Dr. Ulrika Maude

Professor

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Biography

Ulrika Maude is a Professor of Modern Literature at the University of Bristol, with a rich academic background including MA degrees in English from Turku and Spanish from Helsinki, as well as a Phil Lic from Turku and a PhD from York. Her research primarily focuses on modernist literature, perception, medicine, and the philosophies of embodiment. She has published extensively, with notable works including 'Beckett, Technology and the Body,' and 'Samuel Beckett and Medicine.' Through her editorial roles in academic journals, she profoundly contributes to the field of medical humanities. Her extensive project experience includes co-leading the Wellcome Trust ISSF-funded Medical Humanities Research Strand and engaging in various significant research projects such as ‘Modernism, Medicine Embodied Mind’ and ‘Beckett Brain Science.’ Her dedication to educating the next generation is evident through her supervision of numerous PhD students, particularly in the intersecting realms of literature and medicine.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

— Present

University of Bristol • Bristol, England

Professor of Modern Literature focusing on the intersections of literature and health.

Visiting Professor

2020-08-01 — 2026-07-31

University of Turku • Turku, Finland

Part-time role contributing to research and academic collaboration.

Awards

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Embodiment Emancipation

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Beckett Brain Science

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
  • Online application form
  • 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.