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Professor Fionnuala Dillane is a leading scholar in nineteenth-century British literature and culture, periodical studies, memory studies, and gender, based at the School of English, Drama and Film, University College Dublin. She holds the academic rank of Professor and is actively engaged in research, teaching, and academic leadership. She currently serves as Academic Director of the UCD Writing Centre and Chair of the UCD Press Editorial Board, and previously served as Associate Dean for Arts and Humanities (2017–2020). Her collaborative research spans institutions including Ghent University, Newcastle University, and the University of Iceland. Her research interests include: Nineteenth-century British literature and culture Periodical studies and media history George Eliot and Marian Evans Memory studies and trauma Gender and sexualities Contemporary crime fiction Her recent publications explore affect in periodical encounters, editorial identities, transnational periodical research, and the literary afterlives of George Eliot. The trends in her work reveal a sustained engagement with print culture, narrative form, emotional communities, and the politics of memory. She is currently editing the Handbook of Transnational Periodical Research (Brill, 2026). Her scientific awards include: University Award for Outstanding Contribution to Student Learning, UCD (2017) Shortlisted for European Award in Teaching Excellence (2017) College of Arts and Humanities Outstanding Contribution to Student Learning (2017) Dillane has secured significant research grants, including from the Irish Research Council for her project on George Eliot and the Periodical Press, 1846–60 , and on The Future of Data Humanities . She has supervised doctoral students such as David Mitchell and mentors emerging scholars in periodical studies and trauma fiction. She has pioneered innovative teaching initiatives, including the first internship programmes for UCD Arts and Humanities undergraduates and the development of the UCD Writing Centre, now permanently funded. She is also deeply involved in national and international advocacy for the humanities, serving on editorial and advisory boards such as the Journal of Victorian Culture , the Memory Studies Association, and the European Society for Periodical Research.

• Nineteenth-Century British Literature and Culture
• Periodical Studies
• Media History
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Ciara Gorman is a Teaching Fellow in the School of Languages, Cultures and Linguistics at University College Dublin, where she joined in September 2024. She holds a PhD from Queen's University Belfast and has previously taught at Maynooth University and Queen's University Belfast in roles including Senior Tutor, Occasional Lecturer, and Teaching Assistant. Her educational background includes a BCL and MA from Maynooth University and a PhD from Queen's University Belfast. Dr Gorman’s research centers on French crime fiction, gender, and feminist theory, with a focus on representations of female criminals and empowerment in contemporary literature and film. She explores intersections between law and literature, motherhood, and popular culture, particularly in Francophone contexts. Her work critically engages with feminist ethics, patriarchal structures, and subversive narratives in media. Her recent publications analyze gendered violence in French crime fiction and teenage pregnancy as both empowerment and entrapment in French cinema. The articles demonstrate a strong thematic focus on feminist discourse, female agency, and the critique of institutional norms in literature and film. Co-editor, Disruptive Discourses by Francophone Women (Liverpool University Press, 2025) Author of upcoming monograph Criminal Women in Contemporary French Crime Fiction: Gender, Genre and the Polar Féministe (Bloomsbury, 2026) Active peer reviewer in French Studies and Crime Fiction Studies Communications Officer, Women in French UK-Ireland Former PGR/ECR Officer, International Crime Fiction Association Dr Gorman has contributed to academic conferences and is building a research profile at the intersection of literature, gender, and cultural politics. She is currently based in office A320, Newman Building, University College Dublin.

