Jennifer Leigh

Dr Jennifer Leigh is a Reader in Creative Practices for Social Justice in the School of Sociology, Social Policy, and Social Research at the University of Kent. She is a chemist turned sociologist, with a particular interest in using embodied, reflective, and creative practices for social justice. Her current work includes addressing and highlighting experiences of marginalisation in science due to intersectional factors including disability, gender, race, and caring responsibilities. She is a Co-Lead of NADSN’s STEMM Action Group, Vice Chair (Research) of the International WISC (Women in Supramolecular Chemistry) Network, and the Athena Forum Disability Champion. Her recent books are; 'Borders of qualitative research: Navigating the spaces where therapy, education, art, and science connect' (2023, Policy Press), 'Women in Supramolecular Chemistry: Collectively crafting the rhythms of our work and lives in STEM' (2022, Policy Press), 'Embodied Inquiry: Research Methods' (2021, Bloomsbury), 'Ableism in Academia: Theorising lived experiences of disability and chronic illness in higher education' (2020, UCL Press), and Conversations on Embodiment across higher education: Teaching, practice, and research (2019, Routledge). Her next book will be 'How to thrive in laboratory life: A toolkit from WISC' (2024, Routledge).

She can be found on socials as @drschniff.