History News
Undergraduates joining us in Autumn 2023
For all students joining us in Autumn 2023, we are very pleased to welcome you to the History Department.
Please visit the Undergraduate handbook for more information and a welcome message from the Head of Department, Professor Tim Lockley, MBE.
Inaugural Eutopia Summer School on the history of violence in Dresden
The inaugural Eutopia Summer School on the history of violence is taking place at TU Dresden from 2-8 July 2023. The school is aimed primarily at undergraduates about to enter their final year of study and will enable exploration of themes such as:
- Historiography of Violence
- Gendered Violence
- Colonial Violence
- Violence in Political Discourse
- Representing Violence
- Drink-Related Violence
Born out of the longstanding relationship between Warwick and Dresden, the summer school is run by scholars from both institutions, providing students access to world-class research and teaching. An amazing opportunity and we wish them well this week!
Student article on the impact of Black role models and Black creative spaces
Xaymaca Awoyungbo, a final year undergraduate student studying History at Warwick, has written an article for Lacuna magazine. Xaymaca speaks with author Sandra A Agard and explores Britain’s young Black creative networks.
You can read the full piece here.
Lucy Alder, a final year History student, has written a play which is being staged at Warwick Arts Centre, February 2023
Lucy Alder, a final year History student, has written a play which is being staged at Warwick Arts Centre 22-24 February 2023. "A Noble Game" is a murder mystery that revolves around British aristocracy and their relationship with the media.
Visit A Noble Game | Warwick Arts Centre Link opens in a new windowfor full details and to purchase tickets.
Congratulations to final year student Ruth Adesanya
Ruth Adesanya, one of our final year students, has been awarded the Kinder-BrANCH MA Fellowship. Full details can be found in the BrANCH NewsletterLink opens in a new window. Please join us in congratulating Ruth and wishing her all the best during her time in Missouri!
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