Rupert Ashmore

Rupert Ashmore is an Assistant Professor at Northumbria University's Design Arts and Creative Industries school, specializing in art and design history through photography, film, and digital media. His work examines cultural memory construction in northern British and European communities, focusing on how visual media enriches spaces with meaning and value.

Academic Background:

• PhD in Photography (2012), focusing on 2001 Foot and Mouth Disease epidemic and County Durham mining industry collapse

Current research investigates photography's role in reclaiming social justice and citizenship for marginalized groups facing austerity and populist narratives. His work intersects with UN Sustainable Development Goals related to cultural preservation and education.

Research Outputs: 8 total (including 5 peer-reviewed articles) spanning themes like layered landscapes, edgelands, and youth media representation in northern regions.