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Dr Rory Hanna is a historian specializing in twentieth-century Europe, currently serving as a Research Associate at the University of Sheffield's School of History, Philosophy and Digital Humanities. His work focuses on socio-economic rights, labor history, and transnational activism, particularly in post-war Germany and Britain.
- BA in History and German, University of Oxford
- MA in History, University of Sheffield
- PhD in History, University of Sheffield
Hanna's research explores how non-state actors influence political discourses, with a focus on West German student protests (1949–1965) and the evolution of work-related rights in Britain, Germany, and East Africa since the late 19th century. His current AHRC-funded project, 'Global Socio-Economic Rights, Local Contexts', analyzes welfare provisions and labor policies across capitalist and socialist regimes.
His publications highlight intersections of protest, colonial history, and cross-cultural collaborations. Recent works include analyses of campus activism, archival approaches to German colonialism, and comparative studies of socio-economic rights.
- AHRC fellowship
- Leibniz Institute for European History fellowship
- German History Society fellowship
Hanna has taught at the University of Sheffield and the University of Lincoln. His work engages with teams like the German History Society, CoMo Hub, and Law and Rights Hub, reflecting a commitment to interdisciplinary and transnational historical inquiry.
