Dr. Elizabeth Gemmill

Biography

Professor Elizabeth Gemmill specializes in Medieval Economic and Social History at Kellogg College, University of Oxford. She completed her undergraduate degree and doctoral research at the University of Manchester. Professor Gemmill has held various academic roles, including researcher at the Heberden Coin Room at the Ashmolean Museum and in university administration. She has been recognized as a Fellow of the Royal Historical Society and served as the University's Junior Proctor from 2016 to 2017. Her research interests include the economy and society of medieval Britain, particularly ecclesiastical history. She authored the book 'Changing Values in Medieval Scotland' and has conducted significant studies on medieval prices, money, and trade relationships, especially in Aberdeen. Professor Gemmill is currently engaged in research on the economic history of the medieval Northeast of England and has edited records for the Scottish History Society, along with various publications in scholarly journals. She welcomes applications from Master's and DPhil students for research in these areas.

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