MMU History Alumni

13/10/2018

The latest edition of our newsletter is OUT NOW! Featuring a brilliant research trip to Myanmar, some exciting presentations and conferences and the programme of events for the History Research Centre Seminar Series, plus an alumni profile!

If you'd like to submit an alumni profile for inclusion in our newsletter, please feel free to send us a message!

30/07/2018

Did you know? We offer access to our careers support to all of our graduates, not just the recent ones? Take a look around the webpage, ou might be surprised what you can find to help you....

22/05/2018

A poignant article written by MMU's Shoba Arun in the days after the Manchester bombing last year, with some thoughts on the strengths and future of the city and its people 🐝❤️

Like many cities, Manchester can demonstrate strength through diversity, but must face down the forces that would see it divided.

18/05/2018

The big day is tomorrow! Find out more about the historic role of 'the second son' here!

What Prince Harry can learn from his predecessors.

23/04/2018

In the past few minutes, Kensington Palace has announced that the Duchess of Cambridge has been delivered of a healthy baby boy. He will be the first English prince not to overtake his older sister(s) in the line of succession after the laws of primogeniture were abolished by Queen Elizabeth II. Congratulations TRH The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge!

Here is an interesting read about other significant royal births of the past!

As the Duchess of Cambridge goes into labour with her third child, the author and historian Amy Licence explores royal babies through history, and the unusual circumstances of their arrivals...

19/04/2018

Our very own Dr Andrew Crome has writtemn a 25th Anniversary piece on the 1993 FBI siege in Waco, Texas! Give it a read!

25 years ago, the Waco siege became a symbol of government attacks on religious and civil liberties.

18/04/2018

An interesting read given the potential implications of the news we've been hearing the last few days!

The bombing in Syria is based on a flawed strategy – just as Operation Rolling Thunder was during the Vietnam War. But will world leaders learn the lessons of history?

12/04/2018

As Graduation invitations are sent out today, we'd love to see your pictures of your favourite moments from your graduation! Post them in the comments and tag your friends!!

21/03/2018

I'm sure all those of you who had the pleasure of being taught by Dr Louise Wilmott during your time at MMU will join us in wishing her all the best for the future!! Please feel free to leave any messages of support or thanks for Louise, and we will be pleased to pass them on to her!

16/03/2018

This is a great opportunity for all of our alumni to reconnect with one another, and have the opportunity to share our stories with our fellow alumni from other departments too! Tickets are going fast so hurry!

Alumni are invited to an exclusive reception at the House of Lords on Thursday 26 April 2018 with our Chancellor, The Right Honourable Lord Mandelson, and the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Malcolm Press.

Guests will have the opportunity to meet the University's hosts and connect with fellow alumni over wine and canapés in the Attlee Room, overlooking the River Thames.

Places are limited and tickets are allocated on a first come, first served basis, so book now to avoid disappointment! http://bit.ly/2Hy40BS

08/03/2018

As International Women's Day draws to a close, here's a fascinating article about 6 amazing, but less well-known, women throughout history!!

Everyone has heard of Joan of Arc or Eleanor of Aquitaine, but which other women were important during this 1,000-year period?

05/03/2018

Three AWESOME looking graduate schemes with MI5 that are open for recruitment NOW!

https://www.mi5.gov.uk/careers/opportunities/graduates