September 2002
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University Launches Pennine and Yorkshire Studies Unit

The University's School of Lifelong Education and Development has launched a Pennine and Yorkshire Studies Unit to do further research into past, present and future aspects of the county.

The Unit will promote knowledge and understanding of the area and will act as a forum for debate on the future of the region. It will also provide courses of study, and act as a reference point for queries.

Head of the new Unit Dr George Sheeran (pictured right) said: "We get a lot of enquiries and requests for information from all sorts of individuals and organisations. Now there's a one stop shop where they can go."

Dr Sheeran teaches a Certificate of Higher Education in Pennine and Yorkshire Studies and a degree in Local and Regional Studies. His particular academic interests lie in the political and cultural organisation of space and he is currently researching the cultural landscapes of aristocracy in eighteenth century Yorkshire. The Unit's Co-ordinator Paul Jennings is researching the social history of drink and the public house.

The Unit aims to:

• Foster research and publication into the historical and contemporary Pennines and Yorkshire area. The Unit hopes to build upon the success of a previous paper on Housing for Masters and Workers in nineteenth century Keighley.
• Provide courses of study which examine and analyse the history and current development of the area. At undergraduate level there is the certificate in Pennine and Yorkshire Studies leading to the BA in Local and Regional Studies.
• Act as a source of information and comment to the media and to the general public on the area.
• Provide opportunities for postgraduate research.
• Act as a forum for debate on the past, present and future of the area. It is hoped a regular seminar programme will be presented and there will be occasional day schools and conferences.

For further information contact George on 01274 (23)3224 or email G.Sheeran3@bradford.ac.uk or contact Paul on 01274 (23)6226 or email P.Jennings1@bradford.ac.uk

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