University of Kent - Centre for American Studies

Zoom◾Thursday 20 January ◾18:00

'Sacred Monsters: Edgar Wind’s Interpretation of Modern Art'

Dr Ben Thomas, Head of Histories: Art, Drama and Film Research, will be holding a online talk for a part of UCL's Research Seminar Series.

Booking details: https://www.kent.ac.uk/events/event/53215/sacred-monsters-edgar-wind-s-interpretation-of-modern-art

As the year draws to a close, we look back and thank our colleagues and students for being truly excellent - and for making the Kent community so special.

Looking to the future, if you want to be part of this wonderful community, book onto our January open event!

Join our world The University of Kent has exceptional campuses in the UK and centres in two of the most exciting and historic cities in Europe.

📢 Calling all prospective PhD students 📢

Dr Mark Lawrence, Senior Lecturer in Military History, offers advice on preparing a research proposal. You will find out:

- What is a research proposal?
- What should you include?
- How long should it be?
- Who should you talk to as you develop your research proposal?
- What are the potential pitfalls to avoid?

Come along in person or virtually! Event details: http://ow.ly/Uvul50GOYrb

TOMORROW! Do not miss a fantastic chance to explore the postgraduate opportunities at Kent. 🎓

Can't make it in person? Don't worry! You can attend virtually 👩‍💻

Book here: ow.ly/wOzz50GOyao

Is it true love's kiss if only one person knows it's happening?

Have a read of this really interesting piece looking at how Disney are dealing with historical racism and sexism in their productions, and look out for what Dr John Wills, director of the Centre of American Studies at Kent, has to say!

Read this ➡️

Cotton plantations and non-consensual kisses: how Disney became embroiled in the culture wars The company has been addressing its historical racism and sexism, adding disclaimers to films and altering theme park rides. But these moves have stirred contempt as well as approval

Join the Digital Culture Research Network's brunch talk, welcoming Mark Backler of Sketchbook Games. Mark will talk about Sketchbook's new game, 'Lost Words: Beyond the Page' AND:

Game design ✔️
Free-lancing ✔️
Digital storytelling ✔️
Career path info ✔️

⏰ Friday 18th June 11am
More info ➡️ https://bit.ly/3gjGRGp

Join alumnus, Dr Gary Sellick, for this year's Centre for American Studies inaugural alumni event on Thursday 10 June at 19.30 BST!

Find out more and join the event: https://bit.ly/3frE9zD

Kent's Virtual Open Days are a fantastic way to showcase what the University can offer. Come along to the Virtual Undergraduate Open Day on Thursday 1st April from 3pm.

What can you expect from the Virtual Open Day:

🎓 Chat to current students and lecturers
💷 Get all the info you need on fees, funding and finance
📈 Listen to a presentation about your course
🏡 Take a virtual tour around our campus

Deadlines Deadlines Deadlines.

Edward Smith talks about a valuable skill:

'Managing deadlines and always meeting them. That was a key aspect of both my undergraduate and postgraduate studies and is a skill that I use on a daily basis.'

Read this ➡️ http://ow.ly/GcsF50DKZMn

Join Assistant Professor Emily Contois on Monday 8th March at 4pm for Diners, dudes and diets: how gender and power collide in food, media and culture.

More info and join ➡️ http://ow.ly/lqPB50DxSj1

Some areas of particular interest include Native and First Nations writing, politics of gender and sexuality, and race and ethnicity in the Americas.

Interested?

Read about it ➡️ http://ow.ly/4gEz50DxCgS

Thinking of further study?

Quick reminder about the PG Virtual Open Event, Wednesday 24th February. Join Dr John Wills, Professor David Stirrup and student: Irene Lopez Sanchez from 5:30pm to find out more about Postgraduate programmes.

Book your place ➡️ http://ow.ly/wqn950DEtPi