• French Crime Fiction
• Gender Studies
• Feminism
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Dr. Caoimhe Nic Lochlainn holds the rank of Professor at Dublin City University's Fiontar & Scoil na Gaeilge, the university's School of Irish and Celtic Studies. She earned her BA Joint Honours in Irish and French, MA in Irish, and PhD in Irish at Queen's University Belfast. Her research focuses on translation methodologies, children's literature, and cultural history with a particular emphasis on Irish-language texts. Her academic contributions include co-editing major volumes such as Laethanta Gréine & Oícheanta Sí (2013) and Thar an Tairseach (2014), as well as publishing extensively on children's literary culture and folklore adaptation. She has also authored children's books like Scéalta le hInsint don Ghealach (2018). Recent publications explore representation in Irish-language YA fiction (2025), Scottish cultural depictions in Irish prose (2023), and Gaelic translation challenges (2022). Awards include the 2025 Research Ally designation and 2019 IBBY Honour List recognition. Current supervision includes three PhD candidates: Dara De Poire, Eilis Neary, and Mohamed Yazjeen. She actively participates in academic committees such as the Irish Association for the Study of Children's Literature (EASCL) and serves on Rádio na Life's board.

• Translation Studies
• Children's Literature
• Cultural History
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Mary Gallagher is Professor of French and Francophone Studies at University College Dublin, affiliated with the School of Languages, Cultures and Linguistics. She has held significant academic appointments at UCD since 1991, progressing from Lecturer to full Professor, and has served as a Visiting Professor in France, China, and Tunisia. Her scholarly leadership includes founding roles in the Association for the Study of Caribbean and African Literature in French (ASCALF) and the Irish Association of French and Francophone Studies (ADEFFI), where she was president from 2006 to 2008. She led the PRTLI-funded 'World Writing in French' research programme and has coordinated multiple Erasmus+ partnerships with institutions in the French Caribbean, Tunisia, and Vietnam. Education: BA in French and German, Trinity College Dublin DEA in French Literature, Université de Paris VII (Denis Diderot) Doctorat ès Lettres, Université de Paris VIII (Vincennes-Saint-Denis), supervised by Henri Meschonnic, viva chaired by Édouard Glissant Higher Diploma in Mediation and Diploma in Arbitration Law and Procedure, University College Dublin Her research focuses on postcolonial Francophone literature, Caribbean studies, Creole identity, migration, and ethical dimensions of writing. She has published extensively on Saint-John Perse, Lafcadio Hearn, and Paul Morand, with a recent emphasis on Holocaust testimony through her critical edition of Paul Léon’s letters from Drancy. Her work bridges literary scholarship, cultural critique, and historical recovery, often engaging with themes of displacement, memory, and transcultural dialogue. The 15 most recent publications illustrate a sustained engagement with global Francophone narratives, from Caribbean poetics and Creole hybridity to Shoah testimony and critiques of academic corporatism. Her scholarship reveals a trajectory from regional Caribbean studies to broader global and ethical concerns, emphasizing literary witness, intercultural translation, and the responsibilities of the intellectual in an age of globalization. Scientific Recognition and Editorial Roles: Editor of 22 issues of the biennial journal of ASCALF Editorial Board member, Journal of French and Francophone Philosophy (US) Editorial Board member, Forum Poetiki (Poland) Editorial committee roles for monograph series at Palgrave, Gallimard, Brill, and Peter Lang As an advisor and grant leader, she has supervised major research programmes and cross-institutional collaborations. She has not advised named students in the provided texts but has mentored through programme leadership and editorial guidance. She convened UCD’s Asia-Pacific Research Forum (2018–2022), now a formal Research Centre. Her work continues to shape interdisciplinary approaches to Francophone and postcolonial studies. Research Groups and Collaborations: Founder, Association of Francophone Postcolonial Studies (formerly ASCALF) President, Irish Association of French and Francophone Studies (ADEFFI, 2006–2008) Convenor, UCD Cross-College Asia-Pacific Research Forum (2018–2022) Initiator of Erasmus+ partnerships with Université des Antilles, Université de Tunis, and Université Nationale du Vietnam Developing an all-island Irish research group on Former French Island Colonies

