Dr. Ashleigh Harris

Professor

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Biography

Ashleigh Harris is a Professor of English Literature at Uppsala University, specializing in African literature, book print history, and literary ephemera metadata. She leads the 'African Literary Metadata (ALMEDA)' research project, funded by the European Research Council under the Horizon Europe research innovation program. She obtained her BA, BA (Hons), and PhD from the University of Witwatersrand. Prof. Harris has held various academic positions, including Research Associate at the University of the Witwatersrand and Research Fellow at the Stellenbosch Institute for Advanced Studies. Moreover, she serves as an Honorary Professor at Rhodes University. Her contributions to literature and metadata research have been recognized widely, including several publications on African literary studies and educational methodologies. She is dedicated to advancing the understanding of literary practices in the African context and the use of metadata in literature.

Research Interests

Experience

Full Professor

2021-03-01 — Present

Uppsala University • Uppsala, Sweden

Leading research in English Literature, focusing on African Literature and metadata.

Research Associate

2019-06-01 — 2022-12-31

University of the Witwatersrand • South Africa

Engaged in literary research and collaborations in literature and language studies.

Research Fellow

2022-01-01 — 2022-07-31

Stellenbosch Institute for Advanced Studies • South Africa

Conducted research in advanced studies pertaining to literature.

Honorary Professor

2022-11-01 — Present

Rhodes University • South Africa

Collaborating on literary research initiatives.

Requirements for Uppsala University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:5.5
Reading
Required:5.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Writing
Required:20
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree equivalent to a Swedish Kandidatexamen (180 ECTS) 90 credits in a subject relevant to the specific program
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate and diploma
  • Official transcripts of records
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Copy of passport photo page
  • Statement of Purpose (for most programs)
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Application Summary Sheet (if required by department)
Specialization Notes

General Master's requirements applying across Science, Technology, and Humanities departments.