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Thomas Grocott

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Overview

I am studying for a doctorate in the Department of English, American Studies and Creative Writing (EAC). My project, tentatively titled 'Geographies of Failure,' asks how aesthetic imaginings of extreme geographies in the history of film can draw into question undertsandings of the Anthropocene as a synchronous planetary event. 

Alongside my research I teach world cinemas and film history in the School of Arts, Languages and Cultures. I previously taught interdiscplinary approaches to climate crisis in the Centre for the History of Science, Technology and Medicine. 

Prizes and awards

President's Doctoral Scholar Award (2021-2025)

Teaching

- Introduction to World Cinema in the School of Arts, Languages and Cultures (Semester 2 2022-2023, Semester 2 2023-2024). 

- Introduction to Early Film Histories in the School of Arts, Languages and Cultures (Semester 1 2023-2024). 

- The Crisis of Nature in the Centre for the History of Science, Technology and Medicine (Semester 2 2022-2023)

Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals

In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):

  • SDG 10 - Reduced Inequalities
  • SDG 12 - Responsible Consumption and Production
  • SDG 13 - Climate Action
  • SDG 17 - Partnerships for the Goals

Education/Academic qualification

Master of Arts, The University of Manchester

Areas of expertise

  • PN1993 Motion Pictures
  • B Philosophy (General)
  • GF Human ecology. Anthropogeography