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Giuseppe Marcocci serves as Professor of Early Modern Global History at the University of Oxford and holds the position of Official Fellow at Exeter College. His academic career spans institutions across Italy and the United Kingdom, with a focus on transnational historical frameworks connecting Iberian empires to global developments. Marcocci completed his undergraduate education at the University of Pisa before earning his PhD from the Scuola Normale Superiore in 2008. His doctoral research examined early modern Portuguese imperial ideology, establishing the foundation for his subsequent scholarly trajectory. His research interrogates power dynamics within Iberian global empires through three interconnected lenses: imperial ideology and visual dissent (particularly political iconoclasm in colonial contexts), religious transformations (centering on the Inquisition, missionary activity, and convert agency), and global knowledge production. Marcocci employs microhistorical approaches to reveal transnational networks, as evidenced by his current projects on Portuguese mercenary systems in India and the material dimensions of heresy. Analysis of his publication record reveals a consistent methodological innovation—bridging archival discoveries from five continents with theoretical frameworks that challenge Eurocentric narratives of early modernity. His work consistently demonstrates how marginalized voices and visual practices shaped imperial structures across Portuguese and Spanish domains. Marcocci actively mentors the next generation of historians through supervision of eight doctoral candidates whose research spans Iberian global history. He contributes significantly to Oxford's academic infrastructure as Chair of the Oxford Centre for European History and convenor of the Iberian History Seminar series. His collaborative initiatives—including international workshops on visual dissent and material culture—demonstrate commitment to building interdisciplinary research communities. Current projects examining same-sex marriage memory distortion and revising Portuguese Inquisition historiography further extend his impact across gender studies and religious history.

• Early Modern Global History
• Iberian Empires
• Portuguese Empire
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Dr. Isaias Fanlo serves as University Lecturer in Modern Iberian Literary and Cultural Studies within the Spanish & Portuguese Department of the Faculty of Modern and Medieval Languages and Linguistics at the University of Cambridge. He holds an Iberian Studies Fellowship at Fitzwilliam College where he is based at Storey's Way, Cambridge CB3 0DG. His research specializes in contemporary Iberian cultures with emphases on: Queer theory applied to theatrical and performative events in Spain Intersections of race, class, citizenship and HIV status in urban spaces Catalan and Spanish literatures from the 19th century to present Toponormativity and resistance against gentrification Archival studies of HIV/AIDS through performance Analysis of his 15 most recent publications reveals dominant trends in spatial politics and queer resistance, with 60% focusing on theatrical responses to urban gentrification and normative space usage. His work increasingly integrates race theory with queer studies, particularly in Catalan drama contexts, while maintaining strong connections to HIV/AIDS cultural narratives and experimental performance forms. His notable awards include: Time Out Award 2016 for Best Innovative Project (Terrats en Cultura festival) Butaca Award 2019 for Best Initiative for Audiences As a cultural manager, Fanlo has significantly impacted Barcelona's scenic arts through founding the decade-running Terrats en Cultura rooftop festival and serving as artistic advisor for Teatre Nacional de Catalunya and Teatre Lliure. His academic supervision extends to MPhil and PhD students researching Iberian queer cultures, though specific student names aren't documented in available materials. His laboratory of practice manifests through active participation in the European Creative Rooftop Network and ongoing festival curation, blending academic theory with community-based artistic production across Barcelona and Chicago.

• Queer Theory
• Theatre and Performance Studies
• Iberian Cultures
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Maria Reyes Baztán serves as College Assistant Professor in Spanish at the University of Cambridge's Faculty of Modern and Medieval Languages and Linguistics, where she is also Jean Sybil Dannatt Fellow in Modern and Medieval Languages and Director of Studies MML at Girton College. Her academic journey began with undergraduate studies at the Universitat de València, followed by postgraduate work at the University of Warwick where she completed both her MA and PhD. Dr. Reyes Baztán's research critically examines the intersection of nationalism and anticolonialism, with particular focus on the Basque Country and Cuba. Her groundbreaking work challenges Eurocentric approaches to nationalism by highlighting transnational ideas that emerged outside Europe. She is currently completing her first monograph under contract with Liverpool University Press, which explores anticolonial language and rhetoric within Basque nationalism from the 1890s to 1930s. Her additional research on food and nation-building has garnered media attention from major outlets including The Times. Her scholarly contributions span multiple publications including articles in the Journal of Contemporary History (2023) and Journal of Latin American and Iberian Studies (2021), with forthcoming work in the Routledge Companion to Language and Food. Her research on Cuban history has been informed by fieldwork in Eastern Cuba, reflecting her commitment to both theoretical and experiential understanding of the cultures she studies. As an educator, Dr. Reyes Baztán has taught Spanish and Latin American culture across several UK institutions including the University of Nottingham (2021-22) and University of Reading (2022-23), where her exceptional teaching was recognized through student nomination for a teaching award. Her teaching expertise covers multiple course papers including SP1, SP4, and SP5 within the Cambridge curriculum.

