Dr. Giulia Bellato

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Giulia Bellato is a Junior Research Fellow at Trinity College, University of Cambridge, specializing in medieval history. She completed her PhD under the supervision of Professor Caroline Goodson. Bellato holds an MA in Medieval Renaissance Studies from University College London and another MA (Hons) in Ancient Medieval History from the University of Edinburgh. In 2015, she participated in archaeological fieldwork at various significant sites across Lazio, Georgia, Sicily, and Morocco. Currently, she is a postdoctoral grant holder at the University of Turin, working on a project investigating Italian 'incastellamento' through a multidisciplinary lens that integrates archaeological, archaeometric, historical, and hard sciences perspectives. Her research primarily explores the period A.D. c.700-c.1200, with a focus on the Italian peninsula, while also maintaining a comparative perspective on the Mediterranean region. Bellato's interest lies in understanding the dynamics of medieval urban life and the interplay between the built environment and daily political practices. Her work employs both historical and archaeological sources, aiming to illuminate how medieval cities functioned and communicated power and identity through architecture and space.

Research Interests

Experience

Junior Research Fellow

2023-01-01 — Present

Trinity College, University of Cambridge • Cambridge

Research-focused role at Trinity College, specializing in medieval history.

Postdoctoral Grant Holder

2022-01-01 — Present

University of Turin • Turin, Italy

Worked on a project studying incastellamento in Italy.

Courses

Ancient Medieval States Societies Medieval Europe c. 1100-1450 Travel & Trade in the Medieval World Medieval Globe

Requirements for University of Cambridge

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.7
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:25
Reading
Required:25
Writing
Required:25
Speaking
Required:25
Total
Required:110
Prerequisites
UK Bachelor's Degree with good Upper Second Class Honours or international equivalent Background in international relations, politics, law, economics, security or history is a definite asset
Application Checklist
  • Two academic references
  • Official transcripts
  • CV/Resume
  • Personal statement (approx 500 words)
  • Research proposal (1-2 pages/500 words)
  • Application fee (£50)
Specialization Notes

Standard postgraduate requirements for Department of Politics and International Studies (POLIS) and related humanities departments.