Flore Janssen

Dr. Flore Janssen is an Assistant Professor in Literary Studies at Utrecht University's Department of Languages, Literature and Communication. She joined in 2021, specializing in 19th/20th-century literature, gender studies, and archives. Her research explores intersections of literature with social, political, and economic history, focusing on marginalized identities and activism. She holds a PhD (2018), MA in Archives (2021), and MA in Victorian Studies (2013).

Key areas include women's activism in consumer leagues, archival praxis, and digital humanities. She co-founded the Harkives project, a digital archive on Margaret Harkness. Recent work examines Salvation Army retail strategies and decolonizing archival practices. She teaches courses on Victorian literature and public engagement.