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Dr Barnabas Balint

@barnabasbalint.bsky.social
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Research Fellow at UCL Institute of Advanced Studies. DPhil History at Magdalen College, Oxford. PG Member Royal Historical Society. Former: University of Exeter, Holocaust Memorial Day Trust, Holocaust Educational Trust, US Holocaust Memorial Museum.

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Holocaust Research Consultancy @holocaust-rc.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
Introducing… @barnabasbalint.bsky.social ! 🎉 🎉 Read below to learn more about our co-founder and researcher! @arolsenarchives.bsky.social #Holocaust #Research #Interview #PublicHistory #ResearcherProfile #YadVashem #ArolsenArchives
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Holocaust Research Consultancy @holocaust-rc.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
Our team of experts recently presented their innovative #research at the British & Irish Association of #HolocaustStudies Conference at the #IWM London @barnabasbalint.bsky.social @caileedavis.bsky.social @charlieknight.bsky.social @niamh-hanrahan.bsky.social
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Dr. Cailee Davis @caileedavis.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
I am looking for someone to take over my London flat! 2 bedroom, fully furnished, huge back garden ☀️ N134TL Perfect for academics looking to sabbatical in London! www.sabbaticalhomes.com/rental/105693 Please share w/ your networks! #London #property #sabbatical #rental
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2 bedroom Apartment or Condo for rent in listing 105693
Superb sunny 2-bed flat huge garden (plus 2 comfy offices!) in North London. Available for rent starting August, 2026 in , England, United Kingdom.
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Holocaust Research Consultancy @holocaust-rc.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
The HRC is currently accepting new clients! Review our services at holocaustresearchconsultancy.org/services/ Or email contact@holocaustresearchconsultancy.org to see how we can help you #discover more about the past! #Holocaust #HolocaustHistory #Research #FamilyHistory #Education
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Services
The Holocaust Research Consultancy is a team of scholars who have come together to deliver assistance to individuals, families, students, academics, and organizations in Holocaust research, educati…
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Dr. Cailee Davis @caileedavis.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
In 2024, I hosted a workshop with @barnabasbalint.bsky.social & @niamh-hanrahan.bsky.social at @ihr.bsky.social on #Mapping the #Holocaust The SI from that workshop has been published at The Journal of Holocaust Research: www.tandfonline.com/.../10.../25... Thanks to all of our contributors!! 🎉
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Sarah Wren @sarahwren.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
I recently had the pleasure of presenting some of my recent research at the Everyday Communication in the Holocaust Workshop. It was a great experience, the presentations and subsequent discussions were so enlightening. @manmetuni.bsky.social @rosieramsden.bsky.social @barnabasbalint.bsky.social
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Dr Barnabas Balint @barnabasbalint.bsky.social · 30/07/2025
I'm delighted to have joined @ucl-ias.bsky.social as a Visiting Research Fellow for the next few months, working on a set of projects about Hungarian Zionism during the Second World War. www.ucl.ac.uk/institute-of...
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Introducing... Dr Barnabas Balint
Dr Barnabas Balint is a Visiting Research Fellow from 1 June 2025 to 28 February 2026.
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Dr Barnabas Balint @barnabasbalint.bsky.social · 27/06/2025
Exciting to see the launch of two interview projects at @ihr.bsky.social yesterday. Thank you to @lisapine.bsky.social and @ihrlibrary.bsky.social for speaking to us about the "A Historian's Life" podcast and the "Interviews with Historians" collection. I look forward to following both closely!
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Dr Barnabas Balint @barnabasbalint.bsky.social · 26/06/2025
Last month, I returned from the USA after an amazing fellowship @ushmm.bsky.social It was an honour to work on my research as the Miles Lerman Centre for the Study of Jewish Resistance Research Fellow and achieve so much. Thank you to everyone who made it such a memorable time!
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Holocaust Research Consultancy @holocaust-rc.bsky.social · 11/06/2025
Our team of experts offer a wide range of services to support families, scholars, independent researchers, & educators in #Holocaust research & education. Read more about our services here: holocaustresearchconsultancy.org/services/
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The Holocaust Research Consultancy is a team of scholars who have come together to deliver assistance to individuals, families, students, academics, and organizations in Holocaust research, educati…
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Dr. Cailee Davis @caileedavis.bsky.social · 05/06/2025
A major thank you to everyone who attended and supported the #HolocaustStudies networking event at the #IWM last week… What a fantastic day fostering community and supporting young researchers. We hope to make this an annual event so look out for future calls for participants! 📣
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Dr. Charlie Knight @charlieknight.bsky.social · 30/05/2025
Very excited to be a part of this new adventure with @caileedavis.bsky.social @barnabasbalint.bsky.social @niamh-hanrahan.bsky.social keep an eye out for more updates coming soon - give us a follow too ⬇️
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Sandra Lipner @sandralipner.bsky.social · 29/05/2025
Exciting new Holocaust research agency by the amazing @caileedavis.bsky.social @barnabasbalint.bsky.social @niamh-hanrahan.bsky.social 📚📚👩🏻‍💻 Highly recommend checking out their website and services!
