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Arts Faculty News Read more from Arts Faculty News
From Warwick to Law School
David Curwen (BA History 1985) was inspired during his time at Warwick to pursue a career in Law. He is now devoted to helping people who struggle with legal problems to help make a positive impact on their lives.
Centre for Arts Doctoral Research Excellence Read more from Latest Announcements
‘Using Film to Affect Change: Mental Health, Social Advocacy and the Moving Image’
Film and Television Studies at the University of Warwick are delighted to be partnering with the Pod on a new collaborative research project: ‘Using Film to Affect Change: Mental Health, Social Advocacy and the Moving Image’.
Classics and Ancient History Read more from Classics News and Events
New Omnibus article
'Augustus’ endless empire' by Alison Cooley just published in Omnibus 87, the magazine for schools
English and Comparative Literary Studies Read more from English & Comparative Literary Studies News
Congratulations to Dr Mike Niblett
Congratulations to Dr Mike Niblett who was a winner at the University's Warwick Research Celebration, recognized for the excellence of his PhD supervision.
Film and Television Studies Read more from News
Warwick Film and TV Nominated in Several Categories at the BAFTSS Publication Awards
We are pleased to announce that the following students, staff and alumni have been nominated in the BAFTSS 2024 publication awards, a prestigious award in film and television studies.
Yue Su (current PhD student) has been nominated for best published essay by a doctoral student, for 'Liquidity and Stillness: The Sea and Shore and the Furo in Kore-eda Hirokazu’s Cinema', Somatechnics, 13:2.
Jamie Zhao (PhD alumnus) has been nominated for 'Best Edited Collection' for Queer TV China: Televisual and Fannish Imaginaries of Gender, Sexuality, and Chineseness (Hong Kong: Hong Kong University Press, 2023).
Catherine Lester (PhD alumnus) has been nominated for Watership Down: Perspectives on and Beyond Animated Violence (London and New York: Bloomsbury Academic, 2023). The collection features articles writted by PhD and MA alumis Leanne Weston and Joshua Schulze, respectively.
We wish all nominees the best of luck.
History Read more from History News
Dr Angela McShane Ballads Podcast
Dr Angela McShane, Department of History Honorary Reader, features in an episode of the History Extra podcast, produced by the team behind BBC History Magazine.
As part of the '100 Ballads' project, Dr McShane and Professor Christopher Marsh have identified 100 of the biggest musical hits from 17th-century England. They speak to Charlotte Hodgman about the popularity of these broadside ballads and introduce some of the top singing stars of the day.
History of Art Read more from Research Events
History of Art Research Seminar Tuesday 7 May 2024, 4.00-6.00, Oculus 1.07
Therese Martin (Medieval Studies, Instituto de Historia, CCHS, Madrid) The art of rulership, or material evidence for reigning women: Subh of Córdoba (d. 998/999) and Urraca of León-Castile (d. 1126)
Please note: Seminars are in person only. Everyone welcome. The seminar will be followed by drinks.
Theatre and Performance Studies Read more from Theatre & Performance Studies News
“The Festival of India", new mini-book by Dr. Rashna Nicholson, published by CUP
“The Festival of India: Development and Diplomacy at the End of the Cold War", has been published by Cambridge Elements’:https://www.cambridge.org/core/elements/festival-of-india/4ACB154DB9AE208715E7E89C96334D68Link opens in a new window. The book is open access and available to download for free until 26 April 2024
School of Modern Languages and Cultures Read more from SMLC - News and events
Global Sustainable Development Read more from Global Sustainable Development News
Why I chose the GSD MASc - Karolina's Story
Our innovative MASc in Global Sustainable Development offers a unique opportunity to join a community of transdisciplinary experts and practitioners with a passion for research and teaching. We spoke to one of our current students Karolina, to understand why she pursued postgraduate study and find out more about her experiences of the course.
Liberal Arts Read more from Liberal Arts News
Why I chose Liberal Arts: Charlotte's Story
Charlotte is a Liberal Arts student currently in her second year of study. We discuss what initially attracted her to the course and the direction she is taking her Liberal Arts education.
Humanities Research Centre Read more from News
Working with Publishers - A Workshop for PGRs and ECRs
Working with Publishers
Wednesday 12th June 2024 – Scarman House 09:30-17:00
- Do you have a plan for an edited volume or monograph?
Would you like to find out how to produce a convincing book proposal?
This workshop provides an opportunity to write a book proposal in a supportive & friendly atmosphere.
Expert advice will be available from publishers Routledge (Warwick Series in the Humanities), Anthem Press, and from HRC Committee Members. - Open to any postgraduate and early-stage researcher in the Arts Faculty and Philosophy: you must have an actual book proposal in mind that you would like to work on.
- Please contact Sue Rae (s.rae@warwick.ac.uk), HRC Administrator to express interest in attending: limited places available.
Deadline: Mon 13th May 2024 - Sponsored by Research England Enhancing Research Culture Fund.
Lunch & refreshments provided during the day.
Centre for Cultural and Media Policy Studies Read more from Cultural and Media Policy Studies News and Events
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Centre for the Study of the Renaissance Read more from News
Warwick Renaissance Society Inaugural Field Trip
& @StMarysWarwick church last week. Thanks to Tess, Tim & Georgia for making it possible.
Early Modern and Eighteenth Century Centre Read more from News
A Tribute to Natalie Zemon Davis (1928-2023)
It is with much sadness that we have learned about the passing of Professor Natalie Zemon Davis on October 21, at the age of ninety-four. A Canadian-American, Professor Davis helped pioneer the genres of cultural and micro-history. Specialising in early modern period, she remained active in the field until her death, publishing a book in 2022 and nearly completing another in September of this year. Over the course of her career, she received numerous accolades and prizes. In 2012, she was named a Companion of the Order of Canada, and in 2013, she was honoured with a National Humanities Medal by President Barack Obama in 2013.
Global History and Culture Centre Read more from News from the Global History and Culture Centre
The Art of Travel: The History of Travel Guidebooks
Hosted by Professor Tim Lockley, this guest lecture by Lonely Planet co-founder and Warwick alumnus, Tony Wheeler, will be a guided tour through the history of travel writing, from guidebooks through to modern travel blogs, drawing on Tony's unique insight through his years at the helm of the Lonely Planet.
Wednesday 8 May, 15.00 – 16.00, FAB0.08 Faculty of Arts Building.
Followed by a drinks reception for Faculty, Staff, and History PhD students only hosted by Professor Rachel Moseley, Faculty of Arts Building Terrace, Fifth Floor (next to FAB5.03)Link opens in a new windowLink opens in a new window at 16.00 - 17.00.
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Centre for Interdisciplinary Methodologies Read more from CIM News
Contemporary Debates in Post-Socialist Theory and Practice
Mini seminar series co-organised by CIM researcher Dr Neda Genova will take place in London on May 9th & 16th (Queen Mary UoL) and May 23rd (UCL)