Francisco Jose Morente Valero

Francisco Jose Morente Valero is a Professor in the Department of Modern and Contemporary History at Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB), where he is affiliated with the Grup de Recerca en Guerra, Radicalisme Politic i Conflicte Social (GRECS). With a PhD from UAB awarded in 1995, his academic career spans over three decades of research focusing on 20th century Spanish history, particularly the Spanish Civil War, Franco regime, and fascism.

His research interests include:

• Spanish History with particular focus on political violence
• Fascism and authoritarian movements in Spain
• Educational policy during the Franco regime
• Transnational aspects of political movements
• Memory studies and historical identity

Morente Valero's recent scholarly output demonstrates consistent engagement with Spanish historical narratives, particularly examining fascism in the Second Republic period and the construction of historical identity. His work often explores the intersection of academic institutions and political movements, as seen in his 2024 article on 'Political and Academic Relations in Turbulent Times.'

Among his notable projects are:

• THE POPULAR FRONT STRATEGY IN TRANSNATIONAL PERSPECTIVE (2024-2027)
• WIRE: Women in Resistance (2023-2024)
• SO-CLOSE: Enhancing Social Cohesion through Cultural Heritage of Forced Migrations (2020-2022)

His research methodology combines archival work with contemporary theoretical frameworks, contributing significantly to our understanding of Spain's turbulent 20th century and its legacy in contemporary European politics and society.