Laura Murray

Laura Murray is a Professor in the Department of English Language and Literature at Queen's University, affiliated with the Faculty of Arts and Science. She holds a PhD in English from Cornell University (1993), an MA from Cornell (1991), and a BAH from Queen's (1987). Her research spans anticolonial theory, Indigenous history, and 19th-century US literature, with a focus on urban spaces and colonial legacies.

• Education:
• PhD in English, Cornell University (1993)
• MA in English, Cornell University (1991)
• BAH in English (Honours), Queen's University (1987)

Her work bridges academic research and public engagement, including projects like the Belle Park Project (SSHRC-funded) and the Swamp Ward History Project. She co-directs Queen's Cultural Studies Graduate Program and chairs the Creative Writing Working Group. Key publications include Putting Intellectual Property in its Place (2014) and Books to Do Good (1998).

Recent research emphasizes Southern Ontario treaty histories and Indigenous land sovereignty. She critiques colonial narratives in Kingston's public memory and advocates for decolonial methodologies in urban studies.

• Awards:
• Kingston Historical Society Award (2018)
• Queen’s University Educational Leadership Award (2018)

Her SSHRC-funded projects combine community-based research with creative methods, producing podcasts, walking tours, and digital exhibits. She advises on topics linking literature, urban space, and anticolonial theory.