News and EventsContensis: http://www.contentmanagement.co.ukhttp://live-uon.cloud.contensis.com/clas/departments/american/about/news-and-events/news-and-events.aspx?SyndicationType=22024-03-28T14:04:31ZParticipants wanted for mental health art projectMichael TimminsParticipants wanted for mental health art project2023-03-15T12:21:00Z2023-05-17T13:22:00Zhttps://www.nottingham.ac.uk/arts/news/participants-wanted-for-mental-health-art-project.aspxStudent partners for Faculty projectKatja VaaranenWe are looking for 24 students to work in partnership with us to improve the student experience!2023-01-11T16:42:00Z2023-01-11T16:38:00Zhttps://www.nottingham.ac.uk/clas/about/news-and-events/news/news-archive/student-partners-for-faculty-project.aspxMaxwell Ayamba and Louis Cotgrove receive the Vice-Chancellor's MedalKatja VaaranenTwo School of Cultures, Languages and Area Studies PhD students receive the Vice-Chancellor's Medal for their exceptional work.2022-12-09T14:47:00Z2022-12-12T11:33:00Zhttps://www.nottingham.ac.uk/clas/about/news-and-events/news/maxwell-ayamba-and-louis-cotgrave-receive-the-vice-chancellors-medal.aspxSubject Ambassadors 2022/23Katja VaaranenInformation on Subject Ambassadors 2022/232022-10-27T17:33:00Z2022-10-31T10:03:00Zhttps://www.nottingham.ac.uk/clas/about/news-and-events/news/subject-administrator-202223.aspxUnibuddy Student Ambassadors for 22/23Katja VaaranenInformation on Unibuddy Student Ambassadors for 22/232022-09-21T14:54:00Z2022-09-21T14:49:00Zhttps://www.nottingham.ac.uk/clas/about/news-and-events/news/unibuddy-student-ambassadors-for-2223.aspxStudent Digital Ambassadors for Welcome Week 2022Katja VaaranenInformation on Student Digital Ambassadors for Welcome Week 20222022-05-26T14:24:00Z2022-05-26T14:20:00Zhttps://www.nottingham.ac.uk/clas/about/news-and-events/news/student-digital-ambassadors-for-welcome-week-2022.aspxAmerican and Canadian Studies REF 2021 ResultsKatja VaaranenThe Department of American & Canadian Studies at Nottingham is delighted to announce its REF2021 results.2022-05-12T11:13:00Z2022-05-25T13:01:00Zhttps://www.nottingham.ac.uk/clas/departments/american/about/news-and-events/news/american-and-canadian-studies-ref-2021-results.aspxRemembering Emeritus Professor Richard KingMichael TimminsWith sadness, we record the death of our much appreciated colleague, Emeritus Professor Richard King.2022-04-29T14:46:00Z2022-04-29T14:45:00Zhttps://www.nottingham.ac.uk/clas/departments/american/about/news-and-events/news/remembering-emeritus-professor-richard-king.aspxAward winning researchMichael TimminsCongratulations to Professor Heike Bartel and Professor Louise Mullany for their wins at the THE Awards 2021 - the "Oscars" of Higher Education.Two projects that demonstrate of the power of the arts and humanities to tackle contemporary challenges.2021-11-26T16:10:00Z2021-11-26T16:05:00Zhttps://www.nottingham.ac.uk/arts/news/2021/award-winning-research.aspxReading Week 8-12 NovemberMichael TimminsTake a break from lectures.Get up to date with reading.Develop new skills and do some careers thinking.2020-10-19T10:13:00Z2021-10-28T16:50:00Zhttps://www.nottingham.ac.uk/arts/news/reading-week-8-12-november.aspxAmerican and Canadian Studies - Supporting Black Lives Matter MovementMichael TimminsAmerican and Canadian Studies - Black Lives Matter Movement2020-06-12T12:58:00Z2020-06-12T12:45:00Zhttps://www.nottingham.ac.uk/clas/about/news-and-events/news/american-and-canadian-studies-black-lives-matter-movement.aspxCongratulations to our ex-PhD Student Hannah Jeffery for securingt a Leverhulme Trust Early Career Fellowship!Susie SmithurstInformation on Congratulations to our ex-PhD Student Hannah Jeffery for securingt a Leverhulme Trust Early Career Fellowship!2020-06-02T09:44:00Z2020-06-02T09:35:00Zhttps://www.nottingham.ac.uk/clas/about/news-and-events/news/congratulations-to-our-ex-phd-student-hannah-jeffery-for-securingt-a-leverhulme-trust-early-career-fellowship.aspxUniversity Tri Campus Postgraduate Prize 2019/2020Susie SmithurstWe would like to congatulate Emily Brady, one of our American and Canadian Studies PhD students on winning the Heymann Research Postgraduate Prize for 2019/20.2020-04-06T13:30:00Z2020-04-06T13:22:00Zhttps://www.nottingham.ac.uk/clas/departments/american/about/news-and-events/news/university-tri-campus-postgraduate-prize-20192020.aspxStudent Union Academic RepsMichael TimminsRepresent your fellow students in the Student Union Education Network2020-04-02T09:51:00Z2020-04-02T09:50:00Zhttps://www.nottingham.ac.uk/arts/news/student-union-academic-reps.aspxCoronavirus (COVID 19) informationMichael TimminsCurrent advice at the University of Nottingham2020-03-13T09:43:00Z2020-03-13T10:07:00Zhttps://www.nottingham.ac.uk/arts/news/coronavirus-covid-19-information.aspxFaculty Excellence Award prizesElizabeth CopeFaculty Excellence Award prizes, winning student names announced.2020-02-13T10:30:00Z2020-02-14T13:10:00Zhttps://www.nottingham.ac.uk/clas/about/news-and-events/news/faculty-excellence-award-prizes.aspxThe latest publicationsSusie SmithurstFind out what Cultures, Languages and Area studies research is highlighted in the latest edition of Vision magazine featuring three articles from different academics.2020-01-16T09:34:00Z2020-01-16T09:22:00Zhttps://www.nottingham.ac.uk/clas/about/news-and-events/news/the-latest-publications.aspxBrian Lee ObituarySam RobinsonIt is with great sadness that we announce the death on 11 December 2019 of Professor Brian Lee, founder and first Head of the Department of American Studies (as it was then named) at Nottingham.2019-12-20T12:54:00Z2019-12-20T12:51:00Zhttps://www.nottingham.ac.uk/clas/about/news-and-events/news/brian-lee-obituary.aspxGlobalise your degree courseMichael LoxtonStudents can diversify their degree course by choosing a language module for credits. We offer 10 credit modules in Arabic, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin Chinese, Russian and Spanish. The levels range from Stage 1 (complete beginners) to Stage 6 (near native speaker competence). It is possible to improve existing skills or start a new language.2019-09-17T14:00:00Z2019-09-17T14:03:00Zhttps://www.nottingham.ac.uk/clas/about/news-and-events/news/enrolment-dates-for-language-centre-modules-in-welcome-week.aspxFritz Thyssen Foundation research funding awardedSusie SmithurstInformation on Fritz Thyssen Foundation research funding awarded2019-08-12T13:05:00Z2019-09-09T14:06:00Zhttps://www.nottingham.ac.uk/clas/about/news-and-events/news/fritz-thyssen-foundation-funding-awarded-to-timo-schrader.aspxStaff Oscar winners 2019Susie SmithurstCongratulations to School of Cultures, Languages and Area Studies staff Oscar winners and nominees!2019-06-27T15:31:00Z2019-06-27T15:16:00Zhttps://www.nottingham.ac.uk/clas/about/news-and-events/news/staff-oscar-winners-2019.aspxPhD in Black Studies student features in YHA articleSusie SmithurstMaxwell Ayamba, first-year PhD student in Black Studies working on the experience and use of the Peak District National Park by people of Black African ancestry, has been featured in an article for the YHA: Photos relive the fight to establish UK National Parks.2019-06-20T15:07:00Z2019-06-20T15:04:00Zhttps://www.nottingham.ac.uk/clas/departments/american/about/news-and-events/news/phd-in-black-studies-student-features-in-yha-article.aspxNew publication for Dirk Goettsche: Memory and Postcolonial Studies: Synergies and New DirectionsSusie SmithurstA volume based on the conference of the same title which the Research Priority Area "Languages, Texts and Society" hosted in June 2016, which includes chapters by colleagues and postgraduates from Modern Languages and Cultures, and American and Canadian Studies.2019-06-05T13:24:00Z2019-06-05T13:09:00Zhttps://www.nottingham.ac.uk/clas/departments/modern-languages/about/news-and-events/news/new-publication-for-dirk-goettsche-memory-and-postcolonial-studies-synergies-and-new-directions.aspxLord Dearing Award for Cultures, Languages and Area StudiesSusie SmithurstCongratulations to Tara Webster-Deakin (Widening Participation and Outreach Manager) who is the recipient of a Dearing Award this year in recognition of her work in supporting outreach into schools and Widening Participation in both the teaching and administrative aspects of her work in the School of Cultures, Languages and Area Studies.2019-06-05T11:30:00Z2019-06-10T13:04:00Zhttps://www.nottingham.ac.uk/clas/about/news-and-events/news/dearing-award-for-widening-participation-and-outreach.aspxFellowship awards for postgraduate studentsSusie SmithurstCongratulations to American and Canadian Studies postgraduate students Hannah Rose Murray, who has been awarded a Leverhulme postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Edinburgh, and Steve Gallo, who has been awarded a Fellowship at the Filson Historical Society.Well done also to Will Atkin (Cultural, Media and Visual Studies) who will take up a Leverhulme Fellowship at Nottingham in May.2019-06-05T11:30:00Z2019-06-05T11:29:00Zhttps://www.nottingham.ac.uk/clas/about/news-and-events/news/fellowship-awards-for-postgraduate-students.aspxPhD student awarded Baird Society Resident Scholar appointmentSusie SmithurstCongratulations to American and Canadian Studies PhD student Hannah Jeffery, who has been awarded a Baird Society Resident Scholar (Fellow) Academic Appointment with the Smithsonian, starting in February 2020.2019-05-20T14:50:00Z2019-05-20T14:46:00Zhttps://www.nottingham.ac.uk/clas/departments/american/about/news-and-events/news/phd-student-awarded-baird-society-resident-scholar-appointment.aspxAre you exam ready?Michael TimminsTips and support if you're taking exams2019-05-14T09:47:00Z2019-05-14T09:37:00Zhttps://www.nottingham.ac.uk/arts/news/are-you-exam-ready.aspxAmerican and Canadian Studies student awarded Andrew Hendry Postgraduate scholarshipSusie SmithurstCongratulations to Olivia Wright, PhD student in American and Canadian Studies, who has won the university's Andrew Hendry Postgraduate Scholarship, which is 'in recognition of the progress Olivia has made with her research and her contribution to the postgraduate community.'2019-05-08T13:56:00Z2019-05-08T13:49:00Zhttps://www.nottingham.ac.uk/clas/departments/american/about/news-and-events/news/american-and-canadian-studies-student-awarded-andrew-hendry-postgraduate-scholarship.aspxPhD student awarded grant from Harry S. Truman Presidential LibrarySusie SmithurstCongratulations to Elliot Newbold, PhD student in American and Canadian Studies, who has been awarded a $2000 grant from the Harry S. Truman Presidential Library.2019-05-08T13:56:00Z2019-05-08T13:51:00Zhttps://www.nottingham.ac.uk/clas/departments/american/about/news-and-events/news/phd-student-awarded-grant-from-harry-s.-truman-presidential-library.aspxSchool awarded Athena Swan Bronze awardSusie SmithurstThe School of Cultures, Languages and Area Studies has been awarded the Athena Swan Bronze award which recognises good practices in higher education and research institutions towards the advancement of gender equality.2019-05-08T13:35:00Z2019-05-08T13:30:00Zhttps://www.nottingham.ac.uk/clas/about/news-and-events/news/school-awarded-athena-swan-bronze-award.aspxPhD opportunity working with the TateMichael TimminsA Collaborative Doctoral Award focusing on: "Art and artistic practice in the art museum: how do these support creative learning within the primary school?"October 2019 start.2019-05-02T10:30:00Z2019-05-02T09:56:00Zhttps://www.nottingham.ac.uk/arts/news/phd-opportunity-working-with-the-tate.aspxNew funding for Masters degreesMichael TimminsMidlands4Cities Nottingham funding for students starting in September 2019. Eligibility: All of Arts and Humanities. Selected themes in Law, Politics and Geography. Application deadline: Thursday 2 May 2019.2019-04-12T11:20:00Z2019-04-15T10:38:00Zhttps://www.nottingham.ac.uk/arts/news/new-masters-funding.aspxLanguage outreach activities with local schoolSusie SmithurstThe School of Cultures, Languages and Area Studies organised a number of language-based activities with local school children as part of it's widening participation programme.2019-04-09T13:26:00Z2019-04-09T13:17:00Zhttps://www.nottingham.ac.uk/clas/about/news-and-events/news/outreach-activities-in-the-school.aspxAmerican and Canadian Studies PhD student interviewed by BBCSusie SmithurstMaxwell Ayamba, an American and Canadian Studies student took part in celebrating the 70th anniversary of the creation of National Parks in the UK in 1951. The event took place at Castleton, BBC Countryfile were in attendance and Maxwell was one of those they interviewed.2019-04-09T11:56:00Z2022-06-15T09:34:00Zhttps://www.nottingham.ac.uk/clas/about/news-and-events/news/news-archive/american-and-canadian-studies-phd-student-interviewed-by-bbc.aspxPromotions 