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Alumni profile: Emma Long, PhD American Studies

By Matthew Brears | 23 November 2021

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

Arts and Humanities Heroes 2021

By Matthew Brears | 25 August 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

By Matthew Brears | 10 August 2021

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

By Matthew Brears | 09 August 2021

‘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

By Matthew Brears | 19 July 2021

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

By Matthew Brears | 01 July 2021

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

By Matthew Brears | 22 June 2021

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)

By Matthew Brears | 28 April 2021

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

By Matthew Brears | 26 April 2021

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

By Matthew Brears | 24 March 2021

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

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