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Eric Schneider is a Professor of Economic History at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), where he has worked since 2015. He serves as Co-Director of the LSE Historical Economic Demography (HED) Group and is a Research Fellow at the Centre for Economic Policy Research (CEPR). His research focuses on health and historical economic demography, including children’s health and growth, early life health outcomes, and fertility differentials in early modern England. He holds a BA in History from the University of Puget Sound, an MPhil in Economic and Social History from the University of Oxford, and a PhD from Nuffield College (Oxford). His research spans topics such as child stunting, nutritional status, and the long-run effects of historical health shocks. Notable projects include analyzing child growth patterns across global contexts and studying the impact of the Second World War on Japanese children’s health. His work frequently employs interdisciplinary approaches, combining historical data with demographic and economic methodologies. Recent publications include studies on smallpox case fatality rates, child health in London’s Foundling Hospital, and the effects of war-induced nutritional stress in Japan. His articles frequently appear in journals like the Journal of Economic Surveys , Population and Development Review , and Explorations in Economic History . Dr. Schneider is involved in academic networks such as the London Universities Population Seminar and teaches courses on economic history, health history, and population dynamics. His work contributes to understanding how historical health and demographic trends shape long-term economic growth and societal development.

• Health
• Historical Demography
• Long-Run Economic Growth
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Hasan Dindjer is an Associate Professor of Law at the University of Oxford’s Faculty of Law and the Blanesburgh Fellow and Tutor in Law at Balliol College. His research focuses on public law, philosophy of law, and related areas of moral and political philosophy. He has specialized in administrative law standards, particularly the 'reasonableness' standard, and has engaged with foundational questions in legal positivism. Education: BA and BCL (New College, Oxford) LLM (Harvard Law School, as a Fulbright Scholar) Previously served as Examination Fellow at All Souls College, Oxford Research Interests: Public Law and Administrative Law Standards Philosophy of Law and Legal Positivism Moral and Political Philosophy in Legal Contexts Publications: Over a decade of scholarship includes journal articles, book chapters, and blog posts analyzing administrative law theory, constitutional principles, and debates over legal positivism. Recent work includes contributions to Modern Law Review and Legal Theory . Affiliations: Member of the Jurisprudence in Oxford Research Group and actively involved with blogs like the UK Constitutional Law Blog and ICONnect.

• Public Law
• Philosophy of Law
• Moral Philosophy
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Professor Lizelle Bisschoff is a Professor of Film Studies at the University of Glasgow’s School of Culture & Creative Arts. She specializes in African cinema with particular focus on gender representation, digital technologies, and film festival curation. Her research bridges academic scholarship and practical initiatives, such as co-founding the Africa in Motion Film Festival (AiM). She holds a PhD from the University of Stirling and has held prestigious fellowships including the Leverhulme Trust (2010-2012) and Lord Kelvin Adam Smith (2012-2015). Education: PhD in African Cinema (University of Stirling, 2009) MSc in Cultural Studies (University of Edinburgh, 2005) Research Interests: Gender dynamics in African filmmaking Emerging digital film industries across sub-Saharan Africa Postcolonial cinema and modernist aesthetics Her work emphasizes decolonizing film studies through projects like AiM Festival and edited volumes such as Women in African Cinema . Recent research explores African science fiction and feminist archives. She has secured £115k in grants for film restoration and educational outreach programs. Awards: Leverhulme Trust Postdoctoral Fellowship AHRC Follow-on Funding for Impact (£90k) British Federation of Women Graduates Scholarship Teaching: Convenes MSc Film Curation program Teaches Introduction to African Cinemas and Race on Screen Key Projects: Lead curator for Africa’s Lost Classics restoration initiative Organized international symposia on African art and activism

• Gender and African cinema
• African film festivals
• African film and digital technologies
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Professor Jonathan Boff (FRHistS) is a leading military historian in the Department of History at the University of Birmingham. His research explores the intersection of institutions, individuals, and warfare through comparative and cross-disciplinary approaches. He has a unique background combining academic expertise with two decades of private-sector experience, primarily in Asia. PhD in War Studies, King’s College London MA in History of Warfare, King’s College London BA in PPE, Merton College, Oxford University Boff’s research focuses on Economic Statecraft , the military history of the World Wars, British strategy (1880–1945), and the psychological dynamics of combat. He bridges historical analysis with modern policy challenges, particularly in financial and strategic contexts. Recent publications highlight his expertise in First World War financial policy, battlefield tactics, and institutional adaptation. His work is recognized for its empirical rigor and interdisciplinary methodology. AHRC Fellowship in Research Leadership (2020–23) Prize-winning books: Haig's Enemy (OUP, 2018) and Winning and Losing on the Western Front (CUP, 2012) Fellow of the Royal Historical Society He supervises PhD research on topics such as economic statecraft, World War-era military strategies, and comparative studies of morale. His grants include AHRC funding for his current project on financial warfare, culminating in a 2025 monograph by Oxford University Press.

