Researchers from the Department of History will be delivering a series of talks at Warwick Words History Festival. Now in its twentieth year, Warwick Words is a popular annual event, bringing internationally acclaimed historians to share stories from the past to venues around Warwick.

Constellations of HOME, by the Agency Photography Group

3 - 27 October 2022

Constellations of HOME is a legacy project from Agency, part of the HOME: Arts and Homelessness Festival that took place 8–16 October 2021 during Coventry City of Culture.

Agency was created by the socially engaged artist Anthony Luvera in collaboration with people who have experienced homelessness in Coventry.

Constellations of HOME features Assisted Self-Portraits from Agency, alongside personal reflections and photographs from personal, professional and community networks chosen and co-curated by participants.

Constellations of HOME was created by the Agency Photography Group working with Anthony Luvera from Coventry University; Ben Davenport from Crisis Skylight; and Nadine Holdsworth and Jennifer Verson from the University of Warwick. It has been funded by the Warwick Institute of Engagement.

Constellations of HOME is a legacy project from Agency, part of the HOME: Arts and Homelessness Festival that took place during Coventry City of Culture. Agency was created by the socially-engaged artist Anthony Luvera in collaboration with people who have experienced homelessness in Coventry.

Rob Stothard, “What Does a Jew Look Like”

"What does a Jew look like?" Well, it's complicated… Too often, the answer seems to be: "Jews wear black hats, black coats and have beards." Of course, some do, but the answer to the question "what does a Jew look like?" is much more complicated – and much more interesting.

This book of portraits of British Jews showcases some of the many different ways men and women can be Jewish in Britain today. Alongside the portraits, each subject explains what it means to them to be a Jew. For those who don't know what a Jew looks like – or for those who think they know – the book is designed to surprise, inform and beguile. For those who are Jewish, the book will perhaps introduce parts of the Jewish community that they may not be familiar with."

Photographer Stothard will be the inaugural speaker at the new Centre for Global Jewish Studies

Everyone welcome

"What does a Jew look like?"Link opens in a new window Well, it's complicated… Too often, the answer seems to be: "Jews wear black hats, black coats and have beards." Of course, some do, but the answer to the question "what does a Jew look like?" is much more complicated – and much more interesting.

Photographer Stothard will be the inaugural speaker at the new Centre for Global Jewish Studies

All welcome

This is an in-person event, followed by refreshments.

"What does a Jew look like?" Well, it's complicated… Too often, the answer seems to be: "Jews wear black hats, black coats and have beards." Of course, some do, but the answer to the question "what does a Jew look like?" is much more complicated – and much more interesting. This book of portraits of British Jews showcases some of the many different ways men and women can be Jewish in Britain today. Alongside the portraits, each subject explains what it means to them to be a Jew. For those who don't know what a Jew looks like – or for those who think they know – the book is designed to surprise, inform and beguile. For those who are Jewish, the book will perhaps introduce parts of the Jewish community that they may not be familiar with."

Photographer Rob Stothard will be the inaugural speaker at the new Centre for Global Jewish Studies

Clara Verri (Gießen/ Helsinki): 'Dissatisfaction: A Literary Self-World Relationship in the Novels of K.O. Knausgård and M. Houellebecq'

A seminar with Clare Jowitt (UEA), jointly organised with English Department