We catch up with graduate Emma Long, to see what she’s been up to since leaving Kent. What are you doing now? I’m currently a … Read more
Author: Matthew Brears
Arts and Humanities Heroes 2021
In a year quite unlike any other, we wanted to acknowledge how fantastically resilient our students have all been throughout an extremely difficult time. To … Read more
Graduate profile: Megan Maltby, BA French and History
What are you doing now? I am the Public Engagement Manager for the Commonwealth War Graves Commission. Which course did you study at Kent? I … Read more
Mind the gaps: preparing for History at Kent
‘Mind the Gaps’ is a series of three online workshops designed to help smooth the transition to University study at Kent’s School of History in … Read more
Academics curate Western Front immersive photo exhibition
Academics from Kent’s School of History and School of Arts have led the curation of a new photo exhibition on the Western Front military cemeteries … Read more
History Matters Festival 2021: watch the replay
Why should we study the past? What makes history exciting and important? How can it inform our present and future? The School of History’s ‘History … Read more
In memoriam: Dr Julian Hurstfield
It was with great sadness that the School of History learned of the death of former colleague and friend Dr Julian Hurstfield, who passed away … 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
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