• Economic Statecraft
• Military History
• World War I
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Maryam Alemzadeh is Associate Professor in History and Politics of Iran at the Oxford School of Global and Area Studies (OSGA), University of Oxford, and a Middle East Centre Fellow. She holds a Ph.D. in Sociology from the University of Chicago (2018) and previously held postdoctoral positions at Brandeis University and Princeton University. Education Ph.D. in Sociology, University of Chicago (2018) Research Interests Dr. Alemzadeh specializes in revolutions, state-building, militias, and modern Iran, examining how individual actions shape political structures through micro-level analysis. Her work integrates sociological theory with Middle Eastern studies to explore the interplay of religion, military institutions, and everyday practice in revolutionary contexts, with a current focus on the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC). Publication Trends Her recent publications analyze Iran's regional dynamics following Soleimani's assassination and review scholarly works on Iranian history. These demonstrate consistent expertise in military institutions, gender dynamics, and post-revolutionary state consolidation, bridging sociology and Middle Eastern studies while emphasizing micro-foundations of political phenomena.

• Sociology
• Middle East Studies
• Revolutions
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Dr. Laura McMahon is an Associate Professor in Film and Screen Studies at the Faculty of Modern and Medieval Languages and Linguistics , University of Cambridge. She is currently on sabbatical leave and will return in Easter Term 2024. Her research explores intersections between film and philosophy , with a focus on French and Francophone cinema , decolonial approaches , feminist theory , and ecocritical perspectives . Dr. McMahon’s work examines how contemporary feminist filmmakers like Onyeka Igwe and Khady Sylla engage with archives to reframe history through speculative reimagining . She also investigates ecological themes in Claire Denis’s films and the ethics of animality in global art cinema. Her monograph Animal Worlds: Film, Philosophy and Time (2019) and edited collections like Animal Life and the Moving Image (2015) highlight her contributions to debates on nonhuman representation and deconstructive aesthetics . Her recent publications analyze documentary practices , postcolonial archives , and critical repurposing in moving image work. She welcomes inquiries from MPhil and PhD students working on related topics. Her teaching and research are affiliated with the Cambridge Film and Screen initiative and the Cambridge Italian Research Network (CIRN).

• Film and Philosophy
• Decolonial Studies
• Feminist Theory
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Dr. Thomas Brodie is an Assistant Professor in 20th Century European History at the Department of History, University of Birmingham. His academic career spans prestigious institutions including Oxford University, University of Leeds, and Jesus College, Oxford before joining Birmingham in 2018. Education: DPhil in History (The University of Oxford, 2014) MSt in Modern British and European History (The University of Oxford, 2010) BA in History (The University of Oxford, 2009) Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy (2020) Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education (University of Birmingham, 2020) Dr. Brodie specializes in Modern European history with particular focus on Germany during the Nazi era and post-war periods. His research examines the intersection of religion, society, and war, with special attention to Catholic communities in Germany during WWII and the subsequent evolution of mourning practices and memory culture. His work combines theological analysis with social and cultural history using previously unused archival materials from church, state, and private collections. His recent publications demonstrate a clear trajectory from examining wartime religious communities to post-war memory practices, showing his evolving scholarly interests in how societies process mass bereavement and construct collective memory. The articles primarily focus on German religious history during and after WWII, with increasing attention to spatial dimensions of mourning and commemoration. Scientific Awards: Runner-up award for the Wiener Library's Fraenkel Prize (2014) AHRC award for doctoral research Hanseatic Scholarship for archival research in Berlin and German cities Dr. Brodie teaches a range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses including 'The Rise and Fall of the Third Reich' and 'Life After Death: Culture, Memory and Power in Postwar Europe.' He supervises BA dissertations and welcomes PhD students working on Modern German history or thematic interests in religion, war, and memory in European contexts since 1800. His current research project examines German society's responses to bereavement during WWII and its aftermaths through personal diaries, letters, artistic representations, and war memorials.

• Modern German history
• Nazi Germany
• 20th Century European History
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Professor Brian Dillon is the Professor of Creative Writing and Director of Creative Writing at Queen Mary University of London's School of English and Drama. Previously, he served as Head of the Writing Programme at the Royal College of Art. He holds a PhD from the University of Kent (1999) and has authored numerous books blending creative nonfiction, literary criticism, and art analysis. His research focuses on the essay form, autobiography, literature-visual arts intersections, and writing about illness. Key publications include *Suppose a Sentence* (2020), an experimental essay collection analyzing literary sentences, and *Affinities* (2023), exploring photographic imagery. Current projects include a study of Kate Bush's *Hounds of Love* and an essay on education. Dillon frequently contributes to *The Guardian*, *London Review of Books*, and *Artforum*, and has curated exhibitions for Tate and Hayward Galleries. His awards and fellowships are not explicitly listed here, but his work has been widely exhibited and published internationally. He supervises doctoral students in creative writing and related fields, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches to literature and art. Public engagement includes talks at institutions like the British Museum and Pompidou Centre, and appearances on BBC Radio 3 and RTE Radio. His work bridges academic critique with accessible creative writing, making complex themes engaging for broader audiences.

