History News
Applications for Leverhulme Early Careers Fellowships for 2023/2024 entry now open
The Faculty of Arts at the University of Warwick encourages outstanding postdoctoral scholars to apply to The Leverhulme Trust Early Career Fellowship scheme, for Fellowships hosted at Warwick starting in the 2023/24 academic year. Please note that initial applications need to be sent to Colette Kelly, Research Support Officer for the Faculty of Arts (colette.kelly@warwick.ac.uk) by 3pm on Friday 25th November 2022 containing the following information:
- A short description of their project (maximum 2 A4 pages)
- A copy of their CV (maximum 2 A4 pages)
- The name of their proposed mentor at the University of Warwick
- The name of three referees (please note that referees will not need to provide a statement for the internal selection round).
Applications now open for fully-funded PhD Studentship (fees and maintenance) with the Lord Leycester Hospital
The studentship is funded through the Midlands4Cities Doctoral Training PartnershipLink opens in a new window and will start in October 2023. The Department of History has partnered with the Lord Leycester Hospital to offer a project on ‘Almshouse, Guild and Town Community: The Lord Leycester Hospital in its Urban Setting’. In addition to the PhD research the successful candidate will also gain experience and training in contributing to outreach and public engagement activities, including developing an exhibition.
Dr James Poskett on Radio 3 Show "British Academy Book Prize 2022"
Dr James Poskett on Radio 3 Show "British Academy Book Prize 2022" 18 October 2022. Available online now: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m001cyvc
Article by Dr Simon Peplow about the police and "institutional racism"
Dr Simon Peplow has written an article about the police and "institutional racism" for The Conversation, please see further details at: https://theconversation.com/the-police-wont-acknowledge-institutional-racism-in-their-race-action-plan-heres-why-that-matters-183853,
Professor Christoph Mick appears on the BBC's Who do you think you are?
Professor Christoph Mick appears in an episode of the BBC's Who do you think you are? with personality Sue Perkins.
Historian of science James Poskett discusses his latest book, Horizons, with Dan Snow (@TheHistoryGuy) on the @HistoryHit podcast
https://shows.acast.com/dansnowshistoryhit/episodes/great-scientists-weve-forgotten-to-remember
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