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Peter O'Connor is a lecturer specializing in Modern American History at the University of Manchester, with a focus on Anglo-American culture and politics during the nineteenth century. His scholarly work includes published articles that examine Thomas Jefferson's legacy in Britain and John Quincy Adams' pro-Confederate activism during the American Civil War. He authored a monograph titled 'American Sectionalism in the British Mind 1832-1863', published by LSU Press in 2017. In addition to his research, O'Connor is interested in pedagogical questions within the humanities and is dedicated to widening participation and improving access for students who were previously unable to study at the university level. Before joining the University of Manchester in the summer of 2022, he lectured at the University of Nottingham and Northumbria University in the American Studies department. O'Connor's work contributes to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, specifically focusing on education and related academic qualifications.
Includes MSc in Advanced Electrical Power Systems and MSc in Communications and Signal Processing.