Dr Rory Loughnane’s work on Shakespeare’s beginnings in the theatre industry has received a wonderful write up in The Observer this weekend, which highlighted related … Read more
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Professor Rashid Khalidi and The Hundred Years’ War on Palestine
On February 13th, we welcomed Professor Rashid Khalidi (Columbia University) to Kent in a dialogue on The Hundred Years’ War on Palestine: A History of … Read more
Étienne Balibar on global capitalism and migration
Last night the School of English was delighted to welcome Professor Étienne Balibar to hear his thoughts on global capitalism and migration, as the third … Read more
Research Forum: A comparative discussion of Digital Humanities in India and Australia
At our most recent research forum we were joined by Dr Michael Falk and Bonisha Bhattacharyya for a fascinating discussion of the state of digital … Read more
Terry Eagleton’s Public Keynote on Sacrifice and Revolution
Last night the School had the pleasure of welcoming Professor Terry Eagleton to give the second of our Public Keynote lectures. Eagleton brought his erudition … Read more
Launch of English Research Forum: Dr Callan Davies and the New Histories of English Playhouses
Our newly revamped English Research Forum brings together staff and postgraduate students to discuss research underway in the department. In advance of each fortnightly session … Read more
“Historical policy landmines” – David Olusoga discusses the road to Windrush with Razia Iqbal
Sarah James welcomed a packed lecture theatre to the School’s inaugural Public Keynote Lecture Series, whilst Bashir Abu-Manneh introduced our guest speaker, David Olusoga, and … Read more
David Olusoga to discuss Windrush with Razia Iqbal
The School is delighted to welcome Professor David Olusoga, noted historian, writer and broadcaster, and BBC journalist Razia Iqbal, for a talk and discussion on … Read more
‘On Abdulrazak Gurnah: Belonging, Colonialism, Arrival’, Giles Foden and Razia Iqbal – with Abdulrazak Gurnah
This evening will see a special event celebrating the work of Abdulrazak Gurnah. Giles Foden (UEA) and Razia Iqbal (BBC) will introduce Professor Gurnah’s workshop … Read more
Professor Catherine Richardson’s Inaugural Lecture
The Vice Chancellor, Professor Karen Cox, was pleased to welcome a wide-ranging audience to Professor Catherine Richardson’s inaugural lecture on Wednesday 14th November. Colleagues from … Read more