Dr. Nathaniel Andrews

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Nathaniel Andrews is a historian specializing in everyday life with a particular focus on the history of anarchism in Spain and Argentina. His research interests encompass migration, transnationalism, trans-localism, and spatial history. Andrews holds a PhD in History from the University of Leeds, alongside an MA in Modern History and a BA in Hispanic Studies from University College London. His forthcoming monograph will explore anarchist prefigurative politics in Argentina and Spain from 1890 to 1930, utilizing archival sources and oral histories to illustrate how anarchists navigated ideological beliefs through spatial practices. Currently a Simon Research Fellow at the University of Manchester, he is working on a book that examines the history of anarchist children in New York, Buenos Aires, and Barcelona. Previously, he has served as a Research Fellow on an ERC-funded project at the University of St Andrews and as a Senior Editor for the British Online Archives. Andrews has extensive teaching experience in Spanish and Latin American Cultural Studies and has been recognized for his contributions to education through several teaching awards.

Research Interests

Experience

Simon Research Fellow

2026-02-21 — Present

University of Manchester • Manchester, UK

Conducting research on the history of anarchist children in New York, Buenos Aires, and Barcelona.

Research Fellow

2023-03-01 — 2024-08-31

University of St Andrews • St Andrews, UK

Worked on ERC-funded project focused on the experience of dictatorship.

Senior Editor

2022-07-01 — 2023-02-28

British Online Archives • Remote

Co-produced and co-presented the 'Talking History' podcast.

Awards

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A.A. Parker Sessional Prize

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Alcalá Galeano Sessional Prize

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Exceptional Teaching Commendation

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Juan Suriano Historical Essay Prize

Requirements for University of Manchester

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering or science subject Strong background in mathematics and physics
Application Checklist
  • Academic transcripts
  • Two academic references
  • Personal statement
  • CV/Resume
  • English language proficiency certificate
Specialization Notes

Includes MSc in Advanced Electrical Power Systems and MSc in Communications and Signal Processing.