Monthly Archives: August 2014

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

Posted on August 14, 2014 by Cindy

Jessica Sage, who recently finished her PhD in the department, has responded to the recent debate about Penguin’s new cover for Charlie and Chocolate Factory, which received widespread news coverage this week.   Drawing on her research into children’s literature and … Continue reading →

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An academic placement in our university archives

Posted on August 11, 2014 by Cindy

Lucy Nicholson, one of this year’s academic placement students, writes: During the spring term of this year, I became interested in completing an academic placement for one of my English modules: ‘Women’s writing and feminist theory’ and thus after more … Continue reading →

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Animated about learning

Posted on August 7, 2014 by Cindy

Cindy Becker writes: Over the summer we are creating a series of module outline screencasts, ready to welcome our new students in the autumn. This has led to some interesting discussions amongst colleagues about the best format for these screencasts; … Continue reading →

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Nicola is still with us!!

Posted on August 4, 2014 by Cindy

To anyone who read my post last week, I’m delighted to report that I survived my first skydive! Falling through the skies above Salisbury was a brilliant experience, and one I’ll be raving about in the corridors of HumSS this … Continue reading →

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If you happen to be strolling around our department…

Posted on August 4, 2014 by Cindy

If you are thinking of coming along to meet us and get to know our department at one of our open days, you might like to wander down to our ground floor corridor. Opposite room G16 we have a new … Continue reading →

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The secret life of lecturers

Posted on August 1, 2014 by Cindy

Lecturers live many lives. We are teachers, researchers, administrators, event organisers, project managers, PR officers, and sometimes even journalists or broadcasters. You might be surprised by what we get up to outside work, too. Next weekend, I’ll be jumping out … Continue reading →

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