• French and Francophone Studies
• Postcolonial Literature
• Caribbean Studies
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Professor Celine J. Marmion is a distinguished academic at the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI), where she serves as Professor of Bioinorganic Chemistry in the Department of Chemistry within the Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences. She currently holds the position of Deputy Dean for Student Engagement. With over two decades of experience at RCSI, Professor Marmion has established herself as a leading researcher in medicinal chemistry and bioinorganic chemistry, with particular expertise in developing metal-based anticancer therapeutics. Professor Marmion received her academic training at the University of Surrey, where she earned her BSc(Hons) in Chemistry & Biology in 1990, followed by a PhD in Bioinorganic Chemistry in 1994. Her doctoral research focused on vanadium complexes in relation to nitrogen fixation under the supervision of Professor Lesley Larkworthy. She subsequently completed a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) from the University of Kingston in the UK in 1996-1997. Professor Marmion has a passion for bridging the interface between medicinal chemistry and biology. Her research primarily focuses on the role of hydroxamic acids in chemistry and biology, the structural diversity and biomedical applications of metal complexes, and the synthesis and pharmacological evaluation of innovative, multi-functional metallodrug candidates as anti-cancer therapeutics. She has made significant contributions to the development of platinum and copper-based anticancer agents, histone deacetylase inhibitors, and metallo-antibiotics designed to overcome antimicrobial resistance. Professor Marmion's extensive publication record demonstrates a clear trajectory toward multi-targeted metallodrug development. Her recent work shows increasing sophistication in designing compounds that simultaneously address multiple cancer pathways while overcoming drug resistance mechanisms. A notable trend is the integration of clinically approved drugs with metal complexes to create dual-functioning therapeutics with enhanced efficacy. Her research spans from fundamental coordination chemistry to translational studies with promising in vitro and in vivo results. Professor Marmion's contributions to academia and research have been widely recognized: RCSI Dean's Academic Award for 'Endeavour, Innovation, Collaboration and Service' (2016) Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry (2013) Fellow of the Institute of Chemistry of Ireland (2015) Vice-President (2017) and President (2019) of the Institute of Chemistry of Ireland President of the Irish Biological Inorganic Chemistry Society (2018) RCSI Innovation Award for research commercialization (2016) National 'Teaching Hero' Award (2016) RCSI President's Teaching Award (2009, 2015) Professor Marmion has supervised numerous PhD students in Pharmaceutical & Medicinal Chemistry through the RCSI Apjohn scholarship program. She has secured significant research funding, including five Science Foundation Ireland grants and multiple Enterprise Ireland awards. Her research projects span from fundamental studies on metal complex chemistry to translational research focused on developing novel anticancer and antimicrobial metallodrugs. Notable projects include 'Breaking the cancer drug resistance paradigm' (SFI, 2018) and 'Platinum(IV) Prodrugs for Precision Cancer Therapy' (Enterprise Ireland, 2019). Professor Marmion leads a vibrant research group focused on developing innovative metallodrugs for cancer therapy. She has established fruitful collaborations with DCU (particularly with Dr. Kellett), French pharmaceutical companies, and international partners through COST Actions. Her research team combines expertise in synthetic chemistry, pharmacology, molecular biology, and drug development to create next-generation metal-based therapeutics that address the limitations of current clinical agents.

• Bioinorganic Chemistry
• Medicinal Chemistry
• Cancer Therapeutics
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Gerardine Meaney is a Full Professor of Cultural Theory in the School of English, Drama and Film at University College Dublin (UCD). She serves as Director of the UCD Centre for Cultural Analytics and is Principal Investigator on a European Research Council (ERC) funded project on European Migrants in the British Imagination. Her academic leadership includes a previous role as Director of the UCD Humanities Institute (2011–2016). Research Interests: Her scholarship spans gender, migration, national identities, cultural memory, and digital humanities. She integrates critical theory with innovative digital methodologies to analyze literature and culture. Her work emphasizes feminist theory, Irish women’s writing, modernism, and the intersection of technology and humanities. The most recent publications reflect a strong trend toward computational and digital approaches in literary analysis, particularly using word embeddings and semantic networks to study gender in 19th-century fiction. Her research also continues to engage deeply with Irish cultural identity, modernist literature, and feminist literary recovery. Scientific Awards and Honors: Member of the Royal Irish Academy Visiting Fellow, Institute for Advanced Studies, University of Edinburgh (2021–2022) Advising and Grants: She has supervised PhD students as a thesis supervisor and led significant research projects, including ERC and Irish Research Council grants such as 'Contagion, Biopolitics and Migration in European Cultural Memory' and 'Inventing and Re-Inventing the Irish Woman: External Influences on Gender Construction 1760–2005'. Labs and Teams: She leads the UCD Centre for Cultural Analytics, which supports digital humanities research, and has contributed to digital outreach projects including an iPad app on James Joyce’s 'The Dead' and the Irish Virtual Research Library and Archive.

