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Centre for the History of People, Place & Community @chppc.bsky.social · 7h

At the @sasnews.bsky.social Festival of Research, we asked visitors and colleagues to pick #TeamWilliam or #TeamHarold and take a sticker. We're launching a project to archive stories about the #BayeuxTapestry. Find out more at tinyurl.com/UoLTapestry. Whose team is @graffitiginger.bsky.social on?

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Centre for the History of People, Place & Community @chppc.bsky.social · 7h

Our @sasnews.bsky.social / @ies-sas.bsky.social colleague @laurajcleaver.bsky.social declaring for #TeamWilliam here. Brutal. Share your #BayeuxTapestry story to our archive: tinyurl.com/UoLTapestry #UoLTapestry

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Centre for the History of People, Place & Community @chppc.bsky.social · 7h

Our colleague Andrew comes out for #TeamHarold. Apparently, it's all about the hair... Get involved and share your #BayeuxTapestry story with us at tinyurl.com/UoLTapestry. Are you #TeamWilliam or #TeamHarold? #tache #moustache #hair

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Centre for the History of People, Place & Community @chppc.bsky.social · 7h

Let's see some more @sasnews.bsky.social colleagues declaring their allegiance... Here's a bunch of #TeamHarold supporters! Visit our #BayeuxTapestry archiving project and get involved - be part of history! tinyurl.com/UoLTapestry

Paula has made an excellent choice with this #TeamHarold sticker

Catherine Clarke, CHPPC Director, wearing a #TeamHarold sticker (she may have had her thumb on the scales slightly here...)

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Catherine Clarke @cathamclarke.bsky.social · 13h

I'm #TeamHarold all the way - but what about you? Feel free to re-use and share our #TeamWilliam & #TeamHarold badges, to declare your allegiance! And please visit our archiving project to tell us: 'What does the #BayeuxTapestry mean to you?' Be part of history! #UoLTapestry tinyurl.com/UoLTapestry

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Michael Durrant @michaelwdurrant.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

The English Print Revolution: Caxton and Beyond runs until 24 July. Pop over to @senatehouselib.bsky.social if you’re nearby

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Margot Finn @eicathomefinn.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

Just a week to go until 'Learning in Emergency States: Flourishing, Universities and the Future', with Wendy Brown, Paul Gilroy, Margot Finn, Eva von Redecker and Sasha Roseneil, convened by John Sabapathy. It's on 5 June starting at 17:30 in UCL's Gustave Tuck Lecture Theatre. 1/3

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Royal Historical Society @royalhistsoc.org · 29/05/2026

We are stronger, and better historians, together. Historical societies abound in the UK, and we've listed 150 with BlueSky accounts in this updated Starter Pack. go.bsky.app/AZaYQDd Other societies appear on a new listing of subject societies on the RHS website bit.ly/4ebwP9r #Skystorians

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Michael Durrant @michaelwdurrant.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

Chuffed to discover that my MRes diss student,Sophie Weinberg, has won the Women’s History Network’s 2025 MA Dissertation Prize for ‘The Matrilineal Printing House’! Here’s a project Sophie’s working on over at the Skeuomorph Press at Illinois—a letterpress poster of her diss title!

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Laura Cleaver @laurajcleaver.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

On 11 May I will be in Canterbury talking about Gervase of Canterbury, the manuscripts of his work and what they tell us about the world in which he lived. This is a free event and it would lovely to have an audience! #Skystorians #BookHistory #MedievalSky www.canterbury.ac.uk/events/2026/...

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The 2026 Annual Becket Lecture: In Search of Gervase of Canterbury

In Search of Gervase of Canterbury, Monk of Christ Church Canterbury in the Time of Thomas Becket

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Institute of English Studies @ies-sas.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

🔦 Today's LRBS course spotlight is The New Trade in Old Books, led by antiquarian booksellers Angus O'Neill and Leo Cadogan. 🎟️ Book your ticket here by 31st May 👉️ buff.ly/dBXo2UY 💸 Bursaries are available - apply by 7th April #rarebooks #LRBS26

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Institute of English Studies @ies-sas.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

Ever wanted to learn how those manuscripts you research were actually made? Give it a go yourself! Bookings close 22nd May, bursary deadline 7th April. buff.ly/GEkudq3 #palaeography #paleography #LIPS26

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Laura Cleaver @laurajcleaver.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

In 1910 Andrew Sanderson was sentenced to 14 days hard labour for stealing a copy of this book. On 29 April I’ll be talking about what cases like these tell us about the book trade and life in London in the early 20th century. @thelondonarchives.bsky.social book👇 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/crime-and-...

