Dr. David Clifford is an Associate Professor at the Faculty of English, University of Cambridge , serving as Director of Studies in English (Part IA, Part II) and Tutor. His research bridges literature with anthropology and the history of science. Education: PhD in English (Cambridge, 2000), MA in Victorian Studies (Birkbeck, 1996), BA in English & Related Literature (York, 1994) His work examines intersections between Victorian literature and evolutionary debates, contemporary literature and scientific ideas, and the role of dystopian narratives . He also explores how anthropology can redefine the humanities' societal function. His publications span 2004–2017 , focusing on Victorian scientific culture, evolutionary theory in literature, and interdisciplinary science-humanities frameworks. Recent projects include a 2017 analysis of the humanities' anthropological value. Teaching Awards: Pilkington Prize for Teaching Excellence (2021) CUSU Student-Led Teaching Award (2021) CUSU Student-Led Commendation (2019)
Nicholas Frankel serves as a Professor in the Department of English at Virginia Commonwealth University, maintaining active office hours at Anderson House and engaging in teaching and scholarly work. His institutional affiliation centers on literary studies within the university's humanities framework. His academic credentials include: PhD in English Literature, University of Virginia, 1994 MA in English Literature, University of Southern California, 1988 BA (Hons) in English Language and Literature, Oxford University, 1984 Frankel's research concentrates on late-Victorian cultural production, with Oscar Wilde as a primary focus. He examines intersections of literature and visual arts through the lenses of Aestheticism and Decadence, exploring book design, print culture, and editorial practices of the 1890s. His methodology combines biographical analysis with material studies of texts and artifacts. His publication trajectory reveals sustained scholarly engagement with Wilde's legacy, progressing from biographical studies to critical editions that recover historical context and textual variants. These works demonstrate interdisciplinary rigor spanning literary criticism, art history, and bibliography, consistently illuminating the symbiotic relationship between text and visual culture in fin-de-siècle Britain. His recognition includes: Barbara Gittings Literature Award Honor Book (Stonewall Book Awards, 2012) Israel Fishman Non-Fiction Award Honor Book (Stonewall Book Awards, 2012) Elske v. P. Smith Distinguished Lecturer, Virginia Commonwealth University (2010–11) Fellowship at Harry Ransom Center, Texas (2016) Fellowship at Yale Center for British Art (2006) Fellowship at the National Humanities Center (2001/02) Fredson Bowers Memorial Prize (2001)
Eglantina Remport is an Assistant Professor at the Department of English Studies, School of English and American Studies, Eötvös Loránd University. Her academic career spans teaching, research, and leadership in Irish studies, including founding roles in the Budapest Centre for Irish Studies (BCIS) and the Nineteenth Century Society's Diversity and Inclusion Committee. PhD in Irish Literature (20th–21st Century), Queen's University Belfast MA in Irish Literature and Culture BA in Irish Literature and Film History Her research focuses on the Irish Cultural Renaissance, particularly Lady Gregory and the Abbey Theatre, integrating postcolonial, gender, and adaptation theories. She explores intersections of literature, theatre, and visual arts, with a recent emphasis on film adaptations of Irish literary works. Key publications include monographs on Lady Gregory and the Irish Cultural Renaissance, alongside chapters on Flann O'Brien and film analysis. She has organized international conferences, such as the Yeats 150 Conference (2015), and currently supervises a doctoral dissertation on contemporary Irish women's poetry.
Laurie Langbauer is a Professor in the Department of English and Comparative Literature at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She specializes in British literature of the long nineteenth century, with a focus on juvenile traditions, Romantic-era poetry, and the intersection of childhood and literary production. Her research explores youth in cultural contexts, including the Pre-Raphaelites and Victorian women’s poetry. Langbauer holds a PhD (1985) and MA (1982) in English from Cornell University, and a BA (summa cum laude, 1976) from Wesleyan University. She is a charter member of the International Society of Literary Juvenilia and serves on the advisory board of Journal of Juvenilia Studies . Her research interests span depictions of the child, feminist theory, genre theory, and visual culture. Current projects include studies on youth in the Pre-Raphaelites and generational dynamics in Victorian literature. Langbauer has received numerous awards, including the Philip and Ruth Hettleman Award (1997) and a John E. Sawyer Fellowship (2011-2012). She teaches courses on British literature, children’s fiction, and Victorian studies, and has held fellowships at institutions such as the National Humanities Center and the Institute for Advanced Studies in Edinburgh.
