Kathleen Neal

Kathleen Neal is a Lecturer in History at Monash University, Australia. Her research focuses on later medieval political culture, communication, and diplomacy, particularly examining the roles of Franciscan friars in diplomatic negotiations and the dynamics of kinship/friendship networks in 13th-century diplomacy. She also investigates women's contributions to political culture during this period.

Her work bridges medieval history and interdisciplinary approaches to political communication. Current research projects include conceptualizing justice through Franciscan mediation and analyzing social networks' influence on diplomatic practices.

No specific grants, awards, or advising details are listed in the provided materials. She is affiliated with the University of Kent's 'Making of Europe' initiative, suggesting collaborative or cross-institutional involvement in European historical studies.