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Literature is our last frontier for understanding ourselves and our world.

As long as we take a serious interest in the Ancient quest for wisdom, we will be drawing on Classical scholarship.

Literature is a field in which knowledge, intuition, emotions, and the need to intellectually organise the world come together.

It is increasingly clear that real novelty and transformative change comes through conversation and collaboration

Ultimately, preparing for future epidemics and pandemics requires mastering technological innovations in diagnostics, treatments, and vaccines through a multidisciplinary approach.

Proactive and coordinated scientific diplomacy can play a decisive role in addressing major societal challenges.

"Literary scholars have much to gain from engaging with open science, and scientists can benefit from understanding our approaches better."

“As a woman in research, we often face unique challenges.”

My work is publicly funded. It’s only fair that my research benefits society.

We spent so much time in the cathedral that it almost started to feel alive to us!