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Leonie Hannan is a Reader in History at Queen’s University Belfast, within the School of History, Anthropology, Philosophy and Politics. She holds several leadership roles, including Director of the Centre for Eighteenth-Century Studies, Co-Lead of the Science and Culture Research Group, and Deputy Director of the Centre for Public History. Her research focuses on social and cultural history, with a particular emphasis on gender, material culture, and domestic spaces in Britain, Ireland, and North America from 1650 to 1850.
Her research interests span social and cultural history, gender studies, material culture, histories of home and family, and intellectual life. She also explores heritage and public history, collaborating with museums and heritage organizations to enhance public engagement with historical topics. Key areas of inquiry include early modern communications, domestic space, and the role of material culture in understanding everyday life.
Hannan’s recent publications reflect her interdisciplinary approach, combining material culture with intellectual and social history. Her work often examines the intersection of gender and scientific enquiry, the methodologies of historical research, and the application of historical knowledge in public contexts. Notable recent contributions include studies on women’s roles in early modern scientific practices and innovative research methodologies in material culture studies.
- Fellow of the Royal Historical Society (2017)
- Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (2012)
- Descartes Center Senior Fellowship (2021)
- Library Fellowship, Winterthur Library, Delaware, USA (2014)
- Material Culture Prize (2004)
Hannan has supervised several successful PhD students, including Emma J. McAlister, Shannon Devlin, and Ángel Leira Pernas. She coordinates the MA History/Public History internship scheme and collaborates with Northern Irish heritage organizations. Her research has been supported by grants such as the 'Heritage Connects' project (2016–2017) and 'Material Objects on the Journey of Life' (2016–2017).
She is part of the 100 Hours research group, which focuses on material culture methodologies, and serves on the Advisory Board for the Mellon Centre for Migration Studies.
