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Kamila Kociałkowska is an Assistant Professor in the Department of History of Art at the University of Warwick, Faculty of Arts. She joined the department in 2024 after holding postdoctoral fellowships at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Getty/ACLS, and Harvard University’s Davis Center. Education: PhD in History of Art, University of Cambridge MA in History of Art, Courtauld Institute of Art MA in Fine Art, University of Edinburgh Her research centers on modernism in Eastern Europe, especially the interplay between artistic production and systems of censorship and surveillance in the Soviet Empire and its peripheries. She employs new materialist approaches to analyze redacted and fragmented visual and textual sources, rethinking the origins of abstraction beyond traditional resistance narratives. Her work also explores the cryptographic imagination and the impact of surveillance technologies on interwar avant-garde aesthetics. Her recent publications span topics such as Suprematist resistance, undead imagery in Stalinist propaganda, and explosive futurist texts, reflecting a deep engagement with avant-garde experimentation under repression. These works reveal recurring themes: the materiality of censorship, subversive semiotics, and the transformation of political constraint into aesthetic innovation. Scientific Awards and Fellowships: Leonard A. Lauder Postdoctoral Fellow, Metropolitan Museum of Art Getty/ACLS Postdoctoral Fellow in the History of Art Visiting Scholar, Davis Center, Harvard University She is currently completing her first book, The Black Square and the Blue Pencil: Censorship and the Stimulation of Modernist Style , which charts how censorship shaped avant-garde aesthetics in Russia, Georgia, Ukraine, and Azerbaijan. Her second project, Coding Modernity: The Cryptographic Imagination and the Interwar Avant-Garde , investigates the cultural history of spying and secret policing in interwar Europe. She does not currently have any listed advisees or research grants in the provided text.

• Modernism
• Eastern European Art
• Soviet Empire Art and Culture
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Dr. Mark B. Smith is an Associate Professor in Modern European History at the University of Cambridge’s Department of History. His research focuses on Soviet and European history, particularly the Soviet Union’s social structures, welfare policies, urban development, and cultural dynamics from Stalinism through late socialism. He teaches courses on welfare states, Soviet life, and 20th-century European violence. Key research areas include Soviet urban housing programs, welfare state evolution, and Cold War-era cultural exchanges. His publications analyze topics like Khrushchev’s housing reforms, post-Stalin urban welfare systems, and Soviet pension policies. Smith has co-edited special issues on European urban societies and authored books such as *The Russia Anxiety* (2019) and the forthcoming *Exit Stalin* (2026). He advises doctoral students on Soviet history, welfare states, and Cold War topics. His work bridges legal history, social policy analysis, and cultural studies, emphasizing how everyday life reflected broader ideological and structural changes in Soviet society.

• Modern European History
• Soviet Union History
• Social Welfare
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Nicholas Guyatt serves as Professor of North American History in the Faculty of History at the University of Cambridge and is a Fellow of Jesus College. He joined Cambridge in 2014 after teaching positions at Princeton University, Simon Fraser University, and the University of York. His academic foundation includes a BA and M.Phil. from the University of Cambridge and a Ph.D. from Princeton University under Daniel T. Rodgers. Guyatt's research centers on race, national identity, and state formation in 18th-19th century America, with core expertise in colonial history, the Atlantic World, and intellectual history of American imperialism. His work critically examines racial segregation, maritime history, and evolving concepts of citizenship and world order. Analysis of his recent publications reveals consistent thematic focus on racial ideologies, colonization projects, and imperial thought across the early republic and Civil War eras. His scholarship demonstrates methodological breadth spanning political, intellectual, and social history with particular attention to African American experiences and transnational connections. His distinguished recognition includes: Stanford Humanities Center Faculty Fellow (2009-2010) British Academy Mid-Career Fellow (2013-2014) Senior Visiting Research Fellow at Oxford's Rothermere American Institute (2013-2014) He actively supervises M.Phil. and Ph.D. candidates in 18th-19th century American/Atlantic history, especially welcoming research on Native Americans, African Americans, slavery/abolition, and empire. His editorial leadership with Zed Books' 'Global History of the Present' series reflects commitment to diversifying historical scholarship beyond Eurocentric frameworks. Current major projects include co-authoring 'Jefferson's Wolf: The Struggle to End Slavery in the Founding Era' (Harvard University Press, 2026) and editing 'The Oxford Illustrated History of the United States' (OUP, 2026), demonstrating sustained scholarly productivity through collaborative academic networks.

