Continue reading “Fashion History lecturer speaks on theatre costumes on Radio 3”
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”
Here are a set of short videos by academic staff in the History of Art and Design programme exploring some of the subjects we teach and/or the approaches we use.
Continue reading “Thinking about choosing a history of art and design degree?”
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”
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”
“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”
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.
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”
I have just handed in my dissertation to complete my BA in English Literature.
Continue reading “Why do I want to decolonise our curriculum?”
Professor Stephen Maddison is Dean of the School of Humanities and Social Science. Continue reading “Meet the staff: Stephen Maddison”
“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”
“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”
As a dress historian my work uses material culture specifically fashion to unlock a wider history of the world.
Continue reading “Graduates 2020: Milly Westbrook: Fashion and Dress History”
The Change Studentship will be awarded to a black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) Curating Collections and Heritage MA applicant.
Continue reading “Change Studentship award for BAME curating applicants returns”
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?”
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”
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.”
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”
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.
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””
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”
Hannah Francis (front row, third from left) is about to start her third year as a student on the History, Literature and Culture degree. Continue reading “Student view: How my student ambassador role aids my studies”
I see Fashion and Dress History as a way to study society. Clothing can mean so many things, and it is an amazing lens with which we can view history. Continue reading “Graduate Show 2019: Eleanor Medhurst: Fashion and Dress History”
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?”
Brighton will gain a dynamic new arts hub in the heart of the city this October when the University launches its new Centre for Contemporary Arts (Brighton CCA) with a programme of world-class exhibitions, projects and commissions from emerging and established international artists. Continue reading “New Centre for Contemporary Arts to open at university”
The university has teamed with Brighton Museum to run three creative workshops engaging members of the BAME community, students and staff, to work on archival material, creating poems, textiles and prose. Continue reading “Free workshops examine the clothes on our backs”
At the University of Brighton, we are proud to have an extraordinarily talented staff and student community – and we are committed to equality of opportunity.
University of Brighton graduate An Nguyen is curating an exhibition of Photography students’ work at ONCA Gallery. Continue reading “HOAD graduate curates student exhibition of Photography”
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!”
Sarah Watts, third year History of Art and Design student is currently doing a placement at the Fabrica Gallery in Brighton. Continue reading “I’ve learned so much on the course it’s insane”
Watch a film of Professor Steven Maddison talking about his new appointment at the University of Brighton. Continue reading “Meet the new Head for the School of Humanities”
Research by University of Brighton academics has revealed that Brighton and Hove residents received significant financial compensation after the end of British colonial slavery in the Caribbean. Continue reading “Tracing Brighton’s forgotten slave-owners”
History of Art and Design academic Annebella Pollen has won a competitive commission to write a popular history of the British Council’s Visual Arts Department and Collection. Continue reading “Brighton academic to write British Council history”
Come along to the university’s careers fair at the Amex football stadium by our Falmer campus. Download the app for the guide to what’s happening on the day. Continue reading “Careers fair: Weds 7 Nov”
Student grants are available for some final year students who have spent time in the care of a local authority or are care-experienced. Continue reading “Check if you are eligible for a grant available to care experienced students”
On Friday 28 September, the Radio 1 Rave Lounge is coming to Brighton featuring Radio 1’s Annie Mac, Danny Howard and special guest. Book your ticket now! Continue reading “Are you a Brighton Freshtival pass holder?”
For our flagship Black History Month event on 22 Oct, rapper, author, poet and political activist, Akala, is joining us – and we want YOU to ask the questions. Continue reading “Got a question for Akala?”
This July the School of Humanities has run its first residential summer school. Continue reading “First residential school for School of Humanities”
Students Sarah-Mary Geissler and Caroleen Molenaar are behind an ambitious exhibition of dress at Brighton’s historic Preston Manor. Continue reading “Students mount Preston Manor exhibition”
How and why silk battle maps used during the Second World War were turned into dresses after the Allies’ victory will be examined at a free event in Worthing on June 30. Continue reading “From war zone to wardrobe”