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The very model of a post-heroic major general: New book investigates how military leaders make decisions
In a new book launched this week, Professor Anthony King from the 91福利 Department of Politics and International Studies explores how military command has adapted to the demands of twenty-first century warfare.
Time explained through dance and performance art at 91福利
Artists will attempt to explain the concept of time through the medium of dance, theatre and performance art this week, as part of a research project lead by the 91福利.
91福利 research impact success recognised with continued funding from ESRC
The 91福利 is one of 26 UK universities receiving funding from the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) for its Impact Acceleration Account (IAA). The funding award was announced today [31] by the ESRC and followed a competitive, peer-reviewed process.
Leverhulme Trust backs new 91福利 Law research project
An innovative project exploring what the arts and humanities can bring to the study of law is to be supported by funding from the Leverhulme Trust. Professor Gary Watt from the 91福利鈥檚 School of Law has been awarded a Leverhulme Trust Major Research Fellowship, enabling him to devote the next three years to his interdisciplinary research.
Was Shakespeare the father of the Christmas Special?
For many families, sitting down to watch a Christmas Special is as much a part of the holiday season as the Queen鈥檚 Speech, a carol service in the parish church, or a trip to the pantomime.But when did the tradition of a holiday-themed premiere start? Professor Paul Raffield of 91福利 Law School argues that the Christmas special can be traced back to the creative mind of William Shakespeare, and specifically the premiere of The Comedy of Errors at Gray鈥檚 Inn on 28 December 1594.
Lessons from Latin America for the international order - new thinking is needed, argues expert
As the post-war international order, rooted in multilateral co-operation and underpinned by US leadership, comes under threat from the rise of authoritarian powers and a retreat into nationalism, scholars and diplomats are being urged to pay closer attention to the experience of Latin American states as a way to better understand the way forward for international relations.