• Creative nonfiction
• Essay form and history
• Autobiography/memoir
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Dr. Jeni Mitchell is a Lecturer in the Department of War Studies at King’s College London, affiliated with the School of Security Studies under the Faculty of Social Science & Public Policy. She specializes in future war studies, space security, and the evolution of rebellion, serving as co-director of the Future Threats Lab within the Centre for Science & Security Studies. Her work emphasizes human-centric approaches to analyzing existential threats and their societal impacts. Her education includes a PhD from King’s College London, where her doctoral research focused on civilian victimization by non-state armed groups. She has held positions at Chatham House, the Brookings Institution, and the Middle East Institute. Teaching responsibilities include MA modules on future warfare, spacepower, and insurgency, while she also directs the MA International Relations and War program. Mitchell’s research explores future threat perceptions (particularly in space), futures research methodologies, and the intersection of war, genocide, and utopian ideologies. Her methodological innovations, termed ‘future-crafting,’ employ creative formats like films and games to model conflict scenarios. Notable collaborations include work with the Freeman Air and Space Institute and King’s Wargaming Network. Recent publications address Ukraine’s apocalyptic imaginary, space-based threat analysis, and refugee-warrior dynamics. Her research group activities include the Environmental Security research group and contributions to widening participation initiatives like the 2024 Summer School in international security.

• Future War Studies
• Space Security
• Rebellion and Insurgency
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Professor Peter John Edgley Robinson is a distinguished academic and poet at the University of Reading, where he holds the position of Professor in the Department of English Literature, part of the School of Humanities. He is renowned for founding the English Literature with Creative Writing joint degree program and the MA in Creative Writing. His research focuses on modern and contemporary poetry, publishing, and translation, with a particular interest in 20th-century literary movements and interdisciplinary studies. Responsibilities include leading the Poetry & Poetics strand of the Modern Studies Centre and supervising doctoral research in creative writing and academic topics such as post-war Japanese poetry, Muriel Rukeyser’s work, and travel writing. He has held roles as poetry editor for Two Rivers Press and contributed to academic publications like The Fortnightly Review . His career includes teaching at Tohoku University in Japan and organizing events like the Reading Poetry Festival. Key awards include the Cheltenham Prize (1988), the John Florio Prize (2008), and Poetry Book Society recommendations. His publications span poetry collections, critical essays, translations, and novels, reflecting his expertise in literary analysis and creative expression. Notable works include The Sound Sense of Poetry (2018), Ravishing Europa (2019), and Retrieved Attachments (2023). Education: BA from University of York (1974), PhD from University of Cambridge (1981). Translations: Includes works by Vittorio Sereni, Pietro De Marchi, and Giorgio Bassani. Editorial Roles: Numbers magazine, Reading Poetry Festival , and The Oxford Handbook of Contemporary British and Irish Poetry . His research explores intersections between poetry, economics, and cultural identity, with a focus on publishing policies and lyrical forms. He remains active in mentoring emerging writers and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration.

• Creative Writing
• Poetry
• Literary Criticism
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Dr. Julian Limberg is a Senior Lecturer in Public Policy at the Department of Political Economy, King’s College London. He previously held a post-doctoral position at Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich and earned his PhD in Political and Social Sciences from the European University Institute. His research focuses on public policy and political economy, particularly inequality dynamics, tax policy, and environmental governance. Education: PhD in Political and Social Sciences (European University Institute), Post-doctoral Research (Ludwig Maximilian University). Affiliations: Public Policy and Regulation Research Group, Quantitative Political Economy Research Group, Global South Research Group. His work examines the causes and consequences of progressive taxation, climate policy effectiveness, and public perceptions of fiscal fairness. Recent studies include the impact of dedicated climate ministries on emissions reduction and the link between financial sector growth and tax policies. Limberg is also engaged in projects analyzing how technological changes influence tax preferences and the societal consequences of major tax cuts for the wealthy. Key articles highlight his contributions to understanding taxation trends, climate policy implementation, and the interplay between economic shifts and fiscal strategies. He collaborates across disciplines, bridging political science and economics to address contemporary governance challenges.

