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  • The Democratic Convention

    by Dafydd Townley At this year’s Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia Hillary Clinton will be officially declared as the Democratic Party’s presidential candidate. Despite the challenge from Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders, it’s been a relatively easy affair. Clinton had the… Continue reading

    The Democratic Convention
  • The Republican Convention

    Dafydd Townley (@hanesydd) on the Republican Convention in our newest US Election Special post Continue reading

    The Republican Convention
  • Peter Jolly ‘A Study of Bigamists in Pre-Victorian London’

    We’re pleased to announce that postgraduate student, Peter Jolly, has recently had an article published in Local Population Studies.  For any who are interested, a copy of journal can be found in the Reading Room in Special Collections, MERL. Abstract:… Continue reading

  • Marriage, Motherhood and being an MP: the Long View

    by Dr Jacqui Turner The famous Harold Wilson misquote that a week is a long time in politics was an understatement last week, half an hour was a long time in politics. On Wednesday afternoon I had a coffee with… Continue reading

    Marriage, Motherhood and being an MP:  the Long View
  • Two Reminders for Our Finalists

    Careers Interviews: Dr Elizabeth Matthew wants to remind all finalists that there is still time to arrange a Careers interview.  This could be particularly beneficial to anyone who is still undecided about their future direction. If do find yourself undecided… Continue reading

    Two Reminders for Our Finalists