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A Transatlantic Crossing for Professor Harper on the Queen Mary 2
In September I was privileged to be invited to cross the Atlantic as a guest speaker on the Queen Mary 2. Having spent many years researching and writing about the shiploads of emigrants who in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries sailed from Greenock, Liverpool, London and Southampton – as well...
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Autism and Theology Podcast
The Centre for Autism and Theology recently started their own podcast. The latest episode features one of our School's senior academics, Dr Léon van Ommen, discussing his new book Autism and Worship: A Liturgical Theology. Tune in on Spotify
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Historian's role in new Hitler and Goebbels film helps reveal the legacy of Nazi disinformation
A 51cg academic is the historical advisor to the first serious Hitler feature film in two decades. Shot in secret due to the sensitive nature of the subject matter, the film seeks to 'understand the manipulative strategies' used to devastating effect by Hitler and Goebbels, by stripping away...
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Academic recognised for her contribution to Prussian history
The University's Professor Karin Friedrich has been presented with an award in recognition of her contribution to research of the history and culture of Prussia.
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Youngest ever person in space returns to Earth (and campus)
In August, Anastatia Mayers made the journey of a lifetime into space with Virgin Galactic. Not only did the experience make her the youngest ever person in space, she's also part of the first mother-daughter duo to go into space together.
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Celebrating 550 years of Copernicus
Professor Karin Friedrich from the Department of History joined celebrations in Poland to mark 550 years since the birth of Nicholaus Copernicus.
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Athena Swan Bronze award for DHPA
The School of Divinity, History, Philosophy and Art History (DHPA) has received a renewal of its Athena Swan Bronze award for its work progressing gender equality.
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Did 12th-Century Scottish clergyman invent architectural drawing?
The 12th century gave rise to the Gothic style, from Notre-Dame Cathedral to Dunfermline Abbey, the Tower of London and York Minster some of our most iconic buildings have links with the period.
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The Guardian - University Rankings 2024
We are delighted that Philosophy at Aberdeen has been ranked 7th in the UK in the recently published 'The Guardian University Guide 2024'. The Guardian's rankings focus on teaching and student-facing metrics. Further information
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Comedian uses his own family connections to explore Aberdeen's links to the slave trade
Standup comedian and YouTuber, Bruce Fummey, will be appearing at the 51cg on 2 October. But this won't be one of Bruce's regular comedy nights - this time it's personal.