Max Jones

Dr. Max Jones is a Senior Lecturer in Modern British History at the University of Manchester's Department of History. A Fellow of the Royal Historical and Geographical Societies, he specializes in modern history since 1750, focusing on heroism, gender, exploration, and media studies. He has authored/co-authored books and articles, including a forthcoming Oxford University Press monograph on British heroism. His research projects include collaborations with the University of Freiburg and Prof. Emma Barrett on extreme environments and heroic narratives.

• Education:
• PhD in History, University of Cambridge (2000)
• MA & CPhil in History, UC Berkeley (1993)
• BA (Hons) in Modern History, University of Oxford (1990)

Research interests include Arctic exploration networks, the cultural history of war, and the intersection of media and celebrity. His work bridges traditional historical methods with interdisciplinary approaches. He has supervised over 20 PhD students, many of whom focus on British cultural and social history.

• Awards:
• 2008: Distinguished Achievement Medal for Teaching Excellence
• 2008: Teaching Excellence Award

Collaborations include work with Prof. Emma Barrett on diving culture and psychological responses to extreme environments, and with the Heroes Centre in Freiburg on transnational hero debunking. He frequently contributes to media discussions on historical topics, appearing on BBC Radio 4 and Channel 5.