معرفی
Catherine Armstrong is an Associate Professor in Modern History at Loughborough University, serving as School Director of People & Culture. She holds a PhD from the University of Warwick, specializing in New World travel literature. Her academic journey includes roles at Manchester Metropolitan University and temporary positions at Warwick and Oxford Brookes. A Fellow of the Royal Historical Society (2013), she also completed the Aurora women’s leadership training (2021) and an executive MBA at Loughborough Business School (2024). She serves as co-treasurer and trustee of the British Association of American Studies.
Her research focuses on early American colonial history, with particular emphasis on travel literature, material culture, and the intersection of print media with colonial experiences. Key areas include transatlantic exchanges, colonial identity formation, and the representation of America in early modern England. Teaching methodologies, especially the use of visual and material culture in historical education, are also central to her work.
Her publications span from scholarly editions of historical texts to pedagogical guides, reflecting her dual commitment to research and educational innovation. Notable works include analyses of the 1622 Virginia Massacre’s print response and studies on tobacco’s role in colonial economies. Her work on cannibalism narratives and New World exploration underscores her interdisciplinary approach to historical inquiry.
Awards include her prestigious Royal Historical Society Fellowship, recognizing her contributions to historical scholarship. Her professional development in leadership and business strategy complements her academic roles, enhancing her institutional impact.
