Dr. Faye Hammill

Biography

Faye Hammill is a Professor in English Literature at the University of Glasgow. Her research focuses on early to mid-twentieth-century literature, with specializations in maritime literary studies, transatlantic modernist cultures, middlebrow cultures, and print culture. She co-edits the journal Modernism/modernity and is a key figure in the Ocean Liners project "Ocean Modern," which received funding from the Arts and Humanities Research Council. Hammill has published extensively on these topics, including articles and a forthcoming monograph, "Ocean Liners in Modern Literature," scheduled for release in April 2026. She is involved in numerous public engagement activities, including partnerships with organizations such as Artemis Scotland and participation in media productions like Sky History's "Secrets Lost Liners." She supervises PhD and master's students, fostering research in Canadian American literature, middlebrow culture, and maritime topics, reflecting her broad academic interests. Her awards include recognition from the Royal Society of Edinburgh and the English Association, highlighting her contributions to the field of English literature and cultural studies.

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