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Andrew Gordon is Professor of Renaissance Literature and Culture in the School of Language, Literature, Music and Visual Culture at the University of Aberdeen. He is Co-Director of the Centre for Early Modern Studies and serves as REF co-lead for English, demonstrating active leadership in research and academic governance.
- BA from University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL)
- MA from University of Sussex
- PhD from Queen Mary's, University of London
His research centers on early modern literature and culture, with a focus on textual transmission, letter-writing, cultural memory, and material texts. He explores how literature interacts with cultural practices, especially in early modern London. His current project, Renaissance Cultures of the Foot, innovatively examines the cultural and literary significance of the foot, drawing on anthropological perspectives to analyze embodied experience in print and manuscript culture.
The recent scholarly articles and books reflect a strong trend in interdisciplinary humanities, combining literary analysis with historical, material, and gender studies. His work frequently engages with manuscript culture, epistolary networks, and the social functions of memory, particularly in post-Reformation England.
His scientific recognition includes the Hunter-Caldwell award for directing The Correspondence of Robert Beale.
- Hunter-Caldwell award
He actively supervises graduate research and welcomes PhD students in areas related to early modern texts, cultural mobility, memory, and community. While specific grants are not listed, his funded project indicates successful grant acquisition. He has also engaged in creative collaborations with theatre professionals, bridging academic research with performance.
Andrew Gordon is a central figure in Aberdeen’s Centre for Early Modern Studies, contributing to an interdisciplinary research environment that fosters collaboration across historical periods and methodological approaches.