• Cultural Theory
• Gender Studies
• Digital Humanities
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Manu Braganca is an Associate Professor in the School of Languages, Cultures and Linguistics at University College Dublin (UCD), where he has served since 2016. He is the Director of the BA Humanities Languages, Linguistics and Cultures Programme (since 2020) and has held leadership roles in Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) within his school. His academic background includes positions at Queen's University Belfast, Nottingham Trent University, and the University of Manchester. Dr Braganca’s research lies at the intersection of cultural history, memory studies, and visual culture, with a focus on 20th- and 21st-century France. His work explores how historical trauma, particularly from World War II, is represented in literature, comics, and public discourse. He has published extensively on the representation of Hitler and Vichy in French fiction, the ethics of historical cover design, and the role of children in war narratives in graphic novels. The recent articles and books reflect a strong trend in interdisciplinary scholarship combining literary analysis, visual culture, and memory studies. His research frequently investigates the ethical and paratextual challenges of representing traumatic historical figures and events, especially through visual media like comics and book covers. College of Arts and Humanities Teaching Excellence Award (2022) Digital Badge for Universal Design for Learning (2023) Manu Braganca is an active mentor and welcomes inquiries from prospective MPhil and PhD students in memory studies, cultural history, and cultural studies. He has secured competitive research funding from the AHRC, British Academy, Leverhulme, and SSFH. He serves on the editorial boards of H-France and Review of European Studies , and has previously held editorial roles at Open Cultural Studies and Modern & Contemporary France . He regularly peer-reviews for major publishers and journals and has co-organized international conferences on WWII memory and Sartre. He leads digital humanities initiatives, including the digitization of Sartre’s interviews and student-led exhibitions on Sartre and blindness. His public engagement includes contributions to The Conversation , widely republished, on topics such as the history of Mein Kampf in France.

• Memory Studies
• Cultural History
• French Literature
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Dr Paula McGrath is a Lecturer/Assistant Professor in the School of English, Drama and Film at University College Dublin. She has been a core faculty member since 2013, initially as an Occasional Lecturer and promoted to Assistant Professor/Lecturer in 2021. She currently serves as Acting Head of Creative Writing and coordinates multiple modules including Craft of Creative Writing, Life Writing, and Literary Editorship. Her academic home is UCD, where she earned her MA and MFA, and she completed her PhD at the University of Limerick as a Government of Ireland Postgraduate Fellow. BA (Hons) in Single Honour English Language and Literature – Trinity College Dublin MA in Women’s Studies – University College Dublin MFA in Creative Writing – University College Dublin PhD in Creative Writing – University of Limerick Professional Certificate in University Teaching & Learning – University College Dublin Her research and teaching focus on creative writing, contemporary fiction, environmental writing, and women’s writing. She supervises creative practice and narrative theory, with a particular interest in trauma representation and intergenerational storytelling. Her novels, Generation (2015) and A History of Running Away (2017), have been published internationally and translated into French and German, with critical acclaim from Joseph O’Connor, John Boyne, and others. Her recent publications include journal articles, book reviews, and media commentaries on feminism, literature, and Irish society. The 15 most recent publications reflect a consistent engagement with narrative innovation, feminist themes, and psychological depth across fiction, translation, and criticism. Her work spans creative output and scholarly review, often intersecting personal history with broader cultural questions, particularly around gender, migration, and belonging. She frequently contributes to public discourse through The Irish Times and literary journals. Arts Council literary bursary (2016) Government of Ireland Postgraduate Fellowship Irish Writers Centre/St. Mark’s English Church Writer in Residence in Florence (2016) Dr McGrath has supervised doctoral research under Joseph O’Connor at the University of Limerick and has taught creative writing across levels at UCD. She has not publicly listed her students, but she has coordinated the MFA module Pedagogic Strategies for Creative Writing (2019–2022), indicating a strong mentorship role. She has received research funding from the Arts Council and the British Academy. Her teaching philosophy is student-focused and research-led, emphasizing a supportive, creative environment. She is actively involved in curriculum development and creative writing pedagogy. She is a member of the academic and literary community, with affiliations to the Irish Writers Centre, participation in international literary events, and contributions to public intellectual life through media and translation. Her work bridges creative practice and academic scholarship, positioning her as a leading voice in contemporary Irish literature and creative writing education.

