Gaynor Johnson, Professor of International History, has recently featured on the War & Diplomacy Podcast to chair a special roundtable reflecting on the Falklands War … Read more
History at Kent lands British Academy Postdoctoral Fellowship
Dr Stefan Goebel and Professor Mark Connelly (History) have successfully supported and secured funding for a British Academy Postdoctoral Fellowship. Dr Laura Tradii, who is … Read more
Dr Suzanna Ivanic discusses Comenius on BBC Radio 4’s In Our Time
Congratulations to Dr Suzanna Ivanic who recently appeared on the popular BBC series ‘In Our Time’. The episode discusses the Czech educator Jan Amos Komenský … Read more
The average week of a history student at Kent
Ben Tran takes us through an average week, and offers some advice for people about to begin their studies. “Really put yourself out there. Join … Read more
School of History ranked 1st in the UK in Research Excellence Framework 2021
The University of Kent’s School of History has achieved outstanding results in the Research Excellence Framework 2021. The School is the only History department in … Read more
Professor Gaynor Johnson to be new editor of influential journal
We are delighted to announce that Professor Gaynor Johnson will be the new editor of the influential journal Diplomacy & Statecraft. Published by Taylor and … Read more
Dr John Wills awarded a prestigious Leverhulme Research Fellowship
The School of History is delighted to announce that Dr John Wills has recently been awarded a prestigious Leverhulme Research Fellowship for a new 18-month … Read more
School of History to host the annual Transatlantic Studies Association conference
We’re delighted to announce that the School of History will be hosting the annual Transatlantic Studies Association conference, from 4-6 July 2022. Gaynor Johnson, Professor … Read more
International Women’s Day: Historical Perspectives
To celebrate International Women’s Day, members of the School of History present some of the astounding women from their research. They represent femininity, bravery, foresight … Read more
Dr Catherine Bateson speaks at the Morris Centre on Civil War Irish Songs
It’s always great to talk about research and source findings, especially with new public heritage organisations in the USA! Dr Catherine Bateson, Associate Lecturer of … Read more