Exploring LGBTQI+ themes in History, Languages and Cultures modules
We're celebrating Pride Month! We've gathered a list of some modules available in the School of Histories, Languages, and Cultures which cover LGBTQI+ issues, or could relate to them. Programme details and modules listed are illustrative only and subject to change.
Posted on: 18 June 2024
Insights from a Student Attending an Open Lecture
At the beginning of May, I had the opportunity to attend an Open Lecture by Dr Ruth Carlitz, from the University of Amsterdam and hosted by the Department of Politics at the University of Liverpool.
Posted on: 6 June 2024
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Inspirational Women in History: Émilie du Châtelet
After completing modules in Gender and Feminism and Gender and Global Politics, International Relations student, Francesca Foulkes, has decided to spotlight French Physicist, Émilie du Châtelet. Find out about her incredible story, one whose whose tale still touches upon contraception and abortion issues that prevail today.
Posted on: 7 March 2024
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Pete Burns: An Unacknowledged Scouse Icon
In honour of LGBT+ History Month, BA International Relations student, Francesca Foulkes talks about Pete Burns, an often-overlooked queer Scouser whose story highlights the ongoing marginalisation of LGBT+ and gender non-conforming people, especially in the music industry.
Posted on: 6 February 2024
Creating change after tragedy: the story of Gee Walker
Francesca Foulkes, third year International Relations student writes about the story of Dr. Gee Walker, a beacon of hope who, after a tragic loss, founded the Anthony Walker Foundation. In this Black History Month tribute, this blog post explores her journey to combat racism and hate through education.
Posted on: 9 October 2023
Undergraduate students present their report on human rights violation in Zimbabwe at the House of Lords
On 13 September 2023, Dr Obert Hodzi and three undergraduate students presented a report on the repression and shrinking of space for civil society organisations in Zimbabwe at the House of Lords. The research leading to the report was funded through the Beacon Project grant. The three students, Phoebe Ashton, Emily Strudwick and Isra Mohammed, participated in interviewing leaders of civil society organisations in Zimbabwe.
Posted on: 21 September 2023
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From Liverpool to Westminster – How My University Experience Helped Me Find My Career
In September 2018, I began my first year at the University of Liverpool. I had no idea then that after five years, including a global pandemic, a year studying abroad, and a semester-long internship, I would end up starting my career as a Parliamentary Assistant.
Posted on: 22 June 2023
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The Wind of Change Continues
In Dr Andrew S. Roe Crines' blog, he recontextualises decolonisation by conducting a rhetorical political analysis of Harold Macmillan’s ‘Wind of Change’ speech.
Posted on: 7 June 2023
Women’s History ‘More than a Month’
Second year Politics student and Feminist Society President, Chloe Hawryluk, reflects on this year's International Woman's Day theme #EmbraceEquity, and highlights the many exciting activities taking place this month and beyond!
Posted on: 8 March 2023