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Dr. Henry-James Meiring is a Research Fellow at the Griffith Centre for Social and Cultural Research (Griffith University), specializing in the intersection of science, print culture, and intellectual history. His work focuses on 19th-century transformations in how texts shaped perceptions of human identity. He holds a PhD from the University of Queensland and has held visiting positions at the University of Cambridge, Uppsala University, and the University of Oklahoma. His research explores the materiality of texts and global intellectual exchanges.
Education:
- PhD in Philosophy (University of Queensland, 2023)
- MSc in History and Philosophy of Science (University of Oxford, 2018)
- BA (Honours) in History (North-West University, 2008)
Research Interests:
Dr. Meiring’s scholarship bridges the history of science, global history, and book history. He examines how print culture mediated scientific ideas, particularly Darwinian theories and their global reception. His current project traces the transnational dissemination of Descent of Man through material and cultural lenses, emphasizing how texts became sites of ideological contestation.
Grants & Awards:
- Griffith University Internal Grant: 'Darwin in Transit: A Global History' ($282,307, 2024–2026)
- Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Grant: 'Descent of Man in Transit' ($2,400, 2022)
- Recipient of the Dean's Award for Outstanding Thesis (2024)
Labs/Teams:
He is affiliated with the Griffith Centre for Social and Cultural Research and contributes to the John Tyndall Correspondence Project as co-editor. His work intersects with global history initiatives and book history networks.
