Monthly Archives: March 2014

Design History Seminar

Posted on March 24, 2014 by

Robin Roy, Iestyn Jowers and Susie West Wednesday 26 March 2014, 2.15pm-3.45pm Design Complexity Lab, N2033, Venables Building, Walton Hall Tea/Coffee, Biscuits available from 2.00pm All welcome Contact: patricia.telford@open.ac.uk Titles for 3 talks: Patterns of consumer product evolution: the case … Continue reading →

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The 2014 Wasafiri New Writing Prize is open

Posted on March 18, 2014 by

to anyone worldwide who has not published a complete book. Three categories: Poetry, Fiction and Life Writing. Fees: £6 for one category, £10 for two categories and £15 for three categories. To enter, simply fill in the entry form and … Continue reading →

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Prof Helen King published in The Lancet

Posted on March 17, 2014 by

Professor of Classical Studies Helen King‘s article Narratives of healing: a new approach to the past?, exploring the connection between life writing from the ancient past and modern narrative medicine, is published in The Lancet. “Aelius Aristides (117—180 AD) was … Continue reading →

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Philosophy Seminar: “The Capabilities Approach and Political Liberalism”

Posted on March 10, 2014 by

14:00, 2 April 2014 Venue:  Meeting Room R05, Wilson A First Floor, Walton Hall campus, Milton Keynes “The Capabilities Approach and Political Liberalism”, Dr Thom Brooks, Durham Law School John Rawls argues that A Theory of Justice suffers from a “serious … Continue reading →

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