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Professor Jacqueline Manuel is a Professor of English Education and Curriculum Coordinator for Secondary English at the University of Sydney's Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. She holds a PhD (UNE), DipEd (UNE), and BA (Hons I) from the University of New England. Her research focuses on secondary English education, curriculum history, teacher development, and teenage reading practices. She coordinates the English curriculum methodology for the Master of Teaching (Secondary) program and advises multiple PhD students. Current projects include co-editing volumes on English teacher development and leading international collaborations like the Professional Lives of English Language Arts Teachers Project. She has held significant roles in curriculum committees and boards, including chairing NSW Board of Studies committees and serving on AITSL panels. Key research interests span educational history, teacher professional identity, creativity in arts education, and early career teacher support. Notable publications include Reimagining Shakespeare Education (2023) and Teenagers and Reading (2012). Awards include the 2018 Alan Laughlin Award for Educational Leadership and 2016 Outstanding Service Award. Professor Manuel collaborates with institutions like the International Federation for the Teaching of English (IFTE) and chairs multiple editorial boards. Her work integrates international perspectives, emphasizing English as an emancipatory subject promoting social justice.

• Secondary English Education
• Literature
• Educational History
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Professor William MacNeil is an Honorary Professor at the University of Queensland’s TC Beirne School of Law, Distinguished Fellow at Westminster Law and Theory Lab, and former Dean of Law at Griffith University. His interdisciplinary research explores intersections of law, literature, and popular culture. Publications critically examine legal narratives in Shakespearean drama, horror films, and fantasy literature, using psychoanalytic and critical theory frameworks. Award-winning book Novel Judgements (2012) received the Penny Pether Prize. He edits the Edinburgh Critical Studies in Law, Literature and Humanities series and co-manages Pólemos: Journal of Law, Literature and Culture . Current projects analyze legal symbolism in contemporary cinema and television.

• Law and Literature
• Jurisprudence
• Cultural Legal Studies
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Dr. John Severn is a Research Fellow at Macquarie University's Department of International Studies: Languages and Cultures. His career spans academia, law, and translation, with a focus on theatre internationalization, Shakespearean adaptation, and community engagement. Education: PhD in Theatre Studies and English, University of New South Wales MA(Hons) in Shakespeare and Theatre, University of Birmingham LLB(Hons) in Law and French, University of Edinburgh Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice, University of Edinburgh BA(Hons) in Theatre Studies and Opera Studies, University of Manchester/Rose Bruford College CertHE in Scottish Gaelic language and culture, University of the Highlands and Islands His research explores theatre and internationalization through opera, musicals, and Shakespearean adaptation. He investigates how performing arts foster inclusive/exclusive communities and addresses barriers to participation. His work intersects European cultural history, arts policy, and transnational practices. Recent publications highlight trends in Shakespearean operatic adaptation, Australian theatre censorship, and decolonial processes in performance. His co-edited works include The Routledge Companion to Theatre and Internationalization and Theatre and Internationalization: Perspectives from Australia, Germany, and Beyond . Dr. Severn collaborates with institutions like the University of Sydney, University of New South Wales, and the Goethe-Institut Australia. He founded the research cluster 'Staging Migration in Berlin' and co-organizes international conferences on theatre internationalization.

• Theatre Studies
• Opera
• Shakespeare
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Judith Wolfe is a Research Fellow at the Institute for Religion and Critical Inquiry, part of the Faculty of Theology and Philosophy. Her work bridges theology, philosophy, and cognitive science, focusing on religious imagination, narrative theory, and the intersection of art and meaning. She explores how biblical narratives shape theological understanding and investigates the cognitive effects of engaging with art and fiction. Her interdisciplinary approach addresses questions of perception, emotion, and the role of faith in contemporary contexts. Her research interests include the philosophical underpinnings of religious attitudes, the role of narrative in transmitting knowledge, and the empirical study of religious experience. Notable contributions address topics like the buffering effect of fiction on negative emotions, cross-modal associations in art, and the renewal of perception through religious faith. Wolfe has collaborated extensively with scholars such as Marina Iosifyan on studies of art perception and narrative engagement. Her publications span journal articles and edited volumes, reflecting her commitment to advancing interdisciplinary dialogue between theology, philosophy, and empirical research.

