The Women’s Studies Group 1558-1837 is run by a committee drawn from its membership. The committee meets every Summer to determine the seminars, workshop, and outing for the coming academic year. The committee solicits feedback from WSG members, conducting formal and informal surveys.
Members of the committee can be contacted via our email:
In 2026 – 2027, the committee members are:
Founding Members – Carolyn Williams and Yvonne Noble
Membership and Treasurer Enquiries– Gillian Williamson
Newsletter – Valerie Schutte
Bursary Committee – Francesca Saggini, Louise Duckling & Brianna Robertson-Kirkland
Support network – Karen Lipsedge
Editors:
Book reviews – Louise Duckling
Social Media – Yasemin Nurcan Hacioglu
Website – Louise Duckling & Brianna Robertson-Kirkland
Event Organisers:
Seminars – Carolyn Williams
Herstories – Karen Lipsedge
Annual Outings – Trudie Messent
Annual Workshop – Miriam Al Jamil Trudie Messent & Gillian Williamson
International membership representatives:
Co-ordinator – Michaela Vance
International Membership Development (Events & Services) – Valeria Viola
Regional representatives: Italy – Maria Grazia Dongu; Japan – Megumi Ohsumi; Spain – Andrea Bergaz Alvarez; USA – Valerie Schutte.
Non-Committee responsibilities:
General Advisor – Judith Hawley
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