• Creative Writing
• Contemporary Fiction
• Environmental Writing
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Stephen Boyd is a Senior Lecturer in Hispanic Studies at University College Cork (UCC), specializing in Spanish Golden Age literature, Catalan studies, and visual arts. He holds an MA from the University of St Andrews and has been at UCC since 1978, progressing from Assistant Lecturer to his current position. His research focuses on Cervantes, Góngora, El Greco, and Velázquez, with notable contributions to Catalan literature integration within UCC's curriculum. Education: MA in Hispanic Studies from the University of St Andrews (1977). Professional Affiliations: Member of the Association of Hispanists of Great Britain and Ireland, Asociación de Cervantistas, and Irish Translators Association. He has organized major conferences like the Golden Age Research Symposium and contributed to interdisciplinary projects such as Cork's World Theatre. Research Interests: Boyd’s work bridges literature and visual arts, examining themes like identity, morality, and intertextuality in Cervantes’ works. His publications include analyses of Velázquez’s paintings and Góngora’s poetry, emphasizing their cultural and historical contexts. He has also translated Catalan literature and collaborated on theater adaptations. Grants & Funding: Secured €16,000 for a postgraduate scholarship (Karel Matula) and coordinated projects like the €2,500-funded 'World Theatre: Text, Translation, Adaptation, Performance.' Languages: Fluent in Spanish, Catalan, French, and Italian; functional in Portuguese.

• Spanish Golden Age Literature
• Catalan Language and Literature
• Visual Art of the Spanish Golden Age
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Elisa Maria Serra Porteiro is a Lecturer at University College Cork (UCC), affiliated with the Department of Spanish, Portuguese and Latin American Studies within the School of Languages, Literatures and Cultures. She holds a PhD in Hispanic Studies (2015, funded by the Irish Research Council), an MA in Drama and Theatre Studies (UCC), and a Licenciatura in English Philology (Universidade da Coruña). Her research focuses on theatre translation, cultural history, and Galician-Irish cultural exchange, particularly the reception of Irish drama in Galician contexts. She is a Co-Editor of Galicia 21: Journal of Contemporary Galician Studies and has received awards including the Royal Irish Academy Charlemont Grant (2023). Her work explores how Irish plays are adapted for Galician stages, examining themes like cultural hybridity, national identity, and minority language practices. Pedagogically, she emphasizes inclusive methodologies using performative techniques and innovative approaches to language teaching. She has supervised numerous MA and PhD students, including current research on Portuguese as a heritage language in Ireland. Key publications include Performing Irishness: Irish Drama on the Galician Stage (2021) and peer-reviewed articles analyzing translation strategies, cultural mediations, and stage practices. She actively contributes to academic networks, serving on committees like the CACSSS Community Engagement Committee and presenting at international conferences on topics ranging from minority literatures to ELE pedagogy. Her multilingual expertise includes Spanish, Portuguese, French, and Galician. Recent activities include invited lectures on Irish drama reception and co-organizing events like the Santxs y famosxs conference (2025). Current projects involve documentary theatre practices and post-literary dynamics in Galician performance.