• Theology
• Philosophy of Religion
• Cognitive Science
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Bernadette Cochrane is a Senior Lecturer in Theatre and Performance at the University of Queensland (UQ), School of Communication and Arts. She holds affiliations with the Centre for Critical and Creative Writing and the Research Centre in Creative Arts and Human Flourishing. Her academic career began in 2014 after completing a dramaturgical PhD at UQ in 2013. She specializes in teaching European theatre of the 20th century, directing, dramaturgy, and Early Modern performance practice. Research interests include dramaturgy, liveness in performance, theatre and digital humanities, and contemporary representations of Otherness. She co-edited New Dramaturgy: International Perspectives on Theory and Practice (2014) and contributes to The Cambridge Encyclopedia of Stage Directors and Directing . As Board Member of the Migrant Dramaturgies Network, she explores theatrical responses to global migration. Award-winning educator, she received the 2018 UQ Award for Programs that Enhance Learning and a 2016 Teaching Excellence Commendation. Her research bridges live performance, cinema, and cultural production, with recent works addressing pandemic impacts on theatre and paratextual augmentation. Supervision focuses on directing, digital humanities applications in theatre, and liveness studies. Active in international networks, she has presented at conferences including the International Federation of Theatre Research and the Australasian Association for Drama, Theatre and Performance Studies.

• Dramaturgy
• Theatre Directing
• Theatre and Digital Humanities
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Dr. Rahul K Gairola is The Krishna Somers Senior Lecturer in English and Postcolonial Literature at Murdoch University's School of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences, affiliated with the College of Law, Arts and Social Sciences. He is also a Principal Fellow at the Indo-Pacific Research Centre (IPRC). His academic journey includes a joint doctorate in English and Comparative Literature, Cinema, & Media Studies from the University of Washington, Seattle, alongside additional qualifications from Cornell University, the University of Cambridge, Rhode Island College, and George Mason University. He holds Digital Humanities certificates from leading institutions like DHOxSS (Oxford) and DHSI (Victoria). Dr. Gairola's research focuses on postcolonial and queer studies, digital humanities, and South Asian cultural narratives. His work spans topics like diaspora identity, gender, and pandemic culture. He has received awards including the Münster Fellowship (2024) and the Migration-Diaspora-Citizenship Grant (2023). His scholarly contributions include editing the Routledge/ASAA South Asian Book Series and serving on editorial boards like Oxford Bibliographies in Literary and Critical Theory. His teaching and research integrate digital technologies with postcolonial critique, emphasizing anti-colonial pedagogy and queer spatial practices. Notable works include Liminal Diasporas: Contemporary Movements of Humanity and the Environment (2024) and Race, Otherness, and the Digital Humanities (2022). He actively engages with global academic networks, presenting at institutions like King’s College London and UC Berkeley.

• Postcolonial studies
• Cultural studies
• Asian cultural studies
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Dr. Lisa Walters is a Senior Lecturer in Women's Writing at the University of Queensland’s School of Communication and Arts. She holds affiliations with the Centre for Critical and Creative Writing. Her research focuses on Renaissance literature, particularly Margaret Cavendish, Shakespeare, and gender studies. She has held academic positions across Europe and the US, including a postdoctoral fellowship at Ghent University and visiting professorships in France. Dr. Walters earned her BA from UC Santa Cruz and MA/PhD from the University of Edinburgh. Her research explores intersections of science, philosophy, gender, and political thought in early modern works. Notable publications include Margaret Cavendish: Gender, Science and Politics (2014) and edited volumes such as Margaret Cavendish: An Interdisciplinary Perspective (2022). She currently co-edits Cavendish and Milton (Oxford UP) and serves as Deputy Chair of the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Committee for UQ’s HASS Faculty. Recent articles address Cavendish’s scientific contributions, gender in early modern philosophy, and Shakespearean themes. Awards include the 2016 Teaching and Innovation Award (Liverpool Hope University) and a 2022 collaborative project honor. She chairs the International Margaret Cavendish Society and edits Margaret Cavendish: A Multidisciplinary Journal .

