Dr Beeston’s work provides richly detailed readings of literary and visual texts which are positioned in ways that move forward feminist, queer, and critical race theories.

With a flair for collaboration and engagement, and involving diverse audiences in her interdisciplinary research, she has developed an international reputation as an intellectual leader in visual studies, literary studies, and feminist studies.

“Winning the Dillwyn Medal seven years after I immigrated from Australia to Wales is humbling and affirming for me. At a time when the arts and humanities are underappreciated and under-resourced, and when immigration is demonised, despite all the good that migrants do for Wales, the Society’s recognition of the contribution I’ve made in my new home nation feels very significant.”

Dr Alix Beeston

The Society’s three Dillwyn medals celebrate Welsh Scholarship and are awarded to early career researchers with between two and ten-year’s professional experience. The medals are named in honour of the Swansea based Dillwyn family who were distinguished in several fields of intellectual activity in arts and science.