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
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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
Graduate profile: George Knight (BA History)
“I loved the passion that was apparent in both the students and staff, and the close working relationships that I could have with my lecturers.” … Read more
Alumni profile: Emma Long, PhD American Studies
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
Dr John Wills on the contribution to the video game ‘Grand Theft Auto III’
Dr John Wills is a scholar in American cultural and environmental issues. In September 2005, he took up a post at the University of Kent, … Read more
Dr Robert Gallagher reveals new evidence that doubles the corpus of surviving texts of Asser
Dr Robert Gallagher, Lecturer in Medieval History, has published an article in the prestigious journal ‘English Historical Review’ revealing new evidence that doubles the corpus of … Read more