Diana Paton
William Robertson Professor of History; Caribbean history · College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences · University of Edinburgh
Quick answer: Diana Paton is William Robertson Professor of History; Caribbean history at University of Edinburgh. Diana Paton shows an active PhD hiring signal as of 2026-09-11.
⭐ Open to PhD supervision enquiries? Yes
Research interests
Caribbean history; history of Atlantic slavery and emancipation; history of gender in the Atlantic world; gender and global history.
Frequently asked questions
Is Diana Paton hiring PhD students at University of Edinburgh?
Yes. As of 2026-09-11, Diana Paton's faculty page shows a PhD hiring signal: Open to PhD supervision enquiries? Yes.
What does Diana Paton research?
Caribbean history; history of Atlantic slavery and emancipation; history of gender in the Atlantic world; gender and global history.
Data last updated: 2026-09-11 · Source: phd-match.com faculty database.
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