Dr. Jane Wright

Associate Professor

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Biography

Jane E Wright is an Associate Professor at the University of Bristol, specializing in Nineteenth Century Literature and Global Feminisms. Her academic pursuits focus primarily on the poetics and poetry of the nineteenth century, exploring the works of poets such as Elizabeth Barrett Browning, Robert Browning, Alfred Tennyson, and Gerard Manley Hopkins. Jane’s recent essays delve into poetical histories and notably feature the significance of bees in literature, as presented in episodes of BBC Radio 4's Natural Histories programme. In addition to editing critical volumes, she is involved in collaborative projects examining poetic allusion in the long nineteenth century. Wright holds a strong interest in the formal and stylistic aspects of prose and poetry, engaging students and scholars in discussions surrounding Victorian poetry and literature. Her dedication to teaching has been recognized through various awards, including the Bristol Faculty of Arts 'Rising Star Award' and multiple nominations for teaching excellence. As a life member of the Tennyson Society, she actively contributes to scholarly communities and has served in multiple academic roles, promoting equality and diversity within the humanities. Jane welcomes research proposals focusing on Nineteenth Century poetry and authors such as Jane Austen and Matthew Arnold. Her scholarly editing work and aesthetic philosophy interests further illustrate her engagement with literary studies.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2006-01-01 — Present

University of Bristol • Bristol, ENG

Teaching and researching in Nineteenth Century Literature and Global Feminisms.

Courses

Approaches to Poetry (level 1) Literature 1740-1900 (level 2) Aesthetic Possibilities (level 3 / MA) Victorian Poetry: Belief, Doubt, Dissent (level 3 / MA) Victorian Literature and Place (MA) Animal Planet: Humans, Animals and Modernity (MA)

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
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  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
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Specialization Notes

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