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University of Exeter Humanities and Social Sciences, Cornwall

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Humanities and Social Sciences Cornwall interweaves insights from the disciplines of History, Law, Politics, Modern Languages, Archaeology, and Literature. Our work examines societies, cultures and justice in the past, present and future.

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Prof. Catriona Pennell @teachlearnwar.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
A silly byline but fun to be interviewed today for the BBC’s coverage of the Second World War bomb discovered in Falmouth Docks @hass-cornwall.bsky.social www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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University of Exeter Humanities and Social Sciences, Cornwall @hass-cornwall.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Rupert Loydell is the new Royal Literary Fund Fellow on Penryn campus. Rupert is a professional writer who can help students improve their writing and make the whole process more enjoyable. Email Rupert.Loydell@rlfeducation.org.uk in order to book a tutorial slot.
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University of Exeter Humanities and Social Sciences, Cornwall @hass-cornwall.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
HaSS Cornwall was delighted to welcome Prof Leith Davis from Simon Fraser University to Penryn campus, Kresen Kernow and Trebah Gardens. Dr Jim Kelly, Prof Joanie Willett and Prof Davis discussed exciting research and teaching collaboration possibilities around the theme of Celtic identity.
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University of Exeter Humanities and Social Sciences, Cornwall @hass-cornwall.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
Wonderful to celebrate the winners of the inaugural Tony Hibbert Prize at Trebah Garden on Saturday. Created by Prof. Catriona Pennell (@teachlearnwar.bsky.social) and HaSS Cornwall in partnership with the Hibbert family and Trebah Garden. @uniofexeterhass.bsky.social @exeter.ac.uk
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University of Exeter Humanities and Social Sciences, Cornwall @hass-cornwall.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
🌟 Cornwall students! You could win you the 2026 Tony Hibbert Prize! 🌟 Are you in Years 7–13 and interested in history? The prize invites you to create an original response to this year’s theme: 🕊️ “Cornwall at war” 👉 Find out more and start your entry: hass-cornwall.exeter.ac.uk/tony-hibbert...
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University of Exeter Humanities and Social Sciences, Cornwall @hass-cornwall.bsky.social · 26/02/2026
Join us for Afro-Kernow, a vibrant evening of film, art, conversation, and community celebrating African and diaspora voices in Cornwall. Book your place here: afro-kernow.eventbrite.co.uk
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University of Exeter Humanities and Social Sciences, Cornwall @hass-cornwall.bsky.social · 26/02/2026
Join us on Tuesday, 03 March at 3pm (Old Chapel lecture theatre, Penryn campus) where Dr Vindhya Buthpitiya (University of St Andrews) will deliver a lecture on 'Carto/Graphic Violence: Primetime Atrocity Amid the Sri Lankan Civil War' hosted by the Exeter South Asia Centre and HaSS Cornwall.
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University of Exeter Humanities and Social Sciences, Cornwall @hass-cornwall.bsky.social · 15/12/2025
Check out a new collaboration between HaSS Cornwall and the National Maritime Museum, Cornwall. On 25 April 2026, a new University of Exeter/NMMC Masterclass will run on the topic of ‘World War 2, the Fall of France, and Cornwall’s Covert Special Operations’. nmmc.co.uk/university-o...
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University of Exeter Humanities and Social Sciences, Cornwall @hass-cornwall.bsky.social · 28/11/2025
Great news for Cornwall: real progress on devolution, recognition for Kernewek, and strong Institute of Cornish Studies research and teamwork driving positive change for our future! Cornwall is not going to be forced into a Devonwall Mayoral Devolution deal! www.cornwalllive.com/news/cornwal...
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'No Devonwall' as Cornwall wins its own special devolution deal
The government minister in charge tells Cornwall Council it 'is minded, on an exceptional basis, to work with you to explore designating the council as a Single Foundation Strategic Authority'
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Frederick Harry Pitts @fhpitts.bsky.social · 23/11/2025
Great to see our @ukri.org Critical Minerals Challenge Centre at @exeter.ac.uk mentioned in Vision 2035, the government's new Critical Minerals Strategy. As test case for securonomics in action, it has a clear focus on Cornwall's tin, tungsten & lithium. 🔗in thread below www.gov.uk/government/p...