Andrea Soccorsi is a Teaching Assistant Professor in the Department of English at West Virginia University. She teaches courses in environmental humanities, American pop culture, business writing, composition, rhetoric, and literary studies. Education: MA in English (19th century literature and culture, Victorian period focus) Research interests include Environmental Humanities, Sustainability Studies, Pre-Raphaelite art, and the history of Victorian photography. Her work integrates sustainability themes into literary and cultural studies, with a particular emphasis on Victorian-era intersections of art and science. Teaching Areas: Environmental humanities, American popular culture, professional writing, composition/rhetoric, short story/novel Leadership Roles: Chair of WVU Sustainability Committee (2021-22), member of WVU Faculty Senate As a faculty member, she actively contributes to institutional sustainability initiatives while maintaining a diverse teaching portfolio in English studies.
Allison Stielau serves as Lecturer in Early Modern Art at University College London's Department of History of Art within the Faculty of Social and Historical Sciences since September 2016. Her academic profile centers on boundary-pushing investigations of 'object cultures' in early modern Northern Europe (1400-1700), examining artifacts that challenge conventional distinctions between art and material culture through lenses of transformation and historical emergency. Her educational foundation includes: PhD in History of Art from Yale University MA in Decorative Arts, Design, and Culture from Bard Graduate Center BA in English Literature (summa cum laude) from Yale College Postdoctoral Fellowship at McGill University (Early Modern Conversions Project) Predoctoral Fellowships at the Getty Research Institute Stielau's research explores material transformation across multiple dimensions: Ovidian metamorphosis in visual representation, cross-media translation processes, and physical alterations of objects through fiscal/political/religious crises. Her work spans monetary culture (siege coins, silver hoards), liturgical objects (censers, ceremonial vessels), and artisanal practices (engravings, metalwork), with particular focus on German contexts and connections to post-war German conceptual art. She examines how objects like leather étuis and weight measurements function as historical evidence within social networks. Analysis of her publication trajectory reveals consistent focus on material agency and object biographies , demonstrating how precious metals, coins, and ceremonial vessels mediate power dynamics during religious upheavals. Her methodology integrates art historical analysis with archaeological, economic, and anthropological perspectives, particularly evident in studies of coin-based social bonds and melted metal symbolism. Her scientific recognition includes: Leverhulme Trust Fellowship (2019-2020) for research on metallic transformation in post-war German art Postdoctoral Fellowship at McGill University Predoctoral Fellowship at the Getty Research Institute Stielau has secured significant research funding through the Leverhulme Trust project connecting early modern metalwork transformations to post-war German conceptual artists like Joseph Beuys. Her collaborative work with artist Anne Callahan on curating art historical diagrams demonstrates interdisciplinary outreach. While formal student advising isn't documented, her publications and teaching profile suggest mentorship in material culture methodology and early modern visual studies. Her research intersects with Sustainable Development Goal 5 (Gender Equality) through investigations of women's economic roles in early modern contexts, such as Margarethe Butzbach's coin-related social networks. Current projects include a book on precious metalwork transformation and studies of early modern goldsmith portraits, indicating continued exploration of material culture's intersection with social history.
Dr. Laura Cleaver is a Senior Lecturer in Manuscript Studies at the Institute of English Studies, University of London. She holds a PhD from The Courtauld Institute of Art (2008) and specializes in the art and architecture of the High Middle Ages and its modern reception. Her research focuses on medieval manuscripts' production, circulation, and valuation, particularly in early 20th-century Europe and North America. She leads the ERC-funded CULTIVATE MSS project (2019–2024), examining the manuscript trade's impact on cultural identity formations. Her scholarly work spans edited volumes on manuscript economics, cultural diplomacy, and transatlantic trade dynamics. She collaborates with institutions like the Schoenberg Database of Manuscripts and York Medieval Press, contributing to series like Writing History in the Middle Ages . Her supervision includes studies on clubs/societies' roles in manuscript collecting and women's contributions to the book trade. Research interests include medieval historiography, manuscript diagrams, and the intersection of art, politics, and religion in manuscripts. She has held affiliations with the Ordered Universe research network and New Interpretations on the Angevin World project. Her work bridges material culture analysis with socio-economic histories of cultural heritage formation.
