Dr. Marianna Dudley

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Marianna R Dudley is a Senior Lecturer in Environmental Humanities at the University of Bristol. Her work primarily investigates the intersection of environmental change and its impacts on communities, politics, and identities in modern Britain. Dudley's notable publications include "Electric Wind: Energy History Modern Britain," which explores the historical dynamics of wind energy and its relationship with national identity. She also has a strong focus on water history, studying the cultural narratives associated with rivers such as the Severn Bore. In her past role as co-director of the University of Bristol Centre for Environmental Humanities, she helped shape interdisciplinary research in the field. Her research has included topics on militarized landscapes and environmentalism, contributing substantially to the academic discourse on these subjects. Dudley has held external positions, including Vice President of the European Society for Environmental History, underlining her influence in the academic community. She is a Fellow of the Royal Historical Society and engages in numerous teaching and mentorship activities, guiding postgraduate students in their research on environmental history.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Lecturer

2018-01-01 — Present

University of Bristol • Bristol, England

Teaching and conducting research in Environmental Humanities, focusing on historical and contemporary environmental narratives.

Awards

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Fellowship

2021-08-01
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Vice President

2023-08-01

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
  • Online application form
  • Academic transcripts
  • Two academic references
  • Personal statement
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Research statement/proposal
Specialization Notes

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