2019Susie SmithurstVery warmest congratulations to those colleagues in the School who have been promoted to Professor and Associate Professor from 1 August 2019.2019-03-14T12:02:00Z2019-03-14T11:53:00Zhttps://www.nottingham.ac.uk/clas/about/news-and-events/news/promotions-2019.aspxKaren Salt chairs Reverse Select Committee in ParliamentSusie SmithurstDr Karen Salt (American and Canadian Studies), recently chaired what AHRC/GCRF and the International Development Committee (IDC) of the House of Commons refers to as the Reverse Select Committee during the recent Mobilising Global Voices event in Parliament.2019-03-14T12:02:00Z2019-03-21T11:08:00Zhttps://www.nottingham.ac.uk/clas/departments/american/about/news-and-events/news/karen-salt-chairs-reverse-select-committee-in-parliament.aspxGillian Roberts new publicationSusie SmithurstCongratulations to Gillian Roberts, Department of American and Canadian Studies, whose edited collection, Reading between the Borderlines: Cultural Production and Consumption across the 49th Parallel (McGill-Queen's University Press), has now been published.2019-01-23T11:57:00Z2019-01-23T11:51:00Zhttps://www.nottingham.ac.uk/clas/departments/american/about/news-and-events/news/gillian-roberts-new-publication.aspxLanguage Centre Module Enrolment: Spring semester 2019Susie SmithurstStudents can diversify their degree course by choosing a language module for credits. At the Language Centre we focus on providing language modules with the emphasis on communication. The modules are supported by the virtual learning environment Moodle, digital classrooms and a Self Access Centre for independent learning.We offer 10 credit modules in Arabic, French, German, Italian, Korean, Japanese, Mandarin Chinese, Russian, Slovene and Spanish. The levels range from Stage 1a (complete beginners) to Stage 6 (near native speaker competence). It is possible to improve existing skills or start a new language.2019-01-07T13:26:00Z2019-01-28T09:15:00Zhttps://www.nottingham.ac.uk/clas/about/news-and-events/news/enrolment-dates-for-language-centre-modules-in-spring-semester.aspxAHRC International Placement Scheme 2019Michael TimminsFunded research fellowships at world-leading international research institutions for early career researchers, doctoral-level research assistants and AHRC/ESRC funded doctoral students.2018-11-20T11:22:00Z2018-11-20T11:11:00Zhttps://www.nottingham.ac.uk/arts/news/ahrc-international-placement-scheme-2019.aspxAmerican and Canadian Studies PhD student publication successSusie SmithurstCongratulations to Daniel Watson, postgraduate student in American and Canadian Studies, who has published "Fordism: A Review Essay," in the journal Labor History.2018-11-20T09:49:00Z2018-11-20T09:44:00Zhttps://www.nottingham.ac.uk/clas/departments/american/about/news-and-events/news/american-and-canadian-studies-phd-student-publication-success.aspxOutreach and Widening Participation eventsSusie SmithurstA summary of events that have taken place with students from local schools and colleges so far this November.2018-11-13T10:12:00Z2018-11-13T10:06:00Zhttps://www.nottingham.ac.uk/clas/about/news-and-events/news/outreach-and-widening-participation-events.aspxBook launch: The Rise of Neoliberal FeminismSusie SmithurstInformation on Book launch: The Rise of Neoliberal Feminism2018-10-31T10:31:00Z2018-10-31T10:22:00Zhttps://www.nottingham.ac.uk/clas/departments/american/about/news-and-events/news/book-launch-the-rise-of-neoliberal-feminism.aspxMaking the headlinesMichael TimminsTraining for academics to give a taste of how they can use the media to support their research.2018-10-22T09:30:00Z2018-10-22T09:22:00Zhttps://www.nottingham.ac.uk/arts/news/making-the-headlines.aspxKaren Salt appointed Deputy Chair of UKRI advisory group for equality, diversity and inclusionSusie SmithurstCongratulations to Karen Salt (American and Canadian Studies), who has been appointed Deputy Chair of the UK Research and Innovation (UKRI)'s new External Advisory Group for equality, diversity and inclusion.2018-09-18T13:24:00Z2018-09-18T13:13:00Zhttps://www.nottingham.ac.uk/clas/departments/american/about/news-and-events/news/karen-salt-appointed-deputy-chair-of-ukri-advisory-group-for-equality-diversity-and-inclusion.aspx#UoNgoingplaces competition winners 2018Susie SmithurstCongratulations to the winner, runner-up and highly commended photographs entered into our 2017-18 #UoNgoingpla?ces photo competition.2018-07-31T14:24:00Z2018-07-31T14:18:00Zhttps://www.nottingham.ac.uk/clas/about/news-and-events/news/uongoingplaces-competition-winners-2018.aspxChristopher Phelps interviews major historian of sexualitySusie SmithurstDr Christopher Phelps, Department of American and Canadian Studies, interviews a major historian of sexuality, Martin Duberman, in The Nation, one of the leading journals of opinion in the United States.2018-07-19T09:14:00Z2018-07-19T09:08:00Zhttps://www.nottingham.ac.uk/clas/departments/american/about/news-and-events/news/christopher-phelps-interviews-major-historian-of-sexuality.aspxChristopher Phelps discusses Trump on BBC RadioSusie SmithurstListen to our Associate Professor of American History discuss Trumps visit to the UK and his meeting with Vladimir Putin on BBC Radio.2018-07-16T14:02:00Z2018-07-16T13:47:00Zhttps://www.nottingham.ac.uk/clas/departments/american/about/news-and-events/news/christopher-phelps-discusses-trump-on-bbc-radio.aspxSchool prize winners 2018Susie SmithurstWell done to all student prize winners in the School of Cultures, Languages and Area Studies this year.2018-07-05T09:44:00Z2018-07-05T09:33:00Zhttps://www.nottingham.ac.uk/clas/about/news-and-events/news/school-prize-winners-2018.aspxPostgraduate students deliver talks at local schoolSusie SmithurstWell done to two of our American Studies MA students, Richard Gill and Emily Potts, who delivered two very well-received talks to pupils at Trinity School in Nottingham.2018-07-05T09:16:00Z2018-07-05T09:10:00Zhttps://www.nottingham.ac.uk/clas/departments/american/about/news-and-events/news/postgraduate-students-deliver-talks-at-local-school.aspxChristopher Phelps interviewed on LBC NewsSusie SmithurstAssociate Professor of American and Canadian Studies, Christopher Phelps, discusses the visit of First Lady Melania Trump to the Mexican border the day after her husband and US President Donald Trump retreated on his immigration policy amid increasing political pressure.2018-06-28T14:21:00Z2018-06-28T14:03:00Zhttps://www.nottingham.ac.uk/clas/departments/american/about/news-and-events/news/christopher-phelps-interviewed-on-lbc-news.aspxPhD scholarship - Digital Humanities CentreMichael TimminsThere are two half-funded scholarships available for PhD students to provide support to staff and students.2018-06-27T15:08:00Z2018-06-27T15:04:00Zhttps://www.nottingham.ac.uk/arts/news/phd-scholarship-digital-humanities-centre.aspxPhD scholarships in the Digital Transformations HubMichael TimminsScholarship for PhD students in the Faculty of Arts to support digital learning and research.2018-06-27T11:11:00Z2021-06-11T11:28:00Zhttps://www.nottingham.ac.uk/artsdigitalhub/news/phd-scholarship-in-the-digital-humanities-centre.aspxPostgraduate e-journal publishedSusie SmithurstThe second issue of the Postgraduate e-Journal of the Research Priority Area "Languages, Texts and Society" has just been published by students in the School of Cultures, Languages and Area Studies..2018-06-12T12:20:00Z2018-06-12T11:15:00Zhttps://www.nottingham.ac.uk/clas/about/news-and-events/news/postgraduate-e-journal-published.aspxChristopher Phelps New ArticleSusie SmithurstWarm congratulations to Christopher Phelps (American and Canadian Studies), whose article on "The Sexuality of Malcolm X" has been awarded the article prize of the Historians of the Twentieth Century United States (HOTCUS).2018-06-05T21:12:00Z2018-06-05T10:55:00Zhttps://www.nottingham.ac.uk/clas/departments/american/about/news-and-events/news/christopher-phelps-new-article.aspxAcademic promotions 2018Michael TimminsAcademic promotions across the Faculty of Arts for 2018.2018-06-01T11:10:00Z2018-05-31T14:39:00Zhttps://www.nottingham.ac.uk/arts/news/academic-promotions-2018.aspxEmployability Celebratory Showcase DinnerSusie SmithurstSchool of Cultures, Languages and Area Studies work placement schemes hosted a celebratory showcase dinner on 3 May 2018.2018-05-24T12:47:00Z2018-05-23T10:56:00Zhttps://www.nottingham.ac.uk/clas/about/news-and-events/news/employability-celebratory-showcase-dinner.aspxDr Gillian Roberts Awarded British Academy Small GrantCongratulations to Dr Gillian Roberts from American and Canadian Studies, who has received a British Academy small grant for her project 'Postcolonial Film Adaptation: Race, Nation, and Cultural Power in the Global Cultural Marketplace.'2018-05-10T09:47:00Z2018-05-08T13:50:00Zhttps://www.nottingham.ac.uk/clas/departments/american/about/news-and-events/news/dr-gillian-roberts-awarded-british-academy-small-grant.aspxChristopher Phelps' essay awarded Honorable Mention in the Arthur Miller Centre Essay PrizeSusie SmithurstChristopher Phelps's essay "The Sexuality of Malcolm X" (Journal of American Studies, 2017) has been awarded Honorable Mention in the Arthur Miller Centre Essay Prize at the British Association of American Studies annual meeting on 7 April 2018.2018-04-30T10:00:00Z2018-04-30T09:20:00Zhttps://www.nottingham.ac.uk/clas/departments/american/about/news-and-events/news/christopher-phelps-essay-awarded-honorable-mention-in-the-arthur-miller-centre-essay-prize.aspxCongratulations - Research fundingDr Gillian Roberts, Associate Professor (American and Canadian Studies), has received a British Academy small grant for her project 'Postcolonial Film Adaptation: Race, Nation, and Cultural Power in the Global Cultural Marketplace.'Dr Ting Chang from the Department of History of Art has been awarded a Leverhulme Research Fellowship for 12 months for to research "Playing Empire in the 19th Century: Games, Spectacles and Colonial Subjects"Jimmy Brookes, PhD student, was recently awarded a year-long pre-doctoral fellowship at the Smithsonian American Art Museum, under the direct supervision of Eleanor J. Harvey (senior curator) and James Barber (historian at the National Portrait Gallery), commencing 30 September 2018. Jimmy would would like to ensure that staff are aware of the placement for their own PG students (https://www.smithsonianofi.com/fellowship-opportunities/smithsonian-institution-fellowship-program/), and to make it known he would be very happy to share advice, examples from his application form, etc. to ensure that others can make use of this opportunity in the future.2018-04-19T10:23:00Z2018-04-18T16:02:00Zhttps://www.nottingham.ac.uk/clas/departments/american/about/news-and-events/news/congratulations-research-funding.aspxStaff Oscars 2018Susie SmithurstSuccess continues with further nominations in the Staff Oscars for the School of Cultures, Languages and Area Studies.2018-04-19T09:43:00Z2019-05-29T11:20:00Zhttps://www.nottingham.ac.uk/clas/about/news-and-events/news/staff-oscars-2018.aspxAmerican and Canadian Studies PhD students awarded pre-doctoral fellowshipSusie SmithurstCongratulations to PhD student Jimmy Brookes for securing a prestigious year-long pre-doctoral fellowship at the Smithsonian American Art Museum.2018-03-29T09:48:00Z2018-03-29T09:36:00Zhttps://www.nottingham.ac.uk/clas/departments/american/about/news-and-events/news/congratulations-to-phd-candidate-jimmy-brookes-for-securing-a-pre-doctoral-fellowship.aspxPeter Ling discusses the 50th anniversary of the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr.Susie SmithurstPeter Ling (American and Canadian Studies) has two pieces published to mark the 50th anniversary of the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. on April 4 1968.2018-03-29T09:48:00Z2018-03-29T09:39:00Zhttps://www.nottingham.ac.uk/clas/departments/american/about/news-and-events/news/peter-ling-has-two-pieces-published-to-mark-the-50th-anniversary-of-the-assassination-of-martin-luther-king-jr..aspxChristopher Phelps Writes Article for the Dissent regarding the recent strike actionChristopher has written reflections on the strike for Dissent.2018-03-21T13:19:00Z2018-03-20T15:19:00Zhttps://www.nottingham.ac.uk/clas/about/news-and-events/news/christopher-phelps-writes-article-for-the-dissent-regarding-the-recent-strike-action.aspxChristopher Phelps writes a new articleChristopher Phelps's new article about American labour journalism in the 1920s and 1930s is online and free for three months2018-03-21T13:19:00Z2018-03-20T15:41:00Zhttps://www.nottingham.ac.uk/clas/departments/american/about/news-and-events/news/christopher-phelps-writes-a-new-article.aspxWelcome to Dr Uditi SenSusie SmithurstWelcome to Dr Uditi Sen, who