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Would you like to become a Fellow of the Institute for Medical Humanities?

We warmly invite expressions of interest from Durham University staff and postgraduate students who would like to become a Fellow of the IMH.
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IMH newsletter returns after summer break

The September 2024 edition of our newsletter is now available online.
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New case study by IMH researcher published by Being Human

A case study written by IMH researcher Dr Louise Creechan on creative engagement and working with partners has been published today by Being Human.
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New film captures launch of the Discovery Research Platform for Medical Humanities

We are delighted to announce the release of a new video which explores our vision for interdisciplinary health research.
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Updates from the Narrative Practices Lab

The very first newsletter from the Narrative Practices team has hit the wires.
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ReaderBank returns to the 2024 Edinburgh International Book Festival

Join our team in Edinburgh from 18-24 August for updates and activities relating to our study of reading and the imagination.
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New publication: Working with a lived experience advisory group as part of a PhD

IMH today published "Engagement, experience and power: Working with an advisory group", the latest Project Short in its Working Knowledge collection.
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IMH publishes July newsletter

The summer edition of our newsletter is now available online.
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IMH welcomes its Advisory Board to Durham

On 11-12 July, the Institute was delighted to host members of our international Advisory Board in Durham for its annual meeting.
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IMH welcomes Fellows for summer gathering

The Institute was delighted to host a gathering for IMH Fellows on July 2.
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The Platform is hiring!

We are delighted to announce that a vacancy has opened in the Discovery Research Platform Operations Team for a new Events and Fellowship Coordinator.
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IMH attends first Inclusive Durham Festival

Members of the IMH team enjoyed a thought-provoking day at the first Inclusive Durham Festival, which brought together over 250 Durham colleagues to discuss best practice for diversity and inclusion within the University.
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