Hannah Thompson

Professor Hannah Thompson is a faculty member in the Department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures at Royal Holloway, University of London. Her academic journey includes a PhD from the University of Cambridge and postdoctoral research at Darwin College. She has held roles such as Director of the Humanities and Arts Research Institute and is currently Principal Investigator of the AHRC-funded 'Sensational Museum' project. Her research focuses on French literature, Critical Disability Studies, and accessibility in museums and arts.

Education: PhD in French Literature (University of Cambridge), MPhil, and undergraduate degrees from Newnham College, Cambridge. Affiliations include Senior Fellow at the Higher Education Academy and membership in societies like the Society of French Studies.

Research interests span French literature, disability studies, gender, and museum accessibility. Key projects include the IDEA fellowship on inclusive audio description and collaborations with institutions like VocalEyes and the Wellcome Collection.

Notable awards include the Visiting Researcher (DEA) in 2022. She has advised on numerous PhD and MA students and leads initiatives like the Blind Spot Blog.