Dr Deborah Madden, course leader of Globalisation: History, Politics, Culture examines the narrative around mourning the monarch.
Category: Humanities
Dr Nicola Khan in BBC discussion of Afghan migrant experience
School of Humanities and Social Science academic Dr Nichola Khan will feature on Radio 4’s Thinking Allowed on 6 October, discussing the experience of Afghan migrants in England.
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War and Conflict lecturer Dr Zena Maasri wins two year fellowship
Dr. Zeina Maasri who has been awarded the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) – Research, Development and Engagement Fellowships for her project ‘Decolonising the Page: The Visual Politics and Poetics of Postcolonial Arabic Publications’ starting in October 2022 and extending to July 2024.
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Guest lectures for students on topical legal and social issues
In the 2021/22 academic year our Law, Society and Justice Research and Enterprise Group (LawSoJust REG) hosted a number of guest lectures for students and staff across the University of Brighton. Continue reading “Guest lectures for students on topical legal and social issues”
Lecturers host launch for new Transnational Solidarity book: 29 Sept, 5.30pm
“The placement experience and knowledge will be a great addition to my CV”
Second-year student Nell Gulliver talks about her placement with Screen Archive South East. Continue reading ““The placement experience and knowledge will be a great addition to my CV””
Lecturer’s new book looks at life histories of radical figures in relation to black liberation struggle
Revolutionary Lives of the Red and Black Atlantic since 1917 co-edited by Christian Høgsbjerg is published on 19 April 2022 and brings to light the life histories of those whose political activity in relation to the black liberation struggle was profoundly shaped by the global impact and legacy of the Russian Revolution of October 1917. Continue reading “Lecturer’s new book looks at life histories of radical figures in relation to black liberation struggle”
Lecturers give free online talks as part of University exhibition looking at how objects are seen, from treasures to junk
From ‘The Fetishism of Commodities’ and ‘Graphic Interventions’, to ‘The Social Life of Unwanted Things’ and ‘Tracing the pursuit of (modern) happiness’ sign up to what promise to be fascinating events. Continue reading “Lecturers give free online talks as part of University exhibition looking at how objects are seen, from treasures to junk”
‘Bad Scepticism and Democracy’ public lecture 27 Jan, 6.30pm
Join the Humanities Society at our Edward Street building (or online) for this lecture by Dr Robin Dunphy, expert in epistemology and metaphysics in the context of Classical German Philosophy and with the Pyrrhonian sceptical tradition. Continue reading “‘Bad Scepticism and Democracy’ public lecture 27 Jan, 6.30pm”
Listen to staff and students on Spotify
Another chance to listen to our staff and students on our Humanities programme speak on a variety of subjects on our podcast series. Continue reading “Listen to staff and students on Spotify”
Come to a talk from Professor Tony Booth on Islamic Philosophy on 18 November, 6.30pm
Come to the Humanities Society event at the University of Brighton’s Edward Street to hear this University of Sussex professor discuss Islamic philosophy. This is a drop in society – you can sit back, listen and relax, or ask questions and debate! Everyone is welcome.
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New book examines link between Russian Revolution and anti-colonialisms
Humanities lecturer Dr Christian Høgsbjerg has co-edited a new book exploring the implications that the Russian Revolution had on racism and how it inspired many black radicals internationally. Continue reading “New book examines link between Russian Revolution and anti-colonialisms”
Student experiences of the Census project
Students taking part in the Census project, a collaborative project using historical census data to highlight changing patterns in health, disability, housing, employment and identity) have spoken about their experiences.
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Historian awarded Scholarship Research Scheme
School of Humanities and Social Sciences historian, Deborah Madden, has been awarded Santander Scholarships Research for the Global Challenges Undergraduate Research Scheme (URS). Continue reading “Historian awarded Scholarship Research Scheme”
Follow our Humanities courses on Instagram
The feed for our literature, creative writing, linguistics, language, history of art and design, history, philosophy and politics. Continue reading “Follow our Humanities courses on Instagram”
Meet the staff: Cathy Bergin
Dr Cathy Bergin is principal lecturer and leader of the History, Literature and Culture degree on the Humanities Programme.
Lecturer Vicky Margree in conversation about radical feminist Shulamith Firestone
Humanities lecturer Victoria Margree (author of a book on Firestone) and Claus Halberg (University of Bergen’s Centre for Women’s and Gender Research) discuss the Canadian-American radical feminist, writer and activist in this film.
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Lecturer Anita Rupprecht discusses transatlantic slave trade on Open City podcast
In the wake of the BLM protests, podcast series Slavery and the City looks at what it means for Britain to reckon with the history of the transatlantic slave trade – and Humanities lecturer Anita has contributed to the second episode on London’s Guildhall and the slave ship, Zong massacre.
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“I am fascinated by international relations and global politics and how it directly impacts people’s lives in ways that may not be immediately apparent”
Dr Becca Searle and Dr Heba Youssef teach on our new politics degrees – here we find out a bit more about what made them want to specialise in this fascinating subject and how they teach politics at Brighton. Continue reading ““I am fascinated by international relations and global politics and how it directly impacts people’s lives in ways that may not be immediately apparent””
Brighton launches five new politics degrees for 2022
You can now apply for our new courses in Politics BA(Hons), Politics and Social Change BA(Hons), Environmental Politics BA(Hons), Politics and International Relations BA(Hons) and Sex and Politics BA(Hons). Continue reading “Brighton launches five new politics degrees for 2022”
Humanities lecturer Dr Deborah Madden leads census project to be featured on BBC 3 podcast
The collaborative project (Census 2021: Using historical census data to highlight changing patterns in health, disability, housing, employment and identity) will use the upcoming census for creative learning sessions with under-represented local groups. Continue reading “Humanities lecturer Dr Deborah Madden leads census project to be featured on BBC 3 podcast”
International Women’s Day: A Conversation with Angela Saini on 10 March, 12noon
Students and staff are invited to this free event hosted by the Universities of Brighton and Sussex which sees award-winning science journalist and author of ‘Inferior: How Science Got Women Wrong’ and ‘Superior: the Return of Race Science’ speaking to our staff and students. Book your place now. Continue reading “International Women’s Day: A Conversation with Angela Saini on 10 March, 12noon”
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”
Conference | Democracy and Populism: Equality, Truth and Disagreement In The Age of Covid
The University of Brighton’s Centre for Applied Philosophy, Politics and Ethics is running this online event which starts today (18-23 January). Continue reading “Conference | Democracy and Populism: Equality, Truth and Disagreement In The Age of Covid”
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”
Thinking about choosing a Humanities degree?
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?”
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”
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”
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”
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”
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”
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.
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”
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: 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”
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”