Dr. Elizabeth Ludlow is an Associate Professor of Literature and Religion at Anglia Ruskin University (ARU), Cambridge, where she has served since 2014. She holds a PhD in English Literature from the University of Warwick, alongside MA and BA degrees in English Literature from the University of Reading. Her research specializes in religion and literature, particularly 19th-century poetry, fiction, and life-writing, with a focus on intersections between faith, gender, and Victorian culture. Ludlow directs the Nineteenth-Century Studies Research Unit, organizing international conferences and events focused on figures like John Ruskin. She has authored monographs such as *Prayer and Embodiment in Nineteenth-Century Women’s Writing* (2025) and edited volumes including *The Figure of Christ in the Long Nineteenth Century* (2020). Her work explores topics like Christina Rossetti’s biblical engagement, Elizabeth Gaskell’s religious themes, and feminist reinterpretations of Christian figures. Ludlow actively supervises PhD students in literature and religion and collaborates on projects examining Victorian narratives of forgiveness and faith-based activism.
Frances Dickey is an Associate Professor in the Department of English at the University of Missouri, part of the College of Arts and Science. She specializes in Modernist and contemporary literature, with a focus on T.S. Eliot, American poetry, and interdisciplinary studies of literature and the arts. Education: MA and PhD in English from Johns Hopkins University (2003), AB in English from Harvard University (summa cum laude, 1992). Research highlights include her forthcoming monograph Prelude in St. Louis: T.S. Eliot's First City (Johns Hopkins UP, 2025) and co-editing volumes like The Edinburgh Companion to T.S. Eliot and the Arts . Her work explores Eliot’s connections to St. Louis, his correspondence with Emily Hale, and intersections of modernist poetry with painting and performance. Awards include the Distinguished Service Award from the International T.S. Eliot Society (2022) and the Purple Chalk Award for teaching (2008). She has served as President of the International T.S. Eliot Society (2016–18), edited The T.S. Eliot Studies Annual , and curated exhibits like T.S. Eliot: A Game of Chess at the World Chess Hall of Fame. Publications span monographs, edited volumes, and over 30 articles, including analyses of Eliot’s racial consciousness in St. Louis and collaborative projects on modernist archives. Her teaching focuses on modernist literature, transatlantic studies, and critical theory.
Brandiann Molby is the Writing Center Director and Lecturer in the Department of English at Loyola University Chicago. She holds an MA from Royal Holloway, University of London, and an MA and PhD from Loyola University Chicago. Her research focuses on word/image theory, 19th-century illustrated books, and the Arts and Crafts movement, particularly William Morris' aesthetic legacy. Education: MA, Royal Holloway, University of London MA & PhD, Loyola University Chicago Her work bridges literary and visual studies, emphasizing historical contexts such as Pre-Raphaelitism and Victorian cultural production. Recent publications include an analysis of decorated books as architectural artifacts in the Morris Society's journal (2017). Awards: 2013 Distinguished Educator of the Year, International Academy of Design and Technology Her teaching and administrative roles at Loyola's Writing Center reflect her commitment to pedagogy and interdisciplinary humanities scholarship.
Giuliana Pieri is a Professor at Royal Holloway, University of London, serving as Head of the School of Modern Languages, Literature and Culture and Associate Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Intl). Her research focuses on comparative studies of visual and verbal cultures, particularly Italian identity construction through art, design, and literature. She co-curated the exhibition Against Mussolini (2010) and leads the AHRC-funded Interdisciplinary Italy 1900-2020 project. Her teaching includes courses on Italian Fascism, crime fiction, Renaissance art, and postwar design. She directs Royal Holloway's Languages for All program, offering courses in French, German, Italian, Mandarin, and Spanish. Her work aligns with UN SDG 4 (Quality Education) through her pedagogical innovations and cultural outreach. Pieri has organized public workshops at Tate Modern on avant-garde activism and led research projects on topics like Mussolini's cult and Victorian Anglo-Italian artistic relations. Her awards include the College Teaching Excellence Prize (2018). She has published widely in art history, literature, and interdisciplinary studies, with over 50 research outputs including books, chapters, and curated exhibitions.
