Here are a set of short videos by academic staff in the Humanities programme exploring some of the subjects we teach and/or the approaches we use. Continue reading “Thinking about choosing a Humanities degree?”
Author: Lizzie
Anticipation for Rebecca by Suzi Bamblett
A Creative Writing MA graduate who’s about to publish her debut novel has had an article published on the Daphne du Maurier website, her favourite writer, ahead of the Netflix adaptation of the famous book. Continue reading “Anticipation for Rebecca by Suzi Bamblett”
Did you know our English students can get one-to-one support from professional writers?
This year the University of Brighton has two Royal Literary Fund Fellows, published writers Julia Crouch and Dr Hannah Vincent – students can book sessions to focus on their specific writing needs, from essay planning to structuring an argument, to critical thinking, to rewriting and editing. Continue reading “Did you know our English students can get one-to-one support from professional writers?”
Podcast: Dr Christian Hogsbjerg on how race and empire impacted on British identity
Historian Dr Christian Hogsbjerg, lecturer in critical history and politics, discusses decolonising the curriculum, Caribbean history, how race and empire impacted on British identity, politics, society and culture – and much more. Continue reading “Podcast: Dr Christian Hogsbjerg on how race and empire impacted on British identity”
Lecturer’s essay in Turner Prize-winner Lubaina Himid’s exhibition catalogue
Anita Rupprecht has written an article for Himid’s show Memorial to Zong – the piece reflects on two of Himid’s artworks in the context of the relationship between the histories and cultural memories of the transatlantic slave trade. Continue reading “Lecturer’s essay in Turner Prize-winner Lubaina Himid’s exhibition catalogue”
Brighton Philosophy grad becomes leading agency Versa’s first futurist
Tomas Haffenden, described as a strategist and industry thought leader, has been appointed in the new senior role at Australian company Versa – his role will include leveraging emerging technologies, specifically, conversational AI. Continue reading “Brighton Philosophy grad becomes leading agency Versa’s first futurist”
Think Humanities courses aren’t vocational enough? British Academy report says otherwise
Qualified for the Future (May 2020) demonstrates the tangible benefits of skills developed in the arts, humanities and social sciences to the UK workforce, economy and society, not only now but in the future.
English Language and Media graduate Munroe Bergdorf signs major book deal
Bloomsbury has won an 11-way auction to publish the first book by the model, activist and writer who studied English Language and Media at Brighton. Continue reading “English Language and Media graduate Munroe Bergdorf signs major book deal”
Live Q&A with BAME creatives hosted by English students gets over 2.4k views
Usually at the end of their practice module students host an event of presentations, speakers and networking – but this year due to COVID19, they hosted a successful online event which included a Facebook Q&A with black, Asian and minority ethnic creatives.
Continue reading “Live Q&A with BAME creatives hosted by English students gets over 2.4k views”
Creative Writing MA graduate publishes second novel
Patricia Osborne is a novelist, poet, and short story writer who graduated from the University of Brighton in 2019 and is just about to publish her second novel, The Coal Miner’s Son. Continue reading “Creative Writing MA graduate publishes second novel”
Interview with lecturer Christian Høgsbjerg about his Haitian Revolutionary Studies
Christian teaches history and politics in our Humanities department and is co-author of the book Toussaint Louverture: A Black Jacobin in the Age of Revolutions – read his recent interview with The Public Archive. Continue reading “Interview with lecturer Christian Høgsbjerg about his Haitian Revolutionary Studies”
Got questions before you start at Brighton?
We have put together the most frequently asked questions from our recent School of Humanities online Q&A.
Continue reading “Got questions before you start at Brighton?”
English staff talk you through our undergraduate courses
Lecturers from our literature, language, linguistics and creative writing programme explain the different degrees in these short presentations. Continue reading “English staff talk you through our undergraduate courses”
English language lecturer wins award for book
Mandie Iveson’s book Language Attitudes, National Identity and Migration in Catalonia has won the prestigious Premi Crítica Serra d’Or award. Continue reading “English language lecturer wins award for book”
Free lecture: From Disobedient Objects to the Museum of Neoliberalism
Hear Dr Gavin Grindon from the University of Essex speak at our Pavilion Parade building on Wednesday 12 February, 1.30 – 2.30pm. Continue reading “Free lecture: From Disobedient Objects to the Museum of Neoliberalism”
Humanities lecturers invited to discuss the topic of ‘peace’ at LSE
This week Michael Neu and Robin Dunford spoke at the London School of Economics’ Philosophy Forum as part of a panel discussing the topic of ‘peace’. Continue reading “Humanities lecturers invited to discuss the topic of ‘peace’ at LSE”
Creative Writing lecturer celebrates debut novel
The Nacullians by Craig Jordan-Baker is a dark comedy that charts the tensions and traumas of one family and their relationship with the city they inhabit and is published in May this year. Continue reading “Creative Writing lecturer celebrates debut novel”
English Lit student praised in Brighton Poetry Festival competition
Congratulations to Hazel Rogers whose poem Train Writing was runner up in the student category. Continue reading “English Lit student praised in Brighton Poetry Festival competition”
Come to Brighton Election Question Time!
On 5 December (6pm) join Caroline Lucas (Green MP, Brighton Pavilion), Joe Miller Conservative Candidate, Brighton Kemptown), Adam Imanpour (Labour Candidate, Brighton Pavilion) and Beatrice Bass (Liberal Democrat, Hove and Portslade) at Moulsecoomb Campus for a question time debate in the lead up to the General Election.
