Reposted by Ben DaviesAdrian Streete @profastreete.bsky.social · 25/08/2026Books matter; reading matters. She knew that, and did something incredible. RIP #DollyParton 0152
Reposted by Ben DaviesMichael H Whitworth @profmhwhitworth.bsky.social · 24/07/2026Sarah Dillon on an unpublished story by Alan Turing — a full account has appeared in Review of English Studies www.theguardian.com/science/2026...theguardian.comRacy short story by Alan Turing offers glimpse of ‘playful, funny, cheeky’ sideWriting from year after gross indecency arrest challenges ‘isolated mathematician’ image, says Cambridge academic 1102
Reposted by Ben DaviesUniversity English @univeng.bsky.social · 23/07/2026#EnglishCreates This week, Christopher Nolan brings The Odyssey to the screen, reimagining one of the greatest literary epics ever written. An English graduate, Nolan embodies the power of literary study: developing the imagination, critical thinking, and storytelling skills that shape our world. 1149
Reposted by Ben DaviesUniversity English @univeng.bsky.social · 15/07/2026@Hetanshah.bsky.social @universities-uk.bsky.socialhetanshah.bsky.socialHetan Shah (@hetanshah.bsky.social)Chief Executive, The British Academy Chair, Our World in Data Board, National Audit Office Visiting Professor in Practice, LSE Visiting Professor, Kings College London Fellow, Birkbeck College Views ... 011
Reposted by Ben DaviesThe English Association @englishassociation.bsky.social · 10/07/2026The EA, the Institute of English Studies, & University English are holding an online #emergency summit for all English colleagues to address the proliferation of redundancies, restructurings, other significant challenges to our & cognate disciplines across the sector. 👇🏼 mailchi.mp/1b1ef2d5a8a3...mailchi.mpEmergency Action On… the Situation for English (10:00 - 12:00, 16 July 2026) 01715
Ben Davies @bendavies.bsky.social · 09/07/2026@bobeaglestone.bsky.social @gailmarshall.bsky.social @clarelees.bsky.social @jennyrichards.bsky.social 010
Reposted by Ben DaviesProf. Liz Oakley-Brown @earlymodlancs.bsky.social · 08/07/2026Upcoming Emergency Summit: 16 July 2026 jointly organised by @ies-sas.bsky.social @englishassociation.bsky.social @univeng.bsky.social "Emergency Action On...the Situation for English" Details here: mailchi.mp/1b1ef2d5a8a3...mailchi.mpEmergency Action On… the Situation for English (10:00 - 12:00, 16 July 2026) 1129
Ben Davies @bendavies.bsky.social · 28/06/2026@bobeaglestone.bsky.social @gailmarshall.bsky.social @univeng.bsky.social @englishassociation.bsky.social @ies-sas.bsky.social @clarelees.bsky.social 001
Ben Davies @bendavies.bsky.social · 27/06/2026@annakornbluh.bsky.social UK version here - universityenglish.ac.uk/englishcreat... & here - universityenglish.ac.uk/charter-for-...universityenglish.ac.uk#EnglishCreates 2026 184
Ben Davies @bendavies.bsky.social · 27/06/2026@univeng.bsky.social @englishassociation.bsky.social @ies-sas.bsky.social 000
Reposted by Ben DaviesGail Marshall @gailmarshall.bsky.social · 24/06/2026Please sign to support our colleagues in Exeter: c.org/S2rqgTwcgbc.orgSign the PetitionStop Redundancies at the University of Exeter 011
Reposted by Ben DaviesUniversity English @univeng.bsky.social · 23/06/2026At a Parliamentary Breakfast last week, UE & partner groups met leaders across sectors to promote English’s national importance. The Breakfast was an opportunity to change the public conversation about English & celebrate its vital socio-economic role: universityenglish.ac.uk/charter-for-... 041
Reposted by Ben DaviesUniversity English @univeng.bsky.social · 25/06/2026This week, Andy Burnham – an English graduate with a love of poetry – stepped closer to becoming Prime Minister. Andy’s remarkable journey embodies the central message of the #EnglishCreates campaign: this subject has the potential to enrich lives, open up opportunities, and shape the future. 03115
Ben Davies @bendavies.bsky.social · 21/06/2026Thanks, Simon. A great team effort. Your work on boys & English was cited! 110
Ben Davies @bendavies.bsky.social · 21/06/2026@britishacademy.bsky.social @timeshighered.bsky.social 000
Ben Davies @bendavies.bsky.social · 21/06/2026universityenglish.ac.uk/a-charter-fo...universityenglish.ac.ukA Charter for Change 213
Ben Davies @bendavies.bsky.social · 21/06/2026and @bobeaglestone.bsky.social @gailmarshall.bsky.social , @ettingera.bsky.social @literacy-trust.bsky.social 210
