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Aisling Byrne is an Associate Professor in the Department of English Literature at the University of Reading. Her research focuses on medieval literature, particularly the transmission of medieval romance, Arthurian legends, and cultural connections across Britain, Iceland, and Ireland. She co-convenes the "Crossing Borders in the Insular Middle Ages" project, fostering international scholarly collaboration.
- Education: BA (University College Dublin), MPhil/PhD (University of Cambridge)
- Previous Position: Fitzjames Research Fellow at Merton College, Oxford
Research interests include multilingualism, medieval geographies, and the history of the book. She teaches Old English Literature, Chaucer, and Arthurian narratives, and explores modern reinterpretations of medieval texts, such as Tolkien's influences.
Her 15 most recent articles span topics like Chansons de Geste transmission, Celtic Arthurian traditions, and Tudor polyphony, reflecting her interdisciplinary approach to medieval cultural studies. Awards and grants are not explicitly mentioned, but her work is widely published across peer-reviewed journals and edited volumes.
