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Reading University Subject Taster Days

Posted on March 28, 2017 by 6formlibrary

Reading University Subject Taster Days Attending a subject taster is an exciting opportunity where you can discover what it will be like to study your chosen subject at degree level. You will sample lectures and practical sessions, work alongside other … Continue reading →

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University Taster Courses for Year 12 – London

Posted on February 28, 2017 by 6formlibrary

University taster courses for year 12 sixth form students at numerous London universities – places still available A full list of taster courses with places available taking place this February and March 2017 is below, however, there are many more in … Continue reading →

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University College Oxford – Open Days

Posted on February 22, 2017 by 6formlibrary

Univ College Oxford are pleased to announce two further Year 12 Study Days are open for applications. English and History Study Day – Wednesday 26 April 2017 We’re excited to have a whole day devoted to English and History in … Continue reading →

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Master classes and UNI24 – University of Winchester

Posted on December 12, 2016 by Mr Kydd

  What is a Masterclass? A Masterclass is a two hour session which provides a snapshot of information as an introduction to that specific subject area. All sessions are interactive and engaging, although no practical ‘hands on’ activity will be … Continue reading →

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Summer Schools 2017 – Booking Now Open

Posted on November 4, 2016 by Mr Kydd

Summer Schools 2017 – Booking Now Open The Debate Chamber Summer Schools offer students age 11-18 the opportunity to find out more about some fascinating subjects, prepare for university applications, meet like-minded peers and get to grips with some tough … Continue reading →

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Birmingham University Study Days and Workshops

Posted on July 17, 2014 by Mr Kydd

Birmingham University are running a series of study days and workshops from September.  Please follow the link to their web site for further details. College of Arts and Law Sixth Form Study Afternoons and Study Days for 2014/15 The College … Continue reading →

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History Enrichment – Henry VIII, the Saddam of the Tudor court

Posted on July 1, 2013 by Mr Kydd

There is a  piece of comparative  / journalistic history in The Independent here. In it Professor Kevin Dutton argues that “Henry scores 174 on a “psychopathic spectrum” which starts at 168 (the “average” male scores 112). In The Wisdom of Psychopaths, out in … Continue reading →

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History Enrichment – AJP Taylor – the first TV historian

Posted on June 28, 2013 by Mr Kydd

AJP Taylor’s lectures are excellent things for an A Level student to consider, not least because they are the very antithesis of much of what is produced today. Compare for example at this trailer for Sky’s “The British” with Taylor’s discussion of Europe in … Continue reading →

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The History Society

Posted on June 12, 2013 by Mr Kydd

Summer 2013 – The Russia season (part one)   This is intended for the returning historians, but all are welcome.To get you in the mood for the extraordinary journey that is Russian dictatorships the History Society (the attached image is … Continue reading →

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