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Tim Livsey is an Assistant Professor in History at Northumbria University specializing in African history with a focus on archives, cities, and universities during decolonization. He joined Northumbria in 2019 after teaching positions at King's College London, LSE, Leeds Beckett University, and Oxford, with visiting positions at Columbia University (Fulbright Commission) and Princeton University (Shelby Cullom Davis Center).
His research spans three interconnected projects: the 'migrated archives' (British-removed colonial records), urban planning in Lagos (1935-1980), and Nigerian universities during decolonization. Livsey examines how state housing formed a nexus between government and citizens, how colonial authorities manipulated archival knowledge, and how universities shaped postcolonial Nigeria. His work combines political, cultural, and spatial approaches to reveal how decolonization was experienced in everyday life.
Livsey's publications reveal consistent focus on colonial knowledge production, urban space, and educational institutions in Africa. His research shows how seemingly technical matters like archive management or urban planning were deeply political during decolonization, reflecting broader struggles over power, knowledge, and national identity. His work bridges academic scholarship with public engagement through secondary school resources and community film projects.
His notable awards include:
- Shelby Cullom Davis Center Fellow (Fall 2024)
- AHRC Research, Development and Engagement Fellowship
- US-UK Fulbright Commission support
- Shelby Cullom Davis Center for Historical Studies funding
Livsey supervises PhD research including Aaron Oliver's project on Tanganyikan independence. He also collaborates on public history initiatives like the film 'Reading Pepys,' which examines connections between imperial legacies, welfare state housing, and contemporary urban landscapes in London.
