Durham History Student

Durham University History Department's official account for students, sharing information, events, and departmental news

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Were you there last week? If so, what did you think?

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We're very grateful to former British diplomat, Ian Proud, who came to talk to our students and those from @MLACdurham as part of a foreign policy workshop last week. Find out more on our website ➡️
https://t.co/LtoGj83Fw4

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Check out this fabulous podcast episode from our very own @RichardHuzzey and @HansardSociety discussing petitions, parliament, and public engagement!

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Calling all Durham History PhDs! Are you looking to have a more impactful post-PhD career? Then sign up to our new Individual Development Programme by Nov 26 to find unique opportunities to explore how your PhD can connect with real world opportunities. https://t.co/uGtmh147NV

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In celebration of Black History Month Trevelyan College will host a guest lecture on Tues 22nd October at 5:30pm in the Dowrick Suite. Dr Beverly Prevatt Goldstein will deliver a talk on "Discovering African lives in Northern England". See the poster to get your ticket!

[Durham History Student @durhist_student]

Are you a level 2 student? Interested in studying abroad for a year to develop your skills, knowledge, and network? The deadline to take part in our year abroad programme are fast approaching, so please register your interest with Dr Harry Mawdsley and Dr Nadine Viermann asap.

[Durham History Student @durhist_student]

A very warm welcome to all our new and returning students for the 2024/25 year. We hope you're looking forward to the upcoming term and getting stuck into your new modules! If you have any questions or need help, please just ask at the History reception. We're here to help!

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This World Refugee Day we hear from one of our graduates, Hannah Rose Thomas, as she discusses her inspiring new book 'Tears of Gold' formed of portraits and stories of displaced women, survivors of sexual abuse, and marginalised communities.
https://t.co/fhh1ZYgl8F

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Join us as we celebrate GRT History Month with a talk by Richard O' Neill to discuss his upcoming detective novel and GRT storytelling. Details are available on the poster below. Hope to see you there!

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Need help finding more primary sources to do your research? Want to find out more about how Gale Primary Sources can help? Then join Tabetha Wood @tabethawood1609 next Thursday to find out more! @dulib @durham_history @duhistorysoc

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Are you interested in the Tudors and women's history? If so, come and hear Dr Vanessa Wilkie talk about her new book 'A Woman of Influence: The Spectacular Rise of Alice Spencer in Tudor England' tomorrow evening with @amandaeherbert. Get your ticket here: https://t.co/Or2ky3Tj1Z

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If you're a student @durham_uni and like Scottish History then this hybrid conference might be for you!

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You can now register for the History of Scottish Politics 1700-1945 conference 23-24 July 2024. 🥳Hybrid and in-person registration options are available. Register by July 18 to secure your spot. Further details also available via our website. https://t.co/DRdyK6Vciv

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For our first research seminar of the summer term we are delighted to welcome Prof. Helen McCarthy @HistorianHelen from @Cambridge_Uni to deliver a talk on 'Last Post: The culture of retirement at the post-war Foreign Office’. Join us tomorrow in PG20 at 3pm. All welcome!

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Fabulous opportunity to work with Dr Tom Stammers and Dr Susan Reynolds on an AHRC fully-funded PhD!

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Are you looking to do a fully-funded PhD? Then check out this new @ahrcpress Collaborative Doctoral Studentship opportunity on offer with @durham_uni and @FitzMuseum_UK!

Further details can be found via this link: https://t.co/glOTB7pFfc

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Are you around on Thursday 23rd April? Have an interest in Art and/or the East India Company? If so, please come along to this exciting talk by Dr Jennifer Howes at 2pm in Cosins Hall.

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On Thursday 23rd April, @jhowesuk will be giving a talk for The Durham South Asia Group on 'Controlling the Narrative'. All are welcome to attend! See poster for more details. @DurhamIAS @RadhaKapuria

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Applications for the Ralph Waggett MA studentship worth £4000 are now open! We welcome all aspiring scholars from the North-East/North-Yorkshire, who identify as BAME or another under-represented category, to apply. For more details see: https://t.co/5FCNl1BXBN

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Students of History! The next Student Voice Forum is happening tomorrow in Seminar Room 1, 43 N. Bailey between 12-2pm. Please come along if you have any thoughts, questions, or concerns about your studies this term. We would love to hear your thoughts. There will be baked goods!

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Quick reminder that if you need any academic support regarding seminars, lectures, and assessments then please reach out to your seminar leaders and academic advisors for help. You can also get advice about essay writing and time-management skills from DCAD student support.

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Calling all third year undergraduate students! The National Student Survey (NSS) is live from now until 30th April. Click the link to complete the survey and share your views. (https://t.co/us2CrDBxRP)

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Are you interested in environmental history? Want to know more about how to write it? Then come along to @durham_history's research seminar tomorrow afternoon! Coffee and tea will be provided after.

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Excited to announce that @peterfrankopan, author of The Earth Transformed, will be giving a talk on ‘Writing Environmental Histories in the Twenty-First Century: What, How, and Why Now?’ for our research seminar tomorrow. Join us (Wed 7th Feb) at 3–4.30pm in PG21. All welcome!

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On Monday 5th February, Professor Bill Niven from @NottmTrentUni will give a talk on 'Breaking the Silence: Artistic Reimaginings of Berlin’s Holocaust Memorial’ as part of the Arts and Humanities’ commemoration of Holocaust Memorial Day.
Join us at 5:15pm in ER207. All welcome!