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Jack Bowmanمشاهده پروفایل

استاد آموزشی

• Histories of Anti-Colonialism
• Book History
• Global Histories of Empire
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Jack Bowman is a Teaching Fellow in Modern History at the University of Warwick, School of Arts, Department of History. He teaches modules such as "Britain in the Twentieth Century" and "Race, Racism, and Resistance in Modern Britain," and serves as an Academic Writing Adviser and Teaching Representative for the Social Inclusion and Diversity Committee. PhD in History, University of Warwick (2019–2023) MA in Modern History, University of Warwick (2018–2019) BA (Hons) in History, University of Warwick (2015–2018) His research focuses on anti-colonial print cultures, particularly within the British Empire and the Pan-African movement. He specializes in book history, global histories of empire, queer histories, and visual media. His work explores the role of political publishing in anti-colonial activism and the intellectual networks of figures like V. K. Krishna Menon and Ras T. Makonnen. The recent publications and presentations reflect a strong engagement with transnational anti-colonial movements, Black radicalism, and the material culture of print. His work spans historical biography, archival research, and critical reviews of scholarship in visual culture, decolonization, and global knowledge systems. He frequently contributes to public history through outreach and digital media. University of Warwick, History Department Doctoral Scholarship (2019–2023) Jack Bowman advises undergraduate students and contributes to academic governance through committee roles. He is also involved in public engagement, including outreach to school children as the historian for George Padmore and creating educational resources for GCSE and A-Level students. He is a Convenor of the Modern British History Reading Group and a member of the Global History and Culture Centre and Manuscript and Print Cultures Research Group at Warwick. He is currently working on a new book project on the League Against Imperialism and maintains an active public presence through Twitter (@DrJackBowman) and podcast contributions, such as with Shoga Films on the Harlem Renaissance.

Geraint Thomasمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Twentieth-Century British History
• Political Culture
• Post-War Reconstruction
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Geraint Thomas is a historian of twentieth-century Britain, serving as a College Lecturer and Fellow at Peterhouse, University of Cambridge. His academic focus includes political culture, post-war reconstruction, and Celtic history. He holds a PhD from the University of Cambridge and previously held positions at Oxford, Cambridge, and York. His research explores popular conservatism under the National Government (1930s) and post-war reconstruction politics (1916-1922). He also examines Celtic societies' integration within Anglo-world contexts. Teaching includes courses on modern British and Irish history, twentieth-century global history, and historical methodology. He supervises PhD candidates researching topics like post-war reconstruction legacies, Labour’s working class, and British Chinese communities' political activism. His key publications include *Popular Conservatism and the Culture of National Government in Inter-War Britain* (2020) and co-edited volumes like *Brave New World* (2011). Current research investigates reconstruction politics post-World War I. No scientific awards are explicitly mentioned, but his work is AHRC-funded for select students. He advises on British political history from 1870, specializing in the British state, political leadership, and Celtic politics. His academic network includes collaborations with institutions like the Institute of Historical Research.

David Frazer Lewisمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Architectural History
• Sacred Architecture
• Gothic Revival
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. David Frazer Lewis is an Associate Professor of Architectural History and Cultural Heritage at the Department for Continuing Education , University of Oxford. He is also a Fellow of Kellogg College and Director of Studies for Architectural History. Previously, he served as an Assistant Professor at the Notre Dame School of Architecture and held postdoctoral positions at the Yale Center for British Art. Education : DPhil (Oxford), MPhil (Cambridge), BAH (Stanford) His research centers on modern British and American architecture (1880-1940), sacred architecture , and the Gothic Revival . Recent works include a book on AWN Pugin, studies on Gothic Revival in the US, and analyses of 20th-century British architects like Giles Gilbert Scott. His publications explore intersections of historic conservation , eclectic design , and architectural theory . Current supervision areas include Edwardian ocean liner interiors and Philip Webb's architecture . He has professional experience in historic conservation with architecture firms in San Francisco and London.

Matthew Stanardمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Modern European History
• Imperialism
• Colonialism
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Matthew Stanard is Professor of History at Berry College and President of the French Colonial Historical Society. His research centers on modern European history, particularly European imperialism, colonialism, decolonization, and their cultural legacies. He has authored and edited numerous influential books that explore colonial propaganda, comparative empires, and the enduring impacts of empire in Europe. B.A., Wake Forest University M.A. and Ph.D., Indiana University-Bloomington Dr. Stanard's teaching interests include Modern European History, Africa since 1800, World History, and the interconnected themes of Imperialism, Colonialism, and Nationalism. His research examines European overseas imperialism, Belgian colonialism in the Congo, colonial culture in Europe, and comparative imperial dynamics. His work has been translated into French, English, Italian, and Dutch, reflecting its international reach. His recent publications reveal a consistent focus on the cultural dimensions of empire and decolonization, particularly how societies remember, represent, and reckon with imperial pasts. Themes such as public memory, monuments, media, and education recur across his scholarship, indicating a deep engagement with postcolonial memory and identity in Europe. Wolfsonian Fellow, Wolfsonian-FIUM Belgian American Educational Foundation Fellow Chancellor's Fellow, Indiana University Participant, National History Center's Decolonization Seminar Dr. Stanard is actively engaged in academic mentorship and public scholarship. He has advised graduate students and contributed to public discourse through interviews with the Australian Broadcasting Corporation's Nightlife and the 'Then Again' podcast. He is currently working on two major book projects: a comprehensive history of Belgian colonialism and a global history of the island of Majorca. His research is supported by ongoing affiliations with international academic networks and collaborative projects.

Malcolm H. Murfettمشاهده پروفایل

استاد مهمان

• Naval Warfare
• Cold War Studies
• Anglo-American Relations
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Malcolm H. Murfett is a Visiting Professor in the Department of War Studies at King's College London, specializing in naval history, Cold War studies, and British foreign policy. He holds a doctorate from New College, Oxford (1980), and is a Fellow of the Royal Historical Society since 1990. His career spans over four decades with affiliations at institutions including the National University of Singapore, York University, and the Australian Defence Force Academy (ADFA). He has authored or edited over a dozen books on naval warfare, decolonization, and Anglo-American relations. Research focuses include Cold War Southeast Asia, British naval strategy in the 20th century, and the intersection of political leadership with military policy. Notable works include European Navies and the Conduct of War (2018), Cold War Southeast Asia (2012), and Political Leadership in an Era of Decolonisation (2024). He serves as associate editor of the Oxford Dictionary of National Biography and series editor for Cold War in Asia . Teaching spans undergraduate to honours levels, covering topics like 20th-century European history, Cold War dynamics, and naval history. He has won multiple teaching excellence awards at the National University of Singapore. Public engagement includes media consulting for networks like The History Channel, TV/radio scriptwriting, and crisis management training for multinational corporations. Key awards include the Royal Historical Society Fellowship. Ongoing projects involve analyzing decolonization's global impact and British political leadership's evolution through the 20th century. He has organized public lecture series on military history topics and remains active in media-historical collaborations.

Adrian Binghamمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Modern British History
• Political Engagement
• Popular Culture
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Professor Adrian Bingham is a leading historian of modern Britain, specializing in political, social, and cultural history. He holds the position of Head of the School of History, Philosophy and Digital Humanities at the University of Sheffield, where he is also Professor of Modern British History. Bingham earned his B.A. and D.Phil. from the University of Oxford. His research focuses on democratic engagement, popular media, gender, and sexuality, with notable works including Everyday Politics, Ordinary Lives (2024) and United Kingdom (2022). He co-edits the journal Gender & History and the Bloomsbury series A Cultural History of Media . His academic contributions span over 20 books and 50+ articles, addressing topics like press coverage of child sexual abuse, gender in interwar media, and the role of newspapers in shaping British society. Bingham has advised governmental inquiries, including those related to the Jimmy Savile scandal, and contributed to public policy debates on press regulation and historical accountability. He supervises numerous PhD students and teaches modules on media history, political culture, and public history. Education: B.A. (Oxford), D.Phil. (Oxford) Key Publications: Everyday Politics, Ordinary Lives: A New History of British Democracy, 1918–1992 (Oxford UP, 2024) United Kingdom: A Modern History (Polity, 2022) Tabloid Century: The Popular Press in Britain, 1896 to the Present (Peter Lang, 2015) Professional Roles: Co-Editor, Gender & History Senior Associate, History & Policy Bingham’s research bridges academic and public spheres, emphasizing historical context for contemporary issues like media ethics, gender norms, and democratic participation.

James Nottمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Twentieth Century British Social History
• Cultural History
• Popular Culture
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Dr. James Nott is a Lecturer in the School of History at the University of St Andrews. He holds degrees from the University of Oxford, including a PhD in History. Prior to St Andrews, he worked at the Universities of Sussex and Edinburgh. Teaching: Offers undergraduate and postgraduate courses on topics such as Anglo-Scottish relations, British social history, and popular culture. Courses include 'War and Welfare: Britain 1939-51' and 'British Cinema History 1920-60.' Research: Specializes in 20th-century British social and cultural history, with a focus on dance halls, popular music, and mass media. Pioneered the social history of social dancing in Britain, authoring seminal works like Going to the Palais (OUP, 2015). His research explores themes such as class dynamics, leisure culture, and the BBC’s role in shaping popular entertainment. Current projects include a global history of interwar dance trends and anti-Soviet propaganda in British popular culture. Awards: Proxime Accessit to the Whitfield Prize (2002), Fellow of the Royal Historical Society (2002). Media Engagement: Featured in BBC and ABC documentaries on dance history, including Last Man in the Hammersmith Palais and Thinking Allowed . Supervises PhD students in areas such as interwar British social history and media studies. Active in academic conferences and has received grants including the Royal Society of Edinburgh’s 'Let’s Dance' project (2017).

Hector Gutierrez Rufrancosمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Economics
• Political Economy
• Labour Economics
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Dr Hector Gutierrez Rufrancos is a Senior Lecturer in Economics at the University of Stirling School of Management , where he serves as the Undergraduate Economics Programme Director, PhD Convenor, and Summer School Director for the Scottish Graduate Programme in Economics (SGPE). He is also a Research Fellow at the Global Labor Organization . Education: PhD in Economics (2017), University of Sussex MSc in Development Economics (2010), University of Sussex BA in Economics with Development Studies (2009), University of Sussex His research focuses on the interplay between policy, institutions, and individual well-being, particularly in the context of living standards, inequality, and informality. Key areas include: Living Standards & Well-being: Historical analysis of nutrition, poverty, and inequality (19th–20th centuries) in Britain, Europe, and the USA. Institutions & Political Economy: Studies on unions in Mexico, geopolitical risk spillovers, and informal economies in Sub-Saharan Africa and Latin America. Methodological Expertise: Applied econometric techniques such as causal inference, instrumental variables (IV), regression discontinuity design (RDD), and differences-in-differences (DiD). His recent publications address topics like pollution’s effect on labor supply, informality’s impact on welfare, and historical inequality patterns. He emphasizes empirical rigor in both research and teaching, offering workshops in Stata programming, LaTeX, and causal inference methods. Academic Service: Organized SGPE Summer Schools (2022–present), co-directed SGPE PhD programs (2022–2023), and coordinates MSc dissertations. He actively presents at conferences including the Scottish Economic Society, Royal Economic Association, and UNU-WIDER seminars.

Andrew D Radfordمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• European Modernism
• British Surrealism
• Poetry and Politics of the 1930s
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Dr. Andrew D Radford is a Senior Lecturer in English Literature at the University of Glasgow's College of Arts, where he teaches across junior and senior honours courses in post-1900 Anglo-American Literature and contributes to the postgraduate MLitt program in Modernities. His academic expertise spans European Modernism, British Surrealism, post-1945 British fiction, and book history, with a particular focus on underexplored writers and their contributions to literary innovation. Dr. Radford's research encompasses European Modernism, British Surrealism (particularly Ithell Colquhoun and Leonora Carrington), Poetry and Politics of the 1930s, Post-1945 British fiction (Elizabeth Bowen, Muriel Spark, Barbara Pym, Ivy Compton-Burnett, Barbara Comyns, Ann Quin), Paul Nash and British Art 1900-1940, Book History, George Borrow studies, and Contemporary Literature. He has published extensively on Mary Butts and British neo-romanticism, as evidenced by his 2014 monograph, and maintains a long-standing research interest in John Calder, the Scottish-Canadian translator and anti-censorship campaigner. His recent publications reveal a consistent focus on literary recovery projects, particularly concerning women writers and marginalized voices. He has produced scholarly editions of George Borrow's works, edited collections on Modernism and Myth, and is completing research on Women Writers of the Second World War, examining how country house fiction served as laboratories for exploring class hierarchies and social dynamics during wartime. Dr. Radford has supervised numerous PhD students on diverse topics including eco-criticism, feminist classicism, Gothic fiction, British writings on China, textile orientalisms, and African women writers. He leads the AHRC Research Network "Popular Occulture in Britain 1875-1947" which investigates the influence of occult beliefs on British popular culture, resulting in the 2018 Routledge publication "The Occult Imagination in Britain, 1875-1947" which he co-edited with Professor Christine Ferguson.

