Dr. Alison Wiggins

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Biography

Professor Alison Wiggins is a prominent scholar in the field of English Language and Linguistics with specific expertise in textual scholarship and editing. She primarily focuses on Middle English literature and its context, particularly the handwritten texts from the Middle and Early Modern English periods. Wiggins has served as the principal investigator for several key projects, including the AHRC-funded 'Archives Writing Lives,' which examined the intersection of digital scholarship and archival research, particularly in relation to letters from Mary, Queen of Scots. Her recent work includes co-editing a book on archives and the power, truth, and fiction of letters, and she is also involved in reconstructing Adam Smith's library. Wiggins has made significant contributions to digital humanities through her research outputs and is actively engaged in teaching within the university. She is committed to supervising PhD candidates in related fields and has a robust publication record in top academic journals.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2006-09-01 — Present

University of Glasgow • Glasgow, UK

Teaching and research in the field of English Language and Linguistics, focusing on Middle English literature and digital editing.

Research Officer

2002-01-01 — 2006-09-01

AHRC Centre for Editing Lives and Letters • Queen Mary, University of London

Managed various digital archival projects including Letters of William Herle.

Research Associate

2003-01-01 — 2003-12-31

University of Sheffield • Sheffield, UK

Worked on The Auchinleck Manuscript, contributing to the development of digital resources.