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Bristol Centre for Medieval Studies @bristolcms.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

We're so excited to welcome this year's Medieval Studies Summer School cohort to Bristol this Sunday! 😎 #medievalsky #skystorians

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Bristol Centre for Medieval Studies @bristolcms.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

Exciting news! 📣 The call for papers is now OUT for the 'Dante Futures 2026: New Voices in the UK and Ireland' conference! 🎉 Submit your abstract to dantefutures@gmail.com by the 5th July 2026! Please share with anyone who may be interested! 😊 #medievalsky #skystorians

Call for papers for Dante Futures 2026 conference (20-21 November 2026, University of Bristol). Key information...

We are glad to announce that the annual doctoral and postdoctoral research conference ‘Dante Futures 2026: New Voices in the UK and Ireland’ will take place in person at the University of Bristol on 20-21 November 2026, with a keynote by Dr Nicolò Crisafi (University of Cambridge).

The aim of the conference is to create a space for emerging researchers in Dante Studies in Ireland and the UK to present their work in progress, engage in discussion with peers, and receive valuable feedback from more experienced researchers. ‘Dante Futures’ intends to foster collaboration between institutions engaged in Dante Studies at PhD and postdoctoral level across Ireland and the UK.

We welcome papers on Dante and the culture of his time broadly conceived, as well as contributions that analyse the reception of Dante’s life and work across the centuries. Papers that apply new methodological approaches to Dante’s work or examine Dante’s legacy outside Europe are particularly welcome.

The conference has been kindly sponsored and supported by the University of Bristol’s Institute of Greece, Rome, and the Classical Tradition, and the Centre for Medieval Studies.

PhD candidates currently working at, or otherwise affiliated with, Irish and UK research institutions, and those who were awarded their PhD in 2025 or 2026 are welcome to submit paper proposals.

Postdoctoral fellows, PhD supervisors, and senior scholars who want to participate in discussion, offer feedback, and support emerging researchers are most welcome to attend. We kindly ask you to confirm your intention to participate by email (dantefutures@gmail.com).

Please send the following to dantefutures@gmail.com (deadline 5 July 2026):
1. Paper title and abstract (up to 300 words)
2. Short bio, including pronouns
3. Any accessibility and dietary requirements

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Marianne O'Doherty @marianneodoherty.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

OK #MedievalSky and #Skystorians: early career job klaxon! A post on my new project 'Strange Geographies: Spatial Imaginaries of Medieval Britain', 30 months (with poss. of extension). Details at jobs.soton.ac.uk/Vacancy.aspx... @royalhistsoc.org @memorients.bsky.social @imc-leeds.bsky.social

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Marianne O'Doherty @marianneodoherty.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

Please spread the word and forward to anyone I might be missing off this list! @antiquaries.bsky.social @bristolcms.bsky.social @memsunikent.bsky.social

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Bristol Centre for Medieval Studies @bristolcms.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

The semester may be over, but we were absolutely spoiled by this term's CMS seminar series! We're looking back first to Miri Rubin's wonderful talk 'Nigra sum (Song 1-5): the Long History of Race in a Biblical Verse'. We hope to welcome you back to Bristol (and to the Highbury Vaults) soon Miri!

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Bristol Centre for Medieval Studies @bristolcms.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

Fascinating work from the CMS' very own Rebecca Tyson (@tyguson.bsky.social)! ⛵

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History at Bristol @uobrishistory.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

suggesting that those living beyond city perimeters benefited from their geographic ability to isolate. Matthew conducted the study as part of his BA in History during research that he began amid the COVID-19 pandemic.’

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March: New study reveals why the 1603 Great Plague spared Bristol’s outskirts | News and features | University of Bristol

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Bristol IGRCT @igrct.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

The IGRCT is hiring for a new intern! All PGRs in the UoB Arts, Law, and Social Sciences faculty are eligible to apply, so long as they have completed their first year of study and have some interest in classics or classical reception. More information here: igrct.blogs.bristol.ac.uk/2026/05/14/j...

An advert for the position. The text notes that it is a paid position which will give you experience in event planning and administration, and that the deadline to apply is June 2nd. There is an image taken from an ancient Greek vase painting of a man writing in a wax tablet.

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Bristol Centre for Medieval Studies @bristolcms.bsky.social · 16/05/2026

What did last year's students gain from the 2025 Bristol Medieval Studies Summer School? Find out here! Don't forget that applications for this year's summer school close 17th May! Find out more and apply today at: www.bristol.ac.uk/centre-for-s...

