Monthly Archives: February 2012

Lenny Henry – what Shakespeare taught me

Posted on 29/02/2012 by admin

Actor and Comedian Lenny Henry talks to the Evening Standard about the moment he decided to sign up for an English Literature degree, and describes the prospectus and range of courses offered by the OU as ‘incredible’. He talks about … Continue reading →

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Google funds project investigating the geography of the ancient world

Posted on 24/02/2012 by admin

Google Ancient Places (GAP) is developing a Web application which allows users to choose a classical text or book (500BC – 500AD) and then search for references to ancient places within it, presenting the results in a user-friendly interface. The … Continue reading →

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DNA India article focusses on how ‘Beyond the Frame’ exhibition maps influence of Indians on Britain

Posted on 24/02/2012 by admin

The hidden history of India’s influence on Britain, the focus of the exhibition Beyond the Frame currently touring India, is the focus of an article in DNA (Daily News Analysis) India (19 Feb 2012). Prof Susheila Nasta (Professor of Modern … Continue reading →

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