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Portsmouth, England
Joined January 2016
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Join us virtually in Portsmouth for our distance-learning MA in Naval History. Hear one of our students discuss the course with our own Dr Matt Heaslip!
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Our own Professor Brad Beaven has published a new book on Ratcliffe Highway, a London sailortown with a notorious reputation in the 19th century. Find out more via our blog here:
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We hope everyone's having a good weekend #Portsmouth
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A great article on press representations of RN submarines and submariners in the Second World War, co-written by alumni Martin Backhouse and course leader @RobJames68
Well done to you both 👏 👏 👏
Wartime representations of the Royal Navy submarine service in the British press
Our own Dr Rob James has recently published an article, with MA alumni Martin Backhouse, in the journal War in History.
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Apply now for an exciting PhD scholarship about the port city of Macau. Study @portsmouthuni, & be part of the pioneering @LR_Foundation-funded Sail to Steam, Carbon to Green project. Deadline: 31.03.2025 port.ac.uk/study/postgraduat… @UoP_History @UoP_SASHPL @UoPHumSS @DocCollegeUoP
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Brilliant to see this, Rob. Congratulations to you and Martin 👏 One to add to our reading lists!
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I'm thrilled to see the article I co-wrote with @Naval_History alumnus Martin Backhouse on the representation of submarines & submariners in WW2 is out in War in History. Even better, it's open access & free to read! #NavalHistory
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It's been great welcoming (and welcoming back after the festive break) our students this week. We've had so many great discussions in the seminars. We're looking forward to these discussions continuing over the rest of the term!
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Discover the untold story of the RNLI’s involvement at Dunkirk and the challenges faced during this rescue mission. Join @DrHelenDoe as she unravels the myths and realities behind this historic event.
📅6 Feb | 📍 Strand Campus & 💻Online
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Looking forward to starting the core 2nd year @UoP_History module 'Working with the Past' this afternoon!
It's always fun: it's such an unusual module & gives the students huge control over what they do.😃
Importantly, it enhances their employability!
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Ahead of the publication of the February 2025 issue of the IJMH, we thought we would revisit some of the publications of 2024.
February 2024 issue can be found here - journals.sagepub.com/toc/ijh…
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Dramatic storms in #Portsmouth today! Photo courtesy of our excellent English Literature colleague @CAPittard
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You can now also find us over at the other site, the one with lovely weather. Come join us there!
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It was great to welcome our new January cohort today. Your enthusiasm for naval, maritime, and coastal history shone through. We're looking forward to supporting you as you work through the degree programme. Welcome aboard!
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5 ways to cut emissions from shipping: slow down, retrofit ships to use cleaner fuels, harness the wind (again), expand shore power in ports, & update government plans. Guy Collender @UoP_Maritime writes for @ConversationUK theconversation.com/five-way… @lloydsregister @PortsmouthPort
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Our brilliant colleague Dr Guy Collender @UoP_Maritime in @ConversationUK - how to cut emissions from shipping 👇👇👇
5 ways to cut emissions from shipping: slow down, retrofit ships to use cleaner fuels, harness the wind (again), expand shore power in ports, & update government plans. Guy Collender @UoP_Maritime writes for @ConversationUK theconversation.com/five-way… @lloydsregister @PortsmouthPort
It was great to welcome our new January cohort today. Your enthusiasm for naval, maritime, and coastal history shone through. We're looking forward to supporting you as you work through the degree programme. Welcome aboard!
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Good evening #Portsmouth
It's Friday! Wishing everyone a lovely #weekend
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Maritime Cultural Heritage Award: Applications open for outstanding dissertations as
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