David Hopkin
Professor of European Social History · Oxford JS-Rendered Departments (Playwright seed) · University of Oxford
Quick answer: David Hopkin is Professor of European Social History at University of Oxford. David Hopkin shows an active PhD hiring signal as of 2026-09-11.
⭐ I would like to hear from potential DPhil students regarding: European social and cultural history, c.1760-1914; Oral and popular culture; Rural History; Military and maritime history; Labour history; History of childhood; History of anthropology, folklore and related disciplines.
Research interests
I research the social and cultural history of the labouring populations of modern Europe (18th to 20th centuries), the poor, the illiterate, the vagabond. I focus on Western Europe, especially France and the Low Countries. My particular specialism is oral and popular culture (songs, tales, legends, riddles…). I explore historical communities through the stories that they told to and about themselves.
Frequently asked questions
Is David Hopkin hiring PhD students at University of Oxford?
Yes. As of 2026-09-11, David Hopkin's faculty page shows a PhD hiring signal: I would like to hear from potential DPhil students regarding: European social and cultural history, c.1760-1914; Oral and popular culture; Rural History; Military and maritime history; Labour history;.
What does David Hopkin research?
I research the social and cultural history of the labouring populations of modern Europe (18th to 20th centuries), the poor, the illiterate, the vagabond. I focus on Western Europe, especially France and the Low Countries. My particular specialism is oral and popular culture (songs, tales, legends,
Data last updated: 2026-09-11 · Source: phd-match.com faculty database.
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