• Race and National Belonging
• Intellectual History of American Imperialism
• Colonial American History
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Barbara Zanchetta is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of War Studies at King’s College London, affiliated with the Faculty of Social Science & Public Policy. She specializes in Cold War history, American foreign policy, and transatlantic relations. Her work examines US-Soviet détente, nuclear arms control, and the strategic implications of post-Cold War policies. She is the author of The Transformation of American International Power in the 1970's and co-author of Transatlantic Relations since 1945 . Currently, she is researching US policies toward the Persian Gulf and their role in the collapse of the Soviet Union. Her teaching includes courses on international history, US national security, and the War on Terror. She is affiliated with the Sir Michael Howard Centre for the History of War, the Latin American Security Research Group, and the Centre for Grand Strategy. Her research explores the intersections of diplomacy, conflict, and security policy, with a focus on Cold War legacies and modern geopolitical challenges. Zanchetta has organized international conferences, including a hybrid event in Paris on the consequences of the Cold War’s end. Her commentary on contemporary issues, such as NATO’s expansion and Russia’s aggression in Ukraine, reflects her expertise in historical and strategic analysis.

• Cold War History
• American Foreign Policy
• Transatlantic Relations
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Stuart Croft is Vice-Chancellor & President of the University of Warwick and Professor of International Security in the Department of Politics and International Studies (PAIS). Since joining Warwick in 2007 he has served as Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Research (Arts & Social Sciences), Provost, and since February 2016 as the University’s chief executive, leading 5,500 staff across all disciplines. Education & Career: 18 years at the University of Birmingham, latterly Professor of International Relations and Head of the School of Social Sciences. Appointed Professor of International Security, University of Warwick, January 2007. Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Research (Arts & Social Sciences) 2011-2013. Provost 2013-2016. Vice-Chancellor & President from February 2016. Research Interests: Professor Croft’s scholarship lies at the intersection of security studies and political culture, using constructivist and narrative approaches to analyse how identities and discourses shape security policy. He has published extensively on the War on Terror, NATO transformation, European security governance, and the securitisation of Islam in Britain. His work combines large-scale funded empirical projects with theoretical innovation in International Relations. Publications & Grants Trend: Over the past two decades his output has clustered around three themes—cultural narratives of terrorism and counter-radicalisation, institutional governance of Euro-Atlantic security (NATO/EU), and arms-control regimes—moving from traditional strategic studies toward critical security approaches that foreground identity, discourse and governance. Scientific Awards & Fellowships: Academician, Academy of Social Sciences (2006) Fellow, Royal Society of Arts (2006) International Studies Association – International Security Section Book Award short-list 2007 Doctoral Supervision & Mentoring: He has successfully supervised 21 PhD students at Birmingham and Warwick, examined 25 UK PhDs as external examiner, and currently supervises 6 doctoral researchers. He has mentored 9 ESRC, EU and British Academy post-doctoral fellows. Editorial & Professional Leadership: Editor of the Palgrave ‘New Security Challenges’ book series since 2005; co-editor of Contemporary Security Policy 1989-2004; editorial board member of Critical Studies on Terrorism and Dynamics of Asymmetric Conflict . Chair (2009-2011) and President (2011-2013) of the British International Studies Association.

