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Käthe Leichter Forum to be Opened: New Centre for Doctoral Students
Named after a student of Max Weber who earned her doctorate at Heidelberg University and was murdered by the National Socialists in 1942 Käthe Leichter (1895-1942), who did her doctorate with the emi
Named after a student of Max Weber who earned her doctorate at Heidelberg University and was murdered by the National Socialists in 1942 Käthe Leichter (1895-1942), who did her doctorate with the emi
Q&A: Pouya Alimagham on the protest movement in Iran
Women and girls are at the forefront of the uprising, which is rooted in Iranians' long struggle for freedom, notes the MIT historian.
Women and girls are at the forefront of the uprising, which is rooted in Iranians' long struggle for freedom, notes the MIT historian.
Translations trace the path of knowledge
Philip Bockholt researches the history of the Turkish-Persian world using historical manuscripts When historians devote their attention to translations, they are not primarily concerned with the language.
Philip Bockholt researches the history of the Turkish-Persian world using historical manuscripts When historians devote their attention to translations, they are not primarily concerned with the language.
Over twenty UU historians contributed to this extensive new publication
In total, more than a hundred authors contributed to 'Nog meer wereldgeschiedenis van Nederland' ('Even More Global History of the Netherlands'), editor Professor of Social and Economic History Lex Heerma van Voss says.
In total, more than a hundred authors contributed to 'Nog meer wereldgeschiedenis van Nederland' ('Even More Global History of the Netherlands'), editor Professor of Social and Economic History Lex Heerma van Voss says.
Architectural Heritage: Architectural Archive of Styria is Opened
By Ute Wiedner The architectural holdings of the Archives of TU Graz - including the estates of Herbert Eichholzer, Anna Lülja Praun or Karla Kowalski - form the core of the Architekturarchiv Steiermark (ASt), which will be opened in Graz on 30th November.
By Ute Wiedner The architectural holdings of the Archives of TU Graz - including the estates of Herbert Eichholzer, Anna Lülja Praun or Karla Kowalski - form the core of the Architekturarchiv Steiermark (ASt), which will be opened in Graz on 30th November.
Major archaeological discovery in Peru
We had met him at the beginning of the year so that he speaks to us about his archaeological excavations in Peru.
We had met him at the beginning of the year so that he speaks to us about his archaeological excavations in Peru.
Bioarcheologist comes face-to-face with King Tut
Renowned Western researcher Andrew Nelson studies bioarcheology, in part, because it allows him to understand how people lived thousands of years ago.
Renowned Western researcher Andrew Nelson studies bioarcheology, in part, because it allows him to understand how people lived thousands of years ago.
Ancient Roman coins reveal long-lost emperor
A gold coin long dismissed as a forgery appears to be authentic and depicts a long-lost Roman emperor named Sponsian, according to a new UCL-led study. The coin, housed at The Hunterian collection at the University of Glasgow, was among a handful of coins of the same design unearthed in Transylvania, in present-day Romania, in 1713.
A gold coin long dismissed as a forgery appears to be authentic and depicts a long-lost Roman emperor named Sponsian, according to a new UCL-led study. The coin, housed at The Hunterian collection at the University of Glasgow, was among a handful of coins of the same design unearthed in Transylvania, in present-day Romania, in 1713.
Feature: Hunting for Neanderthal spear tips under the sea
A UCL-led team of archaeologists found spear tips and other stone tools that have been submerged under the English Channel since the last ice age, providing new clues about our Neanderthal past.
A UCL-led team of archaeologists found spear tips and other stone tools that have been submerged under the English Channel since the last ice age, providing new clues about our Neanderthal past.
Hunting for Neanderthal spear tips under the sea
A UCL-led team of archaeologists found spear tips and other stone tools that have been submerged under the English Channel since the last ice age, providing new clues about our Neanderthal past.
A UCL-led team of archaeologists found spear tips and other stone tools that have been submerged under the English Channel since the last ice age, providing new clues about our Neanderthal past.
U-M surveys reveals five patterns in consumer responses to inflation
People are scaling back their spending habits and changing attitudes toward saving and borrowing after a year and a half of high inflation, according to a special report from the University of Michigan's Surveys of Consumers. Consumers reported an all-time low of consumer sentiment this summer. By October 2022, year-ahead inflation expectations were 5% and long-run expectations were 2.
People are scaling back their spending habits and changing attitudes toward saving and borrowing after a year and a half of high inflation, according to a special report from the University of Michigan's Surveys of Consumers. Consumers reported an all-time low of consumer sentiment this summer. By October 2022, year-ahead inflation expectations were 5% and long-run expectations were 2.
Jesper Verhoef is the new ’Researcher-in-Residence’ at the KB with research on LGBTQI+ websites
The Royal Library (KB) in The Hague has selected historian and media scholar Jesper Verhoef as KB Researcher-in-Residence 2023 .
The Royal Library (KB) in The Hague has selected historian and media scholar Jesper Verhoef as KB Researcher-in-Residence 2023 .
BB: Child-Animal Encounters in SEE literature
Präsenz-Veranstaltung 22. VeranstalterIn Zentrum für Südosteuropastudien & SOEGA Veranstaltungsort: Beethovenstraße 8, SR 111.
Präsenz-Veranstaltung 22. VeranstalterIn Zentrum für Südosteuropastudien & SOEGA Veranstaltungsort: Beethovenstraße 8, SR 111.
