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Public Lecture: An Emotional History of Atheism in Early Modern England with Professor Alec RyriePublic Lecture: An Emotional History of Atheism in Early Modern England with Professor Alec Ryrie

Public Lecture: An Emotional History of Atheism in Early Modern England with Professor Alec Ryrie

Monday 5th February 2018 5-7pm\nLesley Hernshaw Theatre, Eleanor Rathbone Building

Posted on: 10 January 2018

Researcher in Focus: Professor Barry GodfreyResearcher in Focus: Professor Barry Godfrey

Researcher in Focus: Professor Barry Godfrey

Barry Godfrey is Professor of Social Justice at the School of Law and Social Justice, part of the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences.

Posted on: 5 January 2018

The Story of Australia’s Last ConvictsThe Story of Australia’s Last Convicts

The Story of Australia’s Last Convicts

A century and a half after the last convict ship docked in Australia, new research is uncovering what happened to those who were transported.

Posted on: 5 January 2018

University of Liverpool Institutional Heritage Theme Networking LunchUniversity of Liverpool Institutional Heritage Theme Networking Lunch

University of Liverpool Institutional Heritage Theme Networking Lunch

The institutional Heritage Theme team is holding a networking lunch on Tuesday 6 February 2018, 12.15-2.00pm in the School of the Arts Library, 19 Abercromby Square.

Posted on: 2 January 2018

Reflections on the Nobel Peace Prize: What It Means, and What It Doesn’tReflections on the Nobel Peace Prize: What It Means, and What It Doesn’t

Reflections on the Nobel Peace Prize: What It Means, and What It Doesn’t

In November 2017 Elizabeth Minor, a Visiting Honorary Researcher at the University of Liverpool, travelled to Oslo as part of the group being awarded the Nobel Peace Prize on behalf of ICAN, the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons. It was a very significant moment, but we also feel it is important to set out what it does and does not mean.

Posted on: 19 December 2017