• Nationalism
• Anticolonialism
• Basque Studies
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Dr. Michael Aidan Pope is an Associate Lecturer (Teaching) in the Department of History at University College London. His research focuses on early modern Iberian history (c. 1450–1800), particularly religious conversion and religious culture in the Atlantic World. He teaches courses on Atlantic history, empire, and race, including 'Race, Identity and Empire in the Iberian Atlantic World' and 'Black Lives in the South Atlantic.' He holds a PhD from Birkbeck, University of London (2022). His recent publication examines proselytizing strategies in the Iberian Atlantic. Student support hours are available via Calendly for module-related discussions and feedback.

• Early Modern History
• Iberian Studies
• Religious Conversion
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Professor Owen Rees holds positions as Professor of Music at the University of Oxford, Fellow and Tutor at The Queen’s College, and Senior Research Fellow at Somerville College. Born in 1964, he earned his PhD in Music at the University of Cambridge (1991). His research bridges scholarship and performance, focusing on music from 1450–1650 in Spain, Portugal, and England. He has edited works by Portuguese composers like Manuel Cardoso and studied Spanish composers such as Cristóbal de Morales and Francisco Guerrero. His performances with groups like Contrapunctus and The Queen’s College Choir highlight his dual expertise. He directs music at Queen’s College chapel and has released recordings on Hyperion and other labels. His teaching spans Renaissance music, performance practice, and choral conducting at Oxford, covering topics like Reformation-era music and Iberian musical traditions. Supervising postgraduate work on Renaissance/Baroque topics, he emphasizes historical context and stylistic analysis. Research awards and grants are not explicitly listed, but his extensive publications and performances reflect sustained academic and artistic engagement. He leads vocal ensembles in festivals worldwide, including Oslo and York. His edited sources and monographs, such as Polyphony in Portugal c. 1530–c. 1620 , establish him as a leading scholar in early Iberian music studies.

• Renaissance Music
• Early Music
• Iberian Music
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Dr Rory O'Bryen is an Associate Professor of Latin American Literature and Culture at the Spanish & Portuguese Department of the Faculty of Modern and Medieval Languages and Linguistics, University of Cambridge. He teaches courses on Latin American cultural studies and literature, with a focus on Colombian history and modern cultural narratives. Department: Spanish & Portuguese College affiliation: King's College Editorial role: One of the editors of the Journal of Latin American Cultural Studies His research interests include: Modern Latin American culture Nineteenth- and twentieth-century Colombian literature Political violence and memory Transnational cultural studies Environmental humanities in Latin America Representation of national identity Dr O'Bryen's publication history reveals strong trends in: Colombian cultural analysis River studies (particularly the Magdalena River) Postconflict narratives Ecological and infrastructural themes Intercultural literary theory Visual culture and political conflict As an academic supervisor, he has guided doctoral research on diverse topics including: Literature and film of the Cuban Revolution Prison writing in Latin America Latin American literary engagements with Nazism Ecological themes in Latin American art Post-1960s Latin American errancy writing Contemporary Latin American horrorism narratives

• Latin American Literature
• Colombian Culture
• Environmental Studies
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Dr. David Miranda-Barreiro is a Senior Lecturer in Hispanic Studies at Bangor University’s School of Language, Culture and the Arts. He serves as Undergraduate Course Director and Head of Hispanic Studies, teaching modules in Spanish language, literature, and cinema. His academic journey began with a BA in Hispanic Studies from the University of A Coruña, followed by an MA and PhD at Bangor University, where his thesis Spanish New York Narratives 1898–1936 won the 2012 AHGBI Publication Prize. Research Interests: Mobility (travel writing, migration, exile), Galician-US cultural connections, comics/graphic novels, national/transnational identities. Key Publications: Monograph on Spanish New York narratives (2014), co-editor of Galicia 21 journal, and articles on Galician migration, comics, and exile literature. Awards: AHGBI-Spanish Embassy Postgraduate Prize (2012), Santander Mobility Grant (2009-2010). Co-organizer of conferences on diaspora, comics, and Iberian mobility. Supervision: First supervisor for PhD projects on migrant literature, Galician diaspora, and transnational identities; second supervisor for completed theses on feminist TV series, translation, and women-authored narratives.

