Our department has been fortunate to welcome lots of school pupils over the past month. Sharing our craft is an important part of our department, and several events were organised by our outreach director, Dr Daniel Renshaw. Alongside him this month was Dr Jacqui Turner and a group of PhD students, who developed several sessions […]
Many students within the department of history have been involved in political causes both within and outside of the classroom. As the July election creeps closer, it may feel overwhelming. It could be that you are facing your first general election vote, have never entered a polling station, or are unsure whether to participate in […]
To celebrate the release of his new book, Richard Blakemore explores the musical side of pirate history. Pirates and music: I imagine what comes into your head is that haunting refrain from Robert Louis Stevenson’s Treasure Island, or perhaps the soaring chords of an orchestral film score and the thumping rhythm of a sea shanty. Maybe […]
‘The little girl could not sleep because her thoughts were way too deep, her mind had gone out for a stroll and fallen down the rabbit hole.”– Lewis Carroll, Alice in Wonderland, 1865. At my first supervision session in 2022, one of my supervisors said to me your Ph.D. project will take you places you […]
Undergraduate Open Days
We typically hold Undergraduate Open Days in June and October each year. These events offer an opportunity to speak to students and lecturers from all our courses, enjoy talks, and find out more about University life.
Master's events
These events typically include live presentations from academic staff on our different master's courses, live chat with staff and students, and lots of other useful digital resources.
