EDUCATION (HE)

PHD (PRACTICE AS RESEARCH) IN DANCE AND PERFORMING ARTS
University of Chichester, (2021 - Ongoing)

Thesis: “On Art-Magic: Socio-Ecological Interventions within ‘The Culture of Steam’” (Working Title)
Advisors: Ian Hornsby (Primary) and Dr Andrew Wilford (Secondary)

Mixed qualitative methodology (Primary Source, secondary data analysis, archival study, practice, and autoethnography)

Areas of interest: post-climate eschatological cultures, more-than-human relations, nationalism, indigenous knowledge and practice, and temporal formulations.

AFHEA - ASSOCIATE FELLOW OF THE HIGHER EDUCATION ACADAMY AdvanceHE, (2023)

UCPP - UNIVERSITY CERTIFICATE IN PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE
University of Chichester, (2023)

MA (DISTINCTION): THEATRE & THEATRE COLLECTIVES
University of Chichester, (2017 - 2019)

BA (1ST CLASS): THEATER
University of Chichester, (2014 - 2017)

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS & SHORT COURSES

The Limits of Narrative | Short Course, University of Groningen. (30/01/23 - 03/02/23)

Advanced First Aid | Three Day Course, Red Cross. (2023) - reaccreditation.

RSPH Level 3 Award in Mental Health First Aid | MHFA England (2022)

BTEC: Performing Arts & BTEC: Production Arts | The Devon Academy of Performing Arts, (2014)

AS: English Literature, AS: History, AS: Psychology, & AS: Drama and Theatre Studies | Coombeshead Academy, (2011)

GCSE: English, GCSE: Further Maths, & GCSE: Science | Coombeshead Academy, (2009)

CONFERENCES & GUEST LECTURES

ASLE-UKI Post Graduate Conference Edinburgh | Presenter: “Apocalypse Where? Inattentiveness, Indigeneity and Invisibility”, Association for the Study of Literature and Environment (UK and Ireland). 05/09/24 - 06/09/24

The Politics of Housing | Presenter: “The Comfort of Things and the Performance of Homelessness”, The University of East London. 06/06/23 - 07/06/24

International Conference on Narrative | Organising Committee, University of Chichester, The International Society of Narrative. 27/06/22 - 30/06/22

Communities and Communications | Presenter: “Death by Prox(y)imity: Participation with the Pandemic through the mobile multiplayer game Among Us (2018)”, Staffordshire University Department of Film. 24/04/21

Collisions Online 2020: Shifting Perspectives | Participant, Central School of Speech and Drama. 29/09/20 - 30/09/20

Devoted and Disgruntled | Presenter: “Making Mythology and Magic” & “Cognitive Behavioural Theatre”, Battersea Arts Centre. 08/02/20 - 10/02/20

Common Ground in the South East | Participant, Chichester Festival Theatre. 09/12/20

Keeping Arts in Education | Organising Committee, University of Chichester. 21/06/2018

Devoted and Disgruntled | Presenter: “Theatre in a Suitcase, Rough Sleeping Actions”, New Diorama - London. 20/01/2018 - 22/01/2018

AWARDS & SCHOLARSHIPS

Dwina Gibb Award for Doctoral Scholarship

RESEARCH CENTRES & AFFILIATIONS

The Arcanum of Apocalyptic Anthropocenes | University of Chichester. Joint-Founder

The Centre for Magic and Esotericism | University of Exeter. Member

Order of Bards, Ovates, and Druids | Research Member

Higher Education Academy | Associate Fellow

PERSONAL PROFILE

Charismatic and dedicated early-career Lecturer with a robust academic background in the Performing Arts, committed to inspiring and supporting students in higher education. Completing a Practice-as-Research PhD and was recently awarded an Associate Fellowship from Advance HE, bringing a fresh, research-informed perspective to the classroom. This approach integrates innovative research, technology, and active learning strategies to create an engaging, inclusive learning environment.

I am passionate about fostering critical thinking and academic curiosity, prioritising accessibility and individualised academic support to empower students, particularly those with additional access needs. Through leading seminars, discussion groups, and practical sessions, as well as designing and delivering engaging lectures. Known for a student-centred, dynamic teaching style, emphasising active participation and real-world applications of course concepts.

My research spans post-climate emergency cultures, performer-audience dynamics, autobiographical performance, and ritual performance art. Published in the Journal of Arts and Communities, I have presented papers on themes such as digital media during the pandemic, homelessness in art, more-than-human climate relations, and critical performance analysis. I am eager to incorporate these insights into my teaching, enhancing students’ understanding and exploration of contemporary issues in the arts.

