Research areas
Our research is both broad and impactful. See below for our research specialisms in each subject area.
Classical and Archaeological Studies
Our research clusters and centres extend across ancient history, archaeology, Byzantium, classics, heritage and reception, forming a stimulating research environment.
English
Our research ranges from the medieval to the postmodern including; British, American and Irish literature, postcolonial writing, 18th-century studies, Shakespeare, early modern literature and culture, Victorian studies, modern poetry, critical theory and cultural history.
History
Our research interests are currently focused on four key areas:
- History of commerce, global (America, Africa and Imperial) and cultural history
- History of medicine, ethics, environment and medical humanities
- History of Medieval and Early Modern cultures
- History and culture of America
- History of war, media, and society.
We are committed to using our study of history to make a difference to society today, and we always seek to build new research projects and incline existing ones towards the needs and interests of public audiences and practitioners.
Medieval and Early Modern Studies
There is a wealth of expertise in the Centre, so we are able to offer research supervision in a wide range of topics. The research interests of our staff cover areas as broad as religion, material culture, theatre and performance culture, gender, economy, food and drink, legal history, war, visual culture, politics, architecture, history of books and manuscripts, environment and travel, art history and literature.
