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Jessica Sharkey is an Associate Professor at the University of East Anglia, affiliated with the School of History and Art History. She currently serves as Director of Teaching and Learning and Deputy Head of School, both roles commencing in 2024. Her expertise includes Tudor history, the origins of empire, and Anglo-European diplomatic relations, with a focus on sixteenth-century England and its global interactions.
Education:
- PhD in History, Clare College, University of Cambridge (2008)
- MPhil in Early Modern History, Clare College, University of Cambridge (2004)
- MA (Hons) in History, University of St Andrews (2003)
Her research interests span Tudor England’s political and diplomatic landscape, especially interactions with European powers and the Vatican. A notable contribution is her 2011 article on Thomas Wolsey, exploring papal and royal relations.
Awards and Honors:
- Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (2017)
- Sir Geoffrey and Lady Allen Prize for Excellence in Teaching (2023)
- University Teaching Fellow (26 June 2023)
While her administrative roles highlight her dedication to teaching and institutional leadership, no specific grants or formal advisees are listed. Her work underscores the interconnectedness of early modern English politics with broader European and global dynamics.




