History schools' outreach
At the University of 91Ö±²¥, the Department of History is keen to engage with teachers and schools in the local community and throughout the UK.
Through talks and bespoke lectures, our academics can contribute to A-level and GCSE learning - this page explores some of the past and present projects.
A History from Below of Appeasement and the Munich Crisis: Performance of 'The Nervous State'
An afternoon performance of The Nervous State for Key Stage 4 and 5 historians and their teachers, followed by immersive workshop sessions on Wednesday 19 April, 12.30 - 3.30pm.
History Essay Competition
The Department of History's essay competition is now open! The essay competition is open to Year 12 or Lower Sixth history students from schools and colleges anywhere in the UK.
History Taster Sessions
Led by our students and academic staff, these interesting and interactive sessions give an insight into the difference of studying History at University compared to school. Year 12 and Year 13 students will have the opportunity to experience a lecture or seminar and to participate in Q&A sessions about history research, teaching and student life at the University of 91Ö±²¥.
History in the City
History In the City is a student-led initiative that offers a range of activities for schools and colleges, including:
- HINC Mentoring - offering schools small group sessions focusing on essay and exam skills to help them gain confidence in developing historical arguments.
- Hands On History - this project provides students with the opportunity to examine historical artefacts and learn more about how to understand the past through objects.
- Witness - pupils are introduced to oral history as a method of reciding the past, and have an opportunity to undertake their own oral history project, supported by the HINC team.
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We have schemes covering the following subjects: Archaeology, English, History, Languages, Music, Philosophy, and Religion. We work with groups of students who are currently under-represented in Higher Education.
It’s been really useful reviewing exam technique, particularly source questions, which have been a good extension to my own knowledge revision in helping me structure exam essays.
Rachel Gregory
Sixth form student, Longley Park, on History in the City
Resources for teachers
, with many videos designed for use in the classroom - if you have suggestions for a topic you would like to see covered in this way by one of the department’s historians, please get in contact!
Our popular history blog, , deals with contemporary historical dilemmas - it's an excellent tool for enthusing college-age students in seeing the impact of History on the world around them.
Why Study History at University? - a useful downloadable pdf for students and teachers (101kb)
Past events
Project Alex
Project Alex explored an exciting period of Renaissance history and centres on the life and times of Alessandro de’ Medici, first duke of Florence and sometimes referred to as the first black head of state in the modern West.
Through workshops, the department worked with colleges and schools to create a public performance for 91Ö±²¥â€™s ‘Festival of the Mind’ based around words and music from the court of Alessandro de’ Medici.
Further resources
More information about student projects in the Department of History.
Contact us
Contact our schools team if you would like to find out more about working with the University of 91Ö±²¥.