Hana Qugana

Hana Qugana is an Assistant Professor in Global History at the University of Sussex, holding a PhD from University College London. Her research specializes in intellectual, cultural, and environmental histories of Southeast Asia and the Pacific, with a focus on resilience in the face of colonialism, climate change, and globalization. She explores how communities reimagine identity and sustainability through art, education, and activism.

Education:

• PhD in History, University College London

Research Interests:

Qugana’s work bridges environmental and cultural historiography, examining how marginalized communities resist ecological and imperial exploitation. She analyzes resilience through case studies of Philippine civil society groups like Abiva Press and Ang Gerilya, which redefine ‘Filipino’ identity amid environmental crises and diasporic movements. Her interdisciplinary approach links historical materialism with contemporary climate justice frameworks.

Recent Contributions:

Her essays engage with Pacific exploration narratives (e.g., Tupaia’s role in Captain Cook’s voyages), decolonial reinterpretations of 18th-century Philippine colonial conflicts, and Cold War-era educational internationalism. These works challenge Eurocentric historiography by centering Indigenous and postcolonial perspectives.

Grants & Advising:

No grant information provided. She advises students (names unspecified) focusing on global histories and transnational connections.