The nomination says: “Harriet’s historical research and its wider impact beyond academic circles deserves recognition for the way in which it evidences excellence in leading research, delivering outstanding research projects that hold currency internationally in terms of showcasing resistance during wartime and the power of art, a story that has Harriet’s research has excavated.”
The nomination also praises Harriet’s creative approach to her role as Enterprise Co-Lead for the School, bringing a wealth of experience in the policy sector to engaging both University staff and external stakeholders in this area. The nomination describes Harriet’s past experience, current research and knowledge exchange activities as having a “significant impact” in raising the profile of research and knowledge exchange in the School.
Harriet says of her nomination: “Research, for me, is a long, slow and laborious process, meted out through teaching, conversations, visits, reading and writing, over many years. I’ve been lucky enough to produce my recent research in many varied forms, including books, chapters, podcasts and documentary films and the university has supported me in all these endeavours in countless ways, for which I’m incredibly grateful. This award feels like another very welcome encouragement. It is a huge honour to receive it: thank you.”