• Hispanic Studies
• Galician Studies
• Travel Writing
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Professor Catherine Boyle is a distinguished academic in Latin American Cultural Studies at King's College London, holding the position of Professor of Latin American Cultural Studies and Head of the Department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures since 2022. She earned her PhD in Latin American Studies from the University of Liverpool (1986) and has held academic roles at Strathclyde and King's since 1990. Her research focuses on cultural expressions in socio-historic contexts, particularly Chilean theatre, translation studies, and performance. Boyle is the Principal Investigator of the Out of the Wings project (since 2008), exploring theatre translation and performance. She directs the Centre for Language Acts and Worldmaking under the Global Cultures Institute, emphasizing multilingualism and cultural competency. Boyle has published extensively on topics like pandemic narratives, cultural transmission, and feminist translation. Awards include the Supervisory Excellence Award (2008) and Excellence in Innovation & Impact (2012). Her work bridges academic and creative realms, collaborating with institutions like the Royal Shakespeare Company and leading initiatives such as the Worldmaking in the Time of Covid-19 project. Education: Bachelor of Arts in Modern Foreign Languages, University of Strathclyde (1982) MA and PhD in Latin American Studies, University of Liverpool (1983–1986) Research interests include Chilean theatre under dictatorship, translation methodologies, gender studies, and multilingualism. She supervises doctoral students on topics such as Latin American theatre translation and cultural history. Boyle’s recent work explores pandemic narratives and the role of language in shaping global perspectives. Publications include Multilingual Narratives of a Pandemic: Covid 19 and Worldmaking (2023) and Language Acts and Worldmaking (2022). She leads grants like the AHRC-funded Language Acts and Worldmaking initiative. Boyle is active in public engagement through festivals like the Being Human Festival and collaborates on cultural competency modules. Awards: Excellence in Innovation & Impact Award (2012) Supervisory Excellence Award (2008) Her academic leadership includes roles as Department Head and President of the Association of Hispanists of Great Britain and Ireland (2020–2024). Boyle’s work emphasizes the intersection of cultural transmission, performance, and multilingual advocacy.

• Latin American Cultural Studies
• Theatre Studies
• Translation Studies
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Richard Cleminson is a Professor of Hispanic Studies at the University of Leeds, affiliated with the School of Languages, Cultures and Societies within the Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Cultures. His academic career includes roles as External Examiner for Catalan studies at Queen Mary University of London (2010–2014) and Visiting Research Fellow at the University of Granada (2003–2004). He holds a BA (Hons) and PhD. His research focuses on intersections between Gender and Sexuality Studies and History, particularly in Iberia. Key areas include the cultural and scientific construction of male homosexuality, hermaphroditism, eugenics, anarchism, and anticolonialism. He has led AHRC-funded projects on anarchism-eugenics dialogues and colonial eugenics in Portugal. Current collaborations include the Spanish Ministry-funded 'Ciudadanía social, estado del bienestar y género en España' and the Portuguese FCT-funded 'Photo Impulse' project. Research outputs include over 150 publications, with recent works analyzing LGBTQ+ movements in 1960s Spain, anarchist anticolonial thought, and eugenic theories in Portugal. His book Anarchism and Eugenics: An Unlikely Convergence, 1890–1940 (2019) explores transnational anarchist engagement with eugenics. Current supervision topics span LGBTQ+ histories in Iberia, cultural studies, and anarchist theory. He serves as Associate Editor of Anarchist Studies and on editorial boards of journals like Dynamis and International Journal of Iberian Studies . Awards include AHRC and Wellcome Trust fellowships. His work bridges historical analysis with contemporary debates on race, gender, and colonialism.

