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Sir Richard Evans is a prominent historian holding academic and administrative roles across leading institutions. Currently serving as Provost of Gresham College (2014–present), he previously served as President of Wolfson College, University of Cambridge (2010–2017) and Regius Professor of History at the University of Cambridge (2008–2014). His extensive career includes roles at Birkbeck, University of London (1989–1998) and the University of East Anglia (1976–1989).
His research focuses on European and German history, particularly modern periods, historiography, and the intersection of history with legal and medical fields. He has authored seminal works like The Third Reich at War and In Defence of History, challenging historical revisionism and advocating rigorous historical methodology.
Evans has received numerous accolades, including the British Academy Leverhulme Medal (2015), Knight Bachelor (2012), and Wolfson History Prize (1988). His academic leadership includes roles at multiple colleges and universities, emphasizing institutional governance alongside scholarly contributions.
Research interests span Nazi Germany’s political dynamics, historical counterfactuals, and the social impact of disease. His publications demonstrate expertise in both specialized historical analysis and broader public engagement with historical truth.
Grants and advisory roles are not explicitly detailed, but his administrative positions suggest extensive institutional support. Evans is actively involved in academic communities, including the British Academy and Royal Historical Society.
