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Liverpool University Press @livunipress.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

'This is a mesmerizing and unflinching journey through the history of the Liverpool Black community, written with a balance of frankness and affection.' - Dr Richard Benjamin, Co-Director of the Centre for the Study of International Slavery @csis-liverpool.bsky.social bit.ly/BlackLiverpool

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'The real thing': West African, West Indian and Afro-American culture at the end of the twentieth century

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CSIS @csis-liverpool.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

Thank you to all who attended one of our recent events with authors, showcasing their publications. Recordings from each event can be found on our CSIS YouTube channel via the link in our bio. 🔗

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Dr Miranda Kaufmann @drmirandakaufmann.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

Great night talking #Heiresses with Nasra Elliott of International Slavery Museum at the #Liverpool Athenaeum. Thanks for the invite @csis-liverpool.bsky.social!

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CSIS @csis-liverpool.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

Join Dr Brian Kwoba to celebrate his new book, 'Hubert Harrison: Forbidden Genius of Black Radicalism', 2026 Winner of the Frantz Fanon Outstanding Book Award from the Caribbean Philosophical Association. The event will be hosted by Dr Ama Biney. www.ticketsource.co.uk/csis/t-ldnqljq

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Dr Miranda Kaufmann @drmirandakaufmann.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

Looking forward to talking about #Heiresses with Nasra Elliott of the International Slavery Museum at The Athenaeum in #Liverpool on Thursday 4th March, 5pm. Thanks for the invite @csis-liverpool.bsky.social Book your FREE ticket now.. www.ticketsource.co.uk/csis/csis-pr...

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CSIS @csis-liverpool.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

Join us to mark International Women's Day with author @drmirandakaufmann.bsky.social in conversation with Nasra Elliot (National Museums Liverpool) