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Dr Amy Louise Blaney is a Lecturer in Film Studies at Keele University, within the School of Humanities. She holds a PhD in English Literature from Keele University (2024), funded by the NWCDTP AHRC, focusing on 'King Arthur in British Literature, 1660-1815'. Her research interests include medievalism, Arthurian legend, cultural memory, and intersections between literature and history. She advocates for open research accessibility and collaborates with institutions like Tamworth Castle & Archives and The Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum. Blaney has received numerous awards, including the P J C Field Fellowship (2023) and the Bob Beattie Postgraduate Student of the Year Award (2023). She teaches courses on film style, gender in cinema, science fiction, and British social realism. Blaney is actively involved in academic service, including roles on the Faculty Research Committee and organizing events like the Keele Researcher Summer School.
Education:
- PhD in English Literature (2019-2024), Keele University
- MA English Literatures (2018), Keele University
- Bachelor of Arts (First-Class Honours) in English Literature (2007), University of Wales Aberystwyth
Research Interests: Explores nationalisation of British cultural mythologies, particularly in non-elite spaces. Current projects include work with the International Arthurian Society and British branches of eighteenth, nineteenth, and twentieth-century studies associations. Her pedagogic focus emphasizes accessibility and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Grants & Awards:
- International Arthurian Society British Branch Ray Barron Award (2023, 2022)
- Keele Doctoral Academy Peer-Led Initiative Funding (2022/23)
- NWCDTP Fieldwork and Conference Funds (2022, 2021)
