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  • RUSU Excellence Awards

    By Professor David Stack, Head of Department Every year the RUSU Excellence Awards honour those staff who students regard as having “gone above and beyond their expectations, tirelessly working to improve the delivery of their teaching and learning experience”.  It… Continue reading

  • BOOK LAUNCH: INTELLIGENCE AND PROPAGANDA IN THE COLD WAR

    Dr Linda Risso November 13, 2014, 5.pm in Humanities 301, University of Reading Dr Risso’s book offers the first account of the foundation, organisation and activities of the NATO Information Service (NATIS) during the Cold War. During the Cold War,… Continue reading

  • The Windsor Witches

    by Professor Helen Parish Swarms of witches, devilish magic, and dramatic trials: Professor Helen Parish reveals the telling history of the witches of Windsor in our fantastic new video, giving you a taste of history at the University of Reading   Watch if… Continue reading

  • Black History Month: October 2014

    by Dr Emily West The authority known as the ‘Greater London Council’ introduced Black History Month (BHM) to the UK in October 1987 with the intention of promoting greater racial tolerance and understanding in the city. The initiative was soon… Continue reading

  • University of Reading honours Roxy Music legend Andy Mackay, presented by Professor Matthew Worley, Department of History

    By Professor Matthew Worley & Dr Jacqui Turner This week, the University of Reading awarded Roxy Music legend Andy Mackay the 2014 Alumnus of the Year. Andy graduated in 1968 with a BA in English and Music. He was presented for… Continue reading