History - Offer Holder
Congratulations on your offer to study at Roehampton!
Embark on an exciting intellectual adventure right here at Roehampton!
Why limit yourself to just the 19th and 20th centuries when you can delve into the drama of ancient, medieval, and early modern history?
Our dynamic History programme immerses you in a captivating exploration of diverse historical eras—from the classical Athens and the thrill of Viking conquests to the tumultuous events of World War II and the inspiring struggles of the Civil Rights movement. Your journey promises to be an exhilarating exploration through the rich tapestry of history.
• First year students on the Making History module visited the Wiener Holocaust Library in central London - the world's oldest Holocaust archive - where they received a tour of the collections and were briefed on an exciting new digital resource called the Refugee Map. Students then used this to design a temporary exhibition for Holocaust Memorial Day on the theme 'The Fragility of Freedom'. Their work traced disrupted Jewish lives in 1930s Europe - and was displayed in Roehampton's University Library at the end of January.
• Second year students on the Applied Humanities module have been busy networking with employers and Roehampton History alumni as part of our flagship employability module. This term, we've had inspirational visits from Frontline (England’s largest social work charity, and a leading graduate employer within the Public and Charity Sector); curators and outreach officers from the Museums Association and National Portrait Gallery; author and Creative Writing coach Rachel Knightley; and former Roehampton History graduate Avraham Goodman who now works as a Senior Policy Officer for the UK Government. We have also heard from recent History students who have embarked upon successful careers in heritage and teaching.
• Third year students on the Representations of the Holocaust module toured the Holocaust Galleries at the Imperial War Museum London with Dr Caroline Sharples, analysing museum narratives and key design features, as well as having the opportunity to see, first-hand, some of the historical artifacts that we had been discussing back in the classroom. To build on this experience, the students are also excited to be meeting with the IWM's Head of Public History, Dr James Bulgin, at the end of term to learn more about how the Holocaust display was created.
• We also marked Holocaust Memorial Day in January with a visit from survivor Anne Wolfe-Skinner who shared her emotive life story with staff and students about her life story.
Connect with us on an exhilarating journey through the vibrant tapestry of Roehampton's Humanities scene! Stay in the know about our freshest events and activities by joining the lively community on our Facebook Page 'Humanities at Roehampton' and Twitter. For fascinating historical updates, check out @UORHistory, and for a glimpse into the broader academic spectrum, follow @UORHumanities. Don’t miss a beat - join us in the realm of knowledge and engagement!
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