About
Stuart Jones is a Professor of Intellectual History at the University of Manchester, affiliated with the Department of History (L5). He previously held roles as Head of History (2000-2003) and Associate Dean for Postgraduate Research in the Faculty of Humanities (2017-2020). His research focuses on modern intellectual history, political thought, and the history of universities, with a specialization in 19th-century France and Britain. Jones has authored/co-edited five books, including an upcoming biography of James Bryce. He has supervised 21 PhD students and held prestigious fellowships such as the Leverhulme Major Research Fellowship (2020-2023).
- Education: D.Phil in History from Oxford University (1988)
- Key Positions: Visiting Fellowships at All Souls College, Merton College, and St Catherine's College (Oxford)
Research interests include liberalism, civic culture, and the evolution of political ideologies. His recent work examines the intellectual legacy of figures like James Bryce and explores themes in comparative politics and cultural diplomacy.
