Brighton has been the perfect place to study because of the creative and accepting lifestyle here. I love being by the sea and the connections to London are perfect. Continue reading “Graduates 2021: Rachel Ng: Fashion and Dress History”
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Graduates 2021: Brigita Litvinovic: History of Art and Design
This experience made me more independent, mature and confident! Continue reading “Graduates 2021: Brigita Litvinovic: History of Art and Design”
Graduates 2021: Kay Lawrance: Fashion and Dress History
My dissertation title is Office to Sofa, Workwear to Loungewear: Dressing for Success and Lockdown.
Fashion History lecturer speaks on theatre costumes on Radio 3
Listen to Dr Veronica Isaac, dress historian and lecturer speak about 19th and 20th century theatre costumes on BBC Radio 3 Free Thinking episode on Fashion Stories in Museums.
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The Coast is Queer literature festival returns
The LGBTQ+ literature festival returns from 5-7 of February with input and support from University of Brighton. Continue reading “The Coast is Queer literature festival returns”
Dr Jonathan Watson interviewed about Presidential Inauguration
Tune in to Heart FM this afternoon at 4pm to hear Jonathan, senior lecturer in Critical History and Contemporary History speak about the Inauguration of new President Biden. Continue reading “Dr Jonathan Watson interviewed about Presidential Inauguration”
Podcast: Victorian invention of Christmas
Dr Charlotte Nicklas, course leader for Fashion and Dress History discusses how the Victorians invented much of the commercialised Christmas. Continue reading “Podcast: Victorian invention of Christmas”
Engels at 200 – renewed relevance
To mark the bicentenary of the bicentenary of the birth of German philosopher Friedrich Engels this Saturday, Lecturer in Critical History and Politics Dr Christian Høgsbjerg has written a blog about Engels as a revolutionary historian. Continue reading “Engels at 200 – renewed relevance”
Podcast: humanities lecturers discuss the US election
Robin Dunford, Andy Knott and Jon Watson discuss the national and international dimensions of the recent US presidential election. Continue reading “Podcast: humanities lecturers discuss the US election”
Exploring claims to Beethoven’s legacy
Humanities researcher Dr Aakanksha Virkar Yates appears on a BBC Radio 3 documentary this Friday 25 September (midday) to discuss Beethoven’s artistic and philosophical legacy and his influence on politics in the early 20th century. Continue reading “Exploring claims to Beethoven’s legacy”
Meet the staff: Robin Dunford
Dr Robin Dunford is course course leader for the MA in Globalisation: Politics, Conflict and Human Rights, and teach on Global Politics, Human Rights, Humanitarian Intervention, Development and Peacebuilding. Continue reading “Meet the staff: Robin Dunford”
Meet the staff: Lara Perry
Dr Lara Perry is Deputy Head of the School of Humanities and is a lecturer on Art Design History. Continue reading “Meet the staff: Lara Perry”
New book by lecturer explores the dialogue of online sex
Online Sex Talk and the Social World: Mediated Desire by Chrystie Myketiak investigates online conversations about desire that take place in one community over an 18 month period. Continue reading “New book by lecturer explores the dialogue of online sex”
My Clearing journey: Humanities graduate Olivia Weatherill
“I’d known I’d wanted to go to university very early on as a teenager.” Continue reading “My Clearing journey: Humanities graduate Olivia Weatherill”
Decolonising the Curriculum Issue 3
A new issue of Decolonising the Curriculum, teaching and learning about race equality, is out now. Content is written by University of Brighton staff, students and alumni. Continue reading “Decolonising the Curriculum Issue 3”
Meet the staff: Rebecca Searle
Dr Rebecca Searle is Principal Lecturer on BA (Hons) War, Conflict and Modernity. Continue reading “Meet the staff: Rebecca Searle”
Meet the staff: Jess Moriarty
Dr Jess Moriarty is leader for the Creative Writing programme and course leader for Creative Writing MA and English Literature and Creative Writing BA(Hons) . Continue reading “Meet the staff: Jess Moriarty”
Nothing’s Changed, a poem by Veneta Neale
Hear work from MA Creative Writing student Veneta Neale performed by Michael R Bowes. Continue reading “Nothing’s Changed, a poem by Veneta Neale”
Why do I want to decolonise our curriculum?
I have just handed in my dissertation to complete my BA in English Literature.
