Zoe Crombie

Zoe Crombie is an accomplished professional in the field of Film Studies and higher education, currently serving as an Impact Support Officer at Lancaster University, where responsibilities include researching and writing impact case studies for the upcoming REF 2029. With a solid background that encompasses roles such as Research Commercialisation Assistant and various teaching positions at Lancaster University and the University of Salford, Zoe has actively engaged in academic administration, curriculum development, and decolonisation initiatives within higher education. Additionally, Zoe contributes to the academic community as a Section Editor for Open Cultural Studies and an Academic Reviewer for the Journal of Anime and Manga Studies. Alongside these roles, Zoe has successfully launched a freelance content writing venture and has served as a Resident Film Expert at The Dukes. Educational achievements include a PhD in Film Studies from Lancaster University, as well as various short courses related to Japanese Studies.