Creative Writing tutor is Costa Prize nominee
Dr John McCullough, lecturer on the University of Brighton’s Creative Writing MA, has had his new book Reckless Paper Birds shortlisted for the 2019 Costa Poetry Awards. Continue reading “Creative Writing tutor is Costa Prize nominee”
Slam victory for students
University of Brighton creative writing and English literature students showcased their wondrous wordplay by triumphing over University of Sussex students in a festival poetry ‘slam’. Continue reading “Slam victory for students”
Student view: creative writing workshops
“Any writer knows that the most painful, but most rewarding part of writing is getting feedback. So, despite how terrifying it may sound, this process is unavoidable if you are doing a Creative Writing degree. But that’s not necessary a bad thing…” Chloe, English Literature and Creative Writing student.
John Bercow at the University of Brighton: “We degrade parliament at our peril”
Just before he stepped down as Speaker of the House of Commons, the Rt Hon John Bercow MP launched an impassioned defence of the parliamentary system in a guest lecture. Continue reading “John Bercow at the University of Brighton: “We degrade parliament at our peril””
Dr Jess Moriarty podcast
Listen to creative writing lecturer Jess discuss encouraging students to use their own life stories in their writing, working for the SU in her younger years, The Big Read, and her emotional moment with Munroe Bergdorf at this summer’s graduation ceremony. Continue reading “Dr Jess Moriarty podcast”
Poetry competition!
You have until October 20th to submit your entry for the Brighton Poetry Festival’s annual competition. Don’t miss this great event featuring poets including Hollie McNish and Hammer & Tongue. Continue reading “Poetry competition!”
Humanities lecturer curates exhibition taking a new look at Picasso’s Guernica
Picasso’s anti-war masterpiece of 1937 is seen anew in a multi-art form exhibition curated by a University of Brighton Humanities lecturer Dr Nicola Ashmore.
Continue reading “Humanities lecturer curates exhibition taking a new look at Picasso’s Guernica”
“She helped me to develop the skills that I now use every day within my activism, my writing and beyond”
Model, activist and social campaigner Munroe Bergdorf told the University of Brighton graduation audience today how lecturer Dr Jessica Moriarty “saved her life.”
Imagining better futures
The University of Brighton’s Creative Futures theme is to host a one-day symposium based around visions of a utopian future. Continue reading “Imagining better futures”
Lecturer’s libretto returns to the stage
An opera featuring a libretto written by University of Brighton lecturer Eleanor Knight is to be performed in London in August.
“My time studying at Brighton has been a life-turning experience”
As part of her studies in MA Creative Writing, Elizabeth Eaton worked as writer in residence at a primary school, going on to edit an anthology of stories written by children to raise money for Samara’s Aid which works with Syrian refugees. Continue reading ““My time studying at Brighton has been a life-turning experience””
How can we protect heritage sites?
The University of Brighton welcomed academics from across the world to a research workshop based around safeguarding cultural heritage. Continue reading “How can we protect heritage sites?”
My work experience
Jordan Landsborough, an Applied Psychology and Sociology BA(Hons) student, has gained work experience in the SU’s Health and Wellbeing team and with the student-led wellbeing initiative Mood Boost. We asked her about her work experience and about her course. Continue reading “My work experience”
MA Globalisation: Politics, Conflict and Human Rights research newsletter
March 2019 has been a busy and productive month for the course team – we have been working on research projects on topics that feature heavily in our teaching. Continue reading “MA Globalisation: Politics, Conflict and Human Rights research newsletter”
“I never thought public speaking with confidence like this would have been one of the course outcomes”
Mel Parks, who graduated in 2018, tells us about the confidence the MA has given her in her own work and as a means to inspire others. Continue reading ““I never thought public speaking with confidence like this would have been one of the course outcomes””
Humanities student praised by Obama has London show
Final-year History, Literature and Culture BA(Hons) student Layla Andrews showcases her newest work at the Oxo Tower from 26 February.
The exhibition is called Feast And Famine and aims to highlight “elitism and opportunity” within the art world.
In 2017, Layla painted a picture of Obama for which he sent her a letter of thanks.
Read more about Layla’s new show in the Argus.
Find out about our History, Literature and Culture BA(Hons).
Come to a free literary salon event!
Join high-profile writers including Paris Lees, Araminta Hall and Wendy Hall as they share anecdotes and advice at the University’s new literary salon series (1, 11, 25 March and 29 April). Continue reading “Come to a free literary salon event!”
Shulamith Firestone: xenofeminist before her time?
Xenofeminism affirms the potential of technology to open up a radical future – and Humanities lecturer Vicky Margree’s recent article in The Mantle asks whether the controversial 70s feminist was ahead of her time. Continue reading “Shulamith Firestone: xenofeminist before her time?”
“My tutors were excellent role models who helped to shape my own teaching”
Thinking of choosing a Humanities degree? Meet graduate Rosa Legano Bell, now working as head of history and associate assistant headteacher at a London school.
Continue reading ““My tutors were excellent role models who helped to shape my own teaching””
Students vs professors in Radio 4 quiz
Humanities staff member Jon Watson is one of three University of Brighton lecturers pitting their wits against students in Radio 4 quiz The 3rd Degree on Thursday 31 January – come and watch the recording at the Sallis Benney Theatre. Continue reading “Students vs professors in Radio 4 quiz”
World experts on populism and democracy to gather in Brighton
World-leading academics from 43 countries will come together at the University of Brighton later this month (23-29 Jan) for the landmark Radical Futures conference which looks at the rise of populism and the future of democracy. Continue reading “World experts on populism and democracy to gather in Brighton”