To mark the launch of the new Single Honours History programme at Aston University, join us for a keynote lecture by Chris Evans, MP, to discuss the current state and prospects for History at university level. Mr Evans will reflect on his own degree in History and how this helped him pursue a career in politics. He will also discuss his work as Chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Archives and History. Mr Evans’s talk will be followed by a panel discussion about the future of History, touching on strategy, forward thinking, and policy crafting.
5:30pm Doors officially open, light refreshments
5:50–5:55pm Welcome by Prof Zoe Radnor, Pro ViceChancellor and Executive Dean, College of Business and Social Sciences, Aston University
5:55–6:00pm ‘History at Aston: A Success Story in Difficult Times’, Dr Volker Prott & Dr Ilaria Scaglia
6:00–6:30pm Keynote lecture by MP Chris Evans
6:30–7:00pm Panel discussion: ‘The Future of History in Higher Education’ (panel members: Chris Evans, MP, Prof Stefan Manz, Dr Ahmad Beltagui, one alumni student tbc, moderated by Dr Brian Sudlow)
7:00–7:30pm Q&A
7:30pm Closing
Dates, times and locations
Aston Business School
