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Almut Suerbaum is an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Medieval and Modern Languages at the University of Oxford and a Fellow of Somerville College. Her research focuses on the interchanges between cultures and how these transformations affect the understanding of scholarly knowledge through lived experiences. Suerbaum is currently leading interdisciplinary projects in the Somerville Medieval Research Group, which she co-founded with Manuele Gragnolati. Her work explores themes of medieval literature, especially women's writing, travel narratives, and cross-cultural connections in medieval culture. She offers lectures as part of the M.St program, supervises D.Phil students on various topics, and has a noted presence in the academic community with visiting professorships in several European nations. Suerbaum’s publications include contributions to volume collaborations as well as individual studies addressing various aspects of medieval culture, literature, and gender studies. Her ongoing interest in the intersection of medieval literature and contemporary issues situates her as a vital voice in the academic discussions surrounding the humanities today.
University of Oxford • Oxford, United Kingdom
Engaged in research and teaching of medieval literature and cultural studies, supervising graduate students and leading interdisciplinary research initiatives.
Department of Politics and International Relations - Higher Level English requirement.