History News
RIP Robin Lenman, Emeritus Reader,
It is with great regret that the History Department announce the death of Emeritus Reader, Robin Lenman.
Dr Elise Smith talks to Sienna about her research on You Tube
Please watch Dr Elise Smith talking to History student Sienna about her research at: https://youtu.be/eoAxITXIiRwLink opens in a new window
Dr Guido van Meersbergen tallks to Nia about his research on You Tube
Please watch Dr Guido van Meersbergen talk to History student Nia about his research at: https://youtu.be/Iklo0Wr1_lgLink opens in a new window
Professor Beat Kümin talks to Marli about his research on You Tube
Please watch Professor Beat Kümin being interviewed about his research by Marli, a History students at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R6EvBPDNJFsLink opens in a new window
New Book Launch
Prof. Susan Carruthers launches her new book Dear John: Love and Loyalty in Wartime America
Dr Iain Smith, 1939-2021
It is with great regret that the History Department announce the death of Emeritus Reader, Dr Iain R. Smith, 1939-2021.
Memories of Iain may be found here. If you would like to submit your own, please contact Jane Mallin.
History Student Invited to 10 Downing Street
Many congratulations to second-year History student Xaymaca Awoyungbo, who was invited to 10 Downing Street as a finalist for the Alexander Paul Award, which celebrates the best interns participating in the first year of the 10,000 Black Interns programme. .
Dr James Poskett featured in Penguin General Showcase
His forthcoming book, Horizons: A Global History of Science (Penguin, 2022), was selected to be included as part of an online event, which celebrates new books due to be published by Penguin General in 2022. Other featured authors included Ali Smith and Marlon James.