Giles Gasper

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My main fields are in the history of medieval culture and religion: medieval science and natural phenomena; the making of medieval theology and the understanding of creation; monastic life; the influence of classical and patristic thinkers on later centuries; and medieval food and drink. My areas of study cover Europe (including Britain) and the medieval Islamicate. I hold degrees in both history and theology. I am PI of Ordered Universe, a project involving medieval specialists and modern scientists to re-edit, translate, analyse, and explore Robert Grosseteste's scientific works (funded in various phases from 2009 by AHRC and The Leverhulme Trust). Recent funding focuses on Islamicate thinking in medieval Christendom. Working closely with non-academic partners is a further feature of my working method: from medieval food with Blackfriars Restaurant, Newcastle to Sound and Light shows with The Projection Studio, Multi-media sculptor Alexandra Carr, and Glassmakers Colin Rennie and Cate Watkinson.

Experience

  • 2018–present
    Full Professor, Durham University
  • 2017–2018
    Associate Professor (Reader), Durham University
  • 2016–2017
    Reader, Durham University
  • 2013–2016
    Senior Lecturer , Durham University
  • 2004–2013
    Lecturer in Medieval History , Durham University

Education

  • 2001 
    University of Oxford, D.Phil. History

Grants and Contracts

  • 2021
    Visiting Professorship
    Role:
    Principal Investigator
    Funding Source:
    The Leverhulme Trust
  • 2020
    Cultural Heritage 360
    Role:
    Co-Investigator
    Funding Source:
    Arts and Humanities Research Council
  • 2017
    Artist in Residence 'Sculpting with Light'
    Role:
    Principal Investigator
    Funding Source:
    The Leverhulme Trust
  • 2015
    Ordered Universe
    Role:
    Principal Investigator
    Funding Source:
    Arts and Humanities Research Council
  • 2013
    Lost Legacies and a Living Past
    Role:
    Principal Investigator
    Funding Source:
    AHRC

Contact Giles for

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  • Consulting / Advising
  • Research collaboration
  • Research supervision