I am a lecturer in Economic and Social History with a focus on reproductive health, gender, and the history of emotions. 

Historical research interests 

My PhD research analysed married couples' experiences of reproductive health services and support systems as they navigated infertility and/or reproductive loss in mainland Britain. The thesis is entitled, 'Understanding experiences of miscarriages, stillbirths, and infertility, during the late 1950s to 1974'. 

My broad research interests include:

• The history of emotions
• Oral history
• Gender history 
• Reproductive health and relationships
• Grief and trauma 
• Material culture and emotions 
• Support organisations and self-help groups

I am also interested in nostalgia and collecting which relate to my previous studies of youth culture, magazines, and memorabilia. 

Learning and Teaching research interests 

My learning and teaching research interests are focused upon Graduate Teaching Assistant support and Widening Participation in Higher Education. My current leadership role as co-GTA lead in the division of Political and International Studies has developed from my own experience of working as a GTA and transitioning into support as a lecturer within my subject area. I am passionate about Widening Participation programmes and have co-convened the summer school programme in Economic and Social History for 3 years. 

My current Learning and Teaching Development fund project, 'Converting and Retaining Students Through Learning and Teaching: A case study in Economic and Social History', co-led with Dr. Felicity Cawley, aligns with my individual role as undergraduate Open Day co-ordinator in Economic and Social History in outreach presentations. 

I have a leadership role in the Innovative Pedagogy Hub within the Social Sciences, acting as the Economic and Social History representative. I have an invested interest in innovative practices and inclusive learning. 

Research groups

• Economic & Social History
• Innovative Pedagogy Hub

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I am open to act as PhD supervisor for students interested in reproductive health, the history of emotions, or support organisations and self-help groups. 

I've taught across all levels in Economic and Social History and have experience teaching on PGT courses within the Social Sciences. Where possible, I take an innovative approach to teaching and often include classes with material culture and object handling. I particularly enjoy the opportunity to venture out of the classroom and into the museum for a historical 'scavenger hunt'. 

Widening Participation (Pre-entry programmes) 

• Economic and Social History Summer School (co-convenor)
• Invited guest lecturer on ACCESS Social and Economic History 

Pre-honours (Undergraduate) 

• Economic and Social History 1A: Economic and Social History in a Global Context, CA. 1750-1914
• Economic and Social History 1B: Themes in Globalisation, 1914-2008
• Economic and Social History 2B: Britain since 1914 

Honours (Undergraduate) 

• Research Methods in Economic and Social History (co-convened) 
• Economic and Social History 3: Studies in Economic and Social History (convening) 
• Themes and Debates in Economic and Social History (co-convened) 
• Motherhood and Materning in Twentieth-century Britain (co-convenor) 
• Undergraduate dissertation supervisor 

Postgraduate Taught Masters (Masters) 

• Qualitative Methods 
• Global Economy dissertation supervisor

• Associate Fellow of the Recognising Excellence in Teaching Framework 

I seek opportunities to present and engage with relevant historical networks and Learning and Teaching organisations.