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Yasmin Khan is Professor of Modern History based in the Department for Continuing Education at the University of Oxford and a member of the History Faculty. Her academic career spans multiple prestigious institutions, including previous positions as Lecturer at the University of Edinburgh and Senior Lecturer at Royal Holloway, University of London.
Her educational background includes degrees from Oxford University (St. Peter's and St. Antony's colleges).
Professor Khan's research focuses on the history of the British in India, the British Empire, South Asian decolonization, refugees and the aftermath of empire. She has also made significant contributions to understanding the Second World War and its imperial dimensions. Her work bridges historical scholarship with contemporary relevance, examining how historical events continue to shape current political and social landscapes. Khan's interdisciplinary approach connects history with refugee studies, postcolonial theory, and memory studies, offering nuanced perspectives on how empires end and nations form. Her scholarship consistently centers marginalized perspectives, bringing to light stories that have been overlooked in traditional historical narratives.
Her publications demonstrate a consistent focus on South Asian history, particularly examining the partition of India and Pakistan, the British Empire's legacy, and the experiences of ordinary people during wartime. Khan's work spans academic monographs, journal articles, and literary fiction, reflecting her commitment to making historical insights accessible to diverse audiences.
Her scientific achievements include:
- Gladstone Prize from the Royal Historical Society for 'The Great Partition: the Making of India and Pakistan'
Professor Khan has secured significant research funding from major organizations including the British Academy (awarded both Postdoctoral Fellowship and Mid-Career Fellowship), the Arts and Humanities Research Council, and the Leverhulme Trust. Beyond her academic work, she serves as a trustee of the Charles Wallace India Trust, which supports Indian research students, and is an editor of the History Workshop Journal. She has engaged extensively with public history through media appearances on the Guardian, BBC Radio, Channel 4 News, and presented the BBC2 television series 'A Passage to Britain' in 2018. Her first novel 'Edgware Road' (2022) further demonstrates her commitment to exploring historical themes through multiple narrative forms.
