by Josephine Gillingwater, LLB International Law and Globalisation During the summer following the second year of my undergraduate law degree, I worked as a research assistant for Dr. Mohammad (Shahab) Shahabuddin – an academic specialising in international law and human rights at Birmingham Law School. His project is titled ‘Minorities and the Post-Colonial ‘Development’ State: … Continue reading “Minority Rights, International Law and Economic Development”
William and Dorothy Wordsworth’s Correspondence
by Joseph Graham Upon receiving the invitation to interview for this project, one which as a lover of all thing’s Romantic poetry related, I was thrilled to potentially undertake, I took a trip to Coleorton hall the residence of George and Lady Beaumont around whom the project centred. Being from Leicestershire, the hall was only … Continue reading “William and Dorothy Wordsworth’s Correspondence”
The Creation of a “National” Legal Language
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”
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”