Personal profile
Research interests
My research interests are broadly around gender and sexuality studies, feminist philosophy, trans theory, body theory, embodiment, materialisms.
Would consider PhD students interested in related topics.
Educational background
- PhD University of Westminster, 2014
- MA Goldsmiths University of London, 2006
- BA University of Bologna, 2005
- Senior Fellow HEA, 2019
- SEDA Award, 2018
- Fellow HEA, 2016
- PGCert, 2016
Research interests (continued)
British Philosophical Association
Society for Women in Philosophy (UK)
European Sociology Association
Societas Spinozana
Oscar Wilde Society
External positions
Visiting Scholar, Duke University
2019 → 2020
Associate, University of Westminster, Law and Theory Lab
1 Jan 2016 → …
Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Reframing Marginality in Trans Politics, Towards an Ethics of Differentiation
Nirta, C., 29 Jul 2022, The New Politics of Visibility. Spaces, Actors, Practices and Technologies. Brighenti, A. M. (ed.). Intellect Books, p. 157-165Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
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Monstrosity as Resistance: Rethinking Trans Embodiment beyond the rhetoric of the Wrong Body.
Nirta, C., 27 Jul 2022, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Culture, Theory and Critique. 62, 4, p. 339-352 14 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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A Critique of the Model of Gender Recognition and the Limits of Self-declaration for Non-binary Trans Individuals
Nirta, C., Jul 2021, In: Law and Critique. 32, 2, p. 217-233Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Trans/forming Pregnancy (Special Issue)
Finn, S. (Editor), Nirta, C. (Editor) & Sjoberg, L. (Editor), 15 Jan 2026, (In preparation) In: Alternatives. 51, 1Research output: Contribution to journal › Special issue › peer-review
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Beware of utopia, turn to laughter! The sense of the present in Bergson’s rire.
Nirta, C., 3 Dec 2025, (Submitted) In: Thought: A Journal of Philosophy.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Projects
- 3 Finished
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Trans/forming Pregnancy: Exploring new perspectives on gender and pregnant embodiment
Nirta, C. (PI), Finn, S. (PI) & Sjoberg, L. (CoI)
1/06/23 → 31/05/24
Project: Research
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Law and the Senses
Nirta, C. (PI), Philippopoulos-Mihalopoulos, A. (PI), Mandic, D. (PI) & Pavoni, A. (PI)
1/01/18 → 29/12/23
Project: Research
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Investigating the challenges of urban ageing at times of crisis.
Nirta, C. (PI)
1/10/23 → 30/09/24
Project: Research
Activities
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Alternatives (Journal)
Finn, S. (Editor) & Nirta, C. (Editor)
2025Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work › Editor of research journal
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Trans/forming Pregnancy: New Perspectives on Gender and Pregnant Embodiment
Finn, S. (Organiser) & Nirta, C. (Organiser)
Sept 2023Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participation in a conference
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Time of Monsters
Nirta, C. (Speaker)
17 Nov 2022 → 18 Nov 2022Activity: Talk, presentation or media contribution › Invited talk
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The unhomely: conversations around uncanny places
Nirta, C. (Organiser)
2 Nov 2022Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Workshop, seminar, course or webinar.
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The limits of gender recognition and self-declaration for non-binary trans individuals.
Nirta, C. (Speaker)
16 Feb 2022Activity: Talk, presentation or media contribution › Invited talk
Prizes
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RASP Award 2022 (£5,000)
Nirta, C. (Recipient), 31 May 2030
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Reid Research Fund Award
Nirta, C. (Recipient), Finn, S. (Recipient) & Sjoberg, L. (Recipient), 2023
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)