Vicky features in two recent podcasts, one on 1897 horror novel, The Beetle, and one on the ghost story writer, Eleanor Scott. Continue reading “Listen to podcasts featuring Humanities lecturer Dr Vicky Margree”
Category: Meet the staff
My career journey: Julia Hartviksen, Politics lecturer
We know the path to success doesn’t always go smoothly, so we asked our lecturers about their path to the University of Brighton. Today we’re speaking to Julia Hartviksen whose research and teaching is informed by “the intersections between gender, race, class, and environmental degradation” and who “encourages students to get comfortable with being uncomfortable with environmental decline and global inequalities if they want to support transformation!”
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My career journey: Dr Greg Los
We know the path to success doesn’t always go smoothly, so we asked our lecturers about the ups and downs on their path to the University of Brighton. Today it’s Criminology lecturer Greg Los, who says: “In my mind it is all about trying and trying as best as I can, and this mindset is also something that I want to try and share with my students.”
Criminology lecturer in Guardian article on data showing people of colour more likely to be fined for lockdown raves
Lambros Fatsis says about the figures that show that more than a third of 441 fines in England and Wales for ‘amplified music’ events were issued to Black, Asian and mixed-race people: “These statistics are shocking but not surprising.” Continue reading “Criminology lecturer in Guardian article on data showing people of colour more likely to be fined for lockdown raves”
My career journey: Dr Chrystie Myketiak
We asked our lecturers about their path to the University of Brighton. Today it’s Principal lecturer and Subject Lead for English Language Dr Chrystie Myketiak, who says: “At the University of Brighton we’ve nurtured a lot of fantastically talented students in the area of language, gender and sexuality. When those students have their work externally recognised it is very powerful.”
My career journey: Criminology lecturer Hannah Thurston
We know the path to success doesn’t always go smoothly, so we asked our lecturers about the ups and downs on their path to the University of Brighton. Today it’s Criminology lecturer Dr Hannah Thurston, who says: “I was the first in my family to come to university… I enjoyed the independence, of moving out and having more control over what I studied.”
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Criminology lecturer Jon Robins on how the UK press is failing victims of miscarriages of justice
University of Brighton lecturer publishes new book If the River is Hidden
Craig Jordan-Baker, who teaches creative writing and literature, has just published a new book featuring prose and poetry, charting the history, landscape and divisions of the Bann, Northern Ireland’s longest river
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My career journey: Art History lecturer Eliza Tan
We know the path to success doesn’t always go smoothly, so we asked our lecturers about the ups and downs on their path to the University of Brighton. Today it’s Eliza who teaches art history, and whose love for the subject stemmed from an interest in literature and poetry.
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What is Criminology and why should I study it?
My career journey: English lecturer Bea Hitchman
We know the path to success doesn’t always go smoothly, so we asked our lecturers about the ups and downs on their path to the University of Brighton. Bea decribes herself as ‘a swot’ at school and did lots of jobs before becoming an author and lecturer, including a financial administrative and a video editor!
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My career journey: Creative Writing lecturer Jess Moriarty
We know the path to success doesn’t always go smoothly, so we asked our lecturers about the ups and downs on their path to the University of Brighton. Because Jess didn’t have the easiest start at her own university, she says “I have empathy for students who don’t sail through… watching them create work they are proud of and celebrate at graduation is what makes me happiest.”
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Lecturers’ study reveals complex response by LGBTQ+ people and mental health struggles in the UK’s ‘gay capital’
The two-year project led by University of Brighton researchers Dr Zoë Boden-Stuart and Dr Nick McGlynn asks ‘Does living in Brighton make for LGBTQ+ happiness?’ and explores experiences of migration, social isolation, loneliness and mental health for LGBTQ+ people who had chosen to move to the city, and who had sought support from MindOut.
Join lecturer Annebella Pollen tonight for Naked and Unashamed? talk
This talk at The Bevy (5 Oct, 6pm) outlines nudist campaigns for bodily visibility in Britain, from the formation of the movement in the 1920s through to the legal battles of its photographers against obscenity law in the 1950s and 1960s. Annebella asks, what can we learn from these campaigns? What are their parallels today?
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The politics of national mourning left no space for dissenting voices by Dr Deborah Madden
Dr Deborah Madden, course leader of Globalisation: History, Politics, Culture examines the narrative around mourning the monarch.
Sociology lecturers explore class with graphic novel creator Danny Noble
University of Brighton sociologist have joined with award-winning comics creator Danny Noble for a lively graphic guide to the topic of class. Continue reading “Sociology lecturers explore class with graphic novel creator Danny Noble”
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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Meet the staff: Ailsa Grant Ferguson
Ailsa is Principal Lecturer in Literature and teaches across our undergraduate and postgraduate Literature courses.
War and Conflict lecturer Dr Zena Maasri wins two year fellowship
Dr Zeina Maasri has been awarded the Arts and Humanities Research Council – Research, Development and Engagement Fellowships for her project ‘Decolonising the Page: The Visual Politics and Poetics of Postcolonial Arabic Publications’.
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History of art academic’s photo album tale is featured on BBC
History of Art and Design lecturer Dr Harriet Atkinson story of how a long lost photo album made its back to her was featured on R4.
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Lecturers host launch for new Transnational Solidarity book: 29 Sept, 5.30pm
HOAD lecturer restores Victorian poster to shed light on historic library battles
The chance discovery of an 1890s poster campaigning for Worthing to have its first public library strikes a chord with public service battles that continue today. Continue reading “HOAD lecturer restores Victorian poster to shed light on historic library battles”
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”
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”
Lecturer’s revealing book about Britain’s historic nudist movement
The eye-opening history of naturism in 20th century Britain is the subject of a new book by Fashion and Design History lecturer Dr Annebella Pollen. Continue reading “Lecturer’s revealing book about Britain’s historic nudist movement”
Meet some our counselling and psychotherapy lecturers
Take a look at the research profiles and the published work of the lecturers who teach on our counselling and psychotherapy Postgraduate Diplomas and MSc. Continue reading “Meet some our counselling and psychotherapy lecturers”
Fashion and design history lecturer teams up for lockdown photo project
Dr Annebella Pollen has teamed up with Historic England to explore pictures taken by the public during the first 2020 lockdown. Continue reading “Fashion and design history lecturer teams up for lockdown photo project”
Dangerous failings in legal aid and justice systems spotlit in new book
A book published this week by Dr Jo Wilding reveals major systemic failings hindering justice for immigrants, from the Windrush generation to Afghan refugees. Continue reading “Dangerous failings in legal aid and justice systems spotlit in new book”
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”
New report probes intergenerational concerns in pandemic times
University of Brighton has teamed with South East England Forum on Ageing (SEEFA) to explore potential intergenerational conflicts highlighted by COVID-19. Continue reading “New report probes intergenerational concerns in pandemic times”
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”
New report calls for vital immigration legal advice support
Brighton academics have teamed with major national organisations for a report highlighting a growing crisis around vital immigration legal advice. Continue reading “New report calls for vital immigration legal advice support”
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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New initiative to support those facing gender-based violence during lockdowns
Brighton researchers are offering creative outlets supporting those experiencing gender-based violence during the pandemic to share their stories. Continue reading “New initiative to support those facing gender-based violence during lockdowns”
“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””
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”
Exploring the rapidly developing area of arts-based social science research
Dr Helen Johnson will lead a seminar this Wednesday, 3 March, exploring the rapidly developing area of arts-based social science research. Continue reading “Exploring the rapidly developing area of arts-based social science research”