by Talking Humanities | May 1, 2019 | Features, From the Archives, History & Classics
May 2019 sees the 150th anniversary of the first examination sat by women students at a British university. Dr Philip Carter, of the Institute of Historical Research (IHR), considers the challenges and the questions they faced. Over the week of 3–7 May, the IHR will...
by Talking Humanities | Dec 4, 2018 | Uncategorized
On 13 November, the Institute of Historical Research (IHR) and History of Parliament hosted ‘One person, multiple votes’, a panel discussion on the history of university seats in British politics, 1868–1950. The event marked the 150th anniversary of Robert...
by Talking Humanities | Oct 2, 2018 | Archives & Libraries, Digital, Features, History & Classics, Republished
Dr Philip Carter, senior lecturer at the Institute of Historical Research, remembers the nine women whose commitment to education made them pioneers in women’s higher education. At 2pm on 15 May 1869, the 17 examiners of the University of London (UoL) gathered...
by aseifert | Sep 17, 2013 | Bloomsbury Festival, Events, Public Engagement
This year’s Bloomsbury Festival revisits wartime Senate House revealing the stories, mysteries and goings-on in the ministry. We will be subverting the idea of controlling information flow and showing Senate House in its modern role as a place for communication...
by aseifert | Sep 10, 2013 | Bloomsbury Festival, Events, Public Engagement
We are pleased to announce the School of Advanced Study’s programme for the Bloomsbury Festival 2013 which runs from October 15 – 20. This vibrant set of events features contributions from across the University of London and celebrates the people, places, and...