Ben Davies @bendavies.bsky.social · 21/06/2026It was a pleasure to organise this with @clarelees.bsky.social @ies-sas.bsky.social, Nigel Newton (Bloomsbury) and colleagues from @englishassociation.bsky.social & @univeng.bsky.social universityenglish.ac.uk/charter-for-... #englishCreatesuniversityenglish.ac.ukCharter for Change launched at Westminster 3177
Reposted by Ben DaviesUniversity English @univeng.bsky.social · 11/06/2026As part of our AI month, University of Reading students explore AI in English through blogs, memes & short videos. They tackle creativity, bias & manipulation - neither pro nor anti, but curious, critical & often funny. First meme by Charlotte Wong, Hanna Fischer & Sin Ka Lau -share your thoughts! 021
Reposted by Ben DaviesUniversity English @univeng.bsky.social · 09/06/2026This month’s #EnglishCreates content will be curated by students from the module “Language and Digital Media” at the Uni of Reading (led by Prof Rodney Jones). They explore AI in English studies through blogs, memes & short videos, reflecting critically, creatively, and with humour. Stay tuned! 064
Reposted by Ben DaviesUniversity English @univeng.bsky.social · 27/05/2026#EnglishCreates: Futures Today, Dr Shafquat Towheed (The Open University) asks a crucial question: Will we still be reading English literature in the future? Despite numerous challenges, he suggests that the answers are more promising than we might assume... universityenglish.ac.uk/will-we-stil... 055
Reposted by Ben DaviesUniversity English @univeng.bsky.social · 28/05/2026#EnglishCreates: Futures Today's post features a range of rich and inspiring reflections on the life-long benefits of studying English, shared by graduates of The Open University: universityenglish.ac.uk/open-univers... 134
Reposted by Ben DaviesUniversity English @univeng.bsky.social · 29/05/2026#EnglishCreates: Futures As part of our current series on English Studies and lifelong learning, Topsy Page (Oracy Cambridge) discusses the increasing importance of oracy in education: universityenglish.ac.uk/4757-2/universityenglish.ac.ukOracy: a bridge between school learning and the wider world 011
Reposted by Ben DaviesUniversity English @univeng.bsky.social · 29/05/2026We are thrilled to announce Professor Elleke Boehmer (University of Oxford) as the keynote speaker for the upcoming #EnglishCreates: Futures online symposium. Join us for this pivotal conversation about the future of English. Registration is free: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/englishcre... 022
Reposted by Ben DaviesUniversity English @univeng.bsky.social · 02/06/2026#EnglishCreates: Futures In today's post, Professor Philip Seargeant (The Open University) reflects on how English Studies connects us to heritage, place, cultural networks and commemoration: universityenglish.ac.uk/how-a-geogra... 084
Reposted by Ben DaviesUniversity English @univeng.bsky.social · 04/06/2026Lecturers, teachers, students, writers, HE professionals - anyone with an interest in English studies: you are warmly invited to attend the EnglishCreates: Futures Online Symposium (2nd July, from 10am). Register for your (free) place here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/englishcre... 1710
Reposted by Ben DaviesKatie da Cunha Lewin @kdclewin.bsky.social · 22/05/2026So proud to publish this amazing new collection @c21literature.bsky.social. Read here for writing on the literary sad girl, technology, wikipedia, time and stuckness, brexlit and much morec21.openlibhums.org C21 Literature: Journal of 21st-Century Writings | Issue: Issue: 3(12) The Century at 25 (2026) 1156
Reposted by Ben DaviesUniversity English @univeng.bsky.social · 13/05/2026#EnglishCreates: Futures The final post in our 'Varieties of English' series comes from Miriam Levy (BA English Literature | University of Sheffield): 'The connections that appear when we broaden our perspectives are bountiful and impacting.' universityenglish.ac.uk/the-subtle-n... 012
Reposted by Ben DaviesChris Lloyd @cilloyd.bsky.social · 12/05/2026Hey Bluesky folks. If you’re in education or just follow for my thirst traps, would you please sign this if you can, and share far and wide? c.org/dCKk9vjqxY It’s much appreciated. My university is cancelling all UG humanities degrees. We need support and love right now xc.orgSign the PetitionSave the Humanities at the University of Hertfordshire 68377
Ben Davies @bendavies.bsky.social · 12/05/2026@ies-sas.bsky.social @englishassociation.bsky.social @jennyrichards.bsky.social @bobeaglestone.bsky.social @gailmarshall.bsky.social @clarelees.bsky.social @literacy-trust.bsky.social @rsliterature.bsky.social @kovesi.bsky.social 120