Susan G. Pedersenمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• British history
• British empire
• comparative European history
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Susan G. Pedersen serves as the Gouverneur Morris Professor of History at Columbia University, specializing in British imperial history, comparative European history, and international organizations. Her acclaimed scholarship examines the intersection of empire and global governance, particularly through the lens of the League of Nations. Education: Ph.D., Harvard University (1989) M.A., Harvard University (1983) B.A., Radcliffe College (1982) Her research investigates British imperial transformations , women's political roles , and welfare state development across the 19th-20th centuries. Notable works include analyses of the League of Nations mandate system, Eleanor Rathbone's political conscience, and Balfour family dynamics. She pioneered transnational approaches to imperial history by connecting diplomatic frameworks with social movements. Recent publications demonstrate sustained focus on British imperial legal frameworks and gendered political activism , particularly examining how the Balfour Declaration reshaped Palestinian governance and how suffrage movements operated within elite British families. Her work bridges diplomatic, legal, and social history through meticulous archival analysis. Major Honors: Bielefeld Wissenschaftspreis (2022) Cundill Prize in Historical Literature (2015) Guggenheim Fellowship (2006) Multiple elite fellowships at Oxford, Cambridge, and Berlin institutions Pedersen founded the New York-Cambridge Training Collaboration (2014-2024), creating a tri-institutional PhD network for twentieth-century British history. Though no longer accepting doctoral students, she mentored generations through dissertation workshops and book seminars across Columbia, NYU, and Cambridge. Her grant-funded collaborations consistently advanced transnational historical methodologies. She actively participates in scholarly communities through advisory roles for Twentieth Century British History and The Historical Journal , while fellowships at All Souls College and the American Academy of Arts and Sciences reflect her disciplinary leadership.

Laraine Porterمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• British cinema history
• Silent cinema
• Women and cinema
• +۱۱ مورد دیگر

Laraine Porter is a Senior Lecturer in Film at De Montfort University, affiliated with the Leicester Media School within the Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Media. She is a core member of the Cinema and Television History Centre (CATH) research group, contributing significantly to the study of British cinema history. Her research focuses on British silent cinema, with particular expertise in silent film music, the role of women in early cinema, the transition from silent to sound films in Britain (1929–1932), British film comedy, and cinema exhibition practices. Her work bridges academic scholarship and public engagement through film festivals and archival projects. Her recent publications and presentations explore themes such as female desire in silent cinema, the feminization of film music, the impact of sound technology on women’s voices, and the cultural significance of British silent film comedy. She has contributed to major reference works and edited collections, demonstrating sustained scholarly output. Scientific Awards: No specific awards listed in the provided text. Laraine Porter supervises PhD students, including Vivienne Chadder and Sandra Frost. She has secured external funding from Arts Council England, EM Media/National Lottery, and Creative England, as well as internal RIF funding for research and the British Silent Film Festival. Her consultancy work includes directing the Broadway Media Centre and curating film festivals, highlighting her leadership in media exhibition and policy. She is actively involved in professional networks, serving on the steering group of the Women’s Film and TV History Network and as a former trustee of MACE and Ridewise Ltd. Her public engagement includes BBC appearances, festival presentations, and media interviews, reinforcing her role as a public scholar in film history.

• Modern European Cultural History
• National Socialism
• Italian Fascism
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Helen Roche is an Associate Professor in Modern European Cultural History at the University of Durham , with a focus on Nazi education systems, classical reception in fascist regimes, and comparative fascism studies. She serves as an Associate Fellow at the University’s Institute of Advanced Study. Research Interests : National Socialism and Italian Fascism German history (19th century to present) History of childhood, education, and youth exchange Classical reception and political appropriations of antiquity Historical game studies as sources Publications & Trends : Her work explores the intersection of education, ideology, and classical antiquity in Nazi and fascist contexts. Key themes include youth indoctrination, international propaganda exchanges, and biopolitical control mechanisms in elite schools. Scientific Awards : 2024: Fellow of the Royal Historical Society 2015: Best Article Prize from German History for 'Surviving Stunde Null' Supervision : She has guided research on topics like Holocaust representation, Nazi-Italian youth diplomacy, and war crime narratives. Grants from the AHRC , DAAD , and Stiftung Preußischer Kulturbesitz have supported her work.

