Jane Robinson

Jul 24, 2024 | lrb.co.uk | Jane Robinson |Jonathan Parry

In​ 1863 extracts from the journal of the Hon. Impulsia Gushington were published under the title Lispings from Low Latitudes. Impulsia had joined the fad for Egyptian travel and enjoyed an English lady’s usual adventures with camels, pyramids and cunning Orientals. Finally, she fell for the charms of a French aristocrat, Monsieur de Rataplan, and a sequel was promised that would detail the adventures of the lovestruck pair.

Jul 11, 2024 | theqt.online | Jane Robinson

Knowledge is power in the quest for regional growth, say Prof Jane Robinson of Newcastle University and Dr Henry Kippin, of the North East Combined Authority, in their essay written for a collection published by the UPP Foundation in memory of Lord Bob Kerslake Subscribe and continue readingArticles can only be viewed by members who subscribe to The QT, making an investment in journalism that isindependent and free from spin or political bias.

Jun 27, 2024 | theqt.online | Jane Robinson

Jane Robinson, Pro Vice-Chancellor Engagement & Place at Northumbria University reflects on the Insights conference she chaired earlier this week Subscribe and continue readingArticles can only be viewed by members who subscribe to The QT, making an investment in journalism that isindependent and free from spin or political bias. There are no obtrusive ads, pop-ups, clickbait headlines orauto-playing videos.

Mar 1, 2024 | literaryreview.co.uk | Jane Robinson

Social historian Jane Robinson is a champion of the hard, unglamorous work of campaigning women. In Hearts and Minds, she drew a vividly exciting picture of the petitions, marches, oratory, passion and steady perseverance that won women the vote. Less interested in the flashy antics of the suffragettes, who have tended to hog the historical limelight, she concentrated on the non-violent persistence of the suffragists.