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Meet the staff: Vedrana Velickovic
Dr Vedrana Velickovic is a Principal Lecturer in Literature and teaches across modules on single and joint honours degrees in English Literature, Creative Writing, Media and English Language. Continue reading “Meet the staff: Vedrana Velickovic”
Meet the staff: Stephen Maddison
Professor Stephen Maddison is Dean of the School of Humanities and Social Science. Continue reading “Meet the staff: Stephen Maddison”
Meet the staff: Jon Watson
Dr Jon Watson is senior lecturer, co-lead of the Critical History degree. Continue reading “Meet the staff: Jon Watson”
In conversations: Jess Moriarty and Veneta Neale
Watch Creative Writing lecturer Dr Jess Moriarty in conversation with current MA Creative Writing student and BA(Hons) Creative Writing graduate Veneta Neale. Continue reading “In conversations: Jess Moriarty and Veneta Neale”
Podcast: PPE course leader Clare Woodford
Hear Clare talk about the undergraduate and postgraduate philosophy and politics courses and discusses some of the issues in politics today. Continue reading “Podcast: PPE course leader Clare Woodford”
Dr John McCullough, creative writing lecturer wins major literary prize
John’s poetry collection, Reckless Paper Birds, has won this year’s £15,000 Hawthornden prize for literature. Continue reading “Dr John McCullough, creative writing lecturer wins major literary prize”
Graduates 2020: Kitty Symington: History of Art and Design
“I’ve always been fascinated by the culture that produced the beautiful prints of 18th century Japan, so choosing Japanese prints as my area of study for my dissertation wasn’t hard.” Continue reading “Graduates 2020: Kitty Symington: History of Art and Design”
Graduates 2020: Sarahlouise Newman: Visual Culture
“I am a research historian and I focus mainly on the 20th century and specialise in war history. I am currently working at Newhaven fort and have passed a curatorship course at the National Army Museum in London.” Continue reading “Graduates 2020: Sarahlouise Newman: Visual Culture”
Graduates 2020: Milly Westbrook: Fashion and Dress History
As a dress historian my work uses material culture specifically fashion to unlock a wider history of the world.
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Change Studentship award for BAME curating applicants returns
The Change Studentship will be awarded to a black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) Curating Collections and Heritage MA applicant.
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National accreditation for UoB Design Archives
The University of Brighton Design Archives has been awarded the prestigious Archive Service Accreditation, a UK quality standard recognising good performance in all areas of archive service delivery. Continue reading “National accreditation for UoB Design Archives”
Careers advice from Head of Employability Clare Dawson.
Clare gives expert advice on employability, CVs, placements, dealing with knock-backs and how to ease the pressure of choosing your career path. Continue reading “Careers advice from Head of Employability Clare Dawson.”
Hacks from Literature student
English Literature student and online ambassador Misti has written a series of hacks that she has found useful during her time on the course. Continue reading “Hacks from Literature student”
Hidden from History: The Nazi Persecution of Homosexuals talk
Holocaust Memorial Day is being marked with a talk by a University of Brighton student on the thousands of homosexuals murdered by the Nazis. Continue reading “Hidden from History: The Nazi Persecution of Homosexuals talk”
BBC Bitesize interview with Creative Writing lecturer about original ideas and how to find them
Is there such a thing as an original idea? Creative Writing senior lecturer Dr Craig Jordan-Baker is one of the contributors to the debate on BBC Bitesize. Continue reading “BBC Bitesize interview with Creative Writing lecturer about original ideas and how to find them”
“Trojan Horse” free theatre trip: Islamophobia in Britain today
In November, the Humanities programme organised a free trip for students to the Battersea Arts Centre in London to see the play Trojan Horse. Continue reading ““Trojan Horse” free theatre trip: Islamophobia in Britain today”
Ghost stories, feminism and epistemic injustice
Humanities lecturer Dr Vicky Margree’s new book on women’s ghost stories has just been published. Continue reading “Ghost stories, feminism and epistemic injustice”
Last chance for campus tours before UCAS deadline!
Campus tours offer a great opportunity to visit the campus where your course is based and get a feel for what it will be like to be a student here. Continue reading “Last chance for campus tours before UCAS deadline!”
Has the future been cancelled?
Something ended around 2016 as Trump, Brexit and Corbyn became central topics of everyday political discourse. Continue reading “Has the future been cancelled?”
Earthling Ed to speak at Humanities Society Special
Ed Winters, otherwise known as Earthling Ed, vegan educator and entrepreneur will be speaking on The Ostrich Effect: Hiding the Truth about the Impacts of our Food Choices this Wednesday. Continue reading “Earthling Ed to speak at Humanities Society Special”