Christmas and the Victorian Medical Press The release of The Man Who Invented Christmas (2017) – a film which tells the story of how Charles Dickens penned A Christmas Carol in 1843 – has reignited the popular myth that the Victorians ‘created’ the festive season. 19 Dec 2017
Death and Disease Behind the Counter This term, the Diseases of Modern Life team showcased their research at two major public engagement events – our Victorian Speed Late at the Museum of the History of Science and Victorian Light Night with The Oxford Research Centre in the Humanities. 30 Nov 2018
Oh what a - Victorian Light - Night! On Friday 16th November Woodstock Road was a hive of activity for "Victorian Light Night", part of both the national Being Human Festival and Oxford’s own Christmas Light Festival. 16 Nov 2018
The Contagion Cabaret at the Science Museum (London) Last night The Contagion Cabaret brought its infectious entertainment to audiences at the Science Museum’s ‘Superbugs’ Late. 30 Apr 2018
24 Mar Call for Papers: Doctor-doctor: Global and historical perspectives on the doctor-patient relationship The doctor-patient relationship is the primary way that we experience medicine: we go to the doctor when we are sick, think we may be sick, or are scared of becoming sick. St. Anne's College
2 Jul Doctor, Doctor: Global and Historical Perspectives on the Doctor-Patient Relationship - One-day Symposium - Registration now open We are pleased to announce that registration for the one-day symposium on global and historical perspectives on the doctor-patient relationship is now open.