• International Security
• Security Governance
• Constructivist Security Studies
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Sarah Wilson is Professor of Modern and Contemporary Art at The Courtauld Institute of Art, University of London. She has been a faculty member since 1982 and has held leadership roles including Head of the Modern and Contemporary Section (2005-2008) and Head of Diploma programmes (2014-2015). She is internationally recognized as the English-language expert on Post-War European art and has held visiting positions at Paris-IV Sorbonne and the University of Versailles-Saint Quentin. Wilson was educated at the University of Oxford (BA English Literature) and at the Courtauld Institute of Art (MA and PhD). She was awarded the title Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres in 1997 for services to French art and culture, and received the International Association of Art Critics' Award for Distinguished Contribution to Art Criticism in 2015. She has held visiting professorships at Paris-IV Sorbonne (2002-2004), École Nationale Supérieure des Beaux-Arts (2006-2007), and University of Versailles-Saint Quentin (2012-2013). Sarah Wilson's research spans post-war and Cold War European art, contemporary global art practices, and the intersections between conceptual art, political theory, and visual culture. Her work extends from European avant-gardes to contemporary art across the former Soviet Union and Asia. She is particularly known for her expertise in French Stalinism, neo-Marxism and the arts, and conceptual art practices beyond the 'first world.' Wilson has initiated important academic programs such as the 'Global Conceptualism' MA course with Boris Groys, which connects Anglo-American conceptual art with practices from Moscow and beyond. She has also expanded her research to include modern and contemporary Asian art since 2013. Her extensive publication record shows a consistent focus on European art history with increasing engagement with global perspectives, particularly Asian contemporary art since 2013. Wilson's scholarship bridges art historical analysis with philosophical inquiry, especially regarding French theory and its visual manifestations. Her major publications include 'Paris, Capital of the Arts, 1900-1968' (2002) and 'The Visual World of French Theory: Figurations' (2010), with a second volume 'The Visual World of French Theory II: Interventions' in preparation. Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres (1997) International Association of Art Critics' Award for Distinguished Contribution to Art Criticism (2015) Marie Curie Actions – RBUCE-UP, Chaire d'excellence, Université de Versailles-Saint Quentin (2012-2013) Professor Wilson has supervised 36 PhD students to completion and over 230 MA dissertations, creating what she describes as 'a unique English-language archive in the field of post-1945 European and global art history.' Her former students now hold prominent positions in major institutions worldwide including Tate, the British Museum, Design Museum, Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art, British Council, Centre Georges Pompidou, Kunsthalle Bremen, and universities across Europe and North America. She has received significant research funding including a Marie Curie Actions grant for her project 'Globalisation before globalisation: avant-gardes, academies, revolutions.' Wilson is actively involved with the Courtauld alumni's former East Wing Collection (now VS1, Vernon Square) and has contributed to the Research Forum's programmes. She has curated numerous exhibitions including the 'Global Conceptualism'-related projects and served on the curatorial team of the 1st Asian Biennale (China-Guangzhou) in 2014. Her commitment to women artists has led to early exhibitions of artists like Zofia Kulik and Alina Szapocznikow before their international prominence. She is involved with CCRAC (Cambridge-Courtauld Russian Art Centre), Calvert 22, and Pushkin House in London, reaching out to Russia and Eastern Europe.

• Post-war European art
• Cold War art
• Contemporary global art
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Ricardo Soares de Oliveira is a Professor of International Politics of Africa at the Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Oxford, and Full Professor of Political Science at CERI Sciences Po. He is an Official Fellow at St Peter's College, University of Oxford, and a Fellow with the Global Public Policy Institute, Berlin. His work spans comparative politics, political economy, and global governance, with a focus on African states and their interactions with offshore economies. BA, MPhil, PhD in Political Science His research explores the international political economy of African states, particularly extractive industries, financial sector dynamics, conflict/post-conflict reconstruction, and African-Asian relations. He investigates transnational kleptocracy, authoritarianism's influence on the global economy, and offshore finance's impact on African politics. Recent publications analyze trends in kleptocratic networks, offshore finance, and authoritarian economic strategies. His work underscores the role of global financial systems in enabling corruption and the challenges of statebuilding in resource-rich contexts. Leverhulme Trust/British Academy Senior Research Fellowship (2023–24) British Academy Senior Research Fellowship (2023) Leverhulme Trust Fellowship (2011) Soares de Oliveira advises PhD students and has secured grants from the Leverhulme Trust, ESRC, DFID/FCDO, and the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation. He co-directs the Oxford Martin Programme on African Governance and collaborates with institutions like the European Commission, World Bank, and UNCTAD. His media commentary appears in the Financial Times , Foreign Affairs , and Times Literary Supplement .

• Comparative Politics and Government
• Political Economy
• International Political Economy
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Dr. Caglar Ezikoglu is a Lecturer in International Relations at the School of Social Science and Humanities, University of Wolverhampton (FABSS). He holds a PhD in International Politics (Aberystwyth, 2019) and an MA in European Politics (Sussex, 2013). His academic journey spans institutions including Leeds Beckett University (Visiting Lecturer, 2023-2025), University of Birmingham (Teaching & Research Fellow, 2023-2025), and Cankiri Karatekin University (Lecturer, 2019-2023). Education: PhD, International Politics, Aberystwyth University (2014-2019) MA, European Politics, University of Sussex (2012-2013) MA, Political Science, Ankara University (2009-2012) BA, Political Science, Ankara University (2005-2009) Ezikoğlu’s research synthesizes populism , authoritarianism , and political behavior with a regional focus on Turkey , the Middle East , and comparative historical studies (e.g., Ancient Rome). His work interrogates themes such as democratic erosion , religious freedom , and media’s role in political hegemony . Recent publications (2024-2025) bridge political theory , comparative case studies , and public policy analysis , often critiquing authoritarian trends in Turkey and beyond. His upcoming book compares Catonism in Rome to Erdogan’s populism , while a 2024 article in Intellectual Discourse examines economic voting behavior collapse in Turkey. Scientific Awards: Nominated for BISA Early Career Excellence Teaching Prize (2024) Nominated for PSA Sir Bernard Crick Teaching Prize (2024) Awarded British Academy’s GLOBAL TALENT VISA (Exceptional Promise, 2025) Received a Turkey Fellowship (2023-2024) Awarded BISA Conference Bursaries (2015-2017) He serves as Co-Convenor for the PSA International Relations Specialist Group and Editor for Open Theology (Web of Science Q1). As a Country Expert for V-Dem (2021-2025) and Senior Commissioning Editor for E-International Relations (2017-2020), he contributes to global academic networks.

