Dr. Annette Kern Stähler

Biography

Annette Kern-Stähler is a full professor in Medieval English Studies, having joined the University of Bern in 2010. Her academic journey includes degrees from the University of York, University of Bonn, and a PhD from the University of Münster. She specializes in medieval literature, particularly focusing on sensory experiences and their implications in literature. With numerous publications, she has explored themes such as the interrelations of literature, gender, and the senses in medieval contexts. She is co-editor of Literature Senses and has organized several international conferences on the topic of senses and literature. Annette has also received various fellowships, including from the Huntington Library and the University of Texas at Austin. She remains actively involved in promoting equal opportunities for young researchers and is committed to interdisciplinary approaches in her teaching and research. Her current projects include a significant research grant aimed at exploring empathy and embodiment in medieval narratives.

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