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Dr. Cailee Davis @caileedavis.bsky.social · 29/05/2025
One of the top benefits of my job is that I get to work with good friends… So happy to be a part of this team! 💜
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Holocaust Research Consultancy @holocaust-rc.bsky.social · 29/05/2025
We want to introduce our team of expert researchers! Meet Cailee, Barnabas, Niamh, & Charlie! Read more about HRC’s researchers here: holocaustresearchconsultancy.org/our-research... @caileedavis.bsky.social @barnabasbalint.bsky.social @niamh-hanrahan.bsky.social @charlieknight.bsky.social
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Cailee Davis Cailee Davis’s doctoral research traces patterns in transgenerational memory and representations of the Holocaust across media. She has completed fellowships with the United Stat…
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Dr. Cailee Davis @caileedavis.bsky.social · 28/05/2025
Thrilled to announce this new project! Proud to work with my peers at the Holocaust Research Consultancy. Check out our website to find out more about what we do and who we are! holocaustresearchconsultancy.org
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Our Researchers
Cailee Davis Cailee Davis’s doctoral research traces patterns in transgenerational memory and representations of the Holocaust across media. She has completed fellowships with the United Stat…
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Niamh Hanrahan @niamh-hanrahan.bsky.social · 28/05/2025
Happy to be a part of this exciting new initiative with @barnabasbalint.bsky.social @caileedavis.bsky.social - have a look below to find out out more!
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Dr Barnabas Balint @barnabasbalint.bsky.social · 28/05/2025
I'm thrilled to announce the launch of this new initiative with @caileedavis.bsky.social and @niamh-hanrahan.bsky.social Read about our services and get in touch if you want to work with us! www.holocaustresearchconsultancy.org
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Holocaust Research Consultancy
Research. Education. Public Engagement.
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Dr Barnabas Balint @barnabasbalint.bsky.social · 05/05/2025
It was an honour to be invited to present at the conference "The Role of Auschwitz in Holocaust Narratives" today, hosted by the @azrielimemoirs.bsky.social and with panels chaired by Sara Horowitz and Deborah Dwork
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Magdalen College @magdalenoxford.bsky.social · 01/05/2025
What a morning!
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Migrant Knowledge @MigKnow @migknow.bsky.social · 10/04/2025
Please see the new post on our sister blog @histknowledge.bsky.social by @barnabasbalint.bsky.social on dog squads in concentration camps, curated by @ghiwashington.bsky.social: historyofknowledge.hypotheses.org/26040
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Knowledge and Organization of Guard Dogs in the Nazi Concentration Camps: The Hundestaffeln
In March 1943, six Russian prisoners of war escaped from a factory in Neustadt where they had been forced to work. To recapture them, the German authorities dispatched SS-Untersturmführer Koermann and...
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Dr Barnabas Balint @barnabasbalint.bsky.social · 10/04/2025
Delighted to share my blog post for @ghiwashington.bsky.social on the circulation of knowledge about dog squads in the concentration camps, based on research at @ushmm.bsky.social. historyofknowledge.hypotheses.org/26040
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Knowledge and Organization of Guard Dogs in the Nazi Concentration Camps: The Hundestaffeln
In March 1943, six Russian prisoners of war escaped from a factory in Neustadt where they had been forced to work. To recapture them, the German authorities dispatched SS-Untersturmführer Koermann and...
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History of Knowledge @histknowledge.bsky.social · 10/04/2025
Check out our new post today by @barnabasbalint.bsky.social of @ushmm.bsky.social and formerly of @magdalenoxford.bsky.social of @ox.ac.uk on dog squads at concentration camps. @ghiwashington.bsky.social @maxweberstiftung.de @hefnu.bsky.social: historyofknowledge.hypotheses.org/26040
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Knowledge and Organization of Guard Dogs in the Nazi Concentration Camps: The Hundestaffeln
In March 1943, six Russian prisoners of war escaped from a factory in Neustadt where they had been forced to work. To recapture them, the German authorities dispatched SS-Untersturmführer Koermann and...
