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Global History of Sex and Gender

MOOC on the Global History of Sex and Gender

In October 2020 the centre launched a new (free) MOOC on global histories of gender and sexuality, with over 5,000 subscribers so far.  It is aimed at anyone interested in the theme, regardless of educational background or expertise.

MOOC on gender-based violence

New MOOC on gender-based violence

Intimate partner violence and abuse (IPVA) and gender-based violence (GBV) are global issues. The course focuses on understanding, recognising and responding to domestic abuse/ intimate partner violence and abuse (IPVA).

Events

  • 07 May

    Paths to Justice: Reproductive Politics, Activism and Global Solidarity

    Wednesday 28 May 2025
  • 31 Mar

    Centre for Gender History Annual Public Lecture 2025

    Wednesday 14 May 2025
  • 19 Dec

    2024-25 events - semester 2

    Join us for our events taking place from the end of January 2025
  • 01 Oct

    2024-25 events - semester 1

    Join us for our events from October to December 2024
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    Response to Supreme Court ruling ‘For Women Scotland Ltd. V. The Scottish Minist

    2 May 2025
  • 28 Nov

    Newsletter No 11

    Find out all about our forthcoming events and recent news!
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    Newsletter No 10

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  • 26 Feb

    Newsletter No 9

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Hufton Postgraduate Reading Group

Discuss and debate gender and other theories and histories in an informal setting.

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Feminist Pedagogies Reading Group

Discuss and explore feminist approaches to teaching methods in Higher Education.

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