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Jenny Mathers is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of International Politics at Aberystwyth University, where she has been a faculty member since 1992. She holds a BA from Mount Holyoke College and MPhil and DPhil degrees from the University of Oxford. Her academic work is centered on Russian politics and security, and gender and war, with a strong emphasis on feminist security studies and the ongoing war in Ukraine.
- BA, Mount Holyoke College
- MPhil, University of Oxford
- DPhil, University of Oxford
Her research explores the intersections of gender, militarization, and political identity. Key themes include the role of women in war, the securitization of history, and the construction of heroic military masculinity. She investigates how affect, humor, and cultural symbols are mobilized in both protest and state propaganda, especially in Russia and Ukraine. Her work also examines the economic insecurities faced by women in conflict zones and the implications of international financial institutions’ policies.
The most recent publications reflect a deep engagement with Russia’s war in Ukraine, analyzing militarization of children, gendered impacts of conflict, and the symbolic framing of war through heroism and nostalgia. Her research spans interdisciplinary approaches, drawing from political science, gender studies, cultural studies, and international political economy.
- Russian Politics and Security
- Gender and War
- Feminist Security Studies
- Militarization
- Civil-Military Relations
- Heroism and National Identity
Jenny Mathers has been widely engaged in public discourse, contributing to over 180 media appearances on topics such as Russian politics, Ukraine, and gender. She has participated in high-level conferences, including events with NATO and the Portuguese Ministry of Defence, focusing on the Women, Peace and Security agenda. She has also supervised PhD students and led externally funded research projects, such as the 2016–2017 collaboration with Ural State Pedagogical University. Her current departmental roles include Social Media Officer and membership in the Admissions and Recruitment Team for 2024–2025.
She is actively involved in public-facing scholarship, organizing events like the Cynhadledd Hawlio Heddwch and speaking at festivals such as Hay Festival. Her work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to peace, gender equality, and reduced inequalities.
