HPSC0081 Science in the Nineteenth Century

The nineteenth century saw the origin of much of what we might identify as “modern” scientific and technological research and practice. Laboratories, factories explorations, empires – all had scientific significance and all were paramount in More…

HPSC0097 Dissertation

Postgraduate taught students in UCL Department of Science and Technology Studies (STS) undertake summer research projects resulting in dissertations or research reports. Professor Joe Cain supervises some students in this work, as do all academic More…

HPSC0069 Science in Nineteenth Century London

The nineteenth century experienced a tremendous expansion of science. This module explores that expansion through the lens of popularization, public engagement, and presentation. We cover a variety of settings, including museums, lecture halls, publishing devices, More…

HPSC0044 Science and the Publishing Industry

The publishing industry is enormous. It shapes science communication in fundamental ways. This module investigates publishing. How does it work? How does it enable, constrain, and challenge science communication? The module covers a wide range More…

HPSC0023 Evolution in Science and Culture

Evolution is an idea at the heart of modern society. Everything evolves. This module explores the history of evolution as an idea in science and culture, covering topics from the eighteenth century to the present. More…