American Studies UoK

Last Saturday we had a open day at our beautiful Canterbury campus! Did you manage to join us? If so, let us know about your experience below ⬇️ Find out about future open days here: kent.ac.uk/courses/visit/…

Do you want a career that takes you overseas? 🌎🌍🌏 Do you want to gain a new skill – being able to communicate in another language – that is valued by employers? 🌎🌍🌏 The Year in a Language will help you unlock a wide range of career opportunities. kent.ac.uk/cultures-langu…

The @UniversitiesUK @MadeAtUni Creative Sparks ✨ campaign demonstrates just how important university arts and humanities courses are to the UK's world-leading creative industries. Prof Juliette Pattinson, Director of our Division of Arts and Humanities, explains… (1/2)

Our own John Wills has recently been interviewed by @lemondefr about the legacy of trailblazing educational video game The Oregon Trail, 50 years after its release. lemonde.fr/pixels/article…

📢 Today is the day! 📢 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

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

Thinking of studying a Master’s or PhD in 2022? Join us at our Postgraduate Open Event on 17 November 📅 Step up, stand out and specialise, discover our career-focused postgraduate programmes at Kent! 🎓 Book now: ow.ly/2neJ30s0kjB

Contributed a piece on Disney World for the latest edition of BBC History magazine. Thanks to Rhiannon Davies for the invite! @HistoryExtra @UniKentHistory @Disney @WaltDisneyWorld #disneystudies

It's the start of a new month, a new academic year and...A New Job! Now I'm officially under contract, I'm really thrilled to join @UniKent as an Associate Lecturer in American History for this coming year. Can't wait to get started and teaching again! @UniKentHistory @Kent_AMST

Dr John Wills contributes to a recent article on @calvertjournal on how the Soviet Union’s final leader, Mikhail Gorbachev became a 90s retro gaming legend. Read now: bit.ly/3kxvDjC @UniKent @drjonw

OUT 1 OCTOBER! #ResistanceOfTheInnu "Brings fresh understanding to ongoing colonialism in North America" – Colin Samson (@Uni_of_Essex). Unpacking the relationship between First Nations peoples and their land. sas.ac.uk/publications/t… #Humanrights #IndigenousRights

A big congratulations to PhD graduand Michael Docherty who has secured a postdoc position at the University of Innsbruck! We caught up with Michael to find out more about his time at Kent: bit.ly/3Bb2LEF @UniKent @maybeavalon

📢Call for Contributors📢 As we look ahead to the new academic year, we are looking for guest speakers for our popular seminar series. We welcome scholars to present on any American Studies topic! Contact Daniel.Scroop@glasgow.ac.uk if you are interested 🇺🇸🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

Call for papers for an edited collection of short essays united under the umbrella topic of “Presidents and Place.” Academic researchers at any stage of their career are welcome to submit an abstract. Submissions due by 31 August 2021. Find out more info: bit.ly/2UNkZMJ

American Studies alumnus, Mark Sutherland, shares his account of his journey to, and time in the US for his year abroad. Read Mark's blog post: bit.ly/3yEBQ2D

Is it true love's kiss if only one person knows it's happening? Have a read of this interesting piece looking at how Disney are dealing with historical racism and sexism in their productions, ft. @drjonw, Director of @Kent_AMST. Read this ➡️ bit.ly/2TMEeVS

Highlight of today was definitely interviewing Robert Grebe, founder of American Laser Games (Mad Dog McCree!). Thanks Robert! #gamestudies #maddogmccree

Join Dr Will Norman as he demonstrates the issues surrounding complicity with racism in the post-World War Two era. ⏰ Wednesday 16th June 4pm Find out more ➡️ bit.ly/3zpxDRO @Kent_AMST @UofGAmStudies @Amer_UoM @keeleams @RAIOxford @UniKent

Is it true love's kiss if only one person knows it's happening? Have a read of this interesting piece looking at how Disney are dealing with historical racism and sexism in their productions, ft. @drjonw, Director of @Kent_AMST. Read this ➡️ bit.ly/2TMEeVS

@DigiCultureKent brunch talk ⤵️ @MarkBackler of @GamesSketchbook will talk about Sketchbook's new game, @LostWordsGame AND: Game design ✔️ Free-lancing ✔️ Digital storytelling ✔️ Career path info ✔️ ⏰ Friday 18th June 11am More info ➡️ bit.ly/3gjGRGp