Dr. Edwin Shaw

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Edwin H Shaw is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Bristol, specializing in Roman history, particularly during the Republican and Augustan periods. His research delves into classical historiography, focusing on how historians like Sallust and Cicero structured their narratives within the intellectual milieu of their time. He aims to illuminate the complex interplay between emerging imperial power and the historiographical practices of early Roman historians. Edwin completed his PhD at University College London in 2015 and joined the University of Bristol immediately afterward. He is passionate about teaching and offers courses related to ancient historical writers and Roman prose. Additionally, Edwin invites students to explore topics in Roman history for research supervision and is open to collaborative discussions regarding historical research topics.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Lecturer

2015-01-01 — Present

University of Bristol • Bristol, ENG

Teaches courses on ancient history and supervises research focused on Roman historiography.

Requirements for University of Bristol

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:19
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:88
Prerequisites
Upper second-class MSci honours degree in physics or related discipline Or a relevant postgraduate MSc
Application Checklist
  • Online application form
  • Academic transcripts
  • Two academic references
  • Personal statement
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Research statement/proposal
Specialization Notes

Department of Physics research themes include Astrophysics, Materials and Devices, Particle Physics, and Quantum and Soft Matter.