by Christopher Hodges I didn’t expect to apply for an undergraduate research scholarship this summer. Furthermore, as a Drama and English student, I certainly didn’t expect to be working on a law project. However, I took a chance, and decided I would prepare as best I could for the interview for the scholarship ‘The Creation … Continue reading “The Creation of a “National” Legal Language”
Author: Jodie Neville
Everyday cyborgs: who really owns the data running inside of you?
by Beth Chalcraft The distinction between humans and technology is becoming increasingly blurred. This is particularly apparent with ‘smart’ medical devices. These are devices implanted into or attached to the body (such as pacemakers and insulin pumps) that run software capable of collecting, analysing and transmitting data. These medical devices pick up on physiological changes … Continue reading “Everyday cyborgs: who really owns the data running inside of you?”
In “Ensuring Robust Citizenship Rights” I Ensured Myself as a Research Scholar
by Aisha Matoo As an Undergraduate Research Scholar this summer, I have grown as an academic and as a person. It has been a rewarding and eye-opening experience that I am truly grateful for. My project, titled “Ensuring Robust Citizenship Rights” tasked me with documenting and profiling individual victims of the Windrush Scandal and Grenfell … Continue reading “In “Ensuring Robust Citizenship Rights” I Ensured Myself as a Research Scholar”
Women, Faith and Humanitarian Interventions
by Alice Tucker When I applied for the undergraduate research scholarship, I had no idea what to expect from my 5 weeks working on the “Women, Faith and Humanitarian Interventions” project. I was optimistic as I love researching women’s issues and was keen to learn about the work being done to help women across the … Continue reading “Women, Faith and Humanitarian Interventions”
Other Chaucers
By Isabella Lewis This summer, I had the great pleasure of being the Undergraduate Research Scholar assisting in the Medieval English Department. My project, ‘Other Chaucers’, aimed to enhance the delivery of the second year histories module The Canterbury Tales by investigating the ways in which some key Tales were reimagined and recreated, both during … Continue reading “Other Chaucers”
At the Crossroads of Empires: The Longobard Church of Sant’Ambrogio- Montecorvino Rovella By Nieve Cassidy
Beautiful scenery, excellent cuisine and a magnificent 9th century church. Little did I know that I was in for the trip of a lifetime when I applied for this project. Despite the slightly daunting prospect of undertaking an excavation with no archaeological experience, I knew that I was in for a treat. There are certainly … Continue reading “At the Crossroads of Empires: The Longobard Church of Sant’Ambrogio- Montecorvino Rovella By Nieve Cassidy”
Testimony in Practice: Working with Stories of the Self and Others
by Nataliya Nikolova Why did I apply for the project? The decision to apply for the Undergraduate Research Scholarship was completely spontaneous. Although I tend to work on my academic assignments with a lot of enthusiasm, I didn’t think academic research is something I would do as a job, especially considering I would have to … Continue reading “Testimony in Practice: Working with Stories of the Self and Others”
Metaphors in Advertising
by Olivia Haysman-Walker Metaphors are something that we come across every day, but nevertheless struggle to correctly identify most of the time. They are highly subjective, come in all modes and medium of communication and are essential to both our language and the way we understand the world. Having been taught the fundamentals of metaphor … Continue reading “Metaphors in Advertising”
At the Crossroads of Empire: the Longobard Church of Sant’Ambrogio by Jack Gunn
by Jack Gunn, BA History It didn’t take me long to realise that this research scholarship was going to be an experience to treasure. I had dubbed it “My Trip of Firsts” and it would certainly become that in regard to the first time flying on my own, taking part in academic research and field … Continue reading “At the Crossroads of Empire: the Longobard Church of Sant’Ambrogio by Jack Gunn”
The UGRS Alumni Community: Three former scholars reveal how the scheme helped them pursue further study
This week sees some of our 2019 scholars completing the final week of their research placements. They now join a research community of over 200 students, stretching back to the scheme’s launch in 2011. To celebrate our UGRS alumni, we caught up with three former scholars who have all gone on to undertake postgraduate study … Continue reading “The UGRS Alumni Community: Three former scholars reveal how the scheme helped them pursue further study”