Tutor information
Rosemary Cresswell
Dr Rosemary Cresswell is a historian of health, humanitarianism, charity and voluntarism from 1850-2020. She is currently writing the History of the British Red Cross, 1870-2020: Health and Humanitarianism, to be published by Bloomsbury. Rosemary has also published further research related to infectious disease, first aid, the Red Cross, and on the history of nursing.
Courses
Explore animal history in this five-week introductory course. Discover how humans have studied and represented animals' stories, and enjoy a rare behind-the-scenes visit to the Oxford University Museum of Natural History.
Using a variety of examples drawn from global history, this course explores controversies in the history of medicine and the way in which they have impacted on practitioners, patients and wider communities.
Learn what oral history is, why it matters, and how it is used to record lived experience. This five-week introduction explores its history, ethics, and practice, and will inspire you to explore the subject further and take steps towards future training.
Drawing on the city of Oxford’s role in the history of pharmaceuticals, technology, philanthropy, hospitals and healthcare systems, this summer school will provide an introduction to medical and healthcare history in Britain since the 17th century.