Dr Amy Saunders

University of Winchester

University of Winchester

Activities and Societies: Founder of the Winchester Classics Society, Student Representative, Centre for Gender Studies Upon completing my three years of undergraduate study at the University of Winchester I earned an upper second class degree with honours, and a first-class dissertation. My dissertation examined 'How gender and sexuality affected the reigns of Early Modern monarchs and their subsequent portrayal in popular culture, a comparative study between Christina of Sweden, James VI and I and Henri III.' It allowed me to explore the crossover between history and popular culture in relation to gender and… Show more Upon completing my three years of undergraduate study at the University of Winchester I earned an upper second class degree with honours, and a first-class dissertation. My dissertation examined 'How gender and sexuality affected the reigns of Early Modern monarchs and their subsequent portrayal in popular culture, a comparative study between Christina of Sweden, James VI and I and Henri III.' It allowed me to explore the crossover between history and popular culture in relation to gender and sexuality in Early Modern Europe. Whilst at the university I was involved in a number of other activities. These included volunteering at Winchester Cathedral, founding the Winchester Student Classics Society, and working in part-time employment to support my studies. Show less

University of Winchester

Activities and Societies: Kings and Queens Conference 7, Royal Studies Journal, Winchester Postgraduate Symposium, Kings and Queens Conference 9, Centre for Gender Studies, Kings and Queens Conference 10, Student Representative, Society for Renaissance Studies Biennial Conference, Culture-Media-Text Symposium Thesis title: Construction, Deconstruction, and Reconstruction: Stuart Kings and Queens in Heritage.My research explores heritage reconstructions of seventeenth century royal history, examining themes including parenthood, religion, conflict, and identity. As part of my PhD I have been involved in a number of dissemination activities including presenting at conferences and giving public talks.

University of Winchester

Activities and Societies: Student Representative

Birkbeck, University of London

I used the opportunity of studying at Birkbeck to focus my area of historical inquiry onto early modern gender, which ultimately led to my exploration of perceptions of Henrietta Maria throughout time within my dissertation. Within the variety of modules available at Birkbeck, I was able to explore medical history and the religious experiences of early modern women. Throughout my degree I continued to develop my research skills and extensively expanded my knowledge of the seventeenth century… Show more I used the opportunity of studying at Birkbeck to focus my area of historical inquiry onto early modern gender, which ultimately led to my exploration of perceptions of Henrietta Maria throughout time within my dissertation. Within the variety of modules available at Birkbeck, I was able to explore medical history and the religious experiences of early modern women. Throughout my degree I continued to develop my research skills and extensively expanded my knowledge of the seventeenth century. Studying at Birkbeck allowed me to continue working to support my studies and to volunteer which allowed me to build on my extra-academic knowledge. During this time I volunteered as a tour guide at the Hitchin British Schools Museum and gained further teaching assistant experience at Hitchin Girls' School. I worked part-time at Sainsbury's for the majority of my degree before moving into employment at the V&A. Show less

Seminar Convenor

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Centre for Gender Studies Student Ambassador and Social Media Manager

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Student Representative

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Education Volunteer

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Editorial Assistant - The Royal Studies Journal

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Tour Guide, Activity Assistant and Customer Service Assistant

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Volunteer Teaching Assistant

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Historical Project Leader

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Founder and President of the Winchester Classics Society

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Exhibitions Guide

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Student Representative

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Archaeology Volunteer

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