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Kate Ash-Irisarri specializes in late medieval Scottish and English literature, with a particular emphasis on memory, history, and emotions. Currently a Lecturer at the University of Edinburgh, she joined in 2022 after years of teaching at various institutions including the University of Manchester and Liverpool Hope University. She previously worked in the University of Manchester's Widening Participation team, coordinating access programs in secondary schools. Kate is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and co-directs the Centre for Medieval and Renaissance Studies at her university. Her notable scholarly work includes the upcoming book 'Rewriting the Past: Scottish Literature, 1350-1550', which explores the affective dimensions of memory and their role in forming a national literary tradition. Her current projects include researching the representation of joy in late medieval literature and a collaboration on women's reproductive mental health support needs.
University of Edinburgh • Edinburgh, Scotland
Teaching literature courses with a focus on pre-1800 and medieval literature.
University of Manchester • Manchester, England
Worked in the Widening Participation team on secondary school access programs.
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