The School of History has bolstered its reputation as an active research centre of U.S. history with the publication of Dr Catherine V. Bateson’s first … Read more
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Lightbulb Moment: How Electric Lights Made the Modern World
History student Max Foley-Kemp wrote this piece as part of the first year module ‘Ten Technologies that Changed the World’. The assignment was to write … Read more
Dr Suzanna Ivanič wins the Society for Renaissance Studies Biennial Book Prize 2022
Congratulations to Dr Suzanna Ivanič for winning the Society for Renaissance (SRS) Biennial Book Prize 2022 for Cosmos and Materiality in Early Modern Prague (Oxford: … 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
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