Catherine Heyrendt

Catherine Heyrendt is a Professor of British Civilization at the Université de Reims Champagne-Ardenne, with a HDR (Habilitation à Diriger des Recherches) from CY Paris Cergy University. She specializes in British history, social thought, and biographical studies of key figures like Thomas Carlyle, Harriet Martineau, and Winston Churchill. Her research focuses on 19th-21st century intellectual history, women's professional roles, and Franco-British cultural exchanges.

Teaching includes undergraduate and graduate courses on British civilization, political economy, and media studies. She has directed numerous theses and serves on academic committees, including the Carlyle Studies Annual editorial board and the CIRLEP research team. Her publications span monographs, edited volumes, and over 20 academic articles, emphasizing Carlyle’s legacy, gender studies, and Victorian social reform.

Professional roles include coordinating the Master’s program in English Education and serving on national exam boards for French teacher certifications (Agrégation, CAPES). Her work bridges historical analysis with contemporary relevance, addressing themes such as social inequality, political rhetoric, and the evolution of British identity.