Dr. Jake Gandy

Biography

Jake Gandy is a lecturer specializing in Global Economic History at the University of Manchester, with a particular focus on Modern British history. His research investigates the intersections of race, class, and space within 20th century Britain, emphasizing the global imperial dimensions of Modern British history. A Mancunian by origin, Jake has a keen interest in the historical narratives of Manchester. He is dedicated to bridging academic research with community engagement, undertaking extensive outreach efforts with local secondary schools and colleges, as well as collaborating with community organizations to make historical research accessible to the needs of Manchester's local population. He is a member of the Race, Roots, Resistance Collective. Jake joined the University of Manchester as a Master's student in 2019, after completing his undergraduate degree at Emmanuel College, University of Cambridge. He is currently developing a monograph based on his PhD thesis entitled 'Race, Space, Education in Manchester, 1978-1990', with anticipated completion in 2024.

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