Jane Bonsall

Dr Jane Bonsall is a Research Fellow in German at the School of Modern Languages, University of St Andrews. Her research focuses on medieval romance, gender studies, and chivalric identity, with a particular emphasis on intertextuality and material culture. She has published widely on topics such as masculinity in medieval texts, mobility studies, and digital humanities projects like the Seven Sages of Rome Database. Her work contributes to the UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly in advancing knowledge about historical cultural contexts.

Education: Not explicitly stated in the text, but her academic role implies advanced degrees in Medieval Studies or related fields.

Research Interests:

• Medieval romance and gender dynamics
• Chivalric identity and masculinity
• Literary materiality and digital archiving
• Cultural and spatial mobilities in medieval narratives

Recent Activities: Co-organizer of events such as Adaptation, Performance, and the Seven Sages (2024) and EXPLORATHON 23, showcasing her engagement with public scholarship and collaborative research.