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
Category: Research
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
School of History academics publish new monographs and edited collections
Congratulations to three of our academic staff at the School of History who have recently published new monographs and edited collections. Lecturer in Early Modern … Read more
Centre for the History of War, Media and Society hosted international conference: ‘Propaganda and Neutrality’
The School of History’s Centre for the History of War, Media and Society recently hosted a major international conference, ‘Propaganda and Neutrality: alternative battlegrounds and … 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
Gender History Annual Lecture: Dr Amy Blakeway, Wednesday 26th May
This week, the School of History is pleased to host this year’s Gender History Annual Lecture, for which we welcome back Dr Amy Blakeway, Lecturer … Read more
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
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
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
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