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معرفی
Julian Henriques is a Professor at Goldsmiths, University of London, specializing in Media, Communications and Cultural Studies. He convenes the MA in Cultural Studies and Script Writing. His research bridges sound studies, reggae culture, and affect theory, with notable projects like Sonic Womb and Sound System Outernational. He holds a PhD from Goldsmiths (2008) and has authored influential books including Sonic Bodies and Changing the Subject. His ERC grant (2021) supports diaspora research on street technologies. Key contributions include exploring fetal auditory environments and Jamaican sound system epistemologies.
Education
- PhD in Media/Communications, Goldsmiths, University of London (2008)
Research Interests
Henriques' work centers sonic knowledge systems, particularly reggae sound systems and fetal acoustics. He investigates non-discursive meaning-making through topology and rhythm, linking auditory experiences to cultural and bodily practices. Projects like the Sonic Womb exhibition explore prenatal soundscapes, while Sound System Outernational promotes global sound culture research.
Grants & Awards
- ERC Consolidator Grant (2021): Sonic Street Technologies: Diaspora, Culture and Knowledge
Labs/Teams
Founder of the Topology Research Unit (TRU) and co-lead of the Sonic Womb project. Collaborates with Sound System Outernational to bridge academic and popular cultural knowledge.