• Renaissance Literature
• Gender Studies
• Early Modern Philosophy
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Dr. Sally Fisher serves as a Research Associate within the Gender and Women’s History Research Centre, an integral part of the Institute for Humanities and Social Sciences at the Australian Catholic University (ACU) Melbourne Campus. Her academic profile centers on gender and cultural history during the late medieval and early modern periods, with specialized expertise encompassing queenship and royal studies, diplomatic history, material culture (particularly dress and textiles), and early modern ecological approaches. Fisher's research program delves deeply into the intersections of gender, power, and representation in historical contexts. She examines how queens and noble women navigated political landscapes through diplomatic channels, household management, and environmental stewardship. Her methodological approach combines literary analysis of Shakespearean texts with critical examination of chronicles, letters, legal documents, and manorial records to reconstruct women's agency and lived experiences. Current projects investigate gendered dimensions of early modern natural resource management across English and French contexts, revealing how women engaged with forests and waterways in agricultural and ecological practices. Analysis of her recent publications reveals a cohesive scholarly trajectory focused on royal and elite women's experiences. Recurring themes include the portrayal of queenship in literature and historical records, the dynamics of exile and imprisonment, the construction of female ambition, and the gendered use of space and resources. Her work consistently employs comparative frameworks between English and French contexts and bridges literary, legal, and environmental history to offer nuanced perspectives on women's historical roles. Her significant scholarly recognition includes: Royal Studies Journal Biennial Book Prize (2020) for the chapter "‘All my frendys fro me thei flee;’ The Disgraced and Unstable Household of Eleanor, Duchess of Gloucester" Fisher actively contributes to major research initiatives, notably serving as a key researcher on the Australian Research Council (ARC) Discovery Project "A History of Early Modern Natural Resource Management" led by Professor Susan Broomhall. Within this project, she investigates women's environmental management practices with emphasis on gendered interactions with natural resources in early modern England and France. As a member of the Gender and Women’s History Research Centre at ACU, Fisher collaborates with interdisciplinary teams and has co-edited scholarly publications, including a special issue of Parergon on exile and imprisonment in medieval and early modern Europe. Her work demonstrates strong commitment to collaborative research and editorial scholarship within the historical community.

• women and gender
• queenship and royal studies
• diplomacy
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Dr. Victoria Bladen is an Associate Lecturer in Literary Studies at the University of Queensland, School of Communication and Arts. She holds a PhD in English from UQ, a Graduate Certificate in Higher Education (UQ), MPhil in Medieval and Renaissance Studies (UWA), LLB (Hons) (UWA), and a BA (UWA). Her research focuses on early modern literature, Shakespearean adaptations, ecocriticism, and environmental humanities. Key publications include *The Tree of Life and Arboreal Aesthetics in Early Modern Literature* (2022), co-edited volumes like *Shakespeare on Screen: Romeo and Juliet* (2023), and multiple text guides for Shakespeare plays. She has contributed over 35 book chapters and peer-reviewed articles. Bladen’s work bridges literary analysis with film studies, exploring themes like arboreal symbolism, cinematic adaptations of Shakespeare, and the interplay between nature and culture. She is actively involved in academic supervision, serving as an Associate Advisor for master’s theses such as *Metamorphosis: Change, Transformation and Shapeshifting* and *Eleven Portraits of Drowning: Writing the Ecopoetic Body*. Her research is supported by affiliations like the Digital Futures Lab and extensive contributions to academic editing projects. No awards are explicitly listed, but her prolific output underscores her scholarly impact.

• Early Modern Literature
• Shakespeare Adaptations
• Ecocriticism
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Geraint Evans is a Senior Lecturer in English Literature at Swansea University, affiliated with the School of Culture and Communication. He is a member of the Center for Research in Literature and the English Language of Wales (CREW). His research focuses on literary modernism, Welsh English literature, and the history of the book in Britain, with an emphasis on Welsh-English cultural interactions. Evans holds a multidisciplinary academic background, having trained in theater at Rose Bruford College and earned degrees from Birkbeck College, University of Wales Swansea, and Clare College, Cambridge. Before joining Swansea, he taught at the University of Sydney. Education: Rose Bruford College (Theater & Performance) Birkbeck College, University of London University of Wales Swansea Clare College, Cambridge Research Interests: Evans specializes in 20th-century English literature, Welsh literary modernism, crime fiction since 1920, and the history of publishing. His work explores themes of national identity, cultural hybridity, and the material dimensions of literature. Notable contributions include co-editing The Cambridge History of Welsh Literature (2019) and publishing extensively on Welsh literary history. Teaching Modules: EN-3031: Extended Dissertation in English Literature EN-3045: Crime Fiction since 1920 EN-M42: Welsh Identities: Literature and Nationalism EN-M75: Modernist Writing in London, Paris, and New York Other Roles: Staff member of CREW and the Center for Research in Literature and the English Language of Wales.

