Stephen Dunning (He/Him)

Stephen is a cultural historian, heritage professional and postgraduate research student based at Penryn Campus, University of Exeter. Stephen is currently studying for his PhD in History. He is a published author of online and limited print articles, with experience in public speaking, lecturing and seminar teaching, conference presentations, and television interviews broadcast in the UK and USA.

Stephen holds a B.Sc. (Hons.) in Geography and Heritage and an M.A. in Heritage Management from Bath Spa University. He also attended postgraduate summer schools with the Global Academy of Liberal Arts (GALA) at Claremont Graduate University (CGU) in Los Angeles, and the Centro Studi e Archivio della Comunicazione (CSAC) at the University of Parma in Italy. 

Stephen’s published works include online and limited print articles on American cultural and religious history, other historical research topics, art exhibition reviews, and developments in the museum and heritage sector. His media appearances include an online documentary short about the life and work of Russian geographer Peter Kropotkin, a guest appearance on the American television show Higher Education Today, and an interview on behalf of Bath Medical Museum for a feature on BBC Bargain Hunt. 

Stephen is also a highly qualified and experienced heritage sector professional. He has worked for several museums and heritage organisations in the UK, including English Heritage, the Bath Preservation Trust, and the American Museum & Gardens. Stephen's professional expertise includes historic house and museum curation and conservation, customer service provision and venue hire in museums and heritage sites.