Dr Mairi Stirling Hill appointed Stephen Knight Lecturer in Medieval Literature

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The Faculty of Arts is pleased to announce that Dr Mairi Stirling Hill has been appointed as the inaugural Stephen Knight Lecturer in Medieval Literature, based in the School of Culture and Communication.

Dr Hill completed her PhD at the University of British Columbia and comes to us from Cardiff University. She is a specialist in Middle English literature, with additional expertise in Old French and Anglo-Norman literature.

On her new appointment, Dr Hill said: “I am deeply grateful for this opportunity and the chance to work alongside scholars and students at the University of Melbourne. I am looking forward to being a part of such a dynamic academic community!”

Mairi’s research focuses on the representation of women’s voices in medieval literature, with a special interest in the study of women’s work, women’s voices and the workplace in medieval and early modern literature and drama. She will join Professor Stephanie Trigg in teaching a range of subjects on medieval English literature and medievalism.

“Dr Hill will be an inspiring addition to the teaching and research program at Melbourne in medieval literature, medievalism, and early modern studies”, said Professor David McInnis, head of the English and Theatre Program.

This new lectureship, made possible by a generous philanthropic donation, honours Professorial Fellow Stephen Knight’s significant and wide-ranging contributions to teaching, research, and public engagement in medieval and modern literary studies.