• International Relations
• Middle East Politics
• Turkish Politics
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Professor Rick Fawn is a leading scholar in international security with a focus on the former communist space. He holds a Professorship at the School of International Relations, University of St Andrews, and directs the Institute for the Middle East, Caucasus and Central Asia Studies. His work examines regional cooperation, post-communist transitions, and security dynamics in Eastern Europe and Central Asia. Research Focus: International security, EU-NATO relations, Russian foreign policy, and conflict zones in the post-Soviet space. Grants: Recipient of a £4.7M ESRC/AHRC Centre of Excellence grant and a €580,000 EU Marie Curie ITN grant. Leadership Roles: Former Director of the Centre for Russia and East European Studies; current Director of the Middle East, Caucasus and Central Asia Studies Institute. Publications: Author/editor of 15 books, including recent works on the Visegrad Group and EU-Central Asian relations. His research bridges academia and policy, with contributions to governmental agencies and think tanks. Key themes include regionalism, authoritarian influence, and the geopolitical implications of Russia’s actions in Ukraine.

• International Security
• Post-Communist Studies
• European Politics
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Susan Grant is a Professor in Russian and Soviet History at Liverpool John Moores University. Her research focuses on the history of healthcare, ageing, and physical culture in the Soviet Union, situating these topics within international contexts. She has published extensively on Soviet nursing, gerontology, and the interplay between state ideology and medical practices. Key research areas: Soviet healthcare, physical culture, ageing, gender studies Current projects: 'Growing Old in the Soviet Union', 'Soviet Ageing' public engagement via dance Books: 'Soviet Nightingales', 'Geriatrics and Ageing in the Soviet Union', 'Russian and Soviet Health Care' Her work has been recognized with prestigious awards including the American Association for the History of Nursing Lavinia L. Dock Research Award (2022), and supported by Wellcome Trust grants (2017, 2022). She sits on the editorial board of the European History Quarterly and welcomes PhD inquiries on Soviet healthcare, ageing, and physical culture themes. 2022: Wellcome Research Enrichment Public Engagement funding 2018: Wellcome Trust Investigator Award 2022: Lavinia L. Dock Research Award

• Soviet Union
• Healthcare History
• Ageing
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Edward Morgan-Jones is a Professor of Comparative Politics and Divisional Director of Graduate Studies at the University of Kent's School of Politics and International Relations. He holds a DPhil in Politics from the University of Oxford and has held prior roles as a Research Fellow and Tutor at Keble College, Oxford. His research focuses on political institutions in democracies, including constitutional design, semi-presidential systems, and citizen attitudes toward post-conflict peacebuilding. He co-leads major funded projects like the Inclusive Peace Project (£1.4M) and the Peace Return Project (€2.5M). Notable publications include works on early elections, peace settlements, and comparative governance. He has supervised six PhD students and won the 2019 Kent Research Supervision Prize. Research interests include constitutional choice, parliamentary vs. semi-presidential regimes, cabinet dynamics, and post-conflict institution building. Recent work employs survey experiments to study citizen preferences on borders and peace agreements in divided societies. Key collaborations span global institutions, emphasizing empirical rigor and policy relevance. Education: DPhil in Politics, University of Oxford (2004) Grants: ORA-ESRC Inclusive Peace Project, ERC Peace Return Project Professional Memberships: American Political Science Association, European Political Science Association

• Constitutional choice and consequences
• Parliamentary and semi-presidential regimes
• Cabinet composition and termination
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Dr. Jennifer C Smith is an Associate Professor of Economics at the University of Warwick, affiliated with the Department of Economics. Her research focuses on labour market dynamics, migration, wage rigidity, and macroeconomic policy analysis. She is a Research Associate Member of the Centre for Competitive Advantage in the Global Economy (CAGE) and previously served on the Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) from 2012–2021. She teaches core macroeconomics courses including EC204, EC239, EC230, and EC352 for final-year students. Her research interests span event history data analysis, productivity measurement, and the interplay between migration and economic outcomes. Notable works include studies on UK labour market transitions, the impact of immigration on wage dynamics, and historical analyses of worker discipline systems. Her interdisciplinary approach combines econometric modelling with policy-relevant insights. Publications highlight trends in long-term unemployment, wage fairness mechanisms, and transatlantic comparisons of economic recessions. She actively engages with policy communities through presentations at institutions like the Bank of England and the European Central Bank. Advising and grant activities are integrated with her research on labour market dynamics and migration policy. Jennifer collaborates with teams at CAGE to explore global economic competitiveness and has contributed to reports influencing UK migration policies. Her work bridges theoretical frameworks with real-world economic challenges, emphasizing evidence-based policy solutions.

