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Dr Christopher Hull is a Senior Lecturer in Spanish & Latin American Studies at the University of Chester, Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences. He has been with the University since 2013, where he leads undergraduate modules on Latin American society, culture, history, and politics, oversees Portuguese language modules at all undergraduate levels, and serves as Careers & Employability Link Tutor for his academic subject area.
Dr Hull holds a PhD in Latin American Area Studies from the University of Nottingham (2004-2008), an MLitt in Latin American Area Studies from Newcastle University (1999-2000), and a BA Hons. in Spanish, Portuguese & Latin American Studies from Newcastle University (1995-1999). He is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA).
Dr Hull's research focuses primarily on Anglo-Cuban relations from 1898-1964, with particular interest in diplomatic history and Anglo-American interactions concerning Latin America. His work examines British diplomatic perspectives on Cuba during periods of US political and economic domination, including the Cuban Revolution of 1959. A significant portion of his research centers on British writer Graham Greene, especially his visits to Cuba before and after the revolution, his novel "Our Man in Havana," and its film adaptation. He also investigates historical events such as the 8-month kidnapping of the British Ambassador to Uruguay by Tupamaros guerrillas in 1971. Beyond diplomatic history, Dr Hull has a notable interest in football history, having published on Brian Clough & Peter Taylor's early management career and researching the first British footballer to play for Real Madrid.
Dr Hull's publication record demonstrates a consistent focus on Anglo-Cuban relations, with particular emphasis on diplomatic history during the Cold War era. His works span multiple formats including books, journal articles, and book chapters, showing expertise in both historical analysis and literary studies related to Graham Greene. The publications reveal a progression from examining specific historical events like arms sales to Batista's Cuba, to broader analyses of Anglo-American cooperation regarding Cuba, and more recently, to literary and cultural studies related to Graham Greene's work and football history.
Dr Hull teaches a first-year course introducing students to Latin American society, culture, history, and politics, and leads a final-year module on Revolutionary Latin America with a focus on Cuba from 1898 to the present. He supervises extended essays and dissertations on Spain and Latin America, and teaches Beginners' Spanish language modules. His international experience includes teaching English in Brazil, studying at universities in Cuba and Portugal, and presenting conference papers in the UK, Cuba, Puerto Rico, and the United States.
