Education – Page 6 – First World War Centenary News Archive

September 16, 2013 CN Editorial Team

First World War exhibitions in London during summer 2013

Dr. Jillian Davidson writes for Centenary News about three London museums which are holding exhibitions related to the First World War.

Author: Dr. Jillian Davidson

October 9, 2013 CN Editorial Team

Tynemouth World War I Commemoration Project & Northumbria University First World War lecture series

The Tynemouth World War I Commemoration Project & Northumbria University have organised a series of First World War lectures, to be held at Northumbria University between Autumn 2013 – Spring 2014.

October 11, 2013 CN Editorial Team

Professor Sir Hew Strachan addresses Belgo-British Conference about First World War Centenary

The annual Belgo-British Conference, this year entitled “History and Reconciliation: Engaging a New Generation”, considers the First World War Centenary amongst a wide range of topics.

October 22, 2013 CN Editorial Team

Heritage Lottery Fund provides £450,000 to UK Punjab Heritage Association for Centenary project

The Heritage Lottery Fund has provided the UK Punjab Heritage Association with £450,000 for a Centenary project which will explore the role of Sikh soldiers during the First World War.

October 28, 2013 CN Editorial Team

First World War database: ‘Trench Journals and Unit Magazines of the First World War’

ProQuest is launching a new database – Trench Journals and Unit Magazines of the First World War – which will provide access to primary sources from the conflict.

October 28, 2013 CN Editorial Team

First World War database: ‘Trench Journals and Unit Magazines of the First World War’

ProQuest is launching a new database – Trench Journals and Unit Magazines of the First World War – which will provide access to primary sources from the conflict.

October 29, 2013 CN Editorial Team

Wales’ First Minister outlines Centenary plans including £850,000 for “educational legacy”

The First Minister of Wales has officially launched the Framework Programme for Wales’ Centenary plans: Wales Remembers 1914-1918.

November 2, 2013 CN Editorial Team

The Great War Underground conference, November 2013

The Western Front Association and the National Army Museum in Britain are organising a conference entitled 'The Great War Underground'.

November 10, 2013 CN Editorial Team

Canadian War Museum seeks “to honour veterans and raise awareness of their sacrifices” as Centenary approaches

The Canadian War Museum launches its fifth year of Operation Veteran, in order to “honour veterans and raise awareness of their sacrifices” and plans to expand the programme for the Centenary.

November 13, 2013 CN Editorial Team

Two US organisations’ education programme hailed as “America’s first proactive step into the Centennial”

Student News Net and Survivor Quest announce that they will collaborate in order to educate “every student in America” through multimedia about the First World War as the Centennial approaches.