• Theatre Translation
• Cultural History
• Galician Studies
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Dr. Laura Kennedy is a Lecturer in French at University College Cork, specializing in postcolonial literary studies with a focus on North Africa and the French Caribbean. She holds degrees from Queen’s University Belfast (PhD), SOAS (Master's in Comparative Literature), and the University of London Institute in Paris (BA in French Studies). Her research examines how colonial languages are reappropriated in world literature through comparative analysis of francophone and anglophone writers. She co-founded the 'Literary Dislocation(s)' research network to explore dislocation in literary production and is currently preparing a monograph under contract with Liverpool University Press. Dr. Kennedy has received the Peter Morris Memorial Postgraduate Travel Prize and William and Betty MacQuitty Travel Scholarship for her scholarly contributions. She welcomes PhD research proposals in her areas of expertise.

• Postcolonial Literary Studies
• North African Literature
• French Caribbean Literature
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Douglas Smith is an Associate Professor in the School of Languages, Cultures and Linguistics at University College Dublin, specializing in French and Francophone Studies. He holds a DPhil from Oxford and has been a key academic figure at UCD since 1997, with prior appointments at the University of Warwick and The Queen's College, Oxford. He has held significant leadership roles, including Head of French and Francophone Studies and Head of Research, Innovation and Impact. BA (1st Hons) French and German, Oxford University (1988) PGCE, Queen's University Belfast (1989) DPhil, Oxford University (1992) His research spans French literature, cultural and intellectual history, film, photography, art, architecture, and museology, with a strong focus on the interplay between cultural forms, space, and history. He is currently engaged in a long-term project on the cultural topography of postwar France. His recent publications (2020–2024) reveal a sustained engagement with French cinema, theory, spatiality, and cultural memory, particularly through figures like Baudelaire, Barthes, and Breton, and themes such as modernity, nostalgia, and national identity. Smith has co-organized major international conferences on thinkers like Barthes, Bazin, and Baudelaire, and has been a member of the editorial boards of Paragraph: A Journal of Critical Theory and the Irish Journal of French Studies . His scholarly work is marked by interdisciplinary depth, connecting literature, film, philosophy, and urban studies. Irish Research Council Senior Research Fellowship (2003–04) He actively contributes to graduate education as a university examiner and has supervised theses on French literature, film, and cultural history. He coordinates key modules such as European Film Analysis , French New Wave , and Introduction to Theory , reflecting his central role in curriculum development. Smith also leads research through funded projects like Quartet for the End of Time: Late Modernism in France 1945-1959 . He has been involved in numerous professional activities, including organizing film presentations at the Irish Film Institute and serving on various academic committees.

• French Literature
• Cultural Theory
• Intellectual History
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Nerys Williams is an Associate Professor in the School of English, Drama and Film at University College Dublin (UCD), where she has been a faculty member since 2003. She previously held academic positions at Trinity College Dublin, University of Sussex, and University of Southampton. Her research centers on contemporary poetry in English, with a focus on American and Welsh poetic traditions, experimental forms, and the intersection of poetry with radio and performance. BA, University of Stirling MA, University of Sheffield DPhil, University of Sussex Her research interests include 21st-century lyricism, the legacy of language writing, bilingualism in poetry, and the cultural dynamics of post-devolutionary Wales. She has a strong creative output, publishing both scholarly and poetic works. Her current project, Poets on Air , investigates the collaborative poetics between poets and BBC producers, particularly through the lens of listening. Her publications span critical studies such as Contemporary Poetry and Reading Error , edited volumes like the Penguin Classics edition of Under Milk Wood , and acclaimed poetry collections including Republic (2023), Cabaret (2017), and Sound Archive (2011), the latter winning the Strong First Volume Prize. Her articles explore war poetry, broadcast poetics, and the relationship between language, sound, and identity. Williams has received several honors, including being named a Fulbright Scholar at UC Berkeley (2007) and receiving a Government of Wales residency at Passa Porta, Brussels (2017). She has also held visiting scholar positions at UC Berkeley (2019) and San Jose State University (2023). Fulbright Scholar Strong First Volume Prize Forward First Volume Award Nominee She has supervised postgraduate research and held leadership roles at UCD, including Director of Postgraduate Research and Deputy Head of School. She has also served on the Academic Council and as University Student Appeals Officer. Before her academic career, she worked as a sound archivist at BBC Wales and in psychiatric nursing, reflecting a diverse professional background. Her work is deeply interdisciplinary, bridging literary scholarship, creative writing, sound studies, and cultural critique. She is fluent in English, Welsh, and French, and her poetry often explores the tensions and resonances between language, memory, and place.