PUBLICATIONS

Lee, A. (2023) “Death by Prox(y)imity: Participation with the Pandemic through the mobile multiplayer game Among Us (2018)”, Journal of Arts and Communities. Vol. 14 Issue 1.

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Guest Lecture | “Carework: Care as Work & Work as Care”, (Level 7), University of Chichester Department of Social Work. 19/09/24

Associate Lecturer | Romanticism, (Level 5), University of Chichester Department of Theatre. Sep 2021 - Feb 2024

Co-Lecturer | Contemporary Performance Practice, (Level 7), University of East London School of Arts and Creative Industries. Sep 2022 - Jan 2023 (Fixed-Term)

Module Assistant | Politics and Activism (Level 5), University of Chichester Department of Theatre. Jan - Jun 2018 (Voluntary)

Guest Lecture | “Degrees of Distance: Experimentation in Human Connection” (Level 7), University of Chichester Department of Theatre. May 2018

ACADEMIC SERVICE

Disability and Dyslexia Service Administrator | University of Chichester.
10/10/24 - 31/12/24 (Fixed-Term)

EBE - Expert by Experience | Department of Social Work, University of Chichester.
30/08/24 - Ongoing

Support and Infomation Zone Advisor | University of Chichester.
Apr 2021 - Ongoing

Mental Health First Aider | University of Chichester.
Apr 2021 - Ongoing

SELECTED ARTISTIC EXPERIENCE

Artistic Director | The Midnight Florist Collective, (2015 - Ongoing) Interdisciplinary arts collective creating works of autobiographic performance

Principle Artist, Performer, & Writer | Drowning In The Sound, The Midnight Florist Collective, (2018 - Ongoing) Lighthouse - Pool, Applecart Arts - London, GLYPT - London, The ShowRoom - Chichester

Supporting Artist & Dramaturgy | Kayleigh Hunt - PG14, (2021). Camden Peoples Theatre

Performer & Vocalist | Ergo Phizmiz PLC - United Kingdom of Earth, (2017). Robin Howard Dance Theatre - London (Tète à Tète Opera Festival)

Principle Artist, Performer, & Writer | The Comfort of Things, The Midnight Florist Collective, (2016 - 2017). GLYPT - London, ShowRoom - Chichester, b-Side Festival - Portland, WHY? Festival - Southbank Centre

Principle Artist, Director, & Writer | The Dreaming Machine, The Midnight Florist Collective, (2016 - 2017). Novelty Magazine Issue #8 Launch Night

Principle Artist & Performer | Closet Space, The Midnight Florist Collective, (2017) The Marlborough Pub & Theatre - Brighton, The Showroom - Chichester, Hundreds of house parties across the UK

Principle Artist & Performer | Out, The Midnight Florist Collective, (2015 - 2017). Queer and Now Celebration - Tate Britan

Lead Male Vocalist | China Doll, Bad Habit, (2015 - 2016). Egg London (Tète à Tète Opera Festival, Greenwich Theatre (Les Enfant Terrible Award), Plymouth Fringe, Pleasance Dome (Edinburgh Fringe), The Dartington Estate

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Advanced Knowledge:

• Learning Management Systems (Moodle and Google Classroom)

• Video Conferencing & Online Teaching (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Google Meets)

• Presentation and Visual Design: (PowerPoint, Google Slides, Canva, Prezi)

• Content Creation Tools: (Adobe Premiere, OBS Studio, Screencast-O-Matic, Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator)

• Data Analysis and Research (EndNote, Mendeley)

• Assessment and Feedback Tools (Google Forms, Microsoft Forms, Quizlet. Turnitin Feedback Studio)

• Productivity and Collaboration Tools (Office 365 - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, Outlook, Access, SharePoint, OneDrive, Publisher, Authenticator, PingID. Google - Docs, Sheets, Slides)

• Digital Literacy and Information Security (DPA 2018, Credible Source Analysis, Identify Misinformation)

• Learning Analytics and Educational Data Mining (Analyse Student Performance and Engagement to improve teaching strategies and student outcomes)

• Social Media and Digital Communication Tools (Twitter, DramaHE, Instagram)

• Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (ChatGPT, Gradescope)

Working Knowledge:

• Learning Management Systems (Blackboard, Canvas)

• Video Conferencing & Online Teaching (BigBlueButton)

• Educational Technology & E-Learning Design (Adobe Captivate)

• Data Analysis and Research (SPSS)

• Coding and Programming (Web Development, Server Architecture Development)

• Social Media and Digital Communication Tools (LinkedIn)