Dr. Pam Lock

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Pam Lock is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Bristol, focusing her research on 19th Century literature with specific interests in the cultural history of drinking. Her forthcoming monograph, 'Drunkard: Victorian Fiction Culture', expected from Edinburgh University Press in 2024, includes discussions on major authors such as the Brontës, Dickens, and Eliot, addressing themes like alcoholism, identity, and gender. Lock's research is recognized in her involvement as a Co-Investigator in the NCN project, 'Between the Drunken Mother of Destruction and the Sober Angel of the House', which explores representations of women's drinking in Polish and British discourse. In addition to her research, she teaches various courses in English Literature, including Critical Theory and Historical Perspectives, and has developed impactful initiatives such as the Writers' Retreats for graduate and postgraduate students. Lock is also the co-Director of the Drinking Studies Network and serves as an Associate Editor for the journal 'Social History of Alcohol and Drugs', where she oversees alcohol-related submissions. Her academic contributions and engagements reflect a commitment to exploring the intersections of literature, culture, and social issues.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Lecturer

— Present

University of Bristol • Bristol

Teaches English Literature courses, oversees literary short courses, and engages in community engagement.

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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  • 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.