Vicky Greenaway is a Senior Lecturer (TF) in the Department of English at Royal Holloway, University of London. She specializes in 19th-century literature and culture, with a focus on interdisciplinary connections between literature, visual arts, and pedagogy. Her roles include teaching and research, alongside collaborative projects such as a bid for an AHRC Leadership Award to re-examine English education post-2021. Education: MA, PhD, and Post-Doctoral Fellowship at Royal Holloway, funded by AHRC and the Henry Moore Foundation. Research Interests: Her work explores the interplay between pedagogy, aesthetics, and Victorian cultural figures like John Stuart Mill, Thomas Carlyle, John Ruskin, and Matthew Arnold. Recent projects include examining the legacy of the Newbolt Report and the evolution of English teaching in universities. She also studies Victorian-era intersections of sculpture, poetry, and Italian cultural influences. Awards & Grants: Henry Moore Post-Doctoral Scholarship (2007–2009) for work on sculpture and poetry. AHRC funding for MA/PhD studies. Collaborations: Co-leading a project with Brunel University to reassess the Newbolt Report's impact on English education. Previously collaborated on The Study Of Sculpture with funding from the Henry Moore Foundation. Labs/Teams: Active in interdisciplinary research groups at Royal Holloway, focusing on Victorian studies and educational reform initiatives.
Robin Fetherston is an Assistant Professor of English at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) in Qatar, affiliated with the School of Liberal Arts and Sciences. She specializes in academic writing and literature, having earned an MFA from Queens University of Charlotte, an MA from The College of William and Mary, and a BA from Arizona State University. Recognized for her teaching excellence, she received VCU’s Distinguished Achievement in Teaching Award (2008) and was honored as a Qatar Foundation Achiever (2011). Fetherston pioneered VCU Qatar’s School-Wide Reading Program, a first-of-its-kind initiative in Qatar, and co-coordinated the Education City Liberal Arts & Social Sciences Research Forum. Her research focuses on 20th- and 21st-century British, American, and Canadian literature, with notable publications in Humanities and Social Sciences Review , International Journal of Arts & Sciences , and Brill anthologies. Her creative works explore themes of memory, identity, and cultural intersectionality. Fetherston has presented at international conferences in London, Dubai, and Kenya, and her funded research includes residencies at the Iowa Summer Writing Festival and the British Library Study Trip. Key Awards: Distinguished Achievement in Teaching Award (2008), Qatar Foundation Achiever (2011) Grants: 6 VCU Qatar Faculty Research Grants (2007–2015) and 2 Faculty Development Grants (2004–2005) Creative Contributions: Short fiction publications, photography exhibitions (e.g., “Under the Radar and into the Fold”), and collaborative installations
Anne Koval is a Professor of Art History at Mount Allison University, affiliated with the Department of Fine Arts. Her work bridges academic research and curatorial practice, focusing on contemporary art, material culture, and interdisciplinary visual studies. She holds a Ph.D. in Art History from Birkbeck College, University of London, an MA from the University of East Anglia, and a BA in English Literature from Queen’s University. Her research explores intersections between art, identity, and cultural narratives. Notable projects include curating Fairy Tails (2020), examining folklore and contemporary art, and writing on artists like Mary Pratt, Anna Torma, and Evan Penny. She has contributed essays to exhibitions and academic journals, emphasizing curatorial methodologies and feminist perspectives in art. Her publications span topics from textile art to performance art, reflecting a commitment to diverse mediums and global art dialogues. Koval actively engages with regional Canadian art scenes while maintaining an international scholarly footprint through exhibitions and peer-reviewed writing.
Cassandra Atherton is a Deakin Distinguished Professor and Associate Head of School (Research) at Deakin University's School of Communication and Creative Arts. An internationally recognized scholar and poet, she specializes in prose poetry, ekphrasis, and atomic bomb literature. Atherton has held visiting positions at Harvard University and Sophia University, Tokyo, and serves as commissioning editor for Westerly magazine. Her educational background includes: PhD, University of Melbourne MA, University of Melbourne Graduate Diploma of Education, University of Melbourne BA (Hons), University of Melbourne Her research examines the intersections of poetry, visual arts, and cultural trauma, with ongoing projects on the 'Hiroshima Maidens' and ekphrastic poetry. Her recent publications demonstrate strong engagement with: Hybrid poetic forms and experimental writing practices Transnational literary exchanges between Australia, Japan, and the US Ekphrastic responses to historical trauma Contemporary adaptations of traditional poetic forms Significant honors include: University of California Mary Schroeder Award Australia Council Grant Vice-Chancellor's Award for University Teacher of the Year Blanc Literary Award She has supervised over 20 doctoral students to completion and currently leads multiple research projects funded by Creative Victoria and the Australia Council. Atherton directs international collaborations on prose poetry and maintains affiliations with the Monash Japanese Studies Centre.