joins the Liberal Arts team.2018-03-15T11:42:00Z2018-03-15T11:37:00Zhttps://www.nottingham.ac.uk/clas/about/news-and-events/news/welcome-to-dr-uditi-sen.aspxWelcome to Pete O'ConnorWelcome to Pete O'Connor, who joins American & Canadian Studies for a three-year post as Teaching Associate.2018-03-15T11:42:00Z2018-03-14T13:13:00Zhttps://www.nottingham.ac.uk/clas/departments/american/about/news-and-events/news/welcome-to-pete-oconnor.aspxDr Christopher Phelps interviewed on Talk Radio CHML 900Dr Christopher Phelps was interviewed on Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, talk radio CHML 900, speaking about anarchism as a current of thought action.2018-03-14T11:39:00Z2018-03-13T15:29:00Zhttps://www.nottingham.ac.uk/clas/departments/american/about/news-and-events/news/dr-christopher-phelps-interviewed-on-talk-radio-chml-900.aspxWelcome to Professor Maggi MorehouseThe Department of American & Canadian Studies is delighted to welcome Professor Maggi Morehouse, who has joined us this semester as a visiting Fulbright Scholar from Coastal Carolina University.2018-03-14T11:39:00Z2018-03-14T09:59:00Zhttps://www.nottingham.ac.uk/clas/departments/american/about/news-and-events/news/welcome-to-professor-maggi-morehouse.aspxPromotions for the School of Cultures, Languages Area Studies 2018Congratulations to our colleagues who have been promoted this year.2018-03-14T11:38:00Z2018-03-13T13:26:00Zhttps://www.nottingham.ac.uk/clas/about/news-and-events/news/promotions-for-the-school-of-cultures-languages-area-studies-2018.aspxInternational Women's Day 18Michael TimminsFor International Women's Day 18 some of our students explain what it's like to be a woman at UoN, and discuss some of the support available.2018-03-08T10:35:00Z2018-03-08T10:16:00Zhttps://www.nottingham.ac.uk/arts/news/international-womens-day-18.aspxDr Christopher Phelps interviewed on LBC RadioSusie SmithurstDr Christopher Phelps was interviewed on LBC Radio 24 February discussing US politics: gun control, the economy and Trump in the polls.2018-03-07T10:25:00Z2018-03-07T09:52:00Zhttps://www.nottingham.ac.uk/clas/departments/american/about/news-and-events/news/dr-christopher-phelps-was-interviewed-on-lbc-radio.aspxDr Christopher Phelps co-edits journal special issueSusie Smithurst?Dr Christopher Phelps has co-edited a special journal issue of Labor: Studies in Working-Class History 15:1 (2018), which includes his article "Heywood Broun, Benjamin Stolberg, and the Politics of American Labor Journalism in the 1920s and 1930s"2018-03-07T10:25:00Z2018-03-07T09:48:00Zhttps://www.nottingham.ac.uk/clas/about/news-and-events/news/dr-christopher-phelps-co-edited-a-special-journal-issue.aspxZoe Trodd interviewed on BBC's Sunday PoliticsProfessor Zoe Trodd was interviewed on BBC's 'Sunday Politics' on 25 February discussing ways to tackle contemporary slavery at the University's Rights Lab2018-03-07T10:25:00Z2018-03-06T13:31:00Zhttps://www.nottingham.ac.uk/clas/departments/american/about/news-and-events/news/zoe-trodd-interviewed-on-bbcs-sunday-politics.aspxIndustrial actionMichael TimminsInformation for students from the Vice-Chancellor2018-02-21T12:21:00Z2018-02-21T12:01:00Zhttps://www.nottingham.ac.uk/arts/news/industrial-action.aspxKaren Salt on In Our Time Radio ProgrammeDr Karen Salt was in conversation with Melvyn Bragg about Frederick Douglass on BBC Radio 4's "In Our Time" programme.2018-02-08T13:50:00Z2018-02-08T13:28:00Zhttps://www.nottingham.ac.uk/clas/about/news-and-events/news/karen-salt-on-in-our-time-radio-programme.aspxNew Teaching Associate for American and Canadian StudiesSusie SmithurstWelcome to Dr Peter O'Connor who has accepted a 3-year post in the department.2018-02-05T10:33:00Z2018-02-05T09:57:00Zhttps://www.nottingham.ac.uk/clas/departments/american/about/news-and-events/news/new-teaching-associate-for-the-department-of-american-and-candaian-studies.aspxDr Karen Salt interviewed by BBC World Service about Haiti and Trump's recent commentsSusie SmithurstDirector of the Centre for Research in Race and Rights at the University of Nottingham, Karen Salt joins the BBC World Service team to discuss President Trump's recent comments surrounding immigration, where it has been recorded that he referred to a number of countries in a derogatory manner.2018-01-16T09:32:00Z2018-01-16T09:28:00Zhttps://www.nottingham.ac.uk/clas/departments/american/about/news-and-events/news/dr-karen-salt-was-interviewed-by-bbc-world-service-about-haiti-and-trump's-recent-comments.aspxGraham Thompson in conversation with Melvyn BraggSusie SmithurstHear Graham Thompson in conversation with Melvyn Bragg about Moby Dick on BBC Radio 4.2017-12-21T15:01:00Z2017-12-21T14:21:00Zhttps://www.nottingham.ac.uk/clas/departments/american/about/news-and-events/news/hear-graham-thompson-in-conversation-with-melvyn-bragg-about-moby-dick-on-bbc-radio-4s-in-our-time-programme-7-december.aspxUniversity of Nottingham works to eradicate slavery in NottinghamAmerican and Canadian Studies PhD researcher Hannah Jeffery spoke to the BBC about a new archive of antislavery street art: Walls of Slavery, Walls of Freedom, as part of the Global Rights lab.2017-12-04T13:20:00Z2017-12-26T08:46:00Zhttps://www.nottingham.ac.uk/clas/about/news-and-events/news/university-of-nottingham-works-to-eradicate-slavery-in-nottingham.aspxDr Christopher Phelps interviewed about Charles Manson on LBC RadioInformation on Dr Christopher Phelps interviewed about Charles Manson on LBC Radio2017-12-04T10:47:00Z2017-12-26T11:39:00Zhttps://www.nottingham.ac.uk/clas/departments/american/about/news-and-events/news/dr-christopher-phelps-interviewed-about-charles-manson-on-lbc-radio.aspxGillian Roberts Article PublishedDr Gillian Roberts (American & Canadian Studies) has had a new article published recently: "Writing Settlement after Idle No More: Non-Indigenous Responses in Anglo-Canadian Poetry."2017-11-21T11:12:00Z2017-12-26T11:42:00Zhttps://www.nottingham.ac.uk/clas/departments/american/about/news-and-events/news/gillian-roberts-article-published.aspxProfessor Peter Ling delivers talk following publicationPrompted by his article in BBC History magazine "The Fight for Black America" (Christmas 2016), the History staff at Bedford Boys School invited Professor Peter Ling to give a talk to AS and A2 History students on "The Radicalism of Martin Luther King, Jr." on 11 November 2017.2017-11-21T11:11:00Z2017-12-26T11:53:00Zhttps://www.nottingham.ac.uk/clas/departments/american/about/news-and-events/news/professor-peter-ling-delivers-talk-following-publication.aspxAmerican Studies Primary Discovery Day 2017The Department of American and Canadian Studies hosted a very successful American Studies primary discovery day on the 13 November 2017 for Year 6 pupils (10-11 year olds) from the Windmill LEAD Academy who engaged with an interactive session on the Civil Rights Movement.2017-11-21T10:41:00Z2022-06-15T09:36:00Zhttps://www.nottingham.ac.uk/clas/about/news-and-events/news/news-archive/american-studies-primary-discovery-day-2017.aspxWhat did the year abroad do for you?The Department of Modern Languages and Cultures at the University of Nottingham is running a competition for all graduates and current Year 4 students who spent a year abroad. Please tell us in 180 words or less three or four ways in which your year abroad changed you (for the better).2017-11-14T13:44:00Z2017-12-26T17:44:00Zhttps://www.nottingham.ac.uk/clas/departments/modern-languages/about/news-and-events/news/what-did-the-year-abroad-do-for-you.aspxPostgraduate open day 2017Vicki MorrisBooking now open. Find out more about our courses, meet staff and students, explore funding and tour our fantastic facilities and campus!2017-11-13T12:56:00Z2018-11-01T16:05:00Zhttps://www.nottingham.ac.uk/arts/news/postgraduate-open-day-2017.aspxProfessor Peter Ling interviewed by Sky News about the JFK filesInformation on Professor Peter Ling interviewed by Sky News about the JFK files2017-10-31T14:54:00Z2017-12-26T11:53:00Zhttps://www.nottingham.ac.uk/clas/departments/american/about/news-and-events/news/professor-peter-ling-interviewed-by-sky-news-about-the-jfk-files.aspxProfessor Peter Ling discusses the release of JFK's assassination files on BBC Radio 5 Live with Emma BarnettInformation on Professor Peter Ling discusses the release of JFK's assassination files on BBC Radio 5 Live with Emma Barnett2017-10-30T13:58:00Z2017-12-26T11:53:00Zhttps://www.nottingham.ac.uk/clas/departments/american/about/news-and-events/news/professor-peter-ling-discusses-the-release-of-jfks-assassination-files-on-bbc-radio-5-live-with-emma-barnett.aspxDr Christopher Phelps discusses Trump's travel ban on LBC RadioInformation on Dr Christopher Phelps discusses Trump's travel ban on LBC Radio2017-10-30T13:55:00Z2017-12-26T11:39:00Zhttps://www.nottingham.ac.uk/clas/departments/american/about/news-and-events/news/dr-christopher-phelps-discusses-trumps-travel-ban-on-lbc-radio.aspxZoe Trodd Co-Investigator on a major University of Liverpool led projectCongratulations to Zoe Trodd (American & Canadian Studies) who is Co-Investigator on a major University of Liverpool led project.2017-10-16T13:39:00Z2017-12-26T12:05:00Zhttps://www.nottingham.ac.uk/clas/departments/american/about/news-and-events/news/zoe-trodd-co-investigator-on-a-major-university-of-liverpool-led-project.aspxSuccessful Applications for Cultures, Languages and Area Studies StaffSuccessful Applications for Julian Stringer and Christopher Phelps.2017-10-05T12:25:00Z2017-12-26T13:41:00Zhttps://www.nottingham.ac.uk/clas/departments/culturalmediaandvisualstudies/about/news-and-events/events/events-archive/cfm/events-archive/news-archive/successful-applications-for-cultures-languages-and-area-studies-staff.aspxDr Christopher Phelps discusses the mass shooting in Las Vegas on BBC Radio NottinghamAssociate Professor in American and Canadian Studies at the University of Nottingham, Christopher Phelps discusses the mass shooting in Las Vegas and whether this will reopen the debate on gun legislation in the United States.2017-10-05T10:54:00Z2017-12-26T11:39:00Zhttps://www.nottingham.ac.uk/clas/departments/american/about/news-and-events/news/dr-christopher-phelps-discusses-the-mass-shooting-in-las-vegas-on-bbc-radio-nottingham.aspxFaculty Modern Foreign Language fundingGrants are now available for Faculty of Arts research students who need to learn a modern foreign language through the Language Centre.2017-09-14T15:26:00Z2017-12-23T22:00:00Zhttps://www.nottingham.ac.uk/arts/news/faculty-modern-foreign-language-funding.aspxChristopher Phelps interviewed on Trump on TRT World NewsAssociate Professor Christopher Phelps discusses Trump's response to "Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals" on TRT World News.2017-09-14T14:09:00Z2017-12-26T11:34:00Zhttps://www.nottingham.ac.uk/clas/departments/american/about/news-and-events/news/christopher-phelps-interviewed-on-trump-on-trt-world-news.aspxIndia at 70On Thursday 21 September The Institute for Asia and Pacific Studies (IAPS) will present a one day symposium to reflect on 70 years of Indian independence.2017-08-31T12:21:00Z2018-01-04T06:59:00Zhttps://www.nottingham.ac.uk/iaps/news/2017/india-at-70.aspxLord Dearing Award winnersCongratulations to all the Lord Dearing Award winners in the Faculty!