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Bristol Centre for Medieval Studies @bristolcms.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

Student's from last year's Bristol Medieval Studies Summer School tell us about their favourite memory of the programme! Remember: applications for this year's summer school close 17th May! Find out more and apply at: www.bristol.ac.uk/centre-for-s...

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Dr Rebecca Tyson @tyguson.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

There isn’t a spare seat in the house for @benpohl.bsky.social’s public lecture ‘Food for Thought- The Bayeux Tapestry Revisited’ #MedievalSky @uobrishistory.bsky.social @bristolcms.bsky.social

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Dr Shauna Roach @shaunaroach.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

Gesticulating, talking about Chaucer, wearing a suit that makes me feel like David Byrne Thank you @bristolcms.bsky.social for organising another fabulous PGR conference earlier this month

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Bristol Centre for Medieval Studies @bristolcms.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

Attention Bristol students! 🚨 The deadline for the Bristol Medieval Studies Summer School is fast approaching! Don't forget that Bristol students get a 10% discount! Make sure you don't miss out: get those applications in today! 😊

A flyer describing the Medieval Studies Summer School, programme fee for Bristol students, and how to find out more (visit https://www.bristol.ac.uk/centre-for-study-abroad/bristol-summer/undergraduate/medieval/)

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Bristol Centre for Medieval Studies @bristolcms.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

Loving looking back at the pictures from last year's Medieval Studies Summer School! Remember that applications for this year's Medieval Studies Summer School close on the 3rd May! Find out more here: www.bristol.ac.uk/centre-for-s...

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Students smile at the camera in a library

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Bristol IGRCT @igrct.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

📣NEW EVENT📣 For our 10th Annual Sir Jeremy Morse Lecture, we welcome Professor Josephine Quinn to speak on "The Provincialisation of Ancient History, or an Enlightenment Tragedy." 🎟️ www.tickettailor.com/events/thein... ⏰April 23rd 5-6:30PM 📍Peele Lecture Theatre, School of Geographical Sciences

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Bristol Centre for Medieval Studies @bristolcms.bsky.social · 12/04/2026

Not long before applications close for this year's Medieval Studies Summer School!

Leaflet advertising Bristol Studies Summer School and directing people to bristol.ac.uk/medieval-studies-summer-school for further information.

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Bristol Centre for Medieval Studies @bristolcms.bsky.social · 03/04/2026

Behind the scenes at conference set up! Our Bristol CMS PGRs were hard at work getting ready to welcome delegates to the PGR conference! @bristolcmspgr.bsky.social #medievalsky #skystorians

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Bristol PGR Medieval Conference 2026 @bristolcmspgr.bsky.social · 03/04/2026

Immense thanks from the committee to everyone who attended this year's conference! We are delighted with how everything turned out, and look forward to keeping in touch! 🐉

Ten members of the conference committee standing together in a classroom, smiling at the camera.

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Dr Gabriela C. Luz @gabrielacluz.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

I had a lovely time presenting at the Bristol CMS PGR Conference this week @bristolcmspgr.bsky.social ! It was wonderful to talk about supernatural mothers once again ( this time, stepmothers!) and I even got to use a historical printing press! Thank you Bristol CMS!

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James Worth @worthjrw.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

It was an absolute pleasure to speak at @bristolcmspgr.bsky.social on Monday on the socio-linguistic aspects of charter names as performances of power in Langobard Italy, chaired by Dr. Anna Havinga. Admittedly, I hadn't been intending on imitating Hozier's fabulous hair quite so closely...

Picture of the slide, saying "The Power of a Langobard Name: Ethnicity and Onomastic Practice as Expressions of Power in 8th-century Italy", with the chair, Dr. Anna Havinga (Bristol), on the (perspectival) left and me on the right.

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Louis James Henry @louisjameshenry.bsky.social · 03/04/2026

Spent the past few days presenting at @bristolcms.bsky.social's PGR Conference 2026! 'Imperfect Prefects: Leet Officer Accountability in Late Medieval England' Managed to meet some great people, both medieval and environmentally inclined!

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Bristol PGR Medieval Conference 2026 @bristolcmspgr.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

The second day of the conference has flown by! We are absolutely delighted with the quality of the papers and the lovely group of delegates we got this year. @bristolcms.bsky.social @uobartsmatter.bsky.social

Committee members Lizzie and Sarah standing next to a purple Centre for Medieval Studies banner, holding conference folders. Sarah is also holding a red plushie dragon called Wilbur, the conference mascot.