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Frederick Harry Pitts @fhpitts.bsky.social · 23/11/2025
You can read more about how the new Critical Minerals Strategy chimes with the research & policy work of our Critical Minerals Challenge Centre, bringing together Camborne School of Mines with @hass-cornwall.bsky.social & more, via @uniofexeternews.bsky.social here: news.exeter.ac.uk/faculty-of-h...
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Experts hail Cornwall as the ‘Engine Room’ of PM’s new Critical Minerals Strategy
The UK’s new Critical Minerals Strategy must make domestic extraction, refining, and recycling pillars of sovereign capability, experts have urged. The plan should define critical minerals as key to a...
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University of Exeter, Cornwall @cornwall.exeter.ac.uk · 20/11/2025
Experts say the military must focus on “leaving well” as well as serving well to support veterans, society and defence. Researchers urge more action to help armed forces leavers build valued roles in organisations, companies and communities. @hass-cornwall.bsky.social
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New military focus on “leaving well” and strengthening social connections should be core part of defence strategy
A new military focus on “leaving well” as well as serving well is essential for the health of veterans, society and defence, experts have said. Researchers have made a powerful plea for more to be
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Prof. Catriona Pennell @teachlearnwar.bsky.social · 05/11/2025
📣 Delighted to announce that @hass-cornwall.bsky.social, with Trebah Garden, have launched the Tony Hibbert Prize: aimed at secondary school students in Cornwall with an interest in the legacies of 20th conflict and the challenges the world faces today. hass-cornwall.exeter.ac.uk/tony-hibbert...
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University of Exeter Humanities and Social Sciences, Cornwall @hass-cornwall.bsky.social · 21/11/2025
The annual 'Writing from a Position of Anger' lecture, in collaboration between @exetersouthasia.bsky.social and HaSS Cornwall, will be delivered online by writer and activist Dr Banojyotsna Lahiri on Wednesday, Nov 26 at 12 pm.
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University of Exeter Humanities and Social Sciences, Cornwall @hass-cornwall.bsky.social · 01/10/2025
The first South Asia Centre event of the year is a lecture delivered by Esmat Elhalaby (University of Toronto), a historian of the transnational Middle East and South Asia, who will be discussing his recent book 'Parting Gifts of Empire: Palestine and India at the Dawn of Decolonisation'.
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University of Exeter Humanities and Social Sciences, Cornwall @hass-cornwall.bsky.social · 20/08/2025
Congratulations Daisy! 🎉
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University of Exeter Humanities and Social Sciences, Cornwall @hass-cornwall.bsky.social · 15/08/2025
Our new series of short videos showcases the work of our interdisciplinary experts in HaSS Cornwall at @exeter.ac.uk . The latest features Emma Kluge on how our Environmental Humanities research and teaching reorients our historical and political narratives from the perspective of the ocean.
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University of Exeter Humanities and Social Sciences, Cornwall @hass-cornwall.bsky.social · 14/08/2025
The UK Parliament is the core of the British political system and a subject of relentless scrutiny. Here at Humanities & Social Sciences Cornwall we teach and research our legislature in collaboration with Parliament itself. Find out more in our new video series: youtu.be/sRui4vRGChE?...
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Parliament - Dr Ekaterina Kolpinskaya, Senior Lecturer in British Politics
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University of Exeter Humanities and Social Sciences, Cornwall @hass-cornwall.bsky.social · 13/08/2025
We are showcasing the work of our interdisciplinary experts in the University of Exeter’s Department of Humanities and Social Sciences, Cornwall. Today our next video features Dr. Xianan Jin's work on gender. To find out more visit: hass-cornwall.exeter.ac.uk/research/
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University of Exeter Humanities and Social Sciences, Cornwall @hass-cornwall.bsky.social · 13/08/2025
The world faces many complex, interconnected problems. We believe the solutions can only come from different perspectives. Find out how our research explores these connections in the pursuit of environmental justice, socio-ecological resilience, and sustainability. www.youtube.com/watch?v=aXJZ...
