About
Ulrike Plath is a Professor of German History and Culture in the Baltic Region at the University of Tartu, established through German state funding in 2012 to sustain research on Baltic German heritage. She holds a PhD from Mainz University and has expertise in 18th/19th-century studies, Baltic German culture, environmental history, and transnational perspectives. As Administrative Head of the History MA programme, she bridges academic leadership and research.
Education:
- Studied in Hamburg, Tartu, and Greifswald
- PhD from Mainz University
Research Interests:
- Environmental History: Focus on climate, agrarian systems, and historical climatology
- Baltic German Culture: Including literature, identity, and transnational narratives
- Food History: Exploring culinary practices and cultural exchanges
- Early Modern Baltic Societies: Serfdom, manorial economies, and sensory landscapes
Publications Trends: Recent work emphasizes environmental historiography, transnational methodologies, and digital climate data analysis. Key themes include Baltic climate patterns, foodways, and rethinking colonial narratives in Baltic German identity.
Awards: No specific awards listed.
Advising & Grants: No student advisees or grant details provided.
Labs/Teams: Involved in the Centre for Environmental History (KAJAK) established in 2012, fostering interdisciplinary environmental research.
