Susan Irvine is a Professor of English Language & Literature at University College London , where she has held the Quain Professorship since 1992. Educated at the University of Otago and the University of Oxford, she specializes in Old English prose and poetry, teaching across undergraduate and graduate programs including the MA in Medieval and Renaissance Studies. Education: Doctor of Philosophy (University of Oxford, 1987), Bachelor of Arts (Honours, University of Otago, 1981) Her research focuses on Old English literature and language , particularly works associated with King Alfred's court (9th century) and the transitional period between Old and Middle English. She explores manuscript studies, textual reconstruction, and the interplay between linguistic and literary analysis. Recent publications examine topics like Anglo-Saxon micro-texts, the protean form of the Old English Boethius, and prefatory traditions in Old English. These works highlight her expertise in medieval manuscript culture , translation studies , and historical linguistics . Scientific Awards: 2011 Publication Prize (International Society of Anglo-Saxonists) AHRC Research Leave Scheme Award (2007) Irvine also contributes to professional activities as an editor and academic officer, with roles at the Fontes Anglo-Saxonici Project and external examining appointments. Her teaching emphasizes the relevance of Old English to modern literary theory and encourages engagement with UCL's Special Collections.
