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Author Archives: Joseph Beaden

Outside of his degree, Joseph is an avid reader and writer of science fiction and fantasy. He has served as editor-in-chief of multiple undergraduate history journals, and his own research focuses on the history of nationalism in East Asia. Joseph also enjoys art, and the occasional questionable biro sketch.

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“I assumed things would feel different this year – fewer friends, more stress from impending finals – but I didn’t realise I would feel so…

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