Personal profile
Biography
I am a PhD researcher in American Studies with a focus on environmental humanities. My project is funded by the Faculty of Arts and Humanities.
My research critically examines the scholarly works of leading women environmentalist writers based in North America, placing Indigenous and Euro-American scholars in direct conversation. I am interested in the ways in which women environmentalists challenge and oppose the systemic violences of settler colonialism, heteropatriarchy, and extractive capitalism in their writings.
I have given papers at international conferences and symposiums across the UK, in Hungary and online.
Key Research Interests
- Environmental Humanities
- Indigenous Studies
- Climate crisis responses and writings
- Women's ecological writing
- Nature writing - historic and contemporary
Academic Background
Doctor of Philosophy: American Studies (University of East Anglia. 2022-present).
Master of Arts: American Studies (University of East Anglia. 2020).
Bachelor of Arts: American Studies (History) (University of Kent. 2017).
Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Values of the land: Kinships as climate solutions in ‘The Honorable Harvest’ and ‘Land as Pedagogy’
Morton-Wilcox, A., 10 Jan 2025, In: New Area Studies. 4, 3Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Medicine Wheel for the Planet: A Journey Toward Personal and Ecological Healing (Jennifer Grenz)
Morton-Wilcox, A., 6 Oct 2025, In: Transmotion. 10, 2, p. 247 250 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Book/Film/Article review › peer-review
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On Silences and Open Space: A Critical Conversation for the Climate Crisis
Morton-Wilcox, A., Apr 2024, (Unpublished).Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
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On Silences and Open Space: A Critical Conversation for the Climate Crisis
Morton-Wilcox, A., Sept 2024, (Unpublished).Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
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On Silences and Open Space: A Critical Conversation for the Climate Crisis
Morton-Wilcox, A., May 2024, (Unpublished).Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
Activities
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Indigenous Studies Research Network Symposium
Abigail Morton-Wilcox (Speaker)
19 Sept 2024Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participation in conference
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Hungarian Association of American Studies Biannual Conference 2024
Abigail Morton-Wilcox (Speaker)
24 May 2024 → 25 May 2024Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participation in conference
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British Association of American Studies Annual Conference 2024
Abigail Morton-Wilcox (Speaker)
10 Apr 2024 → 12 Apr 2024Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participation in conference
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CHASE Feminist Network Symposium 2023
Abigail Morton-Wilcox (Speaker)
13 Jun 2023Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participation in conference
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British Association of American Studies Annual Conference 2023
Abigail Morton-Wilcox (Speaker)
12 Apr 2023 → 14 Apr 2023Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participation in conference