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Institute of English Studies @ies-sas.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

Huge congratulations to @michaelwdurrant.bsky.social on the publication of The Dreadful Name of Henry Hills: The Lives and Afterlives of a Seventeenth-Century Printer! manchesteruniversitypress.co.uk/9781526129390

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Laura Cleaver @laurajcleaver.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

@ies-sas.bsky.social as part of their excellent summer school program 👇📚☀️

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Institute of English Studies @ies-sas.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

This Wednesday! Trace the history of obedience, its relation to female identity through two novels: Sylvia Townsend Warner’s Lolly Willowes (1926) and Sarah Bernstein’s Study for Obedience (2023) ⏰ 25 March, 5:30pm 📍 Senate House, London Register for the seminar ➡️ ies.sas.ac.uk/news-events/...

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University English @univeng.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

#EnglishCreates: Futures Today's blog comes from Dr Aisha Jahan, a writer and lecturer in Creative Writing at Cardiff University. 'I am so honoured to be a part of these young writers’ journeys.' universityenglish.ac.uk/wales-nation... #EnglishStudies

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Laura Cleaver @laurajcleaver.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

Feels like spring.

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Institute of English Studies @ies-sas.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

Registration is now open for our in-person short course aimed at staff handling rights for literary agencies & publishing houses. The two-day course will cover translation rights, serial rights, film and television rights, and much more. ⏰ 7-8 May 2026, 10am-5pm 📍 Senate House, London BOOK NOW 👇

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Selling Rights Short Course

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University English @univeng.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

#EnglishCreates: Futures 'What can poetry offer to policy makers?' Today, Prof Nicky Marsh (University of Southampton) - the curator of this month's series on 'Communities' - asks how literary practice can help us to think about the 'pride in place' agenda: universityenglish.ac.uk/how-does-lit...

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Laura Cleaver @laurajcleaver.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

Next week’s medieval manuscripts seminar is a double-bill. Join us in person or online, Tuesday 17.30 UK time. 👇 ies.sas.ac.uk/news-events/...

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Medieval Manuscripts Seminar

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Institute of English Studies @ies-sas.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

Applications for IES Fellowships in the 2026/27 academic year are now open! You can apply for an ECR or Research fellowship, with terms from 6 months to 3 years. The application deadline is 10 April. ies.sas.ac.uk/fellowships/...

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Fellowship Applications and Renewals

Applications for the 2026/27 academic year are now open.

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Institute of English Studies @ies-sas.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

Interested in brushing up your knowledge on rare books? Check out our week-long courses at the London Rare Books Summer School. Scan the QR code or visit our website: buff.ly/7cpbeU1. #RareBooks #SummerSchool

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Institute of English Studies @ies-sas.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

Huge congratulations to @michaelwdurrant.bsky.social! We can't wait to read this!

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Institute of English Studies @ies-sas.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

🔦 We're shining a spotlight on the fantastic courses running during the London Rare Books School at @senatehouselib.bsky.social 📖 Today, it's 'Visualising Likeness and Difference: Genus, Gender and Race', led by Dr Pragya Dhital. 🎟️ Book your place here: buff.ly/BGQBKPr

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Digital Humanities Research Hub @dh-researchhub.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

Recently published 🎉 'New Directions in Digital Textual Studies' is co-edited by Dr Christopher Ohge (School of Advanced Study, University of London) and Dr Kristen Schuster (University of Southampton) www.bloomsbury.com/uk/new-direc...

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Laura Cleaver @laurajcleaver.bsky.social · 14/10/2025

Next Tuesday the Medieval Manuscripts Seminar is online. Kate Gerry will be sharing her work on the Guthlac Roll. Book 👇 ies.sas.ac.uk/news-events/...

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Institute of English Studies @ies-sas.bsky.social · 15/10/2025

We are delighted to host a major international symposium occasioned by the publication of 'Literature and Learning: A History of English Studies in Britain' by Stefan Collini ⏰Thurs 30 Oct 2025, 2-7pm 📍Senate House, London The event is free to attend BOOK NOW ⤵️ ies.sas.ac.uk/news-events/...

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The History of English Studies in Britain: a Symposium

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Institute of English Studies @ies-sas.bsky.social · 16/10/2025

We're thrilled to introduce our new IES Winter School in collaboration with LIPS and LRBS! Choose from one of our four short courses and secure your spot now Book here: buff.ly/ul7DsUz #shortcourse #rarebooks #palaeography

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Institute of English Studies @ies-sas.bsky.social · 17/10/2025

Join us in February 2026 for our acclaimed Latin Palaeography short courses led by Dr. Marigold Norbye. Discover more and register here: buff.ly/pBrdHHY #Latin #Palaeography

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Institute of English Studies @ies-sas.bsky.social · 20/10/2025

Interested in Greek Palaeography? Join our LIPS Online Short Course with Dr. Laura Franco on the 4th-6th February 2026, from 14:00 - 17:00! Sign up here: buff.ly/CcGO6QT

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Clare Lees @clarelees.bsky.social · 16/09/2025

Brilliant and inspiring exhibition co-curated by Cynthia Johnston @ies-sas.bsky.social and @blackburnmuseum.bsky.social

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Hetan Shah @hetanshah.bsky.social · 08/09/2025

Good job if you care about the arts and humanities. Executive Director for Portfolios, Partnerships and Engagement at the Arts and Humanities Research Council - £91k-£99k fa-evzn-saasfaukgovprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/Candid...