Uncovering the rich connections between South Asia and MIT
Showcased in a new exhibit, student research explores the long history of South Asians at the Institute.
Showcased in a new exhibit, student research explores the long history of South Asians at the Institute.
Through the dust to the stone: A visit to an archaeological excavation in south-eastern Turkey
Every year, members of the Asia Minor Research Centre at Münster University spend several weeks in the summer in south-eastern Turkey to study the archaeological remains of the village of Doliche.
Every year, members of the Asia Minor Research Centre at Münster University spend several weeks in the summer in south-eastern Turkey to study the archaeological remains of the village of Doliche.
Vulnerable Prehistoric Giants
The remains of glyptodonts, a group of extinct giant armadillos, indicate that humans spread to South America earlier than previously assumed. Found in northwestern Venezuela, the fractured skulls could represent evidence of hunting by humans, says UZH paleontologist Marcelo Sánchez. Skilled human hunters are also likely to have contributed to pushing the large, heavily armored animals over the brink.
The remains of glyptodonts, a group of extinct giant armadillos, indicate that humans spread to South America earlier than previously assumed. Found in northwestern Venezuela, the fractured skulls could represent evidence of hunting by humans, says UZH paleontologist Marcelo Sánchez. Skilled human hunters are also likely to have contributed to pushing the large, heavily armored animals over the brink.
Nicolás Bodin, in 1739, who best shows the pre-industrial landscape of El Grau of Valencia among 16 historical maps and engravings
The full professor of Geography at the University of Valencia Josep Vicent Boira has studied what the landscape of El Grau of València was like in pre-industrial times through 16 engravings and maps by different authors.
The full professor of Geography at the University of Valencia Josep Vicent Boira has studied what the landscape of El Grau of València was like in pre-industrial times through 16 engravings and maps by different authors.
ISR, partners conduct first national study of public libraries’ Black History Month programming
Researchers from the Institute for Social Research at the University of Michigan have received a $750,000 research grant to conduct a survey of Black History Month programming in public libraries across the country.
Researchers from the Institute for Social Research at the University of Michigan have received a $750,000 research grant to conduct a survey of Black History Month programming in public libraries across the country.
’Ballet des Porcelaines’ at MIT
A contemporary reinterpretation of an 18th century ballet reveals the fragility of orientalist fantasies.
A contemporary reinterpretation of an 18th century ballet reveals the fragility of orientalist fantasies.
12 stunning murals which reveal a remarkable Victorian vision of Manchester
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Drastic retreat of Norway’s largest glacier highlights scale of climate change
A Geography expert from The University of Manchester has demonstrated the speed and scale of climate change in a new book, by outlining the immense changes to Norway's largest glacier he has observed during his career.
A Geography expert from The University of Manchester has demonstrated the speed and scale of climate change in a new book, by outlining the immense changes to Norway's largest glacier he has observed during his career.
’Remembering Holland is actually more about Gelderland’
Het verhaal van Gelderland (The Story of Gelderland), edited by Dolly Verhoeven, will be published on 10 November.
Het verhaal van Gelderland (The Story of Gelderland), edited by Dolly Verhoeven, will be published on 10 November.
New edition of the Mesopotamian classic Epic of Gilgamesh , by two IPOA lecturers
Cultura Researchers Adelina Millet and Lluís Feliu, members of the Institute of Ancient Near East Studies (IPOA) of the University of Barcelona, have published a new edition of the Epic of Gilgamesh , the oldest literary epic and a classic in universal literature. Recent archaeological findings led to an update of the Epic, of which a first edition was published in Catalan in 2007.
Cultura Researchers Adelina Millet and Lluís Feliu, members of the Institute of Ancient Near East Studies (IPOA) of the University of Barcelona, have published a new edition of the Epic of Gilgamesh , the oldest literary epic and a classic in universal literature. Recent archaeological findings led to an update of the Epic, of which a first edition was published in Catalan in 2007.
Architecture - Sep 22
Greix-Decline in apartment prices mainly affects existing stock, new construction prices relatively stable
Greix-Decline in apartment prices mainly affects existing stock, new construction prices relatively stable

Health - Sep 22
The informative talks 'Science and Beers' are back within the framework of the Mediterranean Researchers' Night
The informative talks 'Science and Beers' are back within the framework of the Mediterranean Researchers' Night
Innovation - Sep 21
University of Glasgow lends support to new UK-government funded connectivity projects
University of Glasgow lends support to new UK-government funded connectivity projects
Health - Sep 21
La Nau hosts the awards ceremony for the FisioCómic2023 university contest, on physiological processes
La Nau hosts the awards ceremony for the FisioCómic2023 university contest, on physiological processes
Health - Sep 21
David Cameron visits new centre of excellence for UCL Neuroscience to mark World Alzheimer's Day
David Cameron visits new centre of excellence for UCL Neuroscience to mark World Alzheimer's Day

Life Sciences - Sep 21
Rosario Gil: 'In Valencia we are developing a system to fight the plague of the tiger mosquito with the Wolbachia bacteria'
Rosario Gil: 'In Valencia we are developing a system to fight the plague of the tiger mosquito with the Wolbachia bacteria'
Life Sciences - Sep 21
World Alzheimer's Day: How UCL academics are spearheading the fight against Alzheimer's disease
World Alzheimer's Day: How UCL academics are spearheading the fight against Alzheimer's disease