Curating History: Dr Simon H. Walker
Suicide, Military, Medical, and Sexuality History, Occupational Health Research, and Pedagogical Innovation
The impact of tearing up my application, ... ahem er Robot Heart!Photo by burak kostak on Pexels.com Another day, another disappointment as some declines came in for roles I had applied for. WAIT! Before you run away, this is not a self-pitying post I promise, actually: it's a thank you. Now while two of them... Continue Reading →
For Remembrance day 2020 I was lucky to have the option to write an article for conversation to coincide with my new book: War Bodies. The link to article is here.
Meet me, Dr Simon Walker, and my dog Pupfessor Pond as we discuss my new book. https://videopress.com/v/hgZU8OPR?preloadContent=metadata You can purchase the book here or click on the book below. https://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/physical-control-transformation-and-damage-in-the-first-world-war-9781350123298/ Launch Event: Click here for launch event page Due to Covid and Lockdown, I wont be able to have a public launch event yet, however, I... Continue Reading →
https://youtu.be/7JXSQJ6WG00 Hi All, I will be hosting a live stream book launch on Thursday with a Q and A on Twitter. Welcome to my launch event, due to Covid and Lockdown, I wont be able to have a public launch event yet, however, I am still excited to share my new book with everyone. So... Continue Reading →
On Thursday the 12th of November, my book on the British male military body in the First World War will be released. In the run up to the launch on the 12th, there is a run a number of activities to engage with if you want to know more about the book. These will be... Continue Reading →
Today I can announce that I have been awarded a contract by Palgrave McMillian for the publication of my forthcoming book 'A Long Century of British Military Suicide, 1900-2020: Silent Voices' I am so excited for this, military related suicide is my passion and I have been working towards this for several years. The book... Continue Reading →
Using digital 'Murder Boards', Humour, Music, and Physical Objects- I continue to search for new ways to engage my students and improve my teaching.
Very excited to say that my article on the links between medical humanities and science fiction has been released today. The Girl or The Weapon This article considers Doctor Who, Captain America, and River Tam as separate entities with relations to the physical construction, abuse, and trauma of member of military service in history. I... Continue Reading →
Noting the exclusivity of inclusivity, I look at the rainbow poppy argument and homosexuality in the First World War #rainbowpoppy #poppy #homosexuality
The above image refers to an excellent initiative based in England and Wales that is focused on mental health support and suicide prevention for University Students. Contained within the booklet is guidance on how to support students suffering from ill mental health, statistics related to the number of student suicides, and initiatives designed to support... Continue Reading →
Curating History: Dr Simon H. Walker 