University of Strathclyde

Britain, Empire & Opium: Reassessing Official British Attitudes towards Asian Opium Consumption in the Late Nineteenth Century

Academic History:

2014-present day PhD History

2013-2014 MSc  Historical Studies

2009-2013 BA (Hons.) History

Supervisors:

Professor James Mills 

Dr Patricia Barton

Research Interests:

Current PhD Research Project, “Britain, Empire & Opium: Reassessing Official British Attitudes towards Asian Opium Consumption in the Late Nineteenth Century” My current research interests are focused on the history of drugs & intoxicants. I am especially interested in opium within South & East Asia. The thesis has been framed by the influence of empires in the mid to late nineteenth century. Other areas of interest include Scottish history & educational research (see below). Contact me if you are interested in developing a cross-disciplinary team to apply for Cohort Development Funding.

Previous Research Projects: 

• Glasgow Museums, exhibition research, “How Glasgow Flourished, 1714 – 1837.”
• Researched numerous artefacts & locations for Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum exhibition, “Discover how Glasgow grew into a city of global importance throughout the 1700s right up until the start of Queen Victoria's reign. Quite simply it was the people that made the city flourish. Learn how to make millions, see what life was like for slaves & workers & find out what still remains from that period in Glasgow today.”  
• Interactive App available on iTunes developed by Glasgow museums & supported by the Herald & Historic Glasgow.
• University of Strathclyde, educational research, “Personal Development Planning.”
• Multidisciplinary team researched staff and student experiences of Personal Development Planning. Created online resources for HaSS & Business School. Resources were then approved by Senate & rolled out university wide at undergraduate level. Presented research findings at Higher Education Academy workshop investigating students as partners in learning at Strathclyde 2014. The Research Poster was featured in competition at HEA STEM Annual Learning & Teaching Conference 2014.

Scholarships/ Awards/ Publications:

• Research stipend awarded by Glasgow Museums & University of Strathclyde, 2012. To complete historical and archaeological research for, “How Glasgow Flourished, 1714 – 1837.”
• Research stipend awarded by Education Excellence Fund and University of Strathclyde. To complete research into Personal Development Planning.
• Awarded AHRC DTP Studentship 2014. Based at the University of Strathclyde for proposal, “Britain, Empire & Opium: Reassessing Official British Attitudes towards Asian Opium Consumption in the Late Nineteenth Century”

Contact Details:

Address: HaSS Graduate School, Lord Hope Building Level 1 - LH128, 141 St. James Road, University of Strathclyde, G1 0LT

Email: andrew.glen.100@strath.ac.uk

First published: 1 October 2014