Dr. Ben Bradley

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Ben Bradley is an Assistant Professor in the Department of History at the University of Guelph. He specializes in modern Canada, focusing on public pasts, commemoration, heritage sites, museums, and tourism. His current research projects explore the agricultural-architectural history of roadside fruit stands in western Canada, the impact of transportation routes on rural modernity, and the exploration of 'park rowdyism' in non-urban parks during the 1960s to 1980s. Bradley's publications include works on car culture in British Columbia, mobility in Canadian history, and a range of articles in notable journals like Histoire sociale/Social History and Urban History Review. He has been actively involved in academic discussions surrounding the intersections of culture, environment, and public history.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

— Present

University of Guelph • Guelph, ON, Canada

Teaching and conducting research in the Department of History.

Assistant Professor

— Present

University of Northern British Columbia • British Columbia, Canada

Contributed to the academic environment through teaching and research.

Grant Notley Postdoctoral Fellow

— Present

University of Alberta • Alberta, Canada

Conducted advanced research in history.

SSHRC Postdoctoral Fellow

— Present

University of Toronto • Toronto, ON, Canada

Focused on postdoctoral research in Canadian history.

Requirements for University of Guelph

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:21
Reading
Required:21
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:89
Prerequisites
Honours baccalaureate degree in a relevant field or DVM degree Identify a potential faculty advisor
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Official transcripts
  • Two academic reference assessments
  • Statement of interest
  • English language proficiency test results (if applicable)
Specialization Notes

Department of Clinical Studies. Offers MSc by thesis (2 years) and MSc by coursework (1 year).