• Literary Modernism
• Welsh English Literature
• History of the Book in Britain
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Dr. Lucy Potter is an Associate Professor at the University of Adelaide's School of Humanities, within the Faculty of Arts, Business, Law, and Economics. Her research focuses on Early Modern English drama, particularly Shakespeare and Christopher Marlowe, exploring their engagement with classical tragedy and Virgil's Aeneid . She teaches courses on Shakespeare, tragedy, and literary imitation. Her work also extends to professional/business writing consultancy and ESL education. Dr. Potter has received significant recognition, including the Calvin and Rose G Hoffman Prize twice (2017, 2022) for her scholarship on Marlowe, making her one of only three Australian scholars to win this award. Her teaching excellence is highlighted by awards such as the Vice Chancellor's Award and the OLT Citation Equivalent. Her recent book Shakespeare for Everyone aims to make Shakespeare's emotional worlds accessible to general readers. Awards: Hoffman Prize (2017, 2022), Teaching Excellence Awards Courses Taught: Shakespeare (Level 1), Tragedy (Level 2), Old Texts Made New (Level 3) Consulting: Government and business writing, ESL education specialist

• Early Modern English Drama
• Shakespeare Studies
• Christopher Marlowe
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Sarah Bendall is a Senior Lecturer at the Gender and Women's History Research Centre within the Institute for Humanities and Social Sciences at the Australian Catholic University (ACU). She coordinates the Bachelor of Global Studies and teaches in early modern European history, art history, and global consumption. Her research focuses on women’s roles in fashion, trade, and material culture between 1500 and 1800. Her research interests include gender and women's history, material culture, dress history, experimental and recreative methodologies, the history of the body, beauty cultures, and the economic roles of artisans and women in early modern Europe. She employs hands-on reconstruction techniques to understand historical garments and their social implications. Her recent publications explore whalebone in fashion, royal dressmakers, farthingales, and gendered symbolism in armor and accessories. The articles reflect a strong interdisciplinary trend combining fashion, gender, economic history, and material culture, with a focus on experimental and embodied methodologies. Highly Commended, Society for Renaissance Studies UK Biannual Book Prize (2022) Elected Fellow, Royal Historical Society UK (2023) ACU Faculty of Education and Arts Research Excellence - Mid-Career Researcher Award (2024) McKenzie Postdoctoral Research Fellowship, University of Melbourne (2020) SSEMW Margaret Hannay Visiting Fellow, Folger Shakespeare Library (2018) David Walker Memorial Visiting Fellow, Bodleian Libraries, Oxford (2018) Multiple grants from the Pasold Research Fund (2018, 2020, 2023) Sarah Bendall has supervised honours and PhD students in history and art history and is accredited for full HDR supervision. She is a co-investigator on the UK Arts and Humanities Research Council’s Making Historical Dress Network , which supports collaborative research in recreative methodologies. She has received significant research funding, including from the Pasold Research Fund and the AHRC. She is actively engaged in public scholarship through media, workshops, and public lectures. She is involved in the Making Historical Dress Network , a UK-funded initiative connecting scholars and practitioners in historical dress recreation. She also leads projects on Indian silks and female retailers, and collaborates with museums and public institutions to promote experimental history.

• Gender and Women's History
• Material Culture
• Dress History
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Susan Ash is a prominent academic in the field of nutrition and dietetics, affiliated with the School of Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences at the University of Queensland , within the Faculty of Health and Behavioural Sciences . Her research spans clinical nutrition, professional education, and competency development, with a strong focus on chronic disease management and mental health integration in dietetic practice. Institution: University of Queensland School: Faculty of Health and Behavioural Sciences Department: School of Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences Academic Rank: Professor Her research interests include nutrition in Parkinson’s disease , chronic kidney disease , malnutrition , mental health in dietetic practice , competency-based education , and technology in dietary assessment . She has led the development of national competency standards and mental health curricula for dietitians, emphasizing evidence-based frameworks and professional identity. The 15 most recent articles reflect a consistent trajectory in professional standards , clinical assessment tools , and chronic disease nutrition . Key themes include the validation of confidence scales, global professionalism definitions, and digital dietary methods. Her work bridges clinical practice, education, and policy, contributing significantly to the advancement of dietetic science. Scientific Contributions: Developed the Dietetic Confidence Scale for mental health practice. Co-led national guidelines for nutrition in chronic kidney disease and cancer cachexia. Published extensively on malnutrition in Parkinson’s disease and dialysis patients. Explored digital tools for dietary intake monitoring in diabetes. Susan Ash has supervised several students, including Jamie Sheard and Megan Rollo , and has collaborated widely across Australia. She has contributed to workforce planning, staffing ratios, and productivity studies in allied health. Her work in educational methodology, particularly in assessment and competency development, has shaped dietetic training frameworks nationally. Labs and Teams: She has been part of multidisciplinary research teams involving psychologists (e.g., Jane Shakespeare-Finch), nephrologists, neurologists, and public health researchers. Her collaborations with the Dietitians Association of Australia highlight her role in shaping national policy and professional standards.

