Dr. Theo Van Heijnsbergen

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Theo Van Heijnsbergen is a lecturer in Scottish Medieval and Early Modern Literature at the University of Glasgow. He graduated in 1989 from the University of Nijmegen with a degree in Modern British and American Literature and has since developed a focus on medieval Scottish literature, particularly the works of Robert Henryson and William Dunbar. He began his scholarly journey during a PhD at the University of Groningen, where he studied sixteenth-century Scottish lyrics. Since 1994, he has been a crucial part of the Department of Scottish Literature at Glasgow, specializing in interdisciplinary contexts such as early modern travel writing and (post)colonial studies. His postgraduate supervision covers various topics including medieval Scottish poetry, kingship, chivalry, and the reception of classical myth. His extensive research outputs and publications have contributed significantly to the field, revealing the intricacies of Scottish literary culture from the medieval period onwards. Van Heijnsbergen serves on various committees and has contributed to national conferences, promoting Scottish literature and its scholarly examination.

Research Interests

Experience

Lecturer

— Present

University of Glasgow • Glasgow

Teaching Scottish Medieval and Early Modern Literature, supervising postgraduate students, and conducting research in related fields.

Awards

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British Academy Overseas Conference Travel Grant