• Liz Evans, Film and Television Studies• Manuel Lagares, Spanish teaching• Mark Jago, Philosophy• Year abroad team, CLAS2017-08-09T16:37:00Z2017-12-23T22:04:00Zhttps://www.nottingham.ac.uk/arts/news/lord-dearing-award-winners.aspxNottingham Research Fellowships 2017Fantastic University of Nottingham fellowship opportunities for early years researchers.2017-08-03T17:57:00Z2017-12-23T22:07:00Zhttps://www.nottingham.ac.uk/arts/news/nottingham-research-fellowships-2017.aspxNew Generation Thinkers promotion 2017Communicate your research - opportunity for early careers researchers2017-07-31T13:24:00Z2017-12-23T22:07:00Zhttps://www.nottingham.ac.uk/arts/news/new-generation-thinkers-promotion-2017.aspx#UoNgoingplaces competition winners 2017Congratulations to the winner, runner-up and highly commended photographs entered into our 2016-2017 #UoNgoingpla?ces photo competition.2017-07-20T13:50:00Z2017-12-26T08:47:00Zhttps://www.nottingham.ac.uk/clas/about/news-and-events/news/uongoingplaces-competition-winners-2017.aspxNottingham Advantage Award Celebration EventThe 2017 Nottingham Advantage Award Celebration Event took place on Tuesday 13th June 2017, 2-4.30pm, in the Senate Chamber, Trent Building, University Park. The Award gives students the opportunity to stand out, the vision to achieve their goals and recognition for their commitment in completing extra-curricular activities.2017-07-06T16:39:00Z2017-12-26T08:30:00Zhttps://www.nottingham.ac.uk/clas/about/news-and-events/news/nottingham-advantage-award-celebration-event-2017.aspxCongratulations to CLAS students who completed the Nottingham Advantage Award this yearAt the recent celebration event for students who have completed 30 credits of extra-curricular Advantage Award modules, students of Cultures, Languages and Area students were congratulated on their success, and several students also won employer-supported awards for their achievements.2017-06-21T12:51:00Z2017-12-26T08:11:00Zhttps://www.nottingham.ac.uk/clas/about/news-and-events/news/congratulations-to-clas-students-who-completed-the-nottingham-advantage-award-this-year.aspxChristopher Phelps discusses The American Populists on BBC Radio 4Associate Professor of American Studies, Christopher Phelps, joins Melvyn Bragg and guests to discuss what, in 19th Century America's Gilded Age, was one of the most significant protest movements since the Civil War with repercussions well into 20th Century.2017-06-20T14:08:00Z2017-12-26T11:31:00Zhttps://www.nottingham.ac.uk/clas/departments/american/about/news-and-events/news/christopher-phelps-discusses-the-american-populists-on-bbc-radio-4.aspxTreble 20 - high scores in league tablesTreble-top! We're ranked in the top 20 by three major guides.2017-05-16T16:50:00Z2017-12-23T22:15:00Zhttps://www.nottingham.ac.uk/arts/news/treble-20-high-scores-in-league-tables.aspxPaul McGarr (ACS) awarded British Science Association Media FellowshipDr Paul McGarr, Department of American and Canadian Studies, has been awarded a prestigious Media Fellowship by the British Science Association.2017-05-16T11:45:00Z2017-12-26T11:49:00Zhttps://www.nottingham.ac.uk/clas/departments/american/about/news-and-events/news/paul-mcgarr-submits-a-successful-application-for-a-british-science-association-media-fellowship.aspxAmerican and Canadian Studies PhD student awarded prestigious FellowshipCongratulations to recent American and Canadian Studies PhD student, John Tiplady, who has been awarded the Agnese N Haury Fellowship.2017-05-16T11:08:00Z2017-12-26T11:43:00Zhttps://www.nottingham.ac.uk/clas/departments/american/about/news-and-events/news/john-tiplady-awarded-the-agnese-n-haury-fellowship.aspxAmerican and Canadian Studies Masters student Francesca Speed presents research at international conferenceCongratulations to Francesca Speed who has been invited to present her research on multiculturalism and North American counter-terrorism at a prestigious international conference hosted by the Austrian Centre for Intelligence, Propaganda and Security Studies at the University of Graz.2017-05-09T15:01:00Z2017-12-26T11:24:00Zhttps://www.nottingham.ac.uk/clas/departments/american/about/news-and-events/news/american-and-canadian-studies-masters-student-to-present-research.aspxVisiting Head of School from University of Nottingham MalaysiaThis week Dr Joanne Lim (beginning her term as head of the School of Modern Languages & Cultures on the Malaysia campus) and Professor Chew Ging LEE (Dean, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences at UNMC) visited the School and Faculty Nottingham. ?2017-04-26T12:51:00Z2017-12-26T08:47:00Zhttps://www.nottingham.ac.uk/clas/about/news-and-events/news/visiting-head-of-school-from-university-of-nottingham-malaysia.aspxDr Paul McGarr talks to BBC World NewsAssistant Professor of American and Canadian Studies at The University of Nottingham, Paul McGarr, talks to BBC World News to discuss the impending US/Japan trade visit and how this may play out for both countries.2017-04-20T14:03:00Z2017-12-26T11:50:00Zhttps://www.nottingham.ac.uk/clas/departments/american/about/news-and-events/news/paul-mcgarr-talks-to-bbc-world-news.aspxSir Francis Hill Postgraduate Scholarship for 2017 entryGabrielle BunnOne Sir Francis Hill Scholarship is available for the academic year 2017/18. This award is open to nominations from the Faculties of Social Sciences and Arts. Students with a conditional or an unconditional offer on a PhD research programme at the University of Nottingham, or who are currently in the first year of their PhD are eligible to apply.2017-03-14T13:02:00Z2019-08-06T13:00:00Zhttps://www.nottingham.ac.uk/arts/news/sir-francis-hill-postgraduate-scholarship-for-2017-entry.aspxPaul McGarr in The Independent on Trump, conspiracism and the "deep state"Dr Paul McGarr, Assistant Professor in US Foreign Policy in the Department of American and Canadian Studies, features in an article in the Independent.2017-03-14T12:14:00Z2017-12-26T11:48:00Zhttps://www.nottingham.ac.uk/clas/departments/american/about/news-and-events/news/paul-mcgarr-in-the-independent-on-trump-conspiracism-and-the-deep-state.aspxWelcome to Dr Ian Chambers, Department of American & Canadian StudiesWe welcome Dr Ian Chambers as a new member of staff in the Department of American & Canadian Studies in the Spring Semester 2017.2017-02-14T11:00:00Z2017-12-26T12:05:00Zhttps://www.nottingham.ac.uk/clas/departments/american/about/news-and-events/news/welcome-to-dr-ian-chambers.aspxAmerican Studies Professor Zoe Trodd to direct new Beacon of ExcellenceUniversity announces major investment in five world-leading areas of research Dame Jessica Corner, Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Research and Knowledge Exchange, has announced five University Beacons of Excellence – leading research areas that will have a far-reaching impact on some of today's global challenges. The new Beacons stand as exemplars and will be models and drivers of the Nottingham Research Accelerator and its mission to generate funding, drive impact and enhance reputation.2017-01-31T11:53:00Z2017-12-26T11:26:00Zhttps://www.nottingham.ac.uk/clas/departments/american/about/news-and-events/news/american-studies-professor-zoe-trodd-to-direct-new-beacon-of-excellence.aspxMasters and Research Studentships in the School of Cultures, Languages and Area Studies 2017The School of Cultures, Languages and Area Studies is pleased to offer a number of studentships for postgraduate taught (MA and MRes) and research students.2017-01-31T11:52:00Z2017-12-26T08:24:00Zhttps://www.nottingham.ac.uk/clas/about/news-and-events/news/masters-and-research-studentships-in-clas-2017.aspxA day in the life of American and Canadian Studies alumna, and BBC Apprentice candidate, Rebecca JefferyFind out what a typical day is like for our American and Canadian Studies alumna Rebecca Jeffery.Rebecca runs her own design and marketing business with her sister and appeared as a candidate on the 2016 series of The Apprentice.2017-01-05T17:10:00Z2017-12-26T11:22:00Zhttps://www.nottingham.ac.uk/clas/departments/american/about/news-and-events/news/a-day-in-the-life-of-american-and-canadian-studies-alumna-rebecca-jeffery.aspxSharon Monteith appointed Scholar in ResidenceCongratulations to Sharon Monteith, Professor of American Studies, who has been appointed Scholar-in-Residence at the Center for the Study of Southern Culture at the University of Mississippi, Oxford, Mississippi.2016-12-13T12:14:00Z2017-12-26T11:59:00Zhttps://www.nottingham.ac.uk/clas/departments/american/about/news-and-events/news/sharon-monteith-appointed-scholar-in-residence.aspxInterview on Trump's China policyDr Paul McGarr, Assistant Professor in the Department of American and Canadian Studies, was interviewed by TRT World regarding Donald Trump's Policy towards China.2016-12-07T16:03:00Z2017-12-26T11:42:00Zhttps://www.nottingham.ac.uk/clas/departments/american/about/news-and-events/news/interview-with-paul-mcgarr-on-donald-trump.aspxSharon Monteith Leverhulme SuccessAfter a number of years in University and cross-university roles, including as Associate Dean of the Graduate School and founding Director of the Midlands3Cities Doctoral Training Partnership, Professor of American Studies Sharon Monteith has been awarded a Leverhulme Major Research Fellowship for three years beginning September 20172016-12-07T15:22:00Z2017-12-26T12:00:00Zhttps://www.nottingham.ac.uk/clas/departments/american/about/news-and-events/news/sharon-monteith-leverhulme-success.aspxMaking Nottingham slavery-freeThere are 46 million slaves around the world today, including thousands in the UK. But Nottingham took the first steps towards becoming a slavery-free city on Friday 18th November, through a public debate organised by the University of Nottingham and hosted at Nottingham Trent University2016-11-22T14:43:00Z2018-01-12T18:14:00Zhttps://www.nottingham.ac.uk/research/groups/c3r/news-events/news/making-nottingham-slavery-free.aspxPhD opportunity working with manuscripts and special collectionsNew PhD studentship in the Faculty of Arts to study our manuscripts and special collections.2016-11-10T09:25:00Z2017-12-23T22:09:00Zhttps://www.nottingham.ac.uk/arts/news/phd-opportunity-working-with-manuscripts-and-special-collections.aspxNottingham in Parliament DayThe School of Cultures, Languages and Area Studies represented The University of Nottingham with two events.2016-11-09T15:13:00Z2017-12-26T08:31:00Zhttps://www.nottingham.ac.uk/clas/about/news-and-events/news/nottingham-in-parliament-day.aspxThe 2016 U.S. presidential Election: A Seismic Shift to the RightThe stunning upset victory of Donald J. Trump over Hillary Clinton in the U.S. presidential election signifies a seismic shift to the right in American politics.2016-11-09T15:12:00Z2017-12-26T12:02:00Zhttps://www.nottingham.ac.uk/clas/departments/american/about/news-and-events/news/the-2016-u.s.-presidential-election-a-seismic-shift-to-the-right.aspxArts and social sciences postgraduate open dayInformation on Arts and social sciences postgraduate open day2016-10-27T13:34:00Z2017-12-23T21:58:00Zhttps://www.nottingham.ac.uk/arts/news/arts-and-social-sciences-postgraduate-open-day.aspxAHRC PhD funding application deadline: 16 January 2017Vicki MorrisApplications for Midlands3Cities Doctoral Partnership AHRC funding for commencement of PhD study in 2017 are now open. Choose from three workshops in November to assist with your application.2016-10-27T11:47:00Z2018-11-01T16:07:00Zhttps://www.nottingham.ac.uk/arts/news/ahrc-phd-funding-application-deadline-2017.aspxWelcome to three new Leverhulme and British Academy research fellowsWelcome to three new Leverhulme and British Academy research fellows Hannah Scott, Rosi Smith and Wendy Asquith2016-10-11T16:42:00Z2017-12-26T08:49:00Zhttps://www.nottingham.ac.uk/clas/about/news-and-events/news/welcome-research-fellows.aspxChristopher Phelps features in the Times HigherChristopher Phelps, Department of American and Canadian Studies, featured in the Times Higher with an article on the 'American Studies melting pot'2016-10-11T14:41:00Z2017-12-26T08:08:00Zhttps://www.nottingham.ac.uk/clas/about/news-and-events/news/christopher-phelps-times-higher.aspxChristopher Phelps interviewed on BBC World NewsDr Christopher Phelps, Associate Professor of American History, interviewed for BBC World News on the U.S. Vice Presidential debate.2016-10-06T12:45:00Z2017-12-26T11:32:00Zhttps://www.nottingham.ac.uk/clas/departments/american/about/news-and-events/news/christopher-phelps-interviewed-on-bbc-world-news.aspxCelebrate Black History Month with events for the communityThe University of Nottingham is celebrating Black History Month with music, public lectures, open discussion and much more.2016-10-05T16:19:00Z2017-12-26T08:07:00Zhttps://www.nottingham.ac.uk/clas/about/news-and-events/news/celebrate-black-history-month-with-events-for-the-community.aspxZoe Trodd interviewed for BBC Radio Nottingham on Ending Slavery online courseListen to leading expert on anti-slavery, Professor Zoe Trodd, interviewed for BBC Radio Nottingham on the world's first ever massive open online course about contemporary slavery.2016-10-05T12:06:00Z2017-12-26T12:06:00Zhttps://www.nottingham.ac.uk/clas/departments/american/about/news-and-events/news/zoe-trodd-interviewed-for-bbc-radio-nottingham-on-ending-slavery-online-course.aspxYear Abroad social media competition winner 2016We are pleased to announce the winner, runner-up and highly commended students who shared photographs of their year abroad with us via social media using the hashtag #UoNgoingplaces.2016-09-29T12:38:00Z2017-12-26T08:53:00Zhttps://www.nottingham.ac.uk/clas/about/news-and-events/news/year-abroad-social-media-competition-winner-2016.aspxFirst for graduate employabilityWe're the University of the Year for Graduate Employability according to Good University Guide 2017,2016-09-27T15:12:00Z2017-12-23T22:01:00Zhttps://www.nottingham.ac.uk/arts/news/first-for-graduate-employability.aspxAmerican and Canadian Studies hosts first ever Family Discovery DayOn Saturday 7 May 2016, the University's Widening Participation team ran its first Family Discovery Day2016-09-15T13:04:00Z2017-12-26T11:38:00Zhttps://www.nottingham.ac.uk/clas/departments/american/about/news-and-events/news/discovery-day.aspxAmerican and Canadian Studies