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Dr Ben Gilding serves as the Don King Junior Research Fellow in History at New College, University of Oxford, where he focuses on the political, legal, and constitutional dimensions of eighteenth-century Britain and its global empire. His position situates him within Oxford's prestigious historical research community while maintaining strong ties to New College's academic environment.
His educational trajectory includes:
- BA and MA in History from the University of Ottawa, Canada
- PhD in History from the University of Cambridge, UK
Research Interests:
Specializing in the 'long' eighteenth century (1688-1832), Dr Gilding investigates the dynamic interplay between domestic British politics and imperial administration across multiple colonial theaters. His work meticulously examines how constitutional concerns in London directly shaped colonial governance in India and North America, particularly through case studies of the East India Company's transformation and Canadian Confederation. Current projects include converting his doctoral dissertation into a monograph and authoring a political biography of Charles Jenkinson, 1st Earl of Liverpool (1729-1808), which promises to illuminate cross-imperial connections through individual agency.
Publication Trends:
Analysis of his 2014-2022 publications reveals a sustained scholarly focus on imperial constitutional development, with particular emphasis on India-Britain relations and transatlantic political cultures. His research consistently demonstrates how local colonial events—such as the regulation of the East India Company or early Canadian constitutional formation—were fundamentally shaped by metropolitan political debates, while simultaneously influencing domestic British institutions through feedback loops of imperial experience.
Scientific Awards:
No additional scientific awards or major fellowships beyond his current Junior Research Fellowship are documented in the provided materials.
Advising and Grants:
The available documentation contains no references to graduate student supervision or specific research grant acquisitions. His work appears primarily fellowship-supported through the Don King Junior Research Fellowship structure at New College.
Labs and Teams:
Dr Gilding operates as an independent scholar within New College's research framework, with no indication of formal laboratory affiliations or structured research teams. His collaborative work appears limited to standard academic networks within Oxford's historical community.
