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Dafydd Townley wins APG’s Travel Award!
Every year the Political Studies Association’s American Politics Group presents two travel awards to postgraduates wishing to undertake research in the United States. We are pleased to say that our very own Dafydd Townley was the recipient of one of… Continue reading
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Christmas 2016: The History of the Humble Mince Pie
by Prof Helen Parish Some 400 million mince pies are consumed in the UK every year. A large number of them are left at the foot of chimneys around the world in anticipation of a visit from Santa Claus, but… Continue reading
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Christmas 2016: Twelfth Cake
by Prof Anne Lawrence Twelfth Night: or King and Queen’ by the early-modern poet, Robert Herrick begins: Now, now the mirth comes With the cake full of plums, Where bean’s the king of the sport here; Beside we must know,… Continue reading
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Christmas 2016: Giving at Christmas Time
by Harriet Mahood The traditions of giving to the less fortunate is alive and well today and many of us will receive leaflets about Christmas charity campaigns through our doors this festive, and witness charity fundraising events whilst out and… Continue reading
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Careers Events this Coming Week
The University’s Careers service offers numerous different events throughout term to help you gain the skills and confidence required in the future. We have hand-picked a few events taking place next week which we think might be of particular interest… Continue reading
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Careers Events this Coming Week
The University’s Careers service offers numerous different events throughout term to help you gain the skills and confidence required in the future. We have hand-picked a few events taking place next week which we think might be of particular interest… Continue reading
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OUT NOW: Dr Andy Willimott’s ‘Living the Revolution’
Andy Willimott, lecturer in Modern Russian/Soviet History at the University of Reading, is the author of a new book published this week. Living the Revolution: Urban Communes & Soviet Socialism, 1917-1932 (Oxford University Press) is the culmination of years of… Continue reading
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Careers Events this Coming Week
The University’s Careers service offers numerous different events throughout term to help you gain the skills and confidence required in the future. We have hand-picked a few events taking place next week which we think might be of particular interest… Continue reading
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Annual Colloquium of the American Politics Group of the UK
2nd December 2016, The British Library Conference Centre The American Politics Group is the major UK organisation for researchers and teachers of US politics. Registration is now open for this year’s annual colloquium, and bookings can be made via Eventbrite. … Continue reading
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Career Events in the Coming Week
The University’s Careers service offers numerous different events throughout term to help you gain the skills and confidence required in the future. We have hand-picked a few events taking place next week which we think might be of particular interest… Continue reading
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