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Professor Richard Oram is a faculty member at the University of Stirling, holding the rank of Professor of Medieval and Environmental History in the Department of History, Faculty of Arts and Humanities. He holds a PhD from the University of St Andrews and has held administrative roles including Head of the School of Arts and Humanities (2005–2015) and Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Humanities (2016–2021). His research focuses on environmental history, medieval Scotland, monastic landscapes, and the impact of climate change on resource use.
- Education:
- MA (Hons) in Mediaeval History with Archaeology, University of St Andrews (1983)
- PhD in Mediaeval History, University of St Andrews (1988)
- Key Research Interests:
- Environmental History of the North Atlantic
- Climate change and resource use
- Monastic estate management
- Landscape archaeology of lordship
His publications span over 200 articles, including studies on medieval castles, monastic gatehouses, and the socio-environmental impacts of epidemics. He has contributed to research groups like the Centre for Environment, Heritage and Policy (CEHP) and advised on historic environmental policy in Scotland.
