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
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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
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
Dr Philip Boobbyer writes article for The Moscow Times
Reader at the School of History, Dr Philip Boobbyer has written an article for The Moscow Times titled, ‘Alexei Navalny and Russia’s ‘Conscience’ Wars‘. In … Read more
Appointment of two post-docs on Professor Julie Anderson’s ‘Living Assessment’ research project
The School of History are delighted to share the news of the appointment of two new post-docs on Professor Julie Anderson’s ‘Living Assessment‘ project: Dr … Read more
Dr Philip Boobbyer publishes new book on Lord Rennell
Reader at the School of History, Dr Philip Boobbyer, has published his new book, The Life and World of Francis Rodd, Lord Rennell (1895-1978): Geography, … Read more
Dr Suzanna Ivanic wins prestigious AHRC Research Networking Grant
Lecturer in Early Modern European History, Dr Suzanna Ivanic, has won a prestigious Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) Research Networking Grant for her project … Read more