Morris Brodie

Morris Brodie is an Associate Lecturer in the Department of Modern Languages at Aberystwyth University. His academic career focuses on historical research with particular emphasis on the interwar and Second World War periods.

Dr. Brodie's educational background includes:

• BA (Hons) History & Politics from the University of Strathclyde
• MSc History from the University of Glasgow
• PhD History from Queen's University Belfast

Dr. Brodie specializes in migration, labour, and social history, with particular expertise in Refugees from National Socialism in Wales and Transatlantic Anarchism during the Spanish Civil War and Revolution. His research portfolio demonstrates a consistent focus on marginalized historical narratives, particularly examining how political movements and social groups responded to major 20th century conflicts. He approaches historical analysis through interdisciplinary lenses, incorporating insights from political science, sociology, and migration studies to illuminate complex historical phenomena.

His publication record reveals a clear scholarly trajectory centered on anarchist movements during the Spanish Civil War, with increasing attention to transnational connections and refugee experiences in contemporary contexts. Brodie's research methodology combines rigorous archival investigation with discourse analysis of historical publications and documents.

Dr. Brodie currently contributes to the UN Sustainable Development Goals through his historical work, particularly in areas related to peace, justice, and strong institutions. His research has been referenced in multiple Wikipedia pages and shared across academic platforms including Mendeley and X, indicating engagement beyond purely academic circles.

As an active researcher, Brodie is currently working on the project 'Refugees from National Socialism in Wales: Learning from the Past for the Future,' led by Dr. Andrea Hammel. His scholarly output demonstrates consistent productivity with publications spanning from 2016 to the present, including a significant book publication in 2020 and his most recent article in 2024.

His research network shows substantial connections to scholars working on Spanish Civil War history, anarchist movements, and refugee studies, with collaborations spanning multiple countries and academic institutions as evidenced by his international citation patterns and social media engagement metrics.