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Helen Gittos @helengittos.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

The next History of Liturgy Seminar is in London @ihr.bsky.social on Monday 16 March 17.30. Come hear Melanie Shaffer @bristolcms.bsky.social & @carrielarocco.bsky.social. In-person (chat! drinks! people!) or online. #medievalsky www.history.ac.uk/news-events/...

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Bristol Centre for Medieval Studies @bristolcms.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

Join us on Thursday (12th March) at 4pm for the next seminar in our CMS seminar series! We are delighted to host Prof Miri Rubin (Queen Mary University of London) who will be giving a paper titled 'Nigra sum (Song 1-5): the long history of race in a biblical verse'. Not to be missed! All welcome!

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Bristol Centre for Medieval Studies @bristolcms.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

Interested in the Bristol Medieval Studies Summer School? Don't forget to apply by 1st March to be eligible for the early bird discount! Find out more at: www.bristol.ac.uk/centre-for-s... #medievalsky #skystorians

Poster for Bristol Medieval Studies Summer school with pictures from last year's summer school, and text saying 'Bristol Medieval Studies Summer School 2026', 'Apply Today', and 'Early Bird Deadline 1st March'. There is a QR code for those wanting to apply.

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Bristol Centre for Medieval Studies @bristolcms.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

Don't forget that applications are currently open for the Bristol Medieval Studies Summer School! Apply by 1st March to be eligible for a 10% discount! Find out more at: www.bristol.ac.uk/centre-for-s... #medievalsky #skystorians

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Bristol Centre for Medieval Studies @bristolcms.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

Don't miss our next CMS seminar, taking place tomorrow (Feb 19th)! #medievalsky #skystorians

Poster with title of CMS seminar and details. Talk is titled 'Dante's Camino: A westward Journey to the End of the World' and is given by Professor Mary Watt (University of Florida). The talk takes place on 19th February at 4pm in Lecture Room 8 of the Arts Complex. All welcome!

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Bristol Centre for Medieval Studies @bristolcms.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

Want to impress someone special this Valentines Day? 'Medieval Love Letters' by Myra Stokes and our own Ad Putter has some helpful medieval love letter templates, including 'How to dissuade women from taking the veil' and 'Persuading someone to marry for money'! #medievalsky #skystorians

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Prof Ben Pohl @benpohl.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

It was a pleasure to chat with @ecrpodcasters.bsky.social about visiting fellowships and how/why to apply for them. Hopefully folks will find it useful! @bristolcms.bsky.social @uobrishistory.bsky.social @bristolcmspgr.bsky.social @uobrishistory.bsky.social

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Mapping the March: Medieval Wales and England, c.1282-1550 @mappingthemarch.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

Research Seminar - 23 Feb, 4pm (Hybrid) Dr Alastair Ayton Beyond a Borderland: The March of Wales and its Lords in Thirteenth-Century English Politics Open to all! Email mapping-the-march@bristol.ac.uk to register (online or in person).

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Arts Matter Bristol @uobartsmatter.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

📻 Dr Laurence Publicover (@bristolunienglish.bsky.social) joins BBC Radio 4 #InOurTime to discuss Shakespeare's Henry IV, Part 1 with @oldfortunatus.bsky.social, @lucycmunro.bsky.social & Misha Glenny Listen to the full programme 👉 brnw.ch/21wZOlR @bristolcms.bsky.social

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Bristol PGR Medieval Conference 2026 @bristolcmspgr.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

We want to finish the week with some exciting news: following last year's success, the Bristol Common Press will be running a workshop at our 2026 conference too! 🎉 Can't wait!

Image of Gutenberg and a Gutenberg-style press, next to the following text: Join us in our working historical print shop at the University of Bristol! Founded in 2021, and now with four historic presses, the Bristol Common Press is dedicated to exploring global print cultures through teaching and research.

A person holding a letterpress card reading "I made an impression in Bristol!"

An Albion press, and the hand of someone who is operating it.

