READING HISTORY

University of Reading

  • Romance the Medieval Way: St Valentine’s Day Special

    Dr Ruth Salter explores the potential origins of the famous annual holiday. St Valentine and the (possible) origins of Valentine’s Day Two St Valentines are listed in the Roman Martyrology for February 14th: one was a martyred Roman priest who… Continue reading

    Romance the Medieval Way: St Valentine’s Day Special

  • Part 2 History Links In: Special Careers Session

    Part 2 History Links In: Special Careers Session for All Single and Joint Pt. 2 History students Tuesday, 1 March, 1-2 pm, HUMSS G27 As part of the new Employability strand in the History BA Programme, this special session should… Continue reading

    Part 2 History Links In: Special Careers Session

  • Communication Skills for the Workplace for ALl History Students

    11 February, 1:00-2:00pm,Palmer 103, with Adnan Khan, FDM Whichever career path you decide to embark on after university you are likely to need communication skills to work effectively with managers, colleagues and clients. FDM Group’s Communication skills for the workplace… Continue reading

    Communication Skills for the Workplace for ALl History Students

  • Teamwork in the workplace

    ‘Teamwork in the workplace’ Regina Van Burkleo, Enterprise Rent-a-Car 4 February, 1:00-2:00pm, Palmer 105 Teamwork is one of the fundamental skills employers look for and it’s on the graduate recruiters’ high priority list. In the vast majority of graduate roles,… Continue reading

    Teamwork in the workplace

  • US Election Special: There may be trouble ahead… (3/3)

    By Dafydd Townley When Hillary Clinton officially announced her intention to run for the White House on April 12th last year, she was immediately proclaimed as the favourite to be the 45th President of the United States. Through a YouTube… Continue reading

    US Election Special: There may be trouble ahead… (3/3)