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Student Podcast – Part one – Why choose Richmond?

Andrew Harford, one of our Communications: Advertising & PR degree students at Richmond, led a podcast series recently with several of our students to explore their thoughts on studying at Richmond [...]

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Why Buy the Cow? Things That Go Boom podcast with Richmond Professor

Dr Laura Smith, Adjunct Assistant Professor, who teaches US Politics and History at Richmond, has been interviewed for a podcast just released on Apple.

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Ideas for staying on track

Hello All! Happy New Year to everyone and I hope everyone has had a good start to the year. My name is Shivani Govindia and I’ve recently completed an MA Advertising & PR (part-time) at Richmond.

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‘The citadel of US democracy shows its limitations’

Dr Laura Smith, Adjunct Assistant Professor at Richmond, has recently had an article published in The Washington Post which examines the symbolic importance of the US Capitol building and more [...]

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From a dispute about refugees to Peppa Pig

Professor of Politics at Richmond, Dr Eunice Goes, has been interviewed again recently on BBC Dateline London.

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In Conversation with Dr Kandida Purnell

Dr Kandida Purnell, Assistant Professor of International Relations at Richmond, has shared details of her research and life as an academic in an interview published recently by Defence Research [...]

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A Licence to Thrill

Richmond’s ‘Bondologist, Dr Martin D. Brown, is in great demand following the release of the latest James Bond film, ‘No Time to Die’.

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Bodies Coming Apart and Bodies Becoming Parts

Dr Kandida Purnell, Assistant Professor of International Relations at Richmond, has just had an article published in a new open access journal, Global Studies Quarterly.

Student Life

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Summer Internships: Tips for Finding a Perfect Fit

This summer, I had the unique opportunity to immerse myself in not just one, but two incredible summer internships in media and storytelling.

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Wash the Cat: Real Self-Care Isn’t Cute

Wash the Cat: Real Self-Care Isn’t Cute Hot take: self-care sounds sexy…in theory. Overpriced candles, bubble baths, maybe a cheeky little drink next to a book you’re not actually reading.

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Two Weeks, One Unforgettable Summer

Summer School students from China dived into all things British culture this July as they toured the UK with Richmond.

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Why Everyone Should Take At Least One Liberal Arts Course (Yes, Even You)

Everyone should take at least one liberal arts course. Why? Because even you are at risk of becoming butter-less toast.

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My Path to Richmond: A Choice That Changed Everything

Choosing the right university can be overwhelming. But once I came across Richmond American University London, everything began to make sense.

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Fur, Family, and Finding Home

I interviewed the Richmond student body asking what they miss about their pets, and why sharing those feelings is so important.

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Graduation 2025 with Iman Hafeez

Iman reflects on life at Richmond ahead of graduating this year with a MA in Luxury Brand Management.

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Graduation 2025 with Rayan Kassamani

Rayan reflects on life at Richmond ahead of graduating this year with a MBA in Business Administration and Management.