Jenny Macleod

Dr Jenny Macleod is the Head of the School of Humanities at the University of Hull, holding a Senior Lecturer position in 20th Century History. She previously led the History department from 2019-2022 through transformative educational programs and pandemic challenges. Her research focuses on war memory, commemoration, and national identity, particularly regarding the World Wars. A leading scholar on the Gallipoli campaign’s legacy, she co-founded the International Society for First World War Studies, supporting early-career researchers globally.

• Education: PhD (Cambridge), MPhil (Cambridge), BA (Edinburgh)
• Professional Roles: Editorial Board member of First World War Studies, External Examiner at multiple universities

Her teaching includes modules like Global Britain and its Past and Capstone Project. Supervised PhDs address topics such as Aboriginal soldiers’ service and women’s conscription. Recent publications analyze Gallipoli’s cultural impact and centenary commemoration strategies.

• Grants: £60k Philip Nicholas Trust Fellowship (2021-2023), £1.8k HIKE Project (2023)
• Awards: FHEA (2024)

She actively contributes to research centers like the Heritage Consortium and collaborates internationally on projects linking historical memory with contemporary issues.