Dr. Simone Maghenzani

Associate Professor

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Biography

Simone Maghenzani is an Associate Professor of History at Girton College, University of Cambridge, specializing in Renaissance and Reformation history with a particular focus on religious developments during the long early modern period and transnational contexts in Italy. He has been employed since 2015 and is a recognized member of the Academic Board at the University of Bologna for the PhD program in History and Archaeology. Maghenzani completed his education at the University of Turin, earning a Bachelor's degree in Early Modern History in 2008, a Master's degree in 2010, and a PhD in 2014. His postdoctoral experience includes a position as a Research Associate at Robinson College, Cambridge, and visits to esteemed institutions such as Sidney Sussex College, the University of Oxford, and the Institut d’Histoire de la Réformation in Geneva. Throughout his career, he has been awarded various scholarships and grants from significant organizations, including the British Academy and the University of Cambridge. Recognized for his contributions to the field, he received the Walter Maturi Prize in History in 2010. Currently, he supervises MPhil and PhD dissertations on early modern Italian history and religious history. Maghenzani also teaches courses on Early Modern European History and Modern European History.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2015-01-01 — Present

Girton College, University of Cambridge • Cambridge, ENG

Teaching and researching in the field of history, with a focus on Renaissance and Reformation studies.

Postdoctoral Research Associate

2014-01-01 — 2015-01-01

Robinson College, University of Cambridge • Cambridge, ENG

Conducted research related to early modern history.

Visiting Scholar

2012-01-01 — 2013-01-01

Sidney Sussex College, University of Cambridge • Cambridge, ENG

Engaged in collaborative research.

Awards

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Walter Maturi Prize in History

2010-01-01

Courses

Part Paper 16 (Early Modern European History, 1450-1715) Paper 17 (Modern European History, 1715-1890)

Requirements for University of Cambridge

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.7
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:25
Reading
Required:25
Writing
Required:25
Speaking
Required:25
Total
Required:110
Prerequisites
UK Bachelor's Degree with good Upper Second Class Honours or international equivalent Background in international relations, politics, law, economics, security or history is a definite asset
Application Checklist
  • Two academic references
  • Official transcripts
  • CV/Resume
  • Personal statement (approx 500 words)
  • Research proposal (1-2 pages/500 words)
  • Application fee (£50)
Specialization Notes

Standard postgraduate requirements for Department of Politics and International Studies (POLIS) and related humanities departments.