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Exploring the history of history

Name: Exploring the history of history
Start: 2026-10-10T11:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-10-10T12:15:00+01:00
Location: Arts Complex, Room B.H05

10 October @ 11:00 am - 12:15 pm

Free

Join preeminent academics from the today’s 21st century History department for a series of lightning lectures that share the story of the University over the last 150 years, and the ways its diverse communities have shaped the institution. Get to know the Bayeaux Tapestry with Professor Benjamin Pohl; hear from Professor Sumita Mukherjee on migratory patterns from India; uncover fascinating insights into the history of hospital design with Dr Victoria Bates, and learn about the ways colonial rule has shaped identity in Hong Kong with Dr Vivian Kong. With cutting-edge research, fascinating insights, and student-led work on the history of the University, this event demonstrates the very best of Bristol’s history research.

We’ll also be reflecting on the continuing importance of the study of history and humanities more broadly, in universities and within society at large.

Exploration Zone

You can also visit History at their interactive stand to discover more about research, partnerships and student initiatives, and to meet the people behind the work. You can find them at the Exploration Zone in the Arts Complex on the Clifton campus between 10 am and 2:30 pm.

Celebrating 150 years and the opening of TQEC

This event is part of a public programme of events on Saturday 10 October, to celebrate the University of Bristol’s 150th year and the opening of our new Temple Quarter Enterprise Campus. The Clifton campus and TQEC will be open throughout the day, with opportunities to explore, discover and celebrate with friends and family. This is a free event and everyone is welcome.

You can see the full programme of events here.

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