Jackie Collier

Dr. Jackie Collier is a Senior Lecturer in History at the School of Writing, Publishing and the Humanities, Bath Spa University. Her academic career is deeply rooted in the institution, having earned all her degrees from Bath Spa University.

Her educational background includes:

• PhD from Bath Spa University
• MA (Distinction) from Bath Spa University
• BA (Hons) from Bath Spa University

Dr. Collier's primary research focuses on the social, political, and cultural history of the long eighteenth century, with a particular emphasis on gender history, especially the experiences of single, never-married women. She also has strong interests in urban history (particularly Bath), consumer culture, and the application of digital media in historical research and teaching. Her work often explores the intersection of gender, religion, and social structures in British history.

Her recent publications (2007-2015) reveal consistent engagement with women's history, religious communities, and British social dynamics. Recurring themes include gender roles in religious associations, urban female experiences in Bath, and Enlightenment-era cultural intersections across her studies of Lady Isabella King, the Ladies' Association, and New King Street residents.

Her scientific recognition includes:

• Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA)

Dr. Collier actively supervises PhD students in eighteenth-century British social and cultural history, particularly women's studies. As editor of the Bath History journal, she contributes significantly to academic discourse through publication curation and mentorship in historical scholarship.