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David Francis Stirrup is a Professor and Chair of American Literature & Indigenous Studies in the Department of English and Related Literature at the University of York. His research focuses on Indigenous knowledges, colonial geographies, and early modern music, with notable projects funded by the AHRC and ESRC. He leads Indigenous Knowledges: a Digital Residency Exchange (2023–2025) and Overlapping currents: navigating (anti)colonial water geographies via geopoetics (2023–2024). Stirrup actively engages with interdisciplinary collaborations, such as organizing the performance of San Francisco Xavier, an Indigenous baroque opera, highlighting intersections of colonial history, music, and cultural preservation.
Education details are not explicitly stated in the provided texts, but his academic roles suggest advanced qualifications in literature and cultural studies. His work bridges literary analysis with digital humanities, emphasizing decolonial methodologies. Grants and projects reflect his commitment to Indigenous knowledge systems and environmental humanities. Stirrup collaborates with departments including History and the Centre for Renaissance & Early Modern Studies, fostering cross-disciplinary dialogue.
