Global, Colonial & Postcolonial Research Cluster
There is a long history of research on imperial, colonial and global history at the University of Leicester. For over 50 years, our academic staff, postdoctoral researchers and postgraduate students have worked on numerous aspects of imperial, colonial and global history. Our work covers numerous areas of the world, ranging from Australia, the Caribbean, China, Guyana, India, Mexico, Malawi, Mauritius, New Caledonia and South Africa. The focus of our work is broad, including the study of cultures of empire, settler colonialism, business networks, health and well-being, cities and the built environment, labour, migration, punishment, violence, and consumption.

We would be delighted to hear from potential postgraduate students and postdoctoral scholars, who are looking for a dynamic, innovative and open research environment in which to work. We routinely sponsor applicants for competitive national and international funding schemes. Cluster postgraduates and postdoctoral researchers have in the past secured funding from the AHRC, Economic History Society, ESRC, IHR, Leverhulme Trust, Menzies Scholarship, and Wellcome Trust.
Clare Anderson and Kate Boehme (co-convenors 2020-21)