You might have heard of digital humanities, but what really is it?

In this blog, hear from Dr Mara Oliva, Digital Humanities champion at Uni of Reading, and find out more about this fascinating area of study.

research.reading.ac.uk/research-blog/….

Shingirirai is a teacher from Bracknell and a Regional PhD Bursary recipient University of Reading History. She says “The University's PhD Bursary has been an invaluable support system, enabling me to pursue my dreams while balancing the roles of a student, a loving mother, and a teacher.'

Absolutely brilliant short blog piece by Fiona Lane for #WHM University of Reading History University of Reading History #CouncilHousing #CouncilEstates

So excited to read the latest by my fab University of Reading History colleague Matt Worley - no surprise it’s getting great reviews already

CALL FOR PAPERS🚨
Join us on 13 Sept 2024 for the ‘Atlantic Geographies’ conference, hosted by EMRC @UniRdg_history, to consider the impact of the Atlantic Ocean's geography on the history of the early modern world.
Abstracts by email to Graham Moore and I by 1 June.

(1/2) My co-editor Dr Ali Clark and I are really excited by the fascinating proposals that we’ve received so far :-) But for those of you who are still planning on submitting one, don’t forget to get your proposals in by the end of next month (April 2024)!..

acnzsn.org/call-for-paper…

The University will be closing for the Easter break from Thursday 28 March - Wednesday 3 April. We look forward to reconnecting with you in April and hopefully bringing you even more photos of blue skies from our Campus.

The March issue of Slavery & Abolition is a Special Issue on
'Slavery and Emotions in the Atlantic World'.
One of the articles is: .... Separations, Maternal Grief, and Enslaved Mothers’ Emotional Practices in ... US South
(Author: Beth R. Wilson)

tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.10…

📣Out now on #firstview !

Jeremy Burchardt (Jeremy Burchardt) (@UniRdg_History) on 'From Field Walking to Phenomenology: A Review of Recent British Landscape Historiography'

#Review #Environment #Cultural #Experience #Material #Space 🌄

🔓Read OA here: cambridge.org/core/journals/…

Last class of spring term 🌸 will miss these wonderful University of Reading History students and our thought provoking discussions! #lovemyjob

My review of Jeremy Burchardt's 'Lifescapes' (CUP) for Cultural and Social History is now available online. An exemplary historical study of the emotional and physical experience of landscape. It's a wondrous book, contemplative and empathetic throughout.

doi.org/10.1080/147800…

In Cambridge today? Go and hear Jeremy Burchardt talk about his brilliant new book!

We're nearing the end of our final Uni of Reading University of Reading History Undergrad Offer Holder Days. We've had 3 brilliant weekends meeting lots of prospective students. I've been joined by an amazing team of staff and students, and of course amazing visitors. (📸 from all 3 days)

Register now to come along and see Jeremy Burchardt discussing his book, Lifescapes, and vital role that landscape plays for many people as a source of wellbeing, emotional equilibrium and personal development. 2/4
festival.cam.ac.uk/events/lifesca…

Looks like the #ExpeditionUnknown episode on Amaro Pargo - a famous 18th Century corsario from Tenerife - makes it to Discovery Channel UK TONIGHT. Tune in for pirate tales, historical churches, and high-risk metal detecting. (I'm not in all of those things).

discoveryuk.com/series/expedit…

GCMS Director: Congratulations and THANK YOU you to Caroline Johnson, Stephen Evans and Anne Jeavons for organising a wonderful postgraduate conference today! And thanks to everyone who gave papers and/or attended - either physically or on-line and made it all such a success.

Our next installment from Women's History Month is from PGR Amy Longmuir 🇪🇺, who has written a valuable insight into May Hobbs and her work in organising nightcleaners.

Read here: unireadinghistory.com/2024/03/14/may…