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Dr Victoria McCollum is a Senior Lecturer in Cinematic Arts and Director of Development and External Partnerships at Ulster University's School of Arts & Humanities. With 8 published books and over £536k in research funding, her work bridges post-conflict storytelling, horror studies, and virtual production innovation.
- PhD in Cultural & Film Studies (Ulster University)
- MA in Film Practice (Queen’s University Belfast)
- PG Cert in Higher Education Practice
Her research focuses on trauma narratives in film, games, and TV, particularly in post-conflict contexts. She co-leads the Witches of Islandmagee Creative and Digital Project, examining historical persecution and gender dynamics in Ireland, while also pioneering international educational access programs in Bollywood.
Recent research trends include:
- Horror studies (70% of publications)
- Post-conflict representation (46%)
- Video game narratives (29%)
- Brexit/Trump-era political culture (19%)
Scientific awards include:
- Early Career Educator Excellence Award (2020)
- Early Career Research Excellence Award (2018)
- Irish Film Board Production Fund recipient (2011)
- Senior Fellow, Higher Education Academy
Victoria co-founded a Derry-based mentoring program for teenage girls and organized the landmark Mo Mowlam Film Studio naming initiative. She combines cinematic innovation with equine-assisted emotional resilience training in her community work.