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Pioneering Health Equity: The Life & Medical Career of Dr Virginia M. AlexanderPioneering Health Equity: The Life & Medical Career of Dr Virginia M. Alexander

Pioneering Health Equity: The Life & Medical Career of Dr Virginia M. Alexander

On the 11th March, we hosted the annual Frances Ivens Lecture, where visiting Prof. Gamble examined the life of Dr. Virginia M. Alexander, an African-American physician-activist. One of our students, Mollie Hynes, attended and gave an account of what she learnt.

Posted on: 14 March 2024

Women We Don’t Talk About Enough: Who We’re Celebrating this International Women’s DayWomen We Don’t Talk About Enough: Who We’re Celebrating this International Women’s Day

Women We Don’t Talk About Enough: Who We’re Celebrating this International Women’s Day

The theme for this International Woman's Day is 'Inspire Inclusion'. International Slavery MA student, Mollie Hynes, has written a blog that spotlights some of the lesser known achievements and successes from inspiring women across a variety of different fields.

Posted on: 8 March 2024

Inspirational Women in History: Émilie du ChâteletInspirational Women in History: Émilie du Châtelet

Inspirational Women in History: Émilie du Châtelet

After completing modules in Gender and Feminism and Gender and Global Politics, International Relations student, Francesca Foulkes, has decided to spotlight French Physicist, Émilie du Châtelet. Find out about her incredible story, one whose whose tale still touches upon contraception and abortion issues that prevail today.

Posted on: 7 March 2024

Liverpool Institutions and their Legacies of Slavery: A Collaborative Approach Liverpool Institutions and their Legacies of Slavery: A Collaborative Approach

Liverpool Institutions and their Legacies of Slavery: A Collaborative Approach

This research blog by PhD researchers Lucy Moynihan and Michelle Girvan, explores Liverpool Institutions and their Legacies of Slavery. Lucy and Michelle help us understand the complex legacies within institutions like the Blue Coat Hospital and the Liverpool Athenaeum, shedding light on the city's complex past.

Posted on: 4 March 2024

Humanising Historians: Deana HeathHumanising Historians: Deana Heath

Humanising Historians: Deana Heath

In this month's Humanising Historians blog, we journey back and forth across the Atlantic, landing in Liverpool where Professor Deana Heath discusses what led to her decision to focus on Indian and Colonial History. Along the way we encounter old sci-fi movies, cakes and outrageous hats.

Posted on: 13 February 2024

The benefits of joining a society The benefits of joining a society

The benefits of joining a society

History and Politics BA student, Laura Reynolds, discusses the importance of societies at University and her experience joining LUST (Musical Theatre Society) in this blog post!

Posted on: 7 February 2024

Pete Burns: An Unacknowledged Scouse IconPete Burns: An Unacknowledged Scouse Icon

Pete Burns: An Unacknowledged Scouse Icon

In honour of LGBT+ History Month, BA International Relations student, Francesca Foulkes talks about Pete Burns, an often-overlooked queer Scouser whose story highlights the ongoing marginalisation of LGBT+ and gender non-conforming people, especially in the music industry.

Posted on: 6 February 2024

Humanising Historians: Myriam Wilks-HeegHumanising Historians: Myriam Wilks-Heeg

Humanising Historians: Myriam Wilks-Heeg

In this month's Humanising Historians blog, Lecturer Dr Myriam Wilks-Heeg discusses her journey from a German town to Liverpool, exploring her unexpected path to history sparked by feminism. Beyond academics, Myriam talks about her love for running, tennis, and music.

Posted on: 21 December 2023

The First Noël The First Noël

The First Noël

Dr. Robin Whelan who teaches on HIST260: Are You Not Entertained? Games and Festivals in the Christian Roman Empire, discusses the mysteries surrounding the origin of Christmas in this blog post.

Posted on: 4 December 2023

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