The School of History, in partnership with the National Army Museum, is pleased to announce the launch of their latest course with Futurelearn, ‘From Waterloo … Read more
Gender History Annual Lecture: Dr Amy Blakeway, Wednesday 26th May
This week, the School of History is pleased to host this year’s Gender History Annual Lecture, for which we welcome back Dr Amy Blakeway, Lecturer … Read more
Professor Mark Connelly shares his personal reflection on the recent Commonwealth war graves controversy
By Professor Mark Connelly Head of School of History I first visited a Commonwealth War Graves cemetery when I was sixteen years old. It was … Read more
Conference to commemorate Thomas Becket’s life, death and legacy (28-30 April)
A three-day virtual conference organised by the University (28-30 April) will explore the life and times of the former Archbishop of Canterbury, Thomas Becket, just over … Read more
Dr Emily Guerry talks Thomas Becket on the HistoryExtra podcast
Dr Emily Guerry, Senior Lecturer of Medieval European History, has written an article for HistoryExtra, and spoken on their well-known podcast. On the eve of … Read more
Earth Day, US history and committing to activism
By Dr John Wills It’s now over fifty years since the very first Earth Day. Back in April 1970, around 20 million Americans gathered across … Read more
Professor Mark Connelly to give talk as part of the Western Front Association webinar series
Head of School, Professor Mark Connelly, will be giving a further talk titled, ”From this point the tourist should go on foot’: experiencing the Somme, … Read more
Dr Erik Mathisen awarded Leverhulme Research Fellowship for new project
Lecturer in US History, Dr Erik Mathisen, has been awarded a Leverhulme Research Fellowship for his new research project, ‘Free Labour & Emancipation in the … Read more
Dr Ben Marsh wins international prize for his latest book, ‘Unravelled Dreams: Silk and the Atlantic World’
Reader in American History, Dr Ben Marsh, has won a major international prize for his book, Unravelled Dreams: Silk and the Atlantic World, 1500-1840, published … Read more
University of Kent student announced as runner-up in Curriers’ Company London History Essay Prize
Oliver Parken, a PhD student in the School of History, has been announced as runner-up in the 2020 Curriers’ Company London History Essay Prize. In … Read more