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
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
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
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
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