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Historian publishes first comprehensive study of American troops in Northern Ireland during World War II

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/historian-publishes-first-comprehensive-study-of-american-troops-in-northern-ireland-during-world-war-ii

Historian Dr Simon Topping has published the first comprehensive account of the experiences of American troops in Northern Ireland during the Second World War.

Postgraduate historian wins prestigious Churchill Fellowship

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/postgraduate-historian-wins-prestigious-churchill-fellowship

University masters student Elliot Clark has been awarded a prestigious fellowship to advance his research into the life and legacy of Sir Winston Churchill.

Artists from across the world to feature in second Plymouth Contemporary

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/artists-from-across-the-world-to-feature-in-second-plymouth-contemporary

Plymouth University news: Contemporary artworks demonstrating high levels of quality and vision have been selected to feature in a dual-site exhibition for the second Plymouth Contemporary.

Highlighting the hidden heroism of civilian sailors who risked all to keep the home fires burning

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/highlighting-the-hidden-heroism-of-civilian-sailors-who-risked-all-to-keep-the-home-fires-burning

University of Plymouth news: The War for England’s Shores, written by Dr Harry Bennett, lifts the lid on the actions of small ships that carried food, fuel and the materials required for weapons around the UK.

Searching Erskine: on art, ancestry, and place

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/pr-features/searching-erskine

Searching Erskine: on art, ancestry, and place. Searching, Erskine is a multiform project by English academic Dr Arun Sood which responds to the tidal island of Vallay, in the Outer Hebrides.

Peninsula Arts Gallery shows work by Turner Prize winning artist Douglas Gordon

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/searching-for-genius-nil-peninsula-arts-gallery-showcases-work-by-turner-prize-winner-douglas-gordon

Plymouth University news: Three-time world footballer of the year Zinedine Zidane, acclaimed director Sir Alfred Hitchcock and music icon David Bowie will be among those making an appearance in an exhibition at Plymouth University starting on September 24

Artists invited to consider visions of the present and future for 2017 Plymouth Contemporary

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/artists-invited-to-consider-visions-of-the-present-and-future-for-2017-plymouth-contemporary

Plymouth University news: The world’s turbulent social and political landscape is among the potential themes artists are being invited to consider for the 2017 Plymouth Contemporary

Plymouth Festival of Words promises a celebration of literary talent

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/plymouth-festival-of-words-promises-a-celebration-of-literary-talent

The power of the written, spoken and sung word will be celebrated during the first Plymouth Festival of Words, taking place at the University of Plymouth in May 2017

Public invited to bring in items from World War Two for preservation project

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/public-invited-to-bring-in-items-from-world-war-two-for-preservation-project

University of Plymouth news: the public are invited to bring in items from World War Two as part of the Their Finest Hour digital preservation project.

Internships that complement your studies

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/schools/school-of-law-humanities-and-social-sciences/preparing-you-for-your-future/internships-that-complement-your-studies

School of Law, Humanities and Social Sciences

BA (Hons) History student Lucas discovered new career path opportunities during his industry experience internship.