Jana Norman

Jana Norman is an Adjunct Research Fellow at UniSA Creative, University of South Australia, where she engages in interdisciplinary research at the intersection of environmental humanities, posthumanism, and Indigenous ontologies. Her work critically examines place-making, legal subjectivity, and ecological ethics in the Anthropocene.

• Position: Adjunct Research Fellow
• Institution: University of South Australia
• School: UniSA Creative

Her research interests focus on reimagining human–earth relations through decolonial and posthuman frameworks. She explores how narrative practices, creative processes, and legal theories can disrupt colonial paradigms and foster inclusive, multispecies futures. Key themes include relational ontology, shadow places, cosmic personhood, and the integration of Indigenous and Western knowledges.

The recent body of her work reflects a strong trend toward blending creative practice with philosophical and legal inquiry. Her publications span environmental literature, art-based research, and critical legal theory, with a recurring emphasis on coastal ecologies like Cactus Beach and the Great Australian Bight. These works collectively advocate for non-anthropocentric worldviews and ethical reorientation in the face of ecological crisis.

She has contributed several book reviews and conceptual articles that engage with posthuman cities, urban nature, and environmental balance. Notably, her scholarship bridges academic rigor with creative expression, positioning her as a distinctive voice in the environmental humanities.

Jana Norman has not received any explicitly mentioned scientific awards in the provided texts.

There is no information available about formal student advising or research grants beyond a reference to the Far West Coast region as a research context. Her role appears to be research-focused, with strong engagement in publishing and conceptual development.

While no specific labs or research teams are mentioned, her affiliation with UniSA Creative suggests participation in a vibrant community of artists, designers, and scholars committed to innovative, socially engaged research.