Medieval History
Dozens of scholars in medieval German studies are running an international campaign of support for a University of Bristol academic threatened with redundancy.
After 18 years of service, Anne Simon, a specialist in medieval and early modern German literature, has been told that her post is at risk as the university disinvests in the field.
Fellow medievalists from across the world have flooded Bristol with letters and emails criticising the decision, which, they say, will severely undermine study of the subject.
Click here to read this article from Times Higher Education
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Medieval History
With a scholar of German studies under siege, medievalists mobilise
Dozens of scholars in medieval German studies are running an international campaign of support for a University of Bristol academic threatened with redundancy.
After 18 years of service, Anne Simon, a specialist in medieval and early modern German literature, has been told that her post is at risk as the university disinvests in the field.
Fellow medievalists from across the world have flooded Bristol with letters and emails criticising the decision, which, they say, will severely undermine study of the subject.
Click here to read this article from Times Higher Education
- Albrecht Classen Wins Arizona Professor Of The Year
Albrecht Classen almost cried when he learned he won the 2012 Professor of the Year award for the state of Arizona, but the German-born German Studies professor is no stranger to recognition for his work. Awards line the walls of Classen?s office and...
- Exploring The Enigma Of Bristol Cathedral
The Medieval art, architecture and history of Bristol Cathedral is the focus of a new book by researchers at the University of Bristol. The study, edited by Jon Cannon and Beth Williamson of Bristol?s Department of Historical Studies, offers a detailed...
- Rare Ancient Egyptian Coffin Found In British Museum
An extremely rare Egyptian coffin, possibly belonging to the son of a king or a very senior official, has been ?discovered? at Torquay Museum by an archaeologist at the University of Bristol. Dr Aidan Dodson, a senior research fellow in Bristol?s Department...
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- Cfp: Smgs Sessions At K'zoo '09 (9/5/08; Icms, 05/07/09-05/10/09)
The Society for Medieval German Studies is offering four sessions on New Research in Medieval German Literature at the 44th International Congress on Medieval Studies in Kalamazoo, Michigan,May 7-10, 2009. The deadline for session theme proposal is August...