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Oil - Dr Misan Afinotan, Lecturer in Law
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University of Exeter Humanities and Social Sciences, Cornwall @hass-cornwall.bsky.social · 12/08/2025
Everyone on Earth is a collection of stories. At @hass-cornwall.bsky.social we identify missing and neglected stories and encourage aspiring writers to shape new ones in compelling ways. Find out more in our new ‘Research Shorts' www.youtube.com/watch?v=xZ2g... @exeter.ac.uk @cornwall.exeter.ac.uk
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Stories - Dr Rob Magnuson Smith, Senior Lecturer in English and Creative Writing
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University of Exeter Humanities and Social Sciences, Cornwall @hass-cornwall.bsky.social · 12/08/2025
Falling youth turnout is an existential threat to our democracies. @hass-cornwall.bsky.social are studying how volunteering can reconnect young people from the poorest backgrounds with elections. Find out more in our new ‘Research Shorts' series. www.youtube.com/watch?v=6vgS...
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Volunteering - Dr Stuart Fox, Senior Lecturer in Politics
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University of Exeter Humanities and Social Sciences, Cornwall @hass-cornwall.bsky.social · 07/08/2025
Nature is under threat. At HaSS Cornwall we work together across the Humanities to tackle big questions relating to climate and environmental change, nature regeneration and societal resilience. We advocate for nature. Find out more: youtu.be/c6KazFlQObs?...
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Nature - Professor Nicola Whyte, Associate Professor of History and Environmental Humanities
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University of Exeter Humanities and Social Sciences, Cornwall @hass-cornwall.bsky.social · 07/08/2025
Next in our series of Research Shorts is Prof. Jamie Hampson on rock art. Humans have been creating rock art for more than 70,000 years. At HaSS Cornwall we consider why, and think about how understanding art helps us understand what it means to be human. www.youtube.com/watch?v=wAf0...
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Rock Art - Professor Jamie Hampson, Associate Professor of Rock Art and Indigenous Heritage
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University of Exeter Humanities and Social Sciences, Cornwall @hass-cornwall.bsky.social · 06/08/2025
The world faces many complex problems. In HaSS Cornwall, we believe the solutions can only come from different perspectives. Find out how our exciting research joins the dots in pursuit of social and environmental justice. Change requires understanding. www.youtube.com/watch?v=MF1X...
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Biospheres - Dr Tiago de Melo Cartaxo, Senior Lecturer in Environmental Law
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University of Exeter Humanities and Social Sciences, Cornwall @hass-cornwall.bsky.social · 06/08/2025
Tradition is not only about continuity – it can also be about change. At @hass-cornwall.bsky.social historians explore how continuous ritual traditions have been interpreted in radically different ways across the centuries. Find out more in our new Research Shorts. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pj-n...
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Tradition - Dr Jeremy DeWaal, Senior Lecturer in European History
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University of Exeter Humanities and Social Sciences, Cornwall @hass-cornwall.bsky.social · 05/08/2025
Over the next two weeks we're showcasing the work of our interdisciplinary experts in the University of Exeter’s Department of Humanities and Social Sciences, Cornwall. Our next video features Prof. Harry Pitt’s work on reindustrialisation. To find out more visit: hass-cornwall.exeter.ac.uk
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University of Exeter Humanities and Social Sciences, Cornwall @hass-cornwall.bsky.social · 05/08/2025
Over the next two weeks, we're showcasing the work of our interdisciplinary experts in the University of Exeter’s Department of Humanities and Social Sciences, Cornwall. Today our first video features Prof. Catriona Pennell's work on forgetting. To find out more visit: hass-cornwall.exeter.ac.uk
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University of Exeter Humanities and Social Sciences, Cornwall @hass-cornwall.bsky.social · 10/07/2025
Kowethas an Yeth event - REVIVE is a three-year project dedicated to revitalising Endangered Intangible Heritage and Languages in Europe, including Cornish, through digital innovation and community engagement. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/revive-pro...
