José Rodrigues Miguéis lived in New York between 1935 and 1980. The session will look at his literary creation in New York, taking into account how he legitimizes it through his own experience. Starting from the transatlantic dimension and the multicultural context of New York, it will be possible to observe the autobiographical facet of […]

Medical Humanities Project Open Lecture “Grace Under Pressure: Using verbatim theatre for improving healthcare workplace culture" presented by Claire Hooker from the University of Sydney, Australia. Date and Time: 16 October 2024, 17.00-18.30 The next Medical Humanities Project Lecture “Grace Under Pressure: Using verbatim theatre for improving healthcare workplace culture" presented by Claire Hooker from […]

Heroes have been one of the main staples of the Fantasy genre. They are brave, determined, strong, and often embark on quests to save the world against an impending Evil. However, this raises a question: what about female heroes? How are they portrayed? Do they have different characteristics and functions when compared to male heroes? […]

Following a workshop model, the open class “How to Write an Academic Paragraph” aims to help attendees identify and produce the key components of a well-written academic paragraph. Attendees will understand structure and techniques; identify a weak paragraph (after peer editing and peer feedback) and understand how to write a strong academic paragraph; organize a […]

The COVID-19 pandemic challenged public health systems and the notion of "home" as a place of belonging and safety. This presentation explores how public discourse in New South Wales, Australia, and New Zealand reflected issues of identity, community, and dislocation during the crisis. By analysing the prosocial and individualistic values expressed by political leaders and […]