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The @UoLSBC invites applications for funding to support research-related expenses to be used between 24 April and 1 October 2026. Postgraduate students (MA, MRes, MPhil, PhD) at the University of Leicester whose research aligns with SBC aims are eligible to apply for up to £1,000

Nearly 12 years ago, ISIS carried out a genocide against Iraq’s Yezidis community. In 2023, Dr Rebecca Jinks travelled to Sinjar to document survivors’ experiences, and we are honoured to host her on 27 May. Register below to join the discussion. eventbrite.com/e/198882085571…

Please join us on 27 May for a talk with Dr Rebecca Jinks on Genocidal Captivity: The Testimony of Yezidi Women Survivors. This talk provides a historical overview of the Yezidi genocide and discusses the importance of survivors’ testimony. Registration link below👇👇👇

Her research focuses on clothing made by Jewish Holocaust survivors in the post-war period. More info: afuol.org @LeicesterCSSAH @HyPIRUoL

Congratulations to SBC PhD student Kelsey Akers, who has received an award from The American Friends of the University of Leicester. The funding will support her research and tuition for four years.

To order at the discounted price, find the book on yalebooks.co.uk, add to your cart and use the code 𝟐𝟔𝐒𝐏𝐑 when prompted at the checkout. Offer runs until 30th June 2026. Orders fulfilled by John Wiley & Sons. Many thanks to the @CRLHLeicester for hosting us.

Great turnout for yesterday's Lecture examining the death of Hitler. The talk explored, how his grave was imagined, searched for, and controlled. The lecture was led by Dr Caroline Sharples author of the book "The Long Death of Adolf Hitler". Details for discount code👇

The review can be found in Holocaust and Genocide Studies, published by @OUPAcademic on behalf of the @HolocaustMuseum Link academic.oup.com/hgs/advance-ar…

We are always delighted to see students affiliated with the @UoLSBC contributing to knowledge. Today, we spotlight @MissParsisson , who has published a book review of Yudit Kiss’s More Nights Than Days: A Survey of Writings of Child Genocide Survivors.

In-Person attendance - eventbrite.co.uk/e/198449242325… Online attendance- eventbrite.co.uk/e/198449382645…

𝗚𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗟𝗘 𝗥𝗘𝗠𝗜𝗡𝗗𝗘𝗥 The hybrid lecture “𝑨𝒏𝒂𝒍𝒚𝒔𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑫𝒆𝒂𝒕𝒉 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑪𝒖𝒓𝒊𝒐𝒖𝒔 𝑨𝒇𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒍𝒊𝒇𝒆 𝒐𝒇 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑵𝒂𝒛𝒊 𝑫𝒊𝒄𝒕𝒂𝒕𝒐𝒓” with Dr. Caroline Sharples is tomorrow. We would be delighted if you could also join us for a reception afterward

Throughout her journey, Betsy was supervised by Dr Alex Korb, Dr Sheila Watson, and @svenja_bethke .

Today we celebrate our very own @BetsyInlow on successfully passing her viva on her PhD Project "Museum Use of Holocaust Graphic Narratives". We also extend our heartfelt thanks to her examiners, Dr @FrLouwagie and @nualamorse , and to Dr Sally Horrocks for chairing the viva.

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This is a friendly reminder that we still have a few spots available for those who wish to register for our upcoming lecture, 𝐀𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐲𝐳𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐃𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐡 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐀𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐍𝐚𝐳𝐢 𝐃𝐢𝐜𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫 Registration links below👇

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We are delighted to welcome Dr Caroline Sharples to give a lecture on her book, 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐋𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐃𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐡 𝐨𝐟 𝐀𝐝𝐨𝐥𝐟 𝐇𝐢𝐭𝐥𝐞𝐫. The event will take place on 24 March at the @uniofleicester. Registration links👇. Attendees are welcome to join either in person or online.

Yesterday we welcomed Professor Neil Gregor for a lecture on The Symphony Concert in Nazi Germany. He reflected on audience’s experience and how everyday cultural life became intertwined with Nazi ideology. Interested to learn more? You can purchase the book here 👇