Lawrence Phillips

Professor Lawrence Phillips is currently Associate Provost at Regent's University London, leading on research and workload management. He has over 15 years of experience in academic leadership, including roles as Head of Department/School at the University of Northampton (2006-2012), Liverpool Hope University (2003-2006), and Goldsmiths College (1999-2003). His academic background in 19th- and 20th-century British and American Literature informs his expertise in Liberal Arts-based education.

• PhD in English, Goldsmiths College, University of London (2002)
• MA in English Literature, University of Sussex (1997)
• BA (Hons) English, University of Leeds (1996)

Lawrence's research interests span Postcolonial Theory, Urban Studies, and the literary representation of space and place (especially cities). His work explores the intersections of empire writing, Victorian and Edwardian London, and contemporary British Fiction, with a focus on authors like Robert Louis Stevenson and Jack London.

The 15 most recent publications highlight his focus on colonial and postcolonial discourse, urban dystopia, and the Gothic imagination. These works cover broad disciplines such as Postcolonial Literature, Urban Studies, and Dystopian Fiction, with sub-fields including racial representation, class struggles, and spatial metaphors in literary narratives.

• Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts (FRSA)
• Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy

Lawrence has supervised numerous master's dissertations and currently serves as an external supervisor for three PhD students at the University of Northampton. He has secured grants such as the British Academy Conference Grant (2007, 2005) and AHRC scholarships (1998-2001) for doctoral research. His teaching and course development experience includes English and American Literature at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, as well as research skills training.