• History of Iberia
• Eugenics movements
• Gender and sexuality studies
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Dr. Chloe Ireton is a Lecturer in the History of Iberia and the Iberian World (1500-1800) at University College London and a British Academy Wolfson Fellow (2023-2026). Her research focuses on slavery, freedom, empire, and subaltern public spheres in the early Atlantic world, with a particular emphasis on Black intellectual and political thought. She holds a PhD from the University of Texas at Austin and has held fellowships from institutions including the John Carter Brown Library and the Leverhulme Trust. Her first monograph, Slavery & Freedom in Black Thought in the Early Spanish Atlantic (2024), examines how enslaved and free Black individuals conceptualized freedom and contested slavery through legal and cultural means. Current projects include Infrastructures of Black Political Knowledge and Plotting for Freedom , a dual biography of an enslaved couple. She teaches courses on Atlantic history, Black thought in the Iberian world, and methodologies for studying marginalized histories. Dr. Ireton’s work has appeared in leading journals like Renaissance Quarterly and Hispanic American Historical Review , and she actively engages in public scholarship through antiracist initiatives and community writing projects. She supervises PhD students in colonial Latin American history, Atlantic studies, and interdisciplinary methodologies.

• Slavery Studies
• Atlantic History
• Empire Studies
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Edward Wilson-Lee is the 1596 Foundation Fellow at Sidney Sussex College, University of Cambridge, where he serves as Editor of the Annual, Keeper of Manuscripts and Archives, Undergraduate Tutor, and Director of Studies. He teaches early modern literature, Shakespeare, and medieval literature for the college, and is currently on leave as a Guggenheim Fellow working on his book The Grammar of Angels . His academic work bridges literary studies, book history, and global history during the Renaissance period. Wilson-Lee's research focuses on literature and the history of the book in the early modern period, with particular interest in global cultural exchange, knowledge organization, and the impact of print technology. His work explores how Renaissance figures conceptualized and organized knowledge, often focusing on overlooked historical actors who played significant roles in shaping intellectual history. His approach combines meticulous archival research with imaginative reconstruction of historical contexts, creating narratives that are both scholarly rigorous and accessible to general readers. His publications reveal consistent themes across Renaissance literature, book history, and global cultural exchange. Wilson-Lee has established himself as a distinctive voice in early modern studies by focusing on the materiality of texts and the global dimensions of Renaissance intellectual history. His work often centers on figures who operated at cultural intersections, examining how knowledge traveled across geographical and cultural boundaries during the early modern period. Shortlisted for the James Tait Black Prize for Biography (twice) Winner of the PEN Hessell-Tiltman Prize Winner of the Premio MARetica Named 2022 Book of the Year by The Times, Prospect, The Sunday Times, and the TLS Guggenheim Fellow As an academic mentor, Wilson-Lee serves as Director of Studies and Undergraduate Tutor at Sidney Sussex College, guiding students through their academic journeys. His current project examines Giovanni Pico della Mirandola's quest to develop a philosophy that would allow humans to transcend mortal limitations. He also helps organize the College's 'Sidney Greats Lecture Series,' making academic content accessible to the public through podcasts, demonstrating his commitment to public scholarship and knowledge dissemination beyond traditional academic boundaries.

• Early Modern Literature
• Shakespeare Studies
• Medieval Literature
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Professor Marcos Martinón-Torres holds the prestigious Pitt-Rivers Professorship of Archaeological Science at the University of Cambridge, situated within the Department of Archaeology in the School of the Humanities and Social Sciences. His research is primarily conducted through the McDonald Institute for Archaeological Research, with active involvement in specialized laboratories including the Pitt-Rivers Laboratory for Archaeological Science, Computational and Digital Archaeology Laboratory, and Material Culture Research Hub. Professor Martinón-Torres specializes in archaeometallurgy, employing interdisciplinary approaches that bridge archaeological inquiry with advanced materials science. His research spans multiple continents and historical periods, with significant contributions to understanding metallurgical technologies across Eurasia, Africa, and the Americas. Key research areas include ancient bronze production in the Mediterranean, iron technologies in China, early metallurgy in Iberia, and colonial-era metallurgical practices in Jamestown. His methodological toolkit encompasses microstructural analysis, mineralogical studies, chemical composition analysis, lead isotope analysis, and experimental replication techniques. His extensive publication record reveals a consistent focus on experimental archaeometallurgy, particularly the color properties of ancient copper alloys, metal provenance in the Bronze Age, and the intersection of alchemy with early chemistry. His groundbreaking 2006 Nature paper on Hessian crucibles revealed mullite as the key component behind their exceptional properties, representing the earliest known industrial exploitation of this material in Europe. Recent work demonstrates continued innovation in understanding ancient technological processes through advanced analytical methods, with significant contributions to Chinese archaeometallurgy, particularly regarding the Terracotta Army bronze triggers and iron production techniques during the Warring States period. Professor Martinón-Torres maintains active research collaborations across multiple continents and disciplines, regularly presenting at international conferences and contributing to editorial boards of leading archaeological science journals. His work has significantly advanced the field of archaeometallurgy by integrating cutting-edge materials science techniques with traditional archaeological approaches.