Reposted by Ben DaviesUniversity English @univeng.bsky.social · 12/05/2026Have you signed up for the #EnglishCreates summer symposium? This free online event brings together colleagues across Literature, Language & Creative Writing to tackle the challenges facing English - and imagine what comes next. Join us: your view matters. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/englishcre... 1913
Reposted by Ben DaviesModern Language Association @modernlanguage.bsky.social · 07/05/2026In the lawsuit by the MLA, @acls1919.bsky.social, & @historians.org, the court has ruled that termination by the NEH of grants to support scholars, research institutions, and humanities organizations was “unlawful, unconstitutional, ultra vires, and without legal effect.” www.mla.org/Resources/Ad... 214371
Reposted by Ben DaviesUniversity English @univeng.bsky.social · 07/05/2026#EnglishCreates: Futures 'Varieties of English' concludes with a series of posts on Elizabeth Bishop, curated by Dr Jonathan Ellis (University of Sheffield). The series will also feature posts by students who were involved in the project - watch this space! universityenglish.ac.uk/the-art-form... 085
Ben Davies @bendavies.bsky.social · 06/05/2026static.klipy.comRachael Basil: Fox Puppet's Big LaughALT: Rachael Basil: Fox Puppet's Big Laugh 010
Reposted by Ben DaviesPlashing Vole @plashingvole.bsky.social · 01/05/2026I would like to say a public thank-you to colleagues at @ies-sas.bsky.social, the English Association and University English for their support for my colleagues and department as we face a rapid unscheduled disassembly - the practical advice and support offered is wonderful, and we're so grateful. 315119
Reposted by Ben DaviesInstitute of English Studies @ies-sas.bsky.social · 01/05/2026The IES, English Association @englishassociation.bsky.social and University English @univeng.bsky.social are always available to support colleagues throughout the sector in these challenging times. There's more information on our website here: ies.sas.ac.uk/leadership-c...ies.sas.ac.ukSupporting English DepartmentsWhat IES is doing to help departments cope with challenging times. 12915
Reposted by Ben DaviesUniversity English @univeng.bsky.social · 29/04/2026#EnglishCreates: Futures Maria-Sabina De Souza - a student in English with Creative Writing at Goldsmiths - discusses The Deep by Rivers Solomon: 'The Deep negotiates how communities grapple with remembering, mourning, preservation, and shared history.' universityenglish.ac.uk/books-that-m...universityenglish.ac.ukBooks That Matter: The Deep by Rivers Solomon 022
Reposted by Ben DaviesUniversity English @univeng.bsky.social · 30/04/2026#EnglishCreates: Futures Today Shiksha Thard, our final Goldsmiths student contributor, discusses the impact of reading Patti Smith's memoir Just Kids: 'I wanted to be in that time and space to see how the world was.' universityenglish.ac.uk/books-that-m... 033
Ben Davies @bendavies.bsky.social · 28/04/2026#EnglishCreates @ies-sas.bsky.social @englishassociation.bsky.social @literacy-trust.bsky.social 010
Reposted by Ben DaviesUniversity English @univeng.bsky.social · 27/04/2026#EnglishCreates: Futures Today, Yasmina Snyder - a current English student at Goldsmiths - discusses Janet Fitch’s White Oleander: 'This the novel that made me want to begin writing about Los Angeles myself, and afforded me the vocabulary to do so.' universityenglish.ac.uk/books-that-m... 012
Reposted by Ben DaviesUniversity English @univeng.bsky.social · 21/04/2026#EnglishCreates: Futures Lee Mayer - a current UG student in English w/ Creative Writing at Goldsmiths - writes about discovering Tony Kushner's Angels in America: 'I love how Kushner balances fantastical and otherworldly imagery with political commentary.' universityenglish.ac.uk/books-that-m...universityenglish.ac.ukBooks That Matter: Angels in America by Tony Kushner 011
Reposted by Ben DaviesUniversity English @univeng.bsky.social · 20/04/2026#EnglishCreates: Futures This week, we'll be featuring a series of posts by current English BA students at Goldsmiths. Nabila Ahmed kicks things off with some prescient reflections on encountering Edward Said's 'Orientalism' for the first time: universityenglish.ac.uk/books-that-m... 021
Reposted by Ben DaviesUniversity English @univeng.bsky.social · 13/04/2026#EnglishCreates: Futures Join us today for the first in a series of posts by Dr Sarah Olive (Aston University): 'Research shows that diverse representation benefits all readers: students who belong to majority communities and those that are minoritised.' universityenglish.ac.uk/diverse-lite... 033