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Executive Director for Portfolios, Partnerships and Engagement

Salary: £91,943 - £99,000 | UKRI Band X | Closing Date: 5th October 2025

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Margot Finn @eicathomefinn.bsky.social · 04/09/2025

Sub-panel membership for criteria setting phase of REF2029 to be announced later today. PCE pilot report publication delayed to 'by the end of October'. Overall, changes to be announced by end December and 'Every opportunity will be taken to simplify, streamline and reduce burden on the sector.'

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Pause to REF 2029 criteria setting and publication of final guidance – REF 2029

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James Hand @jamesahand.bsky.social · 04/09/2025

Extract from #REF2029 Commitment to diversity and inclusion in REF panels “we…actively encourage and support applications to REF panels from individuals across … career stages …” Law panel is (currently) 100% Professors and B&M is 96.67% (which rather makes sense but for the statement above)

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Liverpool University Press @livunipress.bsky.social · 04/09/2025

Our CEO Anthony Cond, the Chair of LUP's Board of Directors Professor Georgina Endfield FBA, and the Chair of LUP's Editorial Advisory Board Professor Claire Taylor have all been appointed to #REF2029 panels. Find out more about @ref2029.bsky.social: 2029.ref.ac.uk/news/expert-...

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Expert panels appointed for REF 2029 – REF 2029

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Margot Finn @eicathomefinn.bsky.social · 21/07/2025

'If a conclusion is reached that it is not feasible to carry the sector toward a new REF in time for 2029 there only seems to be one route forward which is to return to a system more like 2021.' A good analysis of many of the woes of REF2029.

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The disagreements on REF cannot go on forever – it may be time for a compromise

The debates on REF risk becoming a fatal distraction for the whole exercise. James Coe plots a path forward

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Margot Finn @eicathomefinn.bsky.social · 04/09/2025

And the criteria-setting Sub-panel membership for REF2029 is now up. All the best to them and to the later additions to the SPs: it's exhausting but also stimulating and vital work. 2029.ref.ac.uk/news/

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Clare Lees @clarelees.bsky.social · 19/03/2025

Delighted to see this! @ies-sas.bsky.social is lucky that Natasha is currently a Fellow. Plus I’m an Elstob fan too.

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Natasha Simonova @philistella.bsky.social · 19/03/2025

I could not be more proud that my article on Elizabeth Elstob, precarity, scholarship, teaching, women's time, and having toast for dinner has now been published in this special issue on 'Precarity.' This one was personal and meant a lot to me. academic.oup.com/english/arti...

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Precarious and Fatiguing: Elizabeth Elstob and Women’s Intellectual Careers as Tragedy

Abstract. The eighteenth-century Anglo-Saxonist Elizabeth Elstob (1683–1756) has often served as both a positive and negative example of what was historica

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Jenny Richards @jennyrichards.bsky.social · 19/03/2025

Really important message for HEIs: a 40-60 days commitment for MPD subjects (arts & humanities) 2026-9 is unrealistic. Helpfully, Research England are keeping this under review, waiting on data on submission shape. @englishassociation.bsky.social @ies-sas.bsky.social @univeng.bsky.social

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Margot Finn @eicathomefinn.bsky.social · 19/03/2025

'UK research council leaders are bracing for cuts to quality-related (QR) research funding of up to £100 million a year ahead of next week’s Spring Statement – a move likely to lead to a fresh round of redundancies at UK universities.' 1/3

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Job fears grow as Research England models £100 million QR cut

Loss of almost 8 per cent of mainstream quality-related funding feared amid concerns that Spring Statement will deepen sector funding crisis

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Slade School of Fine Art @sladeschoolucl.bsky.social · 17/02/2025

Book now for Spineless Wonders at Aberystwyth School of Art in March! 14 Mar: Conversing, traversing, translating the collection & Off The Shelf–Performing The Collection 15 Mar: Workshop, creative writing and making @senatehouselib.bsky.social @ies-sas.bsky.social Free, book via 🔗 bit.ly/sa_soa

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Spineless Wonders at Aberystwyth School of Art

Spineless Wonders Exhibition of Small Press Publications, Words and Images: Re:Collection: Out of the Collection: School of Art, (SOA) Aberystwyth University, also runs 10 March–6 May 2025 (check Abe...

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Clare Lees @clarelees.bsky.social · 28/02/2025

Looking forward to this great collaborative event @ies-sas.bsky.social

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