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Faculty of Arts and Humanities, Faculty of Arts and Humanities

In this blog, historian Professor Lucy Noakes looks into how the centenary of the First World War was marked and the importance of developing public history projects which uncovered more marginal histories.

Professor Lucy Noakes

06 September 2020

Student Alistair created this vlog about his online learning experience.

Alistair Burden

04 September 2020

In this blog, Professor Clara Sandoval-Villalba, highlights how engagement is vital for achieving positive results in cases of serious violations of human rights.

Professor Clara Sandoval-Villalba

26 August 2020

Mao’s China falsely claimed it had eradicated schistosomiasis – and it’s still celebrating that ‘success’ in propaganda today

New research shows China's claim to have eradicated this parasitic disease in the 1950s were false, and part of a big cover up.

Dr Xun Zhou

22 August 2020

We caught up with Laura Thompson to find out about her career in the arts and what she’s been up to since graduating.

Alumni team, Laura Thompson

06 July 2020

I never thought I would cope with Lockdown and at first it did look shaky, but recently I have felt a lot stronger.

Jason Mussett

24 June 2020

Alumni team, Michael Sewell

15 June 2020

Our Human Rights Centre draws its Members from 11 different disciplines. Here, our Members discuss the importance of human rights to their work.

Dr Andrew Fagan

27 February 2020

Professor Natasha Lindstaedt discusses the importance of human rights to her work on autocratization.

Professor Natasha Lindstaedt

27 February 2020

Coronavirus: how health and politics have always been inextricably linked in China

The Chinese Communist Party has long used healthcare as part of its propaganda operation.

Dr Xun Zhou

04 February 2020

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Faculty of Arts and Humanities, Faculty of Arts and Humanities

Hidden histories of the First World War

My Online Learning Experience: Alistair Burden

Righting wrongs through reparation

Mao’s China falsely claimed it had eradicated schistosomiasis – and it’s still celebrating that ‘success’ in propaganda today

Speaking in Parliament was a huge moment for me

Life under Lockdown

HistoryIndoors

Introduction - Andrew Fagan | Our Human Rights Centre members

Natasha Lindstaedt | Our Human Rights Centre members

Coronavirus: how health and politics have always been inextricably linked in China