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Bristol Centre for Medieval Studies @bristolcms.bsky.social · 22/01/2026

CMS members have lots of medieval goodness to look forward to this week! Check out our instagram post for more details on all events: www.instagram.com/p/DT0aN7PjL05/ 😊 #medievalsky #skystorians

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Bristol Centre for Medieval Studies @bristolcms.bsky.social · 21/01/2026

We're so excited to hear this keynote by the CMS' very own Dr Peter Dent! 😍 #medievalsky #skystorian

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Bristol Centre for Medieval Studies @bristolcms.bsky.social · 16/01/2026

Be sure to get those abstracts in today for the Bristol CMS PGR conference! CFP: medievalstudies.blogs.bristol.ac.uk/pgr-conferen... #medievalsky #skystorians

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PGR Conference 2026 – Centre for Medieval Studies

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Bristol IGRCT @igrct.bsky.social · 15/01/2026

📢 EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT 📢 The 2026 Aquinas lecture will be presented by Professor George Corbett from the University of St Andrews, titled "Whose Aquinas? The Thomism of Dante and of Étienne Gilson" 🎟️ www.tickettailor.com/events/thein... ⏰29/01, 6PM-7PM 📍Arts Complex, Lecture Theatre Three

A poster for the event, featuring a Renaissance painting of the poet Dante holding open a book.

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Bristol Centre for Medieval Studies @bristolcms.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

Our PGRs are delighted to announce the second of their amazing keynote speakers... the CMS' very own (and absolutely brilliant!) Dr Cathy Hume (@cathyhume.bluesky.social)! 🎉🎉🎉 #medievalsky #skystorians

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Bristol PGR Medieval Conference 2026 @bristolcmspgr.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

⚠️ Important news! The deadline for the submission of abstracts is now Friday 16th of January at 17:00 GMT! We know that the winter break is barely behind us, and want to give everyone a bit more time to write. Send all proposals and enquiries to cms-conference-enquiries@bristol.ac.uk #MedievalSky

Flyer for "University of Bristol Centre for Medieval Studies PGR Conference ‘Power and Performance"
The University of Bristol Centre for Medieval Studies is delighted to announce its call for papers for our annual medieval PGR conference, which will be held in-person on 30th March - 1st April 2026. This year, we invite proposals for papers and posters which engage with the theme of ‘Power and Performance’. We are especially interested in how people in the Middle Ages perceived, interacted with, and responded to the ideas of power and/or performance. Consideration of how the two topics intersect with one another is also encouraged.
Possible fields and topics may include, but are not limited to: How power relations shaped different aspects of medieval life (socio-cultural, historic, legal, literary, economic, religious etc.). How power relations and other key ideas were performed (on stage, in visual arts, in literary texts or music, and in material culture at large). The substance and significance of performance throughout the medieval world. Power in history (State, Church, battlefield, etc.) and of history (reception studies, the classical world in medieval thought, medievalism etc.). Religious influence(s), church ritual, and forms of devotion. Medieval law and legal enforcement. Power relations in literary texts. Linguistic power and/or performance. Geographies of power. Gender and sexuality. Literal and symbolic power. Authority and vulnerability. Disability studies. Court ritual and behaviour. Perception and composition of power. Medievalism and media. Creation and material studies.Instruction and adaptation.
We welcome papers from postgraduate researchers, Master’s students, early career researchers and independent scholars. Papers will be 20 minutes long, and we warmly welcome poster presentations. Poster proposals and paper abstracts should not exceed 300 words. Deadline for abstracts is Friday 16 January at 17:00.

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Mapping the March: Medieval Wales and England, c.1282-1550 @mappingthemarch.bsky.social · 07/01/2026

Double book launch 📚 Celebrating new books by @latemedievalist.bsky.social and @mattlampitt.bsky.social, with introductions by Professor Christian Liddy & Professor Miranda Griffin. Food and drinks provided. 🗓 26 Jan 2026, 5–7pm 📍 The Mount Without, The Crypt, Bristol All welcome to attend!

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Kathleen E. Kennedy @themedievaldrk.bsky.social · 06/01/2026

Janega's triumphant return to Bristol! UK postgrads, watch for this conference in the spring!

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Bristol PGR Medieval Conference 2026 @bristolcmspgr.bsky.social · 05/01/2026

We're delighted to announce the first of our amazing keynote speakers: medieval historian, author, co-host of 'Gone Medieval' and 'We're Not So Different' podcasts, and co-creator and host of several HistoryHit TV series... Dr Eleanor Janega 🎉🎉🎉(@goingmedieval.bsky.social)! #medievalsky #skystorian

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Bristol Centre for Medieval Studies @bristolcms.bsky.social · 15/12/2025

A fascinating article by CMS Co-Director Prof Ben Pohl (@benpohl.bsky.social) to whet the appetite ahead of the Bayeux Tapestry's visit to the UK in 2026! #medievalsky #skystorians

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