Matthew Adams

Matthew Adams is a Senior Lecturer in the History of Political Thought at Loughborough University, affiliated with the Centre for Research in Communication and Culture (CRCC) and the Anarchism Research Group. He holds a PhD from the University of Manchester and has held a Banting Postdoctoral Fellowship at the University of Victoria (2013–2015). His research focuses on anarchist intellectual history, anti-militarism, and intersections of politics, religion, and cultural movements.

Education:

• Bachelor’s in History & Sociology, University of Manchester (1st Class Honors)
• AHRC-funded MA in Cultural History (Distinction)
• AHRC-funded PhD in History (University of Manchester)

Research interests include the intellectual history of anarchism, particularly British and Canadian contexts, as well as the relationship between political ideologies and cultural practices. His work highlights figures like William Godwin, Herbert Read, and George Woodcock, exploring their roles in shaping anarchist thought.

Key Awards:

• Fellow of the Royal Historical Society (2017)

Advising and Grants: While no formal student advisees are listed, his research has been supported by AHRC funding and the Banting Fellowship. He contributes to intellectual networks through CRCC and collaborates on projects examining anarchist historiography and transnational movements.

Labs/Teams: Active in Loughborough’s CRCC and the Anarchism Research Group, focusing on interdisciplinary studies of radical political thought and cultural history.