• Nutrition and Dietetics
• Chronic Disease Management
• Malnutrition
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Dr. Johanna Harris serves as an Associate Professor in the Western Civilisation Program within the Faculty of Education and Arts at the Australian Catholic University (ACU). Her scholarly work centers on early modern literature, religion, and politics, with specialized expertise in epistolary culture, manuscript studies, and the medical humanities. Currently, she co-edits the Oxford University Press edition of Richard Baxter's correspondence and prepares Thomas Traherne's meditational prose for publication. Her research interests span early modern non-fictional prose, particularly letters and devotional writing, analyzing figures such as Andrew Marvell, Richard Baxter, and Thomas Traherne alongside lesser-known women writers like Brilliana Harley and Lucy Robartes. She investigates literature's ethical dimensions, including human dignity, bibliotherapy, and intergenerational cohesion, often bridging literary studies with medical humanities. Harris's recent publications (2020-2024) reveal a sustained engagement with puritan literary traditions, epistolary networks, and dignity studies. Her work frequently appears in Oxford University Press volumes and special journal issues, demonstrating interdisciplinary reach across literature, history, and ethics. Key themes include religious correspondence during political upheaval, medical humanities applications in aging populations, and ethical frameworks derived from early modern texts. Her scientific awards and recognitions include: Exeter nominee for the Higher Education Academy's National Teaching Fellowship (2017) 350th 'Points of Light' award from the UK Prime Minister and Cabinet Office (2015) University of Exeter Merit Award for outstanding teaching (2012-13) Clarendon Scholarship from the University of Oxford (2003-07) Harris has secured competitive research funding including Folger Shakespeare Library Fellowships, Headley Trust awards for intergenerational reading projects, and UPP Foundation grants supporting 'co-living' initiatives in care homes. She advises on AHRC-funded letter projects and COST Actions focused on historical correspondence networks. She directs the Exeter Care Homes Reading Project (2011-2022) and the Exeter Intergenerational Project (2018-19), fostering literary engagement between university students and elderly residents. As co-general editor of the Richard Baxter correspondence and volume editor for The Oxford Traherne, she leads major collaborative editorial teams involving international scholars.

• Early Modern Literature
• Religion and Politics
• Epistolary Culture
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Dr. Roberta Kwan is an Honorary Associate at the Medieval and Early Modern Centre within the School of Arts and Social Sciences at the University of Sydney. Her research bridges early modern English literature, theology, philosophy, and theatre, with a particular focus on Shakespearean studies and the philosophy of literary education. Education: MA (University of Sydney), PhD (Macquarie University) Research Interests: Dr. Kwan explores intersections between Shakespearean drama and theological/philosophical frameworks, examining how Reformation-era hermeneutics inform modern debates about selfhood, agency, and epistemology. Her current project investigates 'Shakespeare and neighbourliness' through ethical and religious lenses. Recent Publications: Her 2023 monograph Shakespeare, the Reformation and the Interpreting Self (Edinburgh University Press) was shortlisted for the Australian University Heads of English Prize. She also contributed entries to the Encyclopedia of the Bible and its Reception and has peer-reviewed articles in English Studies and other journals. Scientific Awards: Folger Shakespeare Institute Short-term Scholarly Research Fellow (2024-25) ANZAMEMS Early Career Fellowship (2023) for 'Ancient Ethic for Uncertain Times' Australian Academy of the Humanities Travelling Fellowship (2018) Media & Public Engagement: Dr. Kwan has contributed public commentary on Shakespeare's relevance to contemporary ethics, including articles in ABC Religion & Ethics and the Folger Shakespeare Library's The Collation .

• early modern English literature
• Shakespeare studies
• literature and theology
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