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History and the humanities in the contemporary university

History and the humanities in the contemporary university

Professor Lucy Noakes, Rab Butler Chair in Modern History at the University of Essex, explains why despite being under threat, history and the humanities are needed more than ever.

Professor Lucy Noakes

21 June 2023

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This Shining Hour

Join Donna Graves, Sarah Lloyd and Alix Green in conversation with Jules Pretty about contemporary history, public purpose and making an impact on culture and the economy. Donna Graves is a public historian from Berkeley in California; Sarah Lloyd is at the Institute of Historical Research, University of London; and Alix Green is from the Department of History at the University of Essex.

Professor Jules Pretty, Dr Alix Green

16 March 2023

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Canada's blind spot

Canada's blind spot

Pupils from Collingwood School in Vancouver explain why they wanted to take part in the Dora Love Prize and what they learned along the way.

Collingwood School, Vancouver

21 December 2022

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Holocaust Memorial Week

Holocaust Memorial Week

Find out about our week of events for Holocaust Memorial Week

Dr Joanna Rzepa, Dr Andrew Fagan, Professor Andrew Le Sueur

07 December 2022

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History and climate change

Research student Michael Sewell explains how understanding history can help us tackle climate change.

Michael Sewell

20 October 2022

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Our Fulbright experience

History research students Liam Redfern, Louise Rodwell and Michael Sewell, from the University of Essex, explain what they learned from working with Fulbright scholar Donna Graves during her residency in Essex's Department of History.

Louise Rodwell, Liam Redfern, Michael Sewell

20 October 2022

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Heritage and climate change

Heritage and climate change

Research student Liam Redfern explains why we cannot understand today’s climate emergency without understanding the historical journey that has brought us to this point.

Liam Redfern

20 October 2022

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Heritage of creativity in the environment

Heritage of creativity in the environment

Research student Louise Rodwell explains why the arts and humanities have a role to play in advocating for landscapes and ecosystems.

Louise Rodwell

20 October 2022

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Finding answers to the climate debate in history

Finding answers to the climate debate in history

Research student Michael Sewell explains how the Suffolk coast and the Long Shop Museum could hold the answers to understanding and tackling climate change.

Michael Sewell

20 October 2022

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Scholarship puts Liam on the fast stream to success

Scholarship puts Liam on the fast stream to success

A Masters scholarship helped Liam O'Brien secure a place on the Civil Service Fast Stream and enjoy a varied career across Government

Philanthropy

30 August 2022

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