Peter Speiser

Dr. Peter Speiser is a Senior Lecturer in History at the University of Westminster, affiliated with the Department of History within the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. He joined the university's History Team in 2006 as a visiting lecturer and became a permanent staff member in 2013. His academic qualifications include a first-class BA in Modern History (University of Westminster, 2005), an MA in History of International Relations (London School of Economics, 2006), and a PhD in History (University of Westminster, 2013), with his doctoral thesis focusing on the British Army of the Rhine and German relations (1948-1957).

His research interests span Anglo-German relations (19th–20th centuries), the British Army of the Rhine, and London's urban history. Notable works include Soho: The Heart of Bohemian London (2017) and The British Army of the Rhine: Turning Nazi Enemies into Cold War Partners (2016). He has presented at international conferences such as the Briten in Westfalen Konferenz (2017) and the Internationale Tagung Militärgeschichte (2019).

Teaching responsibilities include module leadership in courses like 'Swinging London: Impact and Legacy' and 'Anglo-German Relations since 1945'. He is part of the History Research Group and contributes to PhD supervision teams. His work bridges military history, diplomatic relations, and urban cultural studies, emphasizing post-war reconciliation and Cold War dynamics.