Helen Barr
Helen Barr is an academic specialising in English literature on the late medieval period. She has spent her entire career at the University of Oxford, and, in 2016, the university awarded her the title of Professor of English Literature. Career. Barr completed her Bachelor of Arts, Master of Philosophy and Doctor of Philosophy degrees at Lady Margaret Hall, Oxford. In 1995, she was elected a fellow at LMH and appointed a university lecturer in English. Her appointment was made permanent until retirement age in 2000. Barr has also taught at the University of Sussex and, as of 2017 , is vice-principal of LMH. In 2016, the University of Oxford awarded her the title of Professor of English Literature. Research. Barr research focuses on English literature in the late medieval period, and she has published books on Geoffrey Chaucer's influence on visual and literary culture. She has also researched the literary geography of Kent and Leicester. Her published works include: