thought (Distinction) from University of St Andrews
Research trends focus on political ecology, queer theory, and non-human sociopolitical belonging. Recent works explore topics like trans allyship, taxonomic stratification as Anglo-imperial technology, and the political psychology of alter-humanity.
Scientific awards include the
- French Honours Award (Apr 2019)
- Gray Prize (2021)
- Handsel Scholarship (2024)
- Phi Kappa Phi Award (2020)
Presentations include talks on queer eco-politics, pacifist stereotypes, and political psychology of alter-humanity at events like Untangling Fur-tures (2025).
Contact via email: glgb1@st-andrews.ac.uk.
