Dr. Matthew Steggle

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Biography

Matthew Steggle is a distinguished scholar specializing in Early Modern English Literature. He is the Chair of Early Modern Studies at the University of Bristol, where he engages in significant research into the works of Shakespeare and his contemporaries. His recent projects include groundbreaking discoveries about Shakespeare's life and the identification of writings attributed to Shakespeare’s sister. Steggle has a rich publishing record, with notable monographs such as 'Speed Flight Shakespeare' and 'Digital Humanities Lost Drama Early Modern England.' He has held editorial positions for respected publications, including serving as co-general editor of the Oxford Works of John Marston. His accolades include the Barbara D. Palmer Award and the Calvin Rose G. Hoffman Prize for distinguished publications. Steggle is also active in digital humanities, contributing to initiatives like the Lost Plays Database, which catalogs over a thousand plays from early modern England. Alongside his academic work, he participates in peer-review activities and holds roles in editorial boards for journals related to Early Modern literature.

Research Interests

Awards

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Barbara D. Palmer Award

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Calvin Rose G. Hoffman Prize

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Early Theatre Prize

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Early Theatre Prize

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
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Specialization Notes

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