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Revive Project - Community Introduction
Come and join us on the 21st, as we present the REVIVE project, exploring how digital innovation and XR can be used with minority languages
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University of Exeter Humanities and Social Sciences, Cornwall @hass-cornwall.bsky.social · 03/07/2025
We’re delighted to invite you to the Independent Researchers Conference 2025, hosted by the Institute of Cornish Studies, University of Exeter! Plese follow the link for more information and to register. Wednesday, 16 July 2025 | 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM (BST) lnkd.in/eh4MWHyY
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University of Exeter Humanities and Social Sciences, Cornwall @hass-cornwall.bsky.social · 17/06/2025
Great story on studying History and Politics at the University of Exeter's Cornwall Campus authored by our very own Hist/Pol (almost) graduate, Charlotte Arthurs blog.royalhistsoc.org/2025/06/16/s...
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Studying History and Politics at the University of Exeter’s Cornwall Campus: a student perspective | Historical Transactions
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University of Exeter Humanities and Social Sciences, Cornwall @hass-cornwall.bsky.social · 02/06/2025
Careers survey for Politics & Humanities students: exe.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_... The survey is anonymous, and participation in it is voluntary. It relates to work experiences, employment expectations and how we can adapt our training and courses to support you better.
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University of Exeter Humanities and Social Sciences, Cornwall @hass-cornwall.bsky.social · 29/05/2025
The RHS – the UK’s largest and oldest membership organisation for professional historians – spent two days visiting the University Department of Humanities and Social Sciences, Cornwall (HaSS Cornwall), last week, meeting staff and students. news.exeter.ac.uk/faculty-of-h...
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Royal Historical Society praise for University’s Cornwall historians
The Royal Historical Society (RHS) has praised the quality of history research and teaching taking place at the University of Exeter’s Cornwall campus in Penryn. The RHS – the UK’s largest and oldest ...
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University of Exeter Humanities and Social Sciences, Cornwall @hass-cornwall.bsky.social · 22/05/2025
This week, we welcomed RHS President @lucynoakes1.bsky.social and Council members to HASS Cornwall. Highlights included a public event on Cultural Memory and the Two World Wars with our own @teachlearnwar.bsky.social. Thanks to @royalhistsoc.org for the chance to showcase our work!
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University of Exeter Humanities and Social Sciences, Cornwall @hass-cornwall.bsky.social · 20/05/2025
Professor Lucy Noakes (University of Essex and President of the @royalhistsoc.org) and Professor Catriona Pennell (@exeter.ac.uk) reflect on how the wars have shaped cultural memory in Britain over the past (almost) 100 years. Tickets available here: tinyurl.com/5fajkbsz
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Royal Historical Society @royalhistsoc.org · 18/05/2025
On Wednesday, the Society's President, Lucy Noakes, and RHS Councillors will be visiting historians at the Cornwall campus of @exeter.ac.uk, at Penryn, Falmouth. The visit includes a public event and reception with Lucy (4.30pm on 21 May) to which all are very welcome bit.ly/4j2po4B 1/2
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Cultural Memory and the Two World Wars in Britain
In this public dialogue, historians Lucy Noakes & Catriona Pennell reflect on how the two world wars have shaped cultural memory in Britain.
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University of Exeter Humanities and Social Sciences, Cornwall @hass-cornwall.bsky.social · 19/05/2025
Don't forget to sign up for a fascinating dialogue with Professor Lucy Noakes, President of the Royal Historical Society! 🗓️ Wednesday, 21st May 🕒 4:30 - 6:30 PM 📍 Chapel Lecture Theatre www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/cultural-m...
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University of Exeter Humanities and Social Sciences, Cornwall @hass-cornwall.bsky.social · 25/04/2025
Today, Humanities educators welcomed @jaynekirkhammp.bsky.social MP for Falmouth and Truro to @hass-cornwall.bsky.social. Using the recent @royalhistsoc.org report, we discussed the value of History degrees and ways to tackle current challenges in UK Humanities HE.