Louis A. Cretellaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد مدعو

• Nineteenth Century Europe
• Twentieth Century Europe
• European Diplomatic Relations
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Louis A. Cretella is an Adjunct Professor at the University of Connecticut, specializing in Modern European History. He earned a Ph.D. from UConn, an M.A. in European History from Southern Illinois University at Carbondale, and a B.A. from Sacred Heart University. Focus on 19th-21st Century Europe Research on European diplomatic relations and modern Italy Recipient of Fulbright Scholarship and Society for Italian Historical Studies award Research interests include the origins of war, interwar years, fascism, and modern Italy, with publications based on archival research in Italian institutions. His teaching emphasizes critical thinking through primary source analysis. Notable publications span 1980–1991, focusing on Italian diplomatic efforts, economic ventures in Anatolia, and biographical studies of key internationalist figures. Fulbright Scholarship for doctoral research on Italy-Britain diplomatic ties Best Unpublished Manuscript award from Society for Italian Historical Studies Contact: louis.cretella@uconn.edu | Office at UConn-Stamford Campus

• Modern and Contemporary Literature
• Community Arts Engagement
• Surrealism Studies
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Jeannette Baxter is a Professor of Modern and Contemporary Literature at Anglia Ruskin University (ARU), based in Cambridge. She holds leadership roles including Research Lead for the School of Humanities & Social Sciences and Faculty Lead for the Safe & Inclusive Communities Research. Her work bridges academia and community engagement, focusing on literature’s intersection with fascism, surrealism, migration, and war. She directs initiatives such as New Routes, Old Roots and co-founded A Day of Welcome , fostering refugee inclusion through arts-based action research. Baxter has secured significant grants, including National Heritage Lottery Fund awards for projects like Mile Cross 100 and Havens East . Her research interests span surrealist anti/fascist narratives, exilic literatures, and historical acoustemology. She has supervised PhDs on topics like J.G. Ballard’s legacy, digital labor in literature, and resilience in Syrian refugee communities. Baxter’s scholarly output includes monographs, edited volumes, and peer-reviewed articles on surrealism, fascism, and migration. Notable publications include J.G. Ballard’s Surrealist Imagination (2009) and forthcoming works like The Dark Surrealist Anti/Fascist Novel in Britain (2026). Baxter has received two ARU Vice-Chancellor’s Awards for Impact (2023, 2018) and serves on editorial boards such as Critical Engagements and the Contemporary Critical Perspectives series. She actively engages with public audiences through radio contributions (e.g., BBC Radio 4’s The Exploding Library ), conferences, and exhibitions, emphasizing the societal relevance of literary and cultural studies.

• Literary Studies
• Musicology
• Colonial History of Oceania
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Prof Emma Sutton is a Professor of English at the University of St Andrews, affiliated with the School of English. She holds a British Academy-funded PhD from the University of Cambridge and has held roles at Cambridge and Edinburgh Universities before joining St Andrews in 2003. She is an Associate of the UK’s Centre for Pacific Studies and was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh in 2024. Her research focuses on musical-literary relations across the 19th–21st centuries, with specialties in Decadence, modernist writing (e.g., Virginia Woolf), and music’s role in colonial Oceania. Education: BA English (Exeter), MA English (Leeds), PhD (Cambridge). Research projects include the Leverhulme-funded 'Hearing the Pacific: Robert Louis Stevenson and Musical Cultures in Colonial Oceania' (2025–2027), and collaborations with the National University of Samoa on Sāmoan customary music. She co-founded the AHRC-funded Virginia Woolf and Music project with pianist Lana Bode. Key Awards: Royal Society of Edinburgh Fellowship (2024), Leverhulme Major Research Fellowship (2025–2027) Supervised over 25 doctoral students in literature, musicology, and cultural studies. Research interests include interdisciplinary studies of music and literature, colonial Pacific studies, and Woolfian modernism. Her recent work explores Robert Louis Stevenson’s musical collaborations with Indigenous Pacific musicians in the late 19th century. Public engagement includes BBC Proms collaborations, lectures at the Moscow Conservatoire, and co-curating the Tate Britain/Musée d'Orsay Aubrey Beardsley exhibition (2020).