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Professor H.G.E. (Els) Rose is a distinguished scholar at Utrecht University, specializing in Late and Medieval Latin within the Department of Languages, Literature and Communication, Faculty of Humanities. She serves as Director of Research for the Medieval Culture program at the Humanities Institute for Cultural Inquiry. With a career spanning over two decades, Professor Rose has established herself as a leading authority in medieval studies.
- Professor of Late and Medieval Latin (2018-present)
- Senior Lecturer of Medieval Latin (2010-2018)
- University Lecturer in Medieval Latin (2008-2010)
- Postdoctoral researcher with NWO VENI and VIDI grants (2003-2012)
Professor Rose's research focuses on the intersection of language, religion, and society in the early medieval period. Her work combines philological, literary, and historical approaches to examine how medieval communities used Latin texts to construct identity and social structures. She has made significant contributions to understanding the role of liturgy in preserving and transforming cultural memory, particularly through her studies of apocryphal traditions and saint veneration.
Her recent research has centered on citizenship discourses in early medieval Europe (400-1100), examining how ancient and biblical concepts of citizenship evolved in the post-Roman world. This work culminated in her NWO VICI project (2017-2022) and the forthcoming monograph 'Ritual Performance and the Discourse of Citizenship in Medieval Latin Liturgy'. Professor Rose has also led significant public engagement projects, including the 'Miracle of Saint Martin' festival in Utrecht (2022), celebrating the city's 900th anniversary.
Major Scientific Recognition:
- Honorary Doctorate from University of Lausanne (2024)
- NWO VICI award for 'Citizenship Discourses in the Early Middle Ages' (2017)
- Member of Institute for Advanced Study, Princeton (2015)
- NWO VIDI award for 'Dynamics of Apocryphal Traditions' (2008)
- NWO VENI award for 'Apocrypha in the Latin Middle Ages' (2003)
Professor Rose has supervised numerous PhD and Master's students and collaborates extensively with researchers across Europe. Her scholarly work bridges academic research with public engagement, making medieval studies accessible to broader audiences through exhibitions, public lectures, and community projects. She continues to be an active researcher and teacher, shaping the next generation of medievalists while advancing our understanding of early medieval Latin culture and its enduring legacy.