• Public Policy
• Political Economy
• Tax Policy
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Dr. Margaret O'Callaghan is a Professor in the School of History, Anthropology, Philosophy and Politics at Queen's University Belfast . Her research focuses on Modern Irish history, political thought, and the politics of commemoration. She has published extensively on British-Irish relations, partition, and gender studies in Irish politics. She holds a First Class Honours BA and MA from University College Dublin, and a PhD from the University of Cambridge. Research Interests: Irish political thought, British high politics, cultural identity in the Irish Free State, and the role of commemoration in historical narratives. She is currently researching figures like Conor Cruise O'Brien and Alice Stopford Green. Awards: Recipient of the Silver Medal for Oratory from the Literary and Historical Society UCD (1979). She has supervised over 40 MA dissertations and 17 doctoral theses. Activities: Active in academic conferences and media engagements, including talks on the politics of commemoration and partition. Collaborates with institutions like the Institute of Irish Studies.

• Modern Irish History
• Political Thought
• British-Irish Relations
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Sho Konishi serves as Director of the Nissan Institute of Japanese Studies and Associate Professor in Modern Japanese History at the University of Oxford, holding dual appointments in the Faculty of History and the Oxford School of Global and Area Studies. His interdisciplinary work bridges Japanese studies with transnational intellectual history, focusing on non-imperial connections between Japan, Russia, and global networks. Undergraduate studies completed as a U.S. military school cadet after extensive coursework in Russia Georgetown University: Philosophy and International Affairs University of Chicago: Ph.D. in History (Theology and History) Postdoctoral fellowship at Harvard University Konishi's research centers on intellectual and cultural history with emphases on transnational encounters, anarchist thought, and the history of science. He investigates non-imperial knowledge production across 19th-20th century Japan, Russia, and Eastern Europe, with particular focus on symbiosis theory, linguistic democracy, and the role of nonverbal communication in epistemology. His work challenges Western-centric modernity narratives through examinations of anarchist natural science and transnational emotional histories. His publications reveal consistent engagement with alternative epistemologies and cross-cultural exchanges, spanning transnational history, the history of science, and cultural studies. Key themes include Japan-Russia intellectual networks, anarchist cooperative movements, and non-imperial frameworks that reposition Japan within global knowledge systems rather than colonial paradigms. ICAS Book Prize 2023 – Humanities for Japan’s Russia: Challenging the East-West Paradigm Konishi contributes to international academic governance as Advisory Board Member for the Esperantic Studies Foundation, External Faculty at the University of Chicago Stevanovich Institute on the Formation of Knowledge, and International Advisory Board Member for Manchester University Press's Anarchist Studies Series. His cultural impact extends to architectural projects like the Venice Biennale's Philippine Pavilion through 'Symbiogenesis: The Art of Bayanihan Architecture'.

• Intellectual History
• Cultural History
• Transnational History
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Dr. Mark B. Smith is an Associate Professor in Modern European History at the University of Cambridge’s Department of History. His research focuses on Soviet and European history, particularly the Soviet Union’s social structures, welfare policies, urban development, and cultural dynamics from Stalinism through late socialism. He teaches courses on welfare states, Soviet life, and 20th-century European violence. Key research areas include Soviet urban housing programs, welfare state evolution, and Cold War-era cultural exchanges. His publications analyze topics like Khrushchev’s housing reforms, post-Stalin urban welfare systems, and Soviet pension policies. Smith has co-edited special issues on European urban societies and authored books such as *The Russia Anxiety* (2019) and the forthcoming *Exit Stalin* (2026). He advises doctoral students on Soviet history, welfare states, and Cold War topics. His work bridges legal history, social policy analysis, and cultural studies, emphasizing how everyday life reflected broader ideological and structural changes in Soviet society.

• Modern European History
• Soviet Union History
• Social Welfare
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Joanne Lee is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Italian Studies at the University of Warwick. She holds a PhD from the University of Bristol and has taught at Cardiff University and Bristol University prior to joining Warwick in 2008. Her administrative roles include Head of Italian Studies until September 2024 and Co-head of the School of Modern Languages and Cultures (SMLC) starting January 2025. BA in Italian and Language Studies (Cardiff University, 1999) MA in Literature in European Cultures (Cardiff University, 2003) PhD (University of Bristol, 2008) Her research spans travel writing , Italian emigration/immigration , post-war women writers , and Italy's colonial memory . Recent work examines decolonizing urban spaces through Igiaba Scego's works and sustainable travel in Paolo Rumiz's pedestrian journeys. She explores ethical dimensions of travel writing, including sustainability and cosmopolitan ethics, with a focus on globalization's impact on migration narratives. Selected publications include analyses of Laura Pariani's migration novels, Soviet-Italian Cold War travel discourses, and postcolonial memory in Italian literature. She has collaborated on interdisciplinary projects addressing slow travel , virtual tourism , and post-pandemic tourism patterns. Awards include Senior Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy and Fellowship of the Warwick International Higher Education Academy.

• Travel Writing
• Migration Studies
• Postcolonial Studies
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