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Dr. Simon Peplow is an Associate Professor in Modern British History at the University of Warwick's Department of History, part of the Faculty of Arts. His research focuses on race, ethnicity, and migration in modern Britain, emphasizing Black political participation and anti-racist movements. Key projects include analyses of the 1980-81 uprisings, the Macpherson Report, and the policing of marginalized communities. He holds roles such as Deputy Chair of the Arts Faculty Education Committee and co-leads History UK's Pedagogy Forum, championing anti-racist pedagogies and research-led teaching.
Peplow earned his PhD in History from the University of Exeter (2015), following an MA in Political Culture (2011) and BA in History (2010) from Aberystwyth University. His administrative roles include Deputy Head of Department (Teaching and Learning) and Directorships in Undergraduate Studies at Warwick.
Research Interests
- Modern British race relations and anti-racist movements
- Policing and public inquiries in contexts of racialized unrest
- Protest and political engagement in Thatcher's Britain
- Educational equity and anti-racist pedagogies
His media contributions span BBC outlets, The Conversation, and academic blogs, addressing the contemporary relevance of historical research. He co-developed GCSE teaching resources on migration and identity and created the History Head Start course to prepare future historians.
Teaching Contributions
- Convenes modules on 20th-century Britain, race & resistance, and historiography
- Co-leads MA modules on empire and modern historical approaches
- Promotes student success through roles like Student Voice Lead and NSS Lead
Peplow’s work bridges academia and public engagement, with collaborations extending to government bodies like the Home Office and educational initiatives aimed at widening access to historical scholarship.
