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John Gardner is a Professor of English Literature and Dean of the Doctoral School at Anglia Ruskin University (ARU). His academic career includes teaching and research roles at institutions such as the University of Glasgow and serving as an external examiner at numerous universities across the UK. His research focuses on Romantic and Victorian literature, with a particular emphasis on the intersection of literary and engineering cultures. Key projects include the Leverhulme Trust-funded 'Engineering Romanticism,' exploring how technological advancements influenced literary forms and vice versa.
Research Interests:
- Romantic and Victorian poetry and drama
- 18th- and 19th-century literature
- Engineering and literary cultures
- Poetry and conflict
- Gas and pollution
- Scottish literature
Teaching:
- BA (Hons) English Literature
- MA English Literature
- PhD English Literature
Awards:
- Shortlisted for ESSE Book Prize (2011)
- Leverhulme Trust Research Fellowship (2020–2022)
Grants and Consultancy:
- Advised BBC documentaries on historical events
- Consulted on film projects related to literary history
Labs/Teams: Lead researcher on the 'Engineering Romanticism' project, collaborating with institutions globally to explore interdisciplinary connections between literature and technology.
