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The Modern Humanities Research Association began its life in 1918 within the stone walls of Christ's College, Cambridge. A small group of scholars gathered to establish an organization dedicated to advancing research into modern humanities.
The Modern Humanities Research Association officially became an incorporated company on the 2nd of October 1997. This change brought legal clarity and allowed the group to manage assets more effectively under updated governance structures.
Six distinct journals form the core of the MHRA publication output including The Annual Bibliography of English Language and Literature, The Modern Language Review, Austrian Studies, Portuguese Studies, The Slavonic and East European Review, and The Yearbook of English Studies. These publications collectively support diverse fields within modern humanities studies.
Andrew Gurr served as director of the Modern Humanities Research Association from 1987 until the end of 1997. He held editorship roles for both the Review and the Yearbook during that period before Dr Nicola Bradbury took over leadership responsibilities starting in 1998.
Professor Derek Connon currently chairs the Modern Humanities Research Association from Swansea University. His tenure reflects a tradition of scholarly stewardship rather than commercial management alongside other experienced academics who have guided the organization through periods of expansion.