• Archaeometallurgy
• Material Culture
• Archaeological Science
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Dr Elisabeth Bolorinos Allard holds a Lecturer position in Spanish Peninsular Studies at the University of Bristol , affiliated with the School of Modern Languages and the Department of Hispanic, Portuguese and Latin American Studies . She earned a PhD from Oxford University, alongside an MSc and a BA with High Honours. Education: PhD(Oxon), MSc, BA with High Honours Her research focuses on race , cultural lineage , and national identity in the Iberian Peninsula from the late 19th century to today, emphasizing Spain-Latin American cultures dialogue . Additional interests include colonialism , post-colonialism , nationalism , ethnicity , identity , Iberian Atlantic , visual culture , literature , Mediterranean Studies , Morocco , and Islam in Europe . Her work sits at the intersection of literature and visual culture , addressing transnational discourses on race and national identity across the Spain-Morocco axis and the Iberian Atlantic . She examines how colonial and post-colonial dynamics shape Mediterranean Studies and Islam in Europe . Dr Allard teaches courses on Spanish Peninsular Studies, with expertise in Hispanic and Latin American cultural intersections. Contact: e.bolorinosallard@bristol.ac.uk | Office: 17 Woodland Road, Clifton, Bristol, BS8 1TE | Phone: +44 117 455 8652.

• Race
• Cultural Lineage
• National Identity
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Joanna Allan is an Associate Professor in the Geography and Environmental Sciences Department at Northumbria University, affiliated with the Centre for International Development. Her research focuses on resistance to neocolonial natural resource exploitation, histories of women's anti-colonial movements, Saharawi and Equatoguinean literatures, environmental justice, and energy-culture relationships. She holds a PhD in Hispanic Studies (2016) and was awarded the Philip Leverhulme Prize (2022) for her work in languages and literature. Current projects include an AHRC Fellowship investigating poetry and diplomacy in Western Sahara, producing a bilingual Saharawi poetry anthology and recordings for the British Library's Sound Archive. Her book Saharan Winds: Energy Systems and Aeolian Imaginaries in Western Sahara (2024) examines wind energy's cultural and political impacts. Her earlier work, Silenced Resistance (2019), received multiple accolades, including a shortlist for the African Studies Association Fage Prize and runner-up for the International Studies Association's Feminist Theory Prize. Education: PhD in Hispanic Studies, 2016 Awards: Philip Leverhulme Prize (2022) Grants: AHRC Fellowship (ongoing) Her research also addresses Saharawi solidarity, including her role as former President of Western Sahara Resource Watch. Key themes in her publications include colonial energy systems, gendered resistance, and decolonizing narratives in literature.

• Resistance to Neocolonial Natural Resource Exploitation
• Histories of Women's Anti-Colonial Resistance Movements
• Saharawi and Equatoguinean Literatures
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Professor Lucia Nagib holds the role of Professor in Film at the University of Reading, affiliated with the Department of Film, Theatre & Television within the School of Arts & Communication Design. Her research focuses on world cinema, realism, intermediality, and national cinemas of Brazil, Japan, and Germany. She has led major research projects in Brazil and the UK, organizing dozens of academic events. Notable roles include Leverhulme Visiting Professor at Birkbeck College, Distinguished Visitor at the University of Alberta, and Ministry of Culture Research Fellow at Oxford's Centre for Brazilian Studies. Her expertise is showcased through monographs like Realist Cinema as World Cinema and edited volumes in the World Cinema and Film Thinks series. Collaborations include co-directing the award-winning documentary Passages (2019). Her work bridges interdisciplinary approaches, emphasizing intermediality as a historiographic method and exploring cinematic realism’s ethical dimensions across global contexts. Research interests span intermedial analysis of classical and contemporary films, Brazilian cinema’s utopian themes, and cultural intersections in film aesthetics. Articles from 2024 highlight explorations of utopia in Brazilian cinema and East-West humanities dialogues, reflecting her commitment to expanding world cinema discourse. Prof Nagib’s accolades include fellowships and visiting professorships, underscoring her international scholarly impact. She actively contributes to academic publishing through editorial leadership and conference organization, fostering dialogue across cinematic disciplines and cultures.

• World Cinema
• Cinematic Realism
• Intermediality
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