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New! History and Philosophy of Evidence-Based Health Care
Philosophers, historians and those interested in evidence-based healthcare are offered a unique opportunity to study the history and philosophy of a...more
Henges - A Late Neolithic Conundrum
That henges served a compulsive and fundamental need of their builders is not in doubt, but do we understand their roles in their contemporary...more
English Local Newspapers 1695-1900
Advertisements, announcements, news columns, letters, editorials - newspapers have long been a lens into the local community....more
Postgraduate Certificate in Historical Studies Open Evening
On Tuesday 14 February from 2 to 4pm visit the Department to meet the tutors and discuss this course....more
Management Skills for Engineers, Scientists and Staff in Hi-Tech Companies
These one-day intensive business and management skills courses have been developed by representatives from industry together with academics from the...more
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Vote for Current Archaeology's Reseach Project 2012
The uncovering of a massive Norse longhouse at Skara Brae in Orkney is the subject of a research...more
New student-centric website enhancements rolled out
As a direct result of student input, we've added two new features to our website: the ability for...more
BBC4: 'Illuminations: The Private Lives of Medieval Kings'
Dr Janina Ramirez's BBC4 documentary 'Illuminations: The Private Lives of Medieval Kings' will air...more
The Rev'd Dr Robin Gibbons appointed Ecumenical Canon
The Reverend Dr Robin Gibbons, Director of Studies in Theology and Religious Studies, has been...more
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