Hannah Worthen

Hannah Worthen is a Research Fellow in the Doctoral College and Energy and Environment Institute at the University of Hull. She specializes in historical geography, focusing on environmental and spatial histories, particularly early modern flood events, petitioning practices, and gender history. Her roles include module leader for Cultural and Historical Geography and Geographies of Oppression and Resistance.

Education:

• PhD / DPhil (University of Leicester)
• MA Medieval and Early Modern Studies (University of Kent)
• BA History (Durham University)

Research Interests:

• Environmental History
• Water Humanities
• Early Modern Social and Political Dynamics
• Gender and Women’s History
• Community-Driven Heritage Projects

Her work bridges archival research with public engagement, such as the Community Waterscapes project and collaborations with the Risky Cities Project to explore historical flood resilience strategies.

Awards:

• Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (2024)
• Associate Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (2022)

Grants & Projects:

• HIKE: Community Waterscapes (£12,670.72, 2024–2025)
• Risky Cities (£333,903.19, 2020–2023)
• NERC Discipline Hopping Projects (2022–2023)

These projects emphasize participatory research, climate resilience, and historical legacy in coastal communities.

Labs/Teams: SuDSLab, Leverhulme Centre for Water Cultures.