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Dr Barnabas Balint @barnabasbalint.bsky.social · 14/03/2025
This FRIDAY is the deadline to apply to @niamh-hanrahan.bsky.social and my workshop on "Tracing the Holocaust" at @wienerlibrary.bsky.social Apply today! @biahs1.bsky.social @hgrporg.bsky.social @rhulholocaustri.bsky.social @uclholocaust.bsky.social @exetercihgs.bsky.social
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Dr Barnabas Balint @barnabasbalint.bsky.social · 10/03/2025
I'm delighted to see a physical copy of the @leibniz-ifz.bsky.social European Holocaust Studies volume "Childhood during War", ed. by Joanna Michlic, Yuliya von Saal, and Anna Ullrich at the @ushmm.bsky.social library, with my project description about my DPhil research @magdalenoxford.bsky.social
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Dr Barnabas Balint @barnabasbalint.bsky.social · 14/02/2025
One month left to apply to @niamh-hanrahan.bsky.social and my workshop on "Tracing the Holocaust"! If you are a PhD candidate or ECR working with @arolsenarchives.bsky.social documents, we want to hear from you! Details here: royalhistsoc.org/calendar/tra...
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Tracing the Holocaust – CALL FOR PAPERS | RHS
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Dr. Cailee Davis @caileedavis.bsky.social · 11/02/2025
📣 Call now open for exciting #HolocaustStudies event at the Imperial War Museum! 📣 ECRs & PGs will talk 1-on-1 w/ senior academics & professionals in Hol Studies, #GermanStudies, & #JewishStudies, discussing the field, careers in academia, & more! Please circulate to your networks 👏
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Holocaust Research Institute @rhulholocaustri.bsky.social · 11/02/2025
An excellent new call for papers for a conference on 'Materiality and Precarity: Preserving Holocaust Memorial Sites'.
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Dr Barnabas Balint @barnabasbalint.bsky.social · 11/02/2025
New call for papers - Materiality and Precarity: Preserving Holocaust Memorial Sites The deadline to apply to this exciting workshop organised by Beatrice Leeming and Jonathan Marrow at @Cambridge_Uni is 31 March!
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Dr Barnabas Balint @barnabasbalint.bsky.social · 27/01/2025
Today is #HolocaustMemorialDay Today, we came together to remember those murdered during the Holocaust, Nazi Persecution, and in subsequent genocides. We learned from the past and committed ourselves to working for a better future.
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Dr Barnabas Balint @barnabasbalint.bsky.social · 23/01/2025
You can now watch the report about the @exeter.ac.uk #HolocaustMemorialDay conference from ITV West country online here: vimeo.com/1049484422/a...
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ITV West Country of Exeter HMD Conference 2025
This is "ITV West Country of Exeter HMD Conference 2025" by Barnabas Balint on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.
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Dr Barnabas Balint @barnabasbalint.bsky.social · 22/01/2025
Today we welcomed 150 students to @uniofexeternews.bsky.social for the annual #HolocaustMemorialDay conference. They heard from the daughter of a Holocaust survivor and researchers Lucinda Fenny and Leah Lawford. Thank you ITV West Country for covering the event.
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Dr Barnabas Balint @barnabasbalint.bsky.social · 21/01/2025
Thank you @davidtollerton.bsky.social @exetercihgs.bsky.social for inviting me to present today on my research writing a history of animals during the Holocaust! It was great to be back in Exeter and I'm grateful for your insightful discussions.
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Niamh Hanrahan @niamh-hanrahan.bsky.social · 21/01/2025
📣 Call for Papers 📣 ‘Tracing the Holocaust’ Workshop Are you a PhD or ECR? Join me & @barnabasbalint.bsky.social at @wienerlibrary.bsky.social to explore how we use @arolsenarchives.bsky.social in research about the Holocaust 🗓️ 29 May 2025 🏢Wiener Library, London ✅ Applications due 14 March
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Dr Barnabas Balint @barnabasbalint.bsky.social · 21/01/2025
Call for Papers: Tracing the Holocaust We are inviting PhD & Early Career Researchers to Join me & @niamh-hanrahan.bsky.social at @wienerlibrary.bsky.social to explore how we use @arolsenarchives.bsky.social in Holocaust research. 🗓️ 29 May 2025 🏢Wiener Library London ✅ Apply by 14 March
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Dr Barnabas Balint @barnabasbalint.bsky.social · 15/01/2025
A difficult but inspiring morning with @uscshoahfoundation.bsky.social and the Adir Challenge today, discussing online antisemitism. While others turn their backs, organisations like these are rising to the challenge. "The fates of our democracy and the fates of Jewish people are at risk"
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UoE Centre for Interdisciplinary Holocaust and Genocide Studies @exetercihgs.bsky.social · 13/01/2025
We've got a busy programme of events this term. First up, Barnabas Balint @barnabasbalint.bsky.social (research fellow at @ushmm.bsky.social) is speaking on 'Writing a History of Animals During the Holocaust'. Tues 21 Jan, 16.30-17.30 in Amory 239C. Abstract here: sites.exeter.ac.uk/holocaustand...
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