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Why Christmas Ghost Stories Have Such Enduring Appeal

Dr Sally O’Reilly, Lecturer in Creative Writing writes for The Conversation about the popularity of ghost stories at Christmas.

19th December 2019
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New OU/BBC Series: Inside the Supermarket

On 7th November a new OU/BBC Inside the Supermarket begins on BBC1 at 8pm (except BBC1 Wales).

30th October 2019
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New OU/BBC Series: Autumnwatch 2019

From Tues 29th October – Fri 1st Nov 2019, a new 4 part OU/BBC series “Autumnwatch” will broadcast live on BBC2 at 8pm.

23rd October 2019
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New OU/BBC Series: Catching Britain’s Killers: The Crimes That Changed Us

On Wednesday 9th October 2019 a new OU/BBC TV series will begin on BBC2 at 9.00pm (BBC2 Wales at 11.15pm).   

3rd October 2019
What Britain Buys and Sells in a day

New OU/BBC Series - What Britain Buys and Sells in a Day

On Monday 30th September 2019 a new OU/BBC TV series will be shown on BBC2 at 9pm.

24th September 2019
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FASS Academic's Research Film on Grenfell Tower Won Double Gold

A film about the Grenfell Tower tragedy, created by Dr David Scott, Senior Lecturer in Criminology, in conjunction with Hamlett Films, has won two awards at the EVCOM Clarion Awards.

9th September 2019
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Open Arts Objects Shortlisted for Times Higher Education Awards 2019

Art History Open Arts Objects (OAO) has been shortlisted for the prestigious Times Higher Education Awards 2019, winners to be announced in November.

6th September 2019
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Georgina Blakeley of FASS Wins CEU’s European Teaching Award

Dr Georgina Blakeley, Director of Teaching and Deputy Head of School in FASS has been announced as the winner of the prestigious 2019 European Award for Excellence in Teaching in the Social Sciences and Humanities.

24th June 2019
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Social Policy Professor Advises WHO on the International Recruitment of Health Personnel

Professor Nicola Yeates is to give expert evidence and discuss her recommendations for action to members of the Expert Advisory Group of WHO Global Code of Practice on the International Recruitment of Health Personnel.

17th June 2019
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Leah Clark's Renaissance Art Exhibit to Feature in British Academy Summer Showcase 2019

Dr Leah Clark's Renaissance Art project is chosen to feature in British Academy Summer Showcase 2019, which will take place on 21-22 June in the Academy’s central London home.

12th June 2019

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