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23 April 2025
Historian and author Prof Barak Kushner is on a quest to deepen his knowledge of Japan's ramen culture. From postwar noodle stalls to regional ramen, he uncovers how a humble bowl became a global icon.


17 April 2025
Dr Elizabeth Monier was presented with the Gulf Studies Journal Article Award earlier this year at the GSS Opening Ceremony.


16 April 2025
Christina Phillips joins AMES as new The His Majesty Sultan Qaboos Bin Said Professor of Modern Arabic Studies


16 April 2025
Aaron Koller joins AMES as the new Regius Professor of Hebrew


16 April 2025
The Daiwa Anglo-Japanese Foundation invites you to join this special talk. This year marks the 80th anniversary of the horrific atomic bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. In August 1945, the US detonated two atomic bombs in Japan, with devastating consequences for local populations. These bombings shaped the fate of humanity over the rest of the 20th century. Today, only a few survivors remain who can share their experiences of these events. The question of how to pass on their memories to future generations is becoming ever more relevant.


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Videos from our Online Postgraduate Open Days

Cambridge University Postgraduate Open Days were online events again this year. The most recent one was held in November, 2021.

In addition to the videos below, you may find more content like this on the AMES Faculty YouTube channel.