Michael Collins is Lecturer in 20th Century British History at UCL. He has broad interests in political history and the social history of ideas, including the history of nationalism and national identity, 'Britishness' and 'Englishness', and the history of empire.

Recent articles

World cricket's showcase event in the Caribbean was overshadowed by the death of Pakistan's coach and poor preparation. But there are deeper reasons for its failure, says Michael Collins.

As misunderstandings mar today's cultural debates, Michael Collins sees wisdom in Amartya Sen's deconstruction of identity.