• Contemporary Poetry
• American Poetry and Poetics
• Welsh Poetry in English
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Dr. Jivitesh Vashisht is a Research Fellow in the School of English, Drama, and Film at University College Dublin (UCD), holding a Government of Ireland Postdoctoral Fellowship (2022–2024). He previously held prestigious positions including the Brotherton Fellowship at the University of Leeds (2020), the Junior Anniversary Fellowship at the University of Edinburgh (2020–2021), and an ECR Foundation Award with the Glasgow Medical Humanities Network (2021). His research bridges literary studies, medical humanities, psychoanalysis, and sensory studies, focusing on intersections between literature and neuroscience, soundscapes, and narrative neurology. Education includes a BA (Hons) from the University of Delhi, an MA from the University of Warwick, and a PhD from the University of Leeds. He is an Associate Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. His work examines figures like Samuel Beckett, W. B. Yeats, and Oliver Sacks, exploring themes of voice, gender, and intertextuality. He has published in journals such as Journal of Beckett Studies , Journal of Modern Literature , and Paragraph , and contributes an annual review of psychoanalysis to Year’s Work in Critical and Cultural Theory . Research interests include modernist literature, medical case writing, and the cultural legacies of narrative neurology. His current project investigates the literary determinants of narrative neurology post-1970, analyzing works by authors like Anthony Burgess and Brian Friel alongside clinicians like A.R. Luria and Oliver Sacks. Awards and fellowships reflect his contributions to interdisciplinary humanities and medical studies. Teaching expertise spans modernist drama, medical humanities, and critical theory. He has lectured on works like Beckett’s Happy Days and taught courses on twentieth-century fiction and sensory studies. His work frequently engages with performance, radio, and interdisciplinary methodologies.

• Medical Humanities
• Psychoanalysis
• Literary and Cultural Studies
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Kate Hodgson is a Lecturer in the Department of French at University College Cork (UCC), specializing in Francophone Postcolonial Studies and Slavery Studies . She has held academic positions at the University of Liverpool as a British Academy Postdoctoral Fellow and contributed to the EU-funded EURESCL project at the University of Hull and CNRS Paris. Her academic credentials include a PhD from University College London, a Master's from Sorbonne Paris Nord, and an MA from the University of Cambridge. Dr. Hodgson co-led UCC's Memory, Commemoration and Uses of the Past research cluster within the Centre for Advanced Studies in Languages and Cultures (CASiLaC) , culminating in an international conference on material culture and memory (2018) and the edited volume Memory, Mobility and Material Culture (Routledge, 2022). Her research explores historical memory , cultural heritage , and uses of the past in the Francophone Caribbean (particularly Haiti) and the wider French Atlantic world. Her publications span anti-slavery legislation , graphic literature , and revolutionary politics , with a focus on memory in post-slavery societies. Funded projects include the Fragments: Migrants and Material Memory grant from the Irish Research Council (2019). She has contributed to the National Maritime Museum's Islands and Empires virtual collection and appeared on RTÉ Radio 1 (2020) discussing transatlantic slavery legacies. As an academic leader, she coordinates the BSc International Business with Languages program at UCC, teaches modules on Francophone Caribbean Studies and Society and Politics in the Francophone World , and supervises postgraduate research in memory and heritage studies. She serves on UCC committees for teaching, academic development, and community engagement.

• Francophone Postcolonial Studies
• Slavery Studies
• Historical Memory
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