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Royal Historical Society @royalhistsoc.org · 07/04/2025
On Weds 21 May, the Society is delighted to be visiting historians at the Cornwall Campus @exeter.ac.uk. The visit includes a public event, 'Cultural Memory and the Two World Wars in Britain' (4.30pm), with Lucy Noakes and Catriona Pennell bit.ly/4j2po4B. All welcome to join us #skystorians 1/2
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Cultural Memory and the Two World Wars in Britain
In this public dialogue, historians Lucy Noakes & Catriona Pennell reflect on how the two world wars have shaped cultural memory in Britain.
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University of Exeter Humanities and Social Sciences, Cornwall @hass-cornwall.bsky.social · 03/04/2025
We are seeking a passionate Lecturer to join our Law team at the Penryn Campus. The ideal candidate will have an academic or professional background and be able to teach Corporate Law and Contract Law. jobs.exeter.ac.uk/hrpr_webrecr... #LawJobs #HigherEd #Cornwall #LecturerRole
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University of Exeter Humanities and Social Sciences, Cornwall @hass-cornwall.bsky.social · 20/03/2025
Congratulations to Bethan Alexandra Le Masurier on passing her PhD viva! Her thesis, "Confronting the Anthropocene in Heritage Work", was successfully examined. Supervised by Jamie Hampson and Jim Kelly, and examined by Prof John Schofield and Dr Wendy McMahon. @johnschofyork.bsky.social
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University of Exeter Humanities and Social Sciences, Cornwall @hass-cornwall.bsky.social · 19/03/2025
Eco-Humanities Conference 2025 21st & 22nd March 2025 | Penryn Campus Featuring 40+ speakers, multidisciplinary panels, and creative workshops, the symposium brings together academics, authors, and students to examine ecological narratives. sites.exeter.ac.uk/reimagininge...
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Prof. Catriona Pennell @teachlearnwar.bsky.social · 14/03/2025
A fantastic Human Futures research showcase today between @hass-cornwall.bsky.social & @uniofexeteresi.bsky.social. Exciting to learn more about our themed research clusters: Environmental Justice; Power, Violence & (De)Colonialism; Memory, Identity & Heritage; & Voice, Participation & Governance.
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Dr Xianan Jin 🍉 @xiananj.bsky.social · 14/03/2025
VERY excited to go to Leiden to give this talk 👇 Hope to see you there or online 👋 @hass-cornwall.bsky.social @uniofexeternews.bsky.social @cais-exeter.bsky.social
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University of Exeter Humanities and Social Sciences, Cornwall @hass-cornwall.bsky.social · 14/03/2025
The HaSS Cornwall inter-year social will be taking place this Wednesday 19th March at 5PM in the Upper Stannary, offering an opportunity for everyone to mingle and have a good laugh. Open to all HaSS Cornwall staff and students!
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University of Exeter Humanities and Social Sciences, Cornwall @hass-cornwall.bsky.social · 06/03/2025
Open to all students, as part of the Queer Theory module at HaSS Cornwall is a guest lecture by author, Dr Hannah Levene. 9AM, Monday 17th March in Exchange Yellow - www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/greasepain...
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University of Exeter News @uniofexeternews.bsky.social · 03/03/2025
Great to see research by Dr Owen Thomas from @hass-cornwall.bsky.social on why Keir Starmer is "Mr Rules" mentioned by the BBC today www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Chris Mason: Can opposites Trump and Starmer find common ground? - BBC News
The prime minister and the new president of the United States are rather different characters.
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University of Exeter Humanities and Social Sciences, Cornwall @hass-cornwall.bsky.social · 05/03/2025
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University of Exeter Humanities and Social Sciences, Cornwall @hass-cornwall.bsky.social · 27/02/2025
The Global Visionaries Hub: Innovate for Sustainability, a flagship event designed to foster collaboration, networking, and real-world problem-solving. The event will take place on Wednesday, 12th March 2025.
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University of Exeter Humanities and Social Sciences, Cornwall @hass-cornwall.bsky.social · 13/02/2025
Come along to the University of Exeter Cornwall Module Fair on Wednesday 12th March.
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