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Dr. Hannah Burrows is a Senior Lecturer and Director of the Centre for Scandinavian Studies at the University of Aberdeen. She holds a BA (Hons) in English and Linguistics, an MA in Medieval Studies, and a PhD in English and Related Literature from the University of York. Her research focuses on Old Norse-Icelandic literature, medieval legal culture, environmental humanities, and the history of emotions. She has held prestigious fellowships, including an AHRC Leadership Fellowship for her project on Old Norse riddles and worldview.
Her academic roles include coordinating the MLitt in Viking and Medieval Nordic Studies and teaching courses such as 'Vikings: An Introduction' and 'Old Norse Language and Culture.' She has supervised numerous PhD students, including those exploring disability in Old Norse literature, weather magic in medieval Scandinavia, and women’s agency in sagas. Her work bridges traditional scholarship with public engagement, including collaborations with performing arts and media on topics like medieval humor and Viking poetry.
Key research themes include legal narratives in Icelandic sagas, ecocritical approaches to skaldic poetry, and the semantics of humor in Old Norse texts. Her publications span peer-reviewed articles, edited volumes (e.g., The Palgrave Handbook of Humour, History, and Methodology), and interdisciplinary projects like Kenning the Land. Awards include a University of Aberdeen Impact Award for her creative 'Saga of the Conspirators' project and nominations for teaching and leadership excellence.
