Read about the use of the Julian star under Mussolini in August's coin of the month, written by Daisy Ashton.

Congratulations to Jen Baker, who has gained recognition as Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (HEA/Advance HE) through the Warwick Academic and Professional Pathway for Experienced Staff (APP EXP). All HEA Fellows have, through their applications, demonstrate a personal commitment to learning and teaching in higher education. Further information about APP EXP and HEA Fellowships can be found on our webpages:https://warwick.ac.uk/services/ldc/teaching_learning/app/exp/

The Peterloo Massacre took place on 16 August 1819 and is considered a landmark moment in the struggle for democracy in Britain. However, the number of people present at the Massacre may have been “significantly smaller” than previously thought, according to research by History PhD student Dave Steele.

The full article is available on the BBC HistoryExtra website.

Professor Michael Hatt has published an article titled ‘Zahrtmann’s Symposium: Ethics, History and Desire’ in conjunction with the new exhibition Kristian Zahrtmann: Queer, Art and Passion.

A new creative venture from the Faculty of Arts will help develop the University as a powerhouse for the artistic, cultural, creative and media industries in the region and beyond. The new School of Creative Arts, Performance and Visual Cultures will redefine Warwick’s teaching and research in the arts, cultural and creative industries – offering great opportunities for students, graduates, external partners, academics and for public engagement.

We all live busy lives and much of those lives can be lived through our mobile devices, with artistic stimulation just a click away. In this digital world, is there any reason to leave the comfort of our armchairs to experience live art? Find out what our very own Dr Chris Bilton thinks of the work of art in the age of digital technology at the University of Warwick's credible-incredible Podcast Series, Episode 2 https://warwick.ac.uk/newsandevents/knowledgecentre/podcasts/

It is with great sadness that we have to report that our colleague and friend Salvador Ortiz-Carboneres has passed away. Please click on the headline to read some dear memories from some of the people who knew him best.

Please read our annual report 2018/19 detailing all of our exciting research activities - HRC Annual Report 2018/19

CIM is now accepting PhD applications for students who wish to be considered for a number of University scholarships, including ESRC scholarships (for social science applicants), CADRE scholarships (for arts and humanities students) and Chancellor's International Scholarships (for international students).

Nurturing creative practice alongside academic knowledge

A new creative venture from the Faculty of Arts will help develop the University as a powerhouse for the artistic, cultural, creative and media industries in the region and beyond. The new School of Creative Arts, Performance and Visual Cultures will redefine Warwick’s teaching and research in the arts, cultural and creative industries – offering great opportunities for students, graduates, external partners, academics and for public engagement.