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Prof Colin Kidd is a Professor in the School of History at the University of St Andrews. His research focuses on Enlightenment studies, Scottish history, political thought, and Calvinist studies. He is affiliated with the Institute of Legal and Constitutional Research and the Institute of Intellectual History.
His research interests include the intellectual history of Scotland, post-medieval political thought, and the intersections of religion and secularism. Recent work explores anti-Calvinist interpretations of Scottish history, the legacy of the Enlightenment, and the role of political advisors in historical contexts.
- Recent publications analyze feudal law, Volney's political philosophy, and Muriel Spark's literary contributions.
- He has edited volumes on Scottish intellectual life and collaborated on interdisciplinary projects.
Prof Kidd supervises PhD students Euan McArthur and Stuart Neave. His grants include a British Academy Fellowship and AHRC funding for projects on 'Imaginary Jews' and 'Literature and the Union.'
- Awards: Fellow of the British Academy (2010), Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh (2002).
He is involved in academic teams such as the Institute of Legal and Constitutional Research, contributing to legal and historical discourse.