achieve 100% satisfaction in National Student SurveyCongratulations to the Department on their success!2016-08-11T13:53:00Z2017-12-26T11:46:00Zhttps://www.nottingham.ac.uk/clas/departments/american/about/news-and-events/news/nss-results-2016.aspxMark Eastwood secures AHRC International PlacementMark Eastwood, a PhD student from American and Canadian Studies at Nottingham has secured a fellowship from the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC).2016-08-10T12:11:00Z2017-12-26T08:23:00Zhttps://www.nottingham.ac.uk/clas/about/news-and-events/news/mark-eastwood-secures-ahrc-fellowship.aspxWorld's first massive open online course about ending slaveryNow is your chance to learn about this major human rights issue with the world's first online course about contemporary slavery. Course commences 8 May 2017. Sign up now.2016-07-27T11:18:00Z2017-12-23T22:17:00Zhttps://www.nottingham.ac.uk/arts/news/worlds-first-online-course-about-ending-slavery.aspxC3R and the New Art Exchange unveil Nottingham's first black history muralThe brand new mural explores ideas of utopia and community2016-06-22T11:18:00Z2018-01-12T17:59:00Zhttps://www.nottingham.ac.uk/research/groups/c3r/news-events/news/c3r-and-the-new-art-exchange-unveil-nottingham's-first-black-history-mural.aspxC3R associate Hannah-Rose Murray is finalist in British Library competitionHannah-Rose stood out for her project Black Abolitionist Performances and their Presence in Britain2016-06-22T09:42:00Z2018-01-12T17:59:00Zhttps://www.nottingham.ac.uk/research/groups/c3r/news-events/news/c3r-associate-hannah-rose-murray-is-finalist-in-british-library-competition.aspxFormer American and Canadian Studies student awarded MBECongratulations to Alexandra Depledge on her award of MBE (Member of the British Empire) for services to the Sharing Economy.2016-06-14T15:30:00Z2017-12-26T11:41:00Zhttps://www.nottingham.ac.uk/clas/departments/american/about/news-and-events/news/former-american-and-canadian-studies-student-awarded-mbe.aspxAmerican Studies postgraduate student and C3R postgraduate director wins the Vice-Chancellor's MedalTimo Schrader has won the award in 2016 for "exceptional achievement"2016-06-08T16:31:00Z2017-12-26T11:25:00Zhttps://www.nottingham.ac.uk/clas/departments/american/about/news-and-events/news/american-studies-postgraduate-student-and-c3r-postgraduate-director-wins-the-vice-chancellor's-medal.aspxStudents and staff retreat for a week of academic sessionsThe Department of American and Canadian Studies held its second annual postgraduate retreat, this year in the Peak District2016-06-08T16:01:00Z2017-12-26T12:00:00Zhttps://www.nottingham.ac.uk/clas/departments/american/about/news-and-events/news/students-and-staff-retreat-for-a-week-of-academic-sessions.aspxBritish Association for American Studies ConferenceAmerican Studies staff and postgraduate students head to Belfast2016-05-03T11:05:00Z2017-12-26T11:29:00Zhttps://www.nottingham.ac.uk/clas/departments/american/about/news-and-events/news/british-association-for-american-studies-conference.aspxFull house for keynote lecture by PVC Todd Landman140 people packed into Highfield House for the talk, which made the case for social science 'rigorous morality'; explained the social construction of human rights; explored how to build explanations from the ground up, global statistical analysis, and the problem of selection; and concluded with a vision of how to make social science matter2016-04-26T12:09:00Z2018-01-12T18:12:00Zhttps://www.nottingham.ac.uk/research/groups/c3r/news-events/news/full-house-for-keynote-lecture-by-pvc-todd-landman.aspxC3R co-director Katie Donington wins prestigious British Academy grantDr. Katie Donington, post-doctoral fellow at the University of Nottingham and part of the Antislavery Usable Past project, has been awarded with a British Academy grant worth £15,0002016-03-17T10:30:00Z2018-01-12T18:01:00Zhttps://www.nottingham.ac.uk/research/groups/c3r/news-events/news/c3r-co-director-katie-donington-wins-prestigious-british-academy-grant.aspxC3R associate Hannah-Rose Murray wins essay prizeHannah-Rose was awarded the essay prize for her paper "He Did Not Know Why They Called Him Tom": The African American Fight Against British Racism 1845-1895"2016-03-17T10:30:00Z2018-01-12T18:00:00Zhttps://www.nottingham.ac.uk/research/groups/c3r/news-events/news/c3r-associate-hannah-rose-murray-wins-essay-prize.aspxInternational Women's Day event draws 120 peopleOn March 8, the Centre for Research in Race and Rights and the Research Priority Area in Rights and Justice Priority Area (University of Nottingham), with the Centre for Conflict, Rights and Justice (Nottingham Trent University) hosted a panel discussion about women refugees to mark International Women's Day2016-03-17T10:29:00Z2018-01-12T18:13:00Zhttps://www.nottingham.ac.uk/research/groups/c3r/news-events/news/international-women's-day-event-draws-120-people.aspxStaff Promotions 2016Congratulaions to the following staff on their promotions..2016-03-16T11:58:00Z2017-12-26T08:41:00Zhttps://www.nottingham.ac.uk/clas/about/news-and-events/news/staff-promotions-2016.aspxACS lecturer and C3R research associate wins BAAS book awardDr. Stephanie Lewthwaite has won the 2016 British Association for American Studies Book Prize for her book A Contested Art: Modernism and Mestizaje in New Mexico (2015)2016-02-25T10:52:00Z2018-01-12T17:57:00Zhttps://www.nottingham.ac.uk/research/groups/c3r/news-events/news/acs-lecturer-and-c3r-research-associate-wins-baas-book-award.aspxOffer-holders: Twitter Question and Answer Session 2016We are running a Twitter Question and Answer session for American and Canadian Studies undergraduate offer-holders via @CLASUoN on Monday 16th March. Find out more...2016-02-16T15:15:00Z2017-12-26T11:48:00Zhttps://www.nottingham.ac.uk/clas/departments/american/about/news-and-events/news/offer-holders-twitter-question-and-answer-session-2016.aspxApplications for Summer Institute now openWe are excited to announce and support an initiative by one of our research partners, Columbia University's Institute for Research in African-American Studies (IRAAS)2016-02-16T10:47:00Z2018-01-12T17:57:00Zhttps://www.nottingham.ac.uk/research/groups/c3r/news-events/news/applications-for-summer-institute-now-open.aspxAnthony Hutchinson on BBC Radio 4American Studies lecturer debates former MI5 director on Abraham Lincoln for the Great Lives Show2016-01-29T12:07:00Z2017-12-26T11:26:00Zhttps://www.nottingham.ac.uk/clas/departments/american/about/news-and-events/news/anthony-hutchinson-on-bbc-radio-4.aspx'Politics and Foreign Policy research cluster director, Paul McGarr, is selected for the AHRC's Engaging with Government programme at the Institute for Government's (IfG)The AHRC's 'Engaging with Government' programme, run in partnership with the Institute for Government, is designed to build links between policy makers and researchers in the arts and humanities sector.2016-01-18T11:43:00Z2017-12-26T11:48:00Zhttps://www.nottingham.ac.uk/clas/departments/american/about/news-and-events/news/paul-mcgarr-is-selected-for-the-ahrcs-engaging-with-government-programme.aspxCongratulations to Dr. Christopher Phelps, awarded an honorable mention in prestigious LGBT history competitionThe Committee on LGBT History announced the winners this past weekend at the annual meeting of the American Historical Association. Dr. Phelps' article is titled "The Closet in the Party: The Young Socialist Alliance, the Socialist Workers Party, and Homosexuality, 1962-1970" and was published in Labor: Studies in Working-Class History of the Americas. He is American Studies associate professor and an associate with the Centre for Research in Race and Rights associate.2016-01-15T17:03:00Z2017-12-26T11:38:00Zhttps://www.nottingham.ac.uk/clas/departments/american/about/news-and-events/news/congratulations-to-dr.-christopher-phelps-awarded-an-honorable-mention-in-prestigious-lgbt-history-competition.aspxC3R co-director Rosemary Pearce is selected for the Heidelberg Spring AcademyThe Ruprecht-Karls-Universität Heidelberg in Germany is home to one of the leading centers in the field of American Studies2016-01-14T16:29:00Z2018-01-12T18:01:00Zhttps://www.nottingham.ac.uk/research/groups/c3r/news-events/news/c3r-co-director-rosemary-pearce-is-selected-for-the-heidelberg-spring-academy.aspxRemoving Racist Symbols Isn't a Denial of HistoryC3R research associate Dr Christopher Phelps discusses the recent removal of the Cecil Rhodes statue at the University of Cape Town following student protests2016-01-14T10:40:00Z2018-01-12T18:18:00Zhttps://www.nottingham.ac.uk/research/groups/c3r/news-events/news/removing-racist-symbols-isn't-a-denial-of-history.aspxUCAS Visit Days for Undergraduate Offer HoldersMichael LoxtonUCAS Visit Days in the School of Cultures, Languages and Area Studies2016-01-08T15:24:00Z2019-04-29T11:17:00Zhttps://www.nottingham.ac.uk/clas/about/news-and-events/news/ucas-visit-days-for-undergraduate-offer-holders.aspxC3R secures £6,000 Cascade grant for public engagement projectInformation on C3R secures £6,000 Cascade grant for public engagement project2015-12-15T20:08:00Z2018-01-12T18:08:00Zhttps://www.nottingham.ac.uk/research/groups/c3r/news-events/news/c3r-secures-6.000-cascade-grant-for-public-engagement-project.aspxBaroness Onora O'Neill delivers lecture on human rightsInformation on Baroness Onora O'Neill delivers lecture on human rights2015-12-08T12:41:00Z2018-01-12T17:57:00Zhttps://www.nottingham.ac.uk/research/groups/c3r/news-events/news/baroness-onora-oneill-delivers-lecture-on-human-rights.aspxAmerican Studies postgraduate and Centre for Race and Rights co-director wins prestigious awardTimo Schrader has won a Royal Historical Society conference grant for 2015-16. He will use the grant to present at the American Studies Association conference in Atlanta, one of the largest and most esteemed conferences in the field of American History2015-12-08T12:39:00Z2017-12-26T11:24:00Zhttps://www.nottingham.ac.uk/clas/departments/american/about/news-and-events/news/american-studies-postgraduate-and-centre-for-race-and-rights-co-director-wins-prestigious-award.aspxAmerican and Canadian Studies hosts leading Harvard scholar at NottinghamProfessor Glenda Carpio spoke to a crowd of 165 people about immigration and exile2015-11-30T11:54:00Z2017-12-26T11:23:00Zhttps://www.nottingham.ac.uk/clas/departments/american/about/news-and-events/news/american-and-canadian-studies-hosts-leading-harvard-scholar-at-nottingham.aspxC3R research associate Dr. Christopher Phelps to participate in Guardian debate on policingInformation on C3R research associate Dr. Christopher Phelps to participate in Guardian debate on policing2015-11-24T16:04:00Z2018-01-12T18:07:00Zhttps://www.nottingham.ac.uk/research/groups/c3r/news-events/news/c3r-research-associate-dr-christopher-phelps-to-participate-in-guardian-debate-on-policing.aspxC3R associate Professor Celeste-Marie Bernier launches book on American artist Horace PippinInformation on C3R associate Professor Celeste-Marie Bernier launches book on American artist Horace Pippin2015-11-18T13:28:00Z2018-01-12T18:00:00Zhttps://www.nottingham.ac.uk/research/groups/c3r/news-events/news/c3r-associate-professor-celeste-marie-bernier-launches-book-on-american-artist-horace-pippin.aspxOver 200 people attend Black Lives Matter conferenceInformation on Over 200 people attend Black Lives Matter conference2015-11-03T14:46:00Z2018-01-12T18:16:00Zhttps://www.nottingham.ac.uk/research/groups/c3r/news-events/news/over-200-people-attend-black-lives-matter-conference.aspxC3R hosts the second UK-wide screening of Edgar Arceneaux's 'A Time to Break Silence' at Nottingham ContemporaryOn Saturday, 24 October 2015, C3R research associate Patrick Henderson screened the critically acclaimed film 'A Time to Break Silence' (2013) by Edgar Arceneaux in front of a large public audience at Nottingham Contemporary.2015-10-27T12:07:00Z2018-01-12T18:08:00Zhttps://www.nottingham.ac.uk/research/groups/c3r/news-events/news/c3r-research-associate-patrick-henderson-discusses-civil-rights-film-at-nottingham-contemporary.aspxProfessor Peter Ling discusses mass shootings in the USProfessor of American History, Head of the Department of American and Canadian Studies, and Research Associate with the Centre for Research in Race and Rights (C3R) writes about mass shootings in the US.2015-10-22T15:38:00Z2018-01-12T18:17:00Zhttps://www.nottingham.ac.uk/research/groups/c3r/news-events/news/professor-peter-ling-discusses-mass-shootings-in-the-us.aspxC3R collaborative event discusses Britain's forgotten slave ownersOver 150 people attend Black History Month event about Britain's forgotten slave owners2015-10-14T11:52:00Z2018-01-12T18:02:00Zhttps://www.nottingham.ac.uk/research/groups/c3r/news-events/news/c3r-director-katie-donington-discusses-the-legacies-of-british-slave-ownership-project.aspxChristopher