• Labour Market Dynamics
• Macroeconomics
• Migration
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Dr. Andrew Peak is a researcher in the Humanities Department at Northumbria University, specializing in historical and political analysis. His work focuses on 20th-century international relations and geopolitical ideologies. Doctor of Philosophy, Northumbria University Recent research output includes a critical review (2025) of Samuel J. Hirst's work on Soviet-Turkish statist internationalism (1919–1939), analyzing themes of anti-liberalism and geopolitical realignments.

• History
• International Relations
• Soviet Union Studies
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Olga Onuch is a Professor (Chair) in Comparative and Ukrainian Politics at the University of Manchester. She holds the first-ever Full Professorship in Ukrainian Politics in the English-speaking world. Her roles include leading the MOBILISE project (€2,002,039 funded) and supervising PhD students on topics like Ukrainian politics and Latin American economic voting. She has affiliations with Nuffield College (University of Oxford) and Harvard University. Education: DPhil (Oxford, 2010), MSc in Comparative Politics (Latin America Stream), BA in Development Studies and Political Studies. Research Focus: Civic identity, democratic duty, protest behavior, and migration in Ukraine, Eastern Europe, and Latin America. Onuch’s research explores how civic duty shapes political behavior, with notable works like The Zelensky Effect (OUP/Hurst, 2023). Her work bridges academia and policy, advising Ukrainian governments on governance and anti-corruption. Key Awards: Sir Bernard Crick Prize (2017), Neporany Doctoral Award (2010), and leadership in major grants. Teaching: Courses include Ukrainian Politics, Comparative Democratization, and Protest Politics. She has directed MA and PhD programs at Manchester. Policy Engagement: Consults governments on Ukraine’s crisis, democracy promotion, and EU-Ukraine relations. Collaborates with international bodies like the OECD and OSCE.

• Comparative Politics
• Ukrainian Politics
• Latin American Politics
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Claire Shaw is an Associate Professor in the History of Modern Russia at the University of Warwick, where she has been a faculty member since 2019. She also serves as Co-director of the European History Research Centre. Previously, she held positions at the University of Bristol and was a Junior Research Fellow at the Institute of Historical Research in London. Her academic work bridges history, disability studies, and cultural theory. PhD in History (specific institution not stated in text) Lecturer in Russian, University of Bristol (2011–2017) Assistant Professor, University of Warwick (2017–2019) Associate Professor, University of Warwick (2019–present) Her research focuses on Soviet identity, disability, marginality, and the politics of the body. She is especially known for her work on deaf communities in the USSR, exploring how sensory difference intersected with socialist ideology. Her recent projects examine the Soviet ideal of the 'New Man' and bodily transformation under socialism. She has also published on Soviet public space, fashion, and sensory history. The 15 most recent publications reflect a strong interdisciplinary trend, combining history with disability studies, sensory studies, STS, and cultural theory. Her work often analyzes how state ideologies shaped personal identity and bodily experience, using diverse sources including memoirs, films, and archival materials. Key themes include identity negotiation, state control, and resistance through cultural expression. Her scientific awards include the BASEES Women's Forum Book Prize (2019) and recognition as one of the Australian Book Review 's Books of the Year (2017) for Deaf in the USSR . BASEES Women's Forum Book Prize (2019) Australian Book Review's Books of the Year 2017 She actively supervises PhD students, with past and current advisees working on topics such as disability in imperial Russia, Soviet rock culture, childhood care, and Siberian colonialism. Funding has been secured from ESRC, Wellcome Trust, and M4C. She teaches core and advanced modules including the Making of the Modern World , History of Russia since 1881 , and Socialist Bodies . She welcomes supervision in related areas of Soviet and Russian history, disability, and cultural studies. Claire Shaw is a leading figure in the European History Research Centre at Warwick, contributing to collaborative research on socialist modernity and the history of science and medicine in Eastern Europe. Her editorial work on Technologies of Mind and Body highlights her role in shaping interdisciplinary scholarship on socialist human engineering.

• History of Modern Russia
• Soviet History
• Disability History
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