Phelps interviewed on Trump on LBCAmerican and Canadian Studies Politics and Foreign Policy Scholar, Christopher Phelps, interviewed on LBC Radio on Donald Trump and the Republican debate for the US Presidential nomination.2015-09-22T12:10:00Z2017-12-26T11:33:00Zhttps://www.nottingham.ac.uk/clas/departments/american/about/news-and-events/news/christopher-phelps-interviewed-on-trump-on-lbc.aspxChristopher Phelps interviewed for LBC radio on Donald TrumpListen to our own Politics and Foreign Policy Scholar, Christopher Phelps, interviewed on LBC Radio on Donald Trump and the Republican debate for the US Presidential nomination2015-09-21T10:49:00Z2017-12-26T11:32:00Zhttps://www.nottingham.ac.uk/clas/departments/american/about/news-and-events/news/christopher-phelps-interviewed-for-lbc-radio-on-donald-trump.aspxCentre for Research in Race and Rights holds last in five-part debate seriesAcademics and activists debate race and criminal justice2015-09-15T11:27:00Z2018-01-12T18:04:00Zhttps://www.nottingham.ac.uk/research/groups/c3r/news-events/news/c3r-holds-last-in-five-part-debate-series.aspxWe are now on Instagram!Join us in celebrating the launch of our new School of Cultures, Languages and Area Studies Instagram account, @uon_clas, and share photos of your time abroad using the hashtag #uongoingplaces for your chance to win £50 of Amazon vouchers.2015-09-10T11:35:00Z2017-12-26T08:48:00Zhttps://www.nottingham.ac.uk/clas/about/news-and-events/news/we-are-now-on-instagram!.aspxCentre for Research in Race and Rights holds fourth in five-part debate seriesArtist, academic and engagement curator debate cultural activism and how to make black histories visible2015-08-24T09:51:00Z2018-01-12T18:03:00Zhttps://www.nottingham.ac.uk/research/groups/c3r/news-events/news/c3r-holds-fourth-in-five-part-debate-series.aspxNew book excerpted in Jacobin magazineAssociate Professor of American History and member of the Centre for Research in Race and Rights Christopher Phelps writes about 1940s desegregation2015-08-19T09:47:00Z2017-12-26T11:46:00Zhttps://www.nottingham.ac.uk/clas/departments/american/about/news-and-events/news/new-book-excerpted-in-jacobin-magazine.aspxProfessor Sharon Monteith of American Studies pays tribute to Julian BondCo-director of the Centre for Research in Race and Rights (C3R) recalls the civil rights champion and C3R advisor on the occasion of his death this past weekend2015-08-17T15:30:00Z2018-01-12T18:19:00Zhttps://www.nottingham.ac.uk/research/groups/c3r/news-events/news/sharon-monteith-of-acs-pays-tribute-to-julian-bond.aspxAmerican Studies PhD student and Centre for Research in Race and Rights Associate PG Director wins awardTimo Schrader has won the Economic History Society PhD Bursary for 2015-16 to support his research project on sustainable activism2015-08-14T12:21:00Z2017-12-26T11:19:00Zhttps://www.nottingham.ac.uk/clas/departments/american/about/news-and-events/news/acs-phd-student-and-c3r-associate-pg-director-wins-award.aspx'Remarkable' new history of Radicals in AmericaThe first complete and continuous history of left-wing social movements in the United States from the Second World War to the present has been written by an American historian at the University of Nottingham2015-08-07T15:01:00Z2017-12-26T11:58:00Zhttps://www.nottingham.ac.uk/clas/departments/american/about/news-and-events/news/remarkable-new-history-of-radicals-in-america.aspxTerra Foundation for American Art International Publication GrantInformation on Terra Foundation for American Art International Publication Grant2015-08-07T11:16:00Z2017-12-26T12:01:00Zhttps://www.nottingham.ac.uk/clas/departments/american/about/news-and-events/news/terra-foundation-for-american-art-international-publication-grant.aspxAmerican Studies postgraduate student and Centre for Research in Race and Rights research associate delivers keynoteJames Brookes spoke to around 80 people this past Saturday at St. Bonaventure University in New York2015-08-04T10:44:00Z2017-12-26T11:19:00Zhttps://www.nottingham.ac.uk/clas/departments/american/about/news-and-events/news/acs-pgstudent-and-c3r-research-associate-delivers-keynote.aspxAmerican Studies postgraduate and Centre for Race and Rights research associate wins prestigious awardHannah-Rose Murray has won a Royal Historical Society conference grant for 2015-162015-07-20T17:03:00Z2017-12-26T11:18:00Zhttps://www.nottingham.ac.uk/clas/departments/american/about/news-and-events/news/acs-pg-c3r-research-associate-wins-prestigious-award.aspxCentre for Research in Race and Rights launches new Harper Lee novel in city eventKatie Hamilton, Centre for Research in Race and Rights research associate and American Studies PhD student, spoke to a standing-room-only audience at Five Leaves bookshop on July 15, to mark the publication of Go Set a Watchman, the controversial prequel to To Kill a Mocking Bird. Watch this space for the bookstore's publication of a pamphlet containing her remarks!2015-07-17T12:13:00Z2018-01-12T18:06:00Zhttps://www.nottingham.ac.uk/research/groups/c3r/news-events/news/c3r-launches-new-harper-lee-novel-in-city-event.aspxCentre for Research in Race and Rights holds third in five-part debate seriesActivists and academics debate anti-racism, art and education at the New Art Exchange2015-07-15T11:10:00Z2018-01-12T18:05:00Zhttps://www.nottingham.ac.uk/research/groups/c3r/news-events/news/c3r-holds-third-in-five-part-debate-series.aspxC3R co-director introduces civil rights film screeningVideo is now available of Professor Sharon Monteith's introduction to a special screening of At the River I Stand, held in collaboration with our partners at the Nottingham Contemporary.2015-07-14T15:53:00Z2018-01-12T18:00:00Zhttps://www.nottingham.ac.uk/research/groups/c3r/news-events/news/c3r-co-director-introduces-civil-rights-film-screening.aspxBen Offiler secures temporary lectureship at University of HullDr. Ben Offiler takes up temporary lectureship in the Department of American Studies at the University of Hull2015-07-13T12:36:00Z2017-12-26T11:27:00Zhttps://www.nottingham.ac.uk/clas/departments/american/about/news-and-events/news/ben-offiler-secures-temporary-lectureship-at-university-of-hull.aspxPostgraduate cohort on week-long retreat to Lake DistrictAmerican and Canadian postgraduate research students recently returned from an intensive week of workshops and discussions, alongside department staff members, covering research topics, professional development and career-building.2015-07-02T14:39:00Z2017-12-26T11:51:00Zhttps://www.nottingham.ac.uk/clas/departments/american/about/news-and-events/news/postgraduate-cohort-on-week-long-retreat-to-lake-district.aspxChristopher Phelps on BBC World ServiceAssociate Professor of American History and member of the Centre for Research in Race and Rights discusses the Confederate flag amid ongoing protests and flag removals in the United States2015-06-26T08:51:00Z2018-01-12T18:10:00Zhttps://www.nottingham.ac.uk/research/groups/c3r/news-events/news/christopher-phelps-on-bbc-world-service.aspxPeter Ling writes on the Charleston killingsProfessor of American History and steering committee member for the Centre for Research in Race and Rights examines the history and narrative surrounding the murder of nine African Americans by a young white man at a historic black church in South Carolina2015-06-23T10:44:00Z2018-01-12T18:16:00Zhttps://www.nottingham.ac.uk/research/groups/c3r/news-events/news/peter-ling-writes-on-the-charleston-killings.aspxChristopher Phelps wins New York fellowshipAssociate Professor of American History and Centre for Research in Race and Rights member Christopher Phelps has won the Martin Duberman Visiting Fellowship from the New York Public Library, to support scholarship on LGBT history2015-06-23T09:13:00Z2017-12-26T11:36:00Zhttps://www.nottingham.ac.uk/clas/departments/american/about/news-and-events/news/christopher-phelps-wins-new-york-fellowship.aspxDr Christopher Phelps on the murder of nine African AmericansAssociate Professor of American History and member of the Centre for Research in Race and Rights talks to the BBC's World At One about the shooting by a white gunman inside a historic black church in Charleston, South Carolina.2015-06-19T09:10:00Z2018-01-12T18:10:00Zhttps://www.nottingham.ac.uk/research/groups/c3r/news-events/news/dr-christopher-phelps-on-the-murder-of-nine-african-americans.aspxChristopher Phelps' article published today in the Nottingham PostChristopher Phelps joins the debate over the capping of the number of skilled migrants in the Nottingham Post today2015-06-17T15:06:00Z2017-12-26T11:34:00Zhttps://www.nottingham.ac.uk/clas/departments/american/about/news-and-events/news/christopher-phelps-nottingham-post.aspxKeynote address on The Slavery LensAudio-recording is now available of talk titled The Slavery Lens: Migration, Human Rights and the Contemporary Antislavery Movement, delivered by AHRC project investigator and C3R co-director Zoe Trodd to the annual Human Rights Law Centre conference2015-06-16T15:46:00Z2018-01-12T18:14:00Zhttps://www.nottingham.ac.uk/research/groups/c3r/news-events/news/keynote-address-on-the-slavery-lens.aspxBlack History competition and celebrationCentre for Research in Race and Rights and the department of American and Canadian Studies join with Mt. Zion to celebrate winner of collaborative art competition2015-06-12T16:36:00Z2018-01-12T17:58:00Zhttps://www.nottingham.ac.uk/research/groups/c3r/news-events/news/black-history-competition-and-celebration.aspxUniversity of Nottingham number 1 for job prospectsInformation on University of Nottingham number 1 for job prospects2015-06-08T14:19:00Z2017-12-26T08:46:00Zhttps://www.nottingham.ac.uk/clas/about/news-and-events/news/university-of-nottingham-number-1-for-job-prospects.aspxGrant website launched!New site for the AHRC-funded project The Antislavery Usable Past, a collaboration involving the Department of American and Canadian Studies, the Centre for Research in Race and Rights and team members at Hull and Queens Belfast, is now live.2015-06-08T12:46:00Z2018-01-12T18:12:00Zhttps://www.nottingham.ac.uk/research/groups/c3r/news-events/news/grant-website-launched!.aspxChristopher Phelps' op-ed published today in the Financial TimesChristopher Phelps joins the debate over the position and treatment of immigrants in the UK in the Financial Times today2015-06-05T12:35:00Z2017-12-26T11:34:00Zhttps://www.nottingham.ac.uk/clas/departments/american/about/news-and-events/news/christopher-phelps-op-ed-published-today-in-the-financial-times.aspxDiscussion on grassroots activismCentre for Research in Race and Rights holds wide-ranging debate on the Black Lives Matter Movement as it relates to Nottingham's community2015-06-05T12:35:00Z2018-01-12T18:13:00Zhttps://www.nottingham.ac.uk/research/groups/c3r/news-events/news/grassroots-activism.aspxCall for papers: Teaching America - a special blog series by HOTCUS for US Studies OnlineThe Historians of the Twentieth Century United States (HOTCUS) invite submissions for a series of short blog posts on designing and teaching modules in the fields of U.S. history and American Studies with a deadline of 12 August.2015-06-04T16:15:00Z2017-12-26T12:01:00Zhttps://www.nottingham.ac.uk/clas/departments/american/about/news-and-events/news/teaching-america.aspxEvent at Nottingham Contemporary draws large crowdPublic conversation between C3R co-director Sharon Monteith, American Studies Association President David Roediger and performance poet Marquese McFerguson2015-05-26T09:58:00Z2018-01-12T18:11:00Zhttps://www.nottingham.ac.uk/research/groups/c3r/news-events/news/event-at-nottingham-contemporary-draws-large-crowd.aspxThe Mediterranean crisis – is not like the slave trade.An open letter signed by more than 250 academics and experts on slavery and migration from around the globe, has condemned the EU's efforts to prevent migrants from leaving the North African coast. The University of Nottingham's Professor Zoe Trodd and Professor Stephen Hodkinson advise that there is much we might learn from the antislavery past and that the historical 'lesson' is that wealthier nations flourish best when they adapt flexibly and accommodate migrant peoples.2015-05-21T11:36:00Z2017-12-23T22:14:00Zhttps://www.nottingham.ac.uk/arts/news/the-mediterranean-crisis-–-is-not-like-the-slave-trade.aspxBlack soldiers: new Race and Rights blog seriesIn a new blog series to mark the 150th anniversary of the ending of the American Civil War in 1865, James Brookes of the Centre for Research in Race and Rights analyses the visual culture of African American flags - regimental colours that expressed the black experience of war and of life in America itself.2015-05-11T12:05:00Z2017-12-26T11:57:00Zhttps://www.nottingham.ac.uk/clas/departments/american/about/news-and-events/news/race-and-rights-black-soldiers.aspxAmerican Studies and History student wins Outstanding Volunteer awardCharlotte Besant, American Studies and History student, wins Outstanding Volunteer award at the Student Volunteer Centre University of Nottingham annual awards2015-05-07T12:18:00Z2017-12-26T11:22:00Zhttps://www.nottingham.ac.uk/clas/departments/american/about/news-and-events/news/acs-student-wins-outstanding-volunteer-award.aspxProfessor Zoe Trodd wins University Discipline Bridging AwardCentre for Research in Race and Rights co-director will lead cross-faculty project on contemporary slavery2015-05-05T11:08:00Z2018-01-12T18:21:00Zhttps://www.nottingham.ac.uk/research/groups/c3r/news-events/news/university-discipline-bridging-award.aspxProfessor Sharon Monteith awarded a British Academy Landmark Conference grantCo-director of the Centre for Research in Race and Rights and her collaborators will convene conference in 2016 on civil rights and film2015-05-05T09:53:00Z2018-01-12T18:18:00Zhttps://www.nottingham.ac.uk/research/groups/c3r/news-events/news/professor-sharon-monteith-awarded-a-british-academy-landmark-conference-grant.aspxCentre for Research in Race and Rights co-director and American Studies professor wins British Academy Engagement Award'Rising Star' grant to fund a year of Centre for Research in Race and Rights' activities and outreach2015-04-13T11:56:00Z2017-12-26T11:28:00Zhttps://www.nottingham.ac.uk/clas/departments/american/about/news-and-events/news/british-academy-engagement-award.aspxCall for papers: Rights and Justice in Nixon's AmericaDeadline 30 April for a one-day conference exploring the pursuit of rights and justice goals in the tumultuous years of the late 1960s and early 1970s to probe the true legacy of Richard Nixon's America.2015-04-09T10:21:00Z2017-12-26T11:29:00Zhttps://www.nottingham.ac.uk/clas/departments/american/about/news-and-events/news/call-for-papers-rights-and-justice-in-nixons-america.aspxGrant team advises on Modern Slavery BillAHRC-funded project about the lessons of past antislavery is helping to inform how we address modern slavery2015-03-27T15:56:00Z2018-01-12T18:14:00Zhttps://www.nottingham.ac.uk/research/groups/c3r/news-events/news/modern-slavery-bill.aspxThe US Embassy comes to NottinghamInformation on The US Embassy comes to Nottingham2015-03-18T12:07:00Z2017-12-26T12:05:00Zhttps://www.nottingham.ac.uk/clas/departments/american/about/news-and-events/news/us-embassy-nottingham.aspxThe Antislavery Usable Past Postgraduate Research NetworkFor all postgraduate students of slavery and antislavery: call for papers deadline 31 May.2015-03-18T11:23:00Z2017-12-26T12:03:00Zhttps://www.nottingham.ac.uk/clas/departments/american/about/news-and-events/news/the-antislavery-usable-past.aspxArts and Humanities with Foundation Year BA: pathways announcedThis is a new full-time programme commencing September 2016 designed for UK students whose school-leaving qualifications do not meet the current admissions requirements for direct entry to undergraduate programmes in the arts and humanities, and mature students holding non-standard qualifications.2015-03-17T13:46:00Z2017-12-23T22:02:00Zhttps://www.nottingham.ac.uk/arts/news/foundation-year.aspxOffer-holders: Twitter Question and Answer SessionWe are running a Twitter Question and Answer session for American and Canadian Studies undergraduate offer-holders via @CLASUoN on Monday 23rd March. Find out more...2015-03-17T10:19:00Z2017-12-26T11:47:00Zhttps://www.nottingham.ac.uk/clas/departments/american/about/news-and-events/news/offer-holders-twitter.aspxBooksale in aid of Music for Everyone CharityCharity booksale raises over £4002015-03-13T10:44:00Z2017-12-25T06:56:00Zhttps://www.nottingham.ac.uk/cas/news-and-events/news/booksale-in-aid-of-music-for-everyone-charity.aspxThree C3R postgraduate students to deliver seminarBlog success sees students invited to teach on race and justice for International Human Rights course.2015-03-11T11:23:00Z2018-01-12T18:21:00Zhttps://www.nottingham.ac.uk/research/groups/c3r/news-events/news/three-c3r-postgraduate-students-to-deliver-seminar.aspxREF Success for ACSDepartment is the highest ranked for research power and impact2014-12-22T11:57:00Z2017-12-26T11:58:00Zhttps://www.nottingham.ac.uk/clas/departments/american/about/news-and-events/news/ref-success-for-acs.aspxLarge grant success under AHRC 'Care for the Future' themeA research collaboration between the Universities of Hull, Nottingham and Queens Belfast, has received a grant worth over £1.8m from the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) to provide a usable past of antislavery examples and methods.2014-11-19T09:09:00Z2017-12-26T11:43:00Zhttps://www.nottingham.ac.uk/clas/departments/american/about/news-and-events/news/large-grant-success.aspxResearch Leaders Programme Visit to MalaysiaInformation on Research Leaders Programme Visit to Malaysia2014-11-12T10:38:00Z2017-12-26T13:38:00Zhttps://www.nottingham.ac.uk/clas/departments/culturalmediaandvisualstudies/about/news-and-events/events/events-archive/cfm/events-archive/news-archive/research-leaders-programme-visit-to-malaysia.aspxReview of Paul McGarr's new book 'The Cold War in South Asia'Paul McGarr's new book on Anglo-American relations with South Asia, 'The Cold War in South Asia', was reviewed in the October issue of 'History Today'2014-10-15T12:02:00Z2017-12-26T11:59:00Zhttps://www.nottingham.ac.uk/clas/departments/american/about/news-and-events/news/review-of-paul-mcgarrs-new-book-the-cold-war-in-south-asia.aspxACS postgraduate student newsPGRs taking part in a wide range of events and have been particularly active over the past few months.2014-10-14T12:34:00Z2017-12-26T11:20:00Zhttps://www.nottingham.ac.uk/clas/departments/american/about/news-and-events/news/acs-postgraduate-student-news.aspxKnowledge Exchange and Innovation AwardsCongatulations to the five members of CLAS staff, who were nominated in the University's inaugural Knowledge Exchange and Innovation awards.2014-06-03T13:03:00Z2017-12-26T13:25:00Zhttps://www.nottingham.ac.uk/clas/departments/culturalmediaandvisualstudies/about/news-and-events/events/events-archive/cfm/events-archive/news-archive/knowledge-exchange-and-innovation-awards.aspxCongratulations to Jeanne Lim (UNMC)The Dearing Award Panel has chosen one of our Malaysian colleagues - Joanne Lim - as one of the winners of this year's Lord Dearing Awards.2014-05-29T16:42:00Z2017-12-26T08:12:00Zhttps://www.nottingham.ac.uk/clas/about/news-and-events/news/congratulations-to-jeanne-lim-(unmc).aspxTop 10 place for Nottingham in national poll of student experienceThe Times Higher Education (THE) Student Experience Survey is an annual survey based on responses from more than 14,000 full-time undergraduate students across the UK and provides an alternative picture of student satisfaction to the National Student Survey (NSS).2014-05-16T09:28:00Z2017-12-23T22:15:00Zhttps://www.nottingham.ac.uk/arts/news/top-10-place-for-nottingham-in-national-poll-of-student-experience.aspxZoe Trodd shortlisted for university awardFor her knowledge exchange work on contemporary antislavery and anti-trafficking2014-05-12T07:30:00Z2017-12-26T12:06:00Zhttps://www.nottingham.ac.uk/clas/departments/american/about/news-and-events/news/zoe-trodd-shortlisted-for-university-award.aspxAdam Wilmington wins the Manchester Writing CompetitionHis work will also be published in "Best British Short Stories 2014"2014-04-25T11:10:00Z2017-12-26T11:22:00Zhttps://www.nottingham.ac.uk/clas/departments/american/about/news-and-events/news/adam-wilmington-wins-competition.aspxProfessor Celeste-Marie Bernier wins the biennial American Studies Network Book PrizeFor her book "Characters of Blood: Black Heroism in the Transatlantic Imagination" (University of Virginia Press,2012)2014-04-17T10:08:00Z2017-12-26T11:51:00Zhttps://www.nottingham.ac.uk/clas/departments/american/about/news-and-events/news/professor-celeste-marie-bernier-wins-the-biennial-american-studies-network-book-prize.aspxOscar winners 2013-14Organised by the Education Network of the Students' Union, the Staff Oscars is a student-led event. The nominations judging panel is comprised of School Education Reps, elected students who act as 'head course reps' for their School/Department. The process is then overseen by both the Education Officer and Postgraduate Officer, the joint figureheads of the Network.2014-04-17T09:37:00Z2017-12-26T08:34:00Zhttps://www.nottingham.ac.uk/clas/about/news-and-events/news/oscar-winners-201314.aspxChristopher Phelps wins biennial article prize from top journalCentre for Research in Race and Rights research associate Is awarded "Best Article Prize" for 2012 and 20132014-04-04T09:43:00Z2017-12-26T11:36:00Zhttps://www.nottingham.ac.uk/clas/departments/american/about/news-and-events/news/christopher-phelps-wins-biennial-article-prize-from-top-journal.aspxNottingham Summer School in Chinese/English Translation and Interpreting SkillsApplications are open for The University of Nottingham's Summer School in Chinese/English Translation and Interpreting Skills, which will take place from July 14-25 2014.2014-03-06T13:07:00Z2017-12-26T08:32:00Zhttps://www.nottingham.ac.uk/clas/about/news-and-events/news/nottingham-summer-school-in-chineseenglish-translation-and-interpreting-skills.aspxProfessor Zoe Trodd wins AHRC awardTo curate an exhibition of images for the AHRC's Image Gallery2014-03-03T12:50:00Z2017-12-26T11:55:00Zhttps://www.nottingham.ac.uk/clas/departments/american/about/news-and-events/news/professor-zoe-trodd-wins-ahrc-award.aspxAssociate Professor Christopher Phelps wins Michael Fellman AwardFor good political and historical writing given in honour of an American historian who lived in Canada2014-02-25T09:31:00Z2017-12-26T11:27:00Zhttps://www.nottingham.ac.uk/clas/departments/american/about/news-and-events/news/associate-professor-christopher-phelps-wins-michael-fellman-award.aspxProfessor Zoe Trodd at the 18th Karlsruhe DialoguesAddresses 200 people about contemporary slavery in Germany this past weekend2014-02-21T15:42:00Z2017-12-26T11:55:00Zhttps://www.nottingham.ac.uk/clas/departments/american/about/news-and-events/news/professor-zoe-trodd-at-the-18th-karlsruhe-dialogues.aspxProfessor Peter Ling's new book is reviewedIt is called the best JFK book published of many during the 50th anniversary year of the assassination (2013)2014-02-21T10:59:00Z2017-12-26T11:54:00Zhttps://www.nottingham.ac.uk/clas/departments/american/about/news-and-events/news/professor-peter-lings-new-book-is-reviewed.aspxDr. Gillian Roberts wins book prizeAssociate Professor Gillian Roberts has won the prestigious Pierre Savard Award for the best monograph on a Canadian topic2014-02-19T12:25:00Z2017-12-26T11:40:00Zhttps://www.nottingham.ac.uk/clas/departments/american/about/news-and-events/news/dr-gillian-roberts-wins-book-prize.aspxThe Centre welcomes Nottingham's first Fulbright ScholarsThe University of Nottingham is delighted to welcome its first two Fulbright Scholars to the Faculty of Arts, Prof Michele Hilmes and Prof Joni Kinsey Fields.2014-02-07T10:51:00Z2017-12-25T07:30:00Zhttps://www.nottingham.ac.uk/cas/news-and-events/news/the-centre-welcomes-nottinghams-first-fulbright-scholars.aspxStanding room only for Sue Currell's lectureA standing-room only crowd of 125 people packed into Highfield House on January 29th to hear Sue Currell talk2014-01-30T15:35:00Z2017-12-26T12:00:00Zhttps://www.nottingham.ac.uk/clas/departments/american/about/news-and-events/news/standing-room-only-for-sue-currells-lecture.aspxChristopher Phelps writes about Pete Seegeron the occasion of his death in January 20142014-01-30T15:34:00Z2017-12-26T11:37:00Zhttps://www.nottingham.ac.uk/clas/departments/american/about/news-and-events/news/christopher-phelps-writes-about-pete-seeger.aspxThe new GlobalNotts App is now liveGlobalNotts is now live! The app has been created to showcase 'Britain's global university', and features a range of frequently-updated and unique content including city guides, facts and figures, news articles, timelines, social media and lifestyle pieces.2014-01-24T15:11:00Z2017-12-26T08:17:00Zhttps://www.nottingham.ac.uk/clas/about/news-and-events/news/globalnottsapp.aspxProfessor Zoe Trodd speaks to capacity audience at the Wilberforce Institute HullProfessor Zoe Trodd speaks to capacity audience at the Wilberforce Institute for the Study of Slavery and Emancipation2013-12-18T09:00:00Z2017-12-26T11:55:00Zhttps://www.nottingham.ac.uk/clas/departments/american/about/news-and-events/news/professor-zoe-trodd-speaks-to-capacity-audience-at-the-wilberforce-institute.aspxFellowship awarded to Paul McGarrLecturer in American and Canadian Studies, has been awarded the Marjorie Kovler Research Fellowship at the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library in Boston2013-12-12T13:21:00Z2017-12-26T11:41:00Zhttps://www.nottingham.ac.uk/clas/departments/american/about/news-and-events/news/fellowship-awarded-to-paul-mcgarr.aspxCongratulations to Paul Grainge and Zoe TroddBoth are accepted to the Nottingham Research Leaders Programme2013-12-12T13:03:00Z2017-12-26T08:13:00Zhttps://www.nottingham.ac.uk/clas/about/news-and-events/news/congratulations-to-paul-grainge-and-zoe-trodd.aspxLatest book by Judie Newman Utopia and Terror in Contemporary American FictionThis up-to-the-minute look at some of the most remarkable examples of a classic genre as it keeps pace with developments in the real world is fascinating and enlightening. The introductory chapter by Newman (Univ. of Nottingham, UK) deftly explains why utopias are on the ascendant after losing ground for some decades, and how utopia and terror are actually compatible in a post-9/11 world.2013-12-10T12:45:00Z2017-12-26T11:44:00Zhttps://www.nottingham.ac.uk/clas/departments/american/about/news-and-events/news/latest-book-by-judie-newman-utopia-and-terror-in-contemporary-american-fiction-.aspxProf Ling and Dr Phelps interviewed by LBC and BBCInformation on Prof Ling and Dr Phelps interviewed by LBC and BBC2013-11-25T12:39:00Z2017-12-26T11:56:00Zhttps://www.nottingham.ac.uk/clas/departments/american/about/news-and-events/news/prof-ling-interviewed-by-radio-stations.aspxProfessor Ling's talk about JFK's assassinationThe JFK Conspiracies: Special Event to Mark the 50th Anniversary of the Kennedy Assassination by Prof Ling2013-11-25T12:05:00Z2017-12-26T11:52:00Zhttps://www.nottingham.ac.uk/clas/departments/american/about/news-and-events/news/professor-lings-talk-about-jfks-assassination.aspxAHRC funding for UK/EU Arts and Humanities Research StudentsThe Midlands3Cities Doctoral Training Partnership will be awarding 410 PhD studentships over a five-year period to excellent research students in the arts and humanities. The DTP, a collaboration between the universities of Nottingham, Nottingham Trent, Leicester, De Montfort, Birmingham and Birmingham City, provides research candidates with cross-institutional mentoring, expert supervision including cross-institutional supervision where appropriate, subject specific and generic training, and professional support in preparing for a career.2013-11-07T16:41:00Z2017-12-26T11:23:00Zhttps://www.nottingham.ac.uk/clas/departments/american/about/news-and-events/news/ahrc-funding-for-ukeu-arts-and-humanities-research-students.aspxAmerican and Canadian Studies hosts leading historian at NottinghamAmerican and Canadian Studies hosts leading historian for annual lecture, draws crowd of 170 people2013-10-25T16:06:00Z2017-12-26T11:24:00Zhttps://www.nottingham.ac.uk/clas/departments/american/about/news-and-events/news/american-and-canadian-studies-hosts-leading-historian-for-annual-lecture-at-nottingham.aspxHermes Fellowships - Call 6 openInformation on Hermes Fellowships - Call 6 open2013-10-15T14:43:00Z2017-12-25T07:12:00Zhttps://www.nottingham.ac.uk/cas/news-and-events/news/hermes-fellowships---call-6-open.aspxThe March on Washington 1963 and the Untold Stories Behind the DreamThe March on Washington 1963 and the Untold Stories Behind the Dream - Co-convened by three professors of American History and American Studies - Britta Waldschmidt-Nelson, Sharon Monteith and Marcia Chatelain - a September 2013 symposium reflected the global impact of the March on Washington by forging a transatlantic conversation in the city of the March.2013-10-09T09:38:00Z2017-12-26T12:03:00Zhttps://www.nottingham.ac.uk/clas/departments/american/about/news-and-events/news/the-march-on-washington-1963-and-the-untold-stories-behind-the-dream.aspxChris Ewans new novelChris Ewan, a former undergraduate student of Notingham University, recently published his latest novel "Safe House"2013-10-01T10:09:00Z2017-12-26T11:31:00Zhttps://www.nottingham.ac.uk/clas/departments/american/about/news-and-events/news/chris-ewans-new-novel.aspxPoloskys Dissertations reviewKaterina Polonsky has recently had a revised version of her dissertation accepted2013-10-01T10:09:00Z2017-12-26T11:50:00Zhttps://www.nottingham.ac.uk/clas/departments/american/about/news-and-events/news/poloskys-dissertations-review.aspxStudy abroad on videoThinking of spending a semester or a year abroad? See what other students had to say about their own experiences.2013-09-30T13:21:00Z2017-12-23T22:13:00Zhttps://www.nottingham.ac.uk/arts/news/study-abroad-on-video.aspxThomas Brookes with the British-American Business CouncilThomas Brookes, a former undergraduate and MA student at Birmingham2013-09-26T12:02:00Z2017-12-26T12:03:00Zhttps://www.nottingham.ac.uk/clas/departments/american/about/news-and-events/news/thomas-brookes-with-the-british-american-business-council-.aspxNew book by M MarouanMaha Marouan, one of our former MA students recently published her book Witches, Goddesses, and Angry Spirits The Politics of Spiritual Liberation in African Diaspora Women's Fiction2013-09-26T12:02:00Z2017-12-26T11:46:00Zhttps://www.nottingham.ac.uk/clas/departments/american/about/news-and-events/news/new-book-by-m-marouan.aspxUS Embassy donatesUS Embassy donates significant and historic collection to the University via the American & Canadian Studies Department.Last summer the American Embassy Library in London offered the University of Nottingham the bulk of their print collection.Find out more!2013-09-12T11:29:00Z2017-12-26T12:04:00Zhttps://www.nottingham.ac.uk/clas/departments/american/about/news-and-events/news/us-embassy-donates.aspxRacial justice and the 50th anniversary of the March on WashingtonAn article by Christopher Phelps, Associate Professor in American and Canadian Studies, about racial justice and the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington, was featured in Salon magazine this weekend. You can read the article here!2013-09-04T13:05:00Z2017-12-26T11:45:00Zhttps://www.nottingham.ac.uk/clas/departments/american/about/news-and-events/news/new-article-racial-justice-and-the-50th-anniversary-of-the-march-on-washington.aspxPaul McGarr publishes new book with Cambridge University Press on America's Cold War relations with India and PakistanInformation on Paul McGarr publishes new book with Cambridge University Press on America's Cold War relations with India and Pakistan2013-08-07T13:28:00Z2017-12-26T11:44:00Zhttps://www.nottingham.ac.uk/clas/departments/american/about/news-and-events/news/mcgarrbook.aspxBritish Academy Grant award for Zoe Trodd, American and Canadian StudiesCongratulations to Zoe Trodd, Professor of American Literature, on being awarded a £9092 British Academy grant for her project entitled "Picturing Frederick Douglass".2013-07-09T15:37:00Z2017-12-26T11:27:00Zhttps://www.nottingham.ac.uk/clas/departments/american/about/news-and-events/news/ba-grant-award-for-zoe-trodd.aspxCAS Postdoctoral Bursary Scheme 2013/14 announcedCAS announces the fifth round of funding for the CAS Post-Doctoral Bursary scheme2013-06-25T18:53:00Z2017-12-25T07:00:00Zhttps://www.nottingham.ac.uk/cas/news-and-events/news/cas-postdoctoral-bursary-scheme-201314-announced.aspxFormer Research student of American and Canadian Studies awarded a Leverhulme Early Career FellowshipInformation on Former Research student of American and Canadian Studies awarded a Leverhulme Early Career Fellowship2013-06-12T10:59:00Z2017-12-26T11:17:00Zhttps://www.nottingham.ac.uk/clas/departments/american/about/news-and-events/news/acsleverhulme2013.aspxBritish Association for American Studies AwardsStaff in the Department of American & Canadian Studies are celebrating after receiving a number of awards from the British Association for American Studies (BAAS). The awards ceremony took place during the Association's annual conference, which this year was held at the University of Exeter from April 18-21.2013-04-22T13:33:00Z2017-12-26T11:29:00Zhttps://www.nottingham.ac.uk/clas/departments/american/about/news-and-events/news/british-association-for-american-studies-awards.aspxFellowship awarded to Dr Paul McGarr, American and Canadian StudiesInformation on Fellowship awarded to Dr Paul McGarr, American and Canadian Studies2013-04-09T14:43:00Z2017-12-26T11:41:00Zhttps://www.nottingham.ac.uk/clas/departments/american/about/news-and-events/news/fellowship-award-dr-paul-mcgarr.aspxResearch on Contemporary Slavery blogThis year marks the 150th anniversary of the US Emancipation Proclamation. Signed and issued by President Abraham Lincoln during the American Civil War on January 1, 1863, the order proclaimed free all those enslaved in the Confederate States.2013-03-22T14:56:00Z2018-01-04T15:50:00Zhttps://www.nottingham.ac.uk/isos/news/new-blog-research-on-contemporary-slavery.aspxLaunch of the new Centre for Critical Theory websiteWe are very pleased to announce the launch of the new website for the Centre for Critical Theory.2013-03-18T11:53:00Z2017-12-26T13:14:00Zhttps://www.nottingham.ac.uk/clas/departments/culturalmediaandvisualstudies/about/news-and-events/events/events-archive/cfm/events-archive/news-archive/ctwebsitelaunch.aspxLaunch of the School of Cultures, Languages and Area Studies Blog!News, events and musings from staff and students in the School.2013-03-04T15:10:00Z2017-12-26T08:08:00Zhttps://www.nottingham.ac.uk/clas/about/news-and-events/news/clas-blog!.aspxRelaunch of the School of Cultures, Languages and Area Studies Year Abroad WorkspaceThe School of Cultures, Languages and Area Studies Year Abroad Team is proud to announce the relaunch of their year abroad workspace that has been recently redesigned and updated.2013-02-13T10:48:00Z2017-12-26T08:29:00Zhttps://www.nottingham.ac.uk/clas/about/news-and-events/news/newly-redesigned-year-abroad-workspace.aspxNew course for 2013: MA Digital Technologies for Language Learning (distance learning)This innovative masters programme is for trained and experienced language teachers who are seeking professional development in the pedagogical and practical aspects of learning technologies.The programme brings together the theories and practice of language acquisition, educational technology and foreign language teaching.2013-02-07T14:25:00Z2017-12-26T08:27:00Zhttps://www.nottingham.ac.uk/clas/about/news-and-events/news/newcoursemadigital20123.aspxAmerican and Canadian Studies: Crime Fiction PodcastListen to Peter Messent discuss American crime fiction on this recent Guardian podcast! Peter is Emeritus Professor of Modern American Literature and author of The Crime Fiction Handbook, published recently by Wiley-Blackwell.2013-02-05T12:20:00Z2017-12-26T11:16:00Zhttps://www.nottingham.ac.uk/clas/departments/american/about/news-and-events/news/acsguardian.aspx1960s US civil rights official revealed as FBI informer1960s US civil rights official revealed as FBI informer - New research by an American historian at The University of Nottingham could rewrite the history books on the US civil rights movement during the 1960s after revealing that a key racial equality official was also an FBI informer.2012-11-26T10:29:00Z2017-12-26T11:18:00Zhttps://www.nottingham.ac.uk/clas/departments/american/about/news-and-events/news/acsnewsfbiinformer26nov12.aspxThe art of television promotion — why are logos, promos, idents and trailers so important?Art of television Promotion Press Release — why are logos, promos, idents and trailers so important? Academics in the University's Institute for Screen Industries Research (ISIR) are working with the British Film Institute, the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) and industry experts to explore how and why promos and idents are made — and how creative decisions set the tone for shows and the channels they're aired on.2012-11-26T10:29:00Z2017-12-26T13:08:00Zhttps://www.nottingham.ac.uk/clas/departments/culturalmediaandvisualstudies/about/news-and-events/events/events-archive/cfm/events-archive/news-archive/cfmartoftelevisionpromo26nov12.aspxProfessor of American and Canadian Studies appears on BBC Radio 4Professor Matthew Jones of the Department of American and Canadian Studies was recently interviewed for the BBC Radio 4 series 'Costing the Earth'.2012-10-01T13:37:00Z2017-12-26T11:52:00Zhttps://www.nottingham.ac.uk/clas/departments/american/about/news-and-events/news/professor-mathew-jones-appears-on-radio-4-programme.aspxAnother excellent month for successful research biddingAnother record breaking month for research successes in the Arts & Social Sciences here at Nottingham - congratulations from all at the Centre for Advanced Studies.2012-03-05T14:37:00Z2017-12-25T06:55:00Zhttps://www.nottingham.ac.uk/cas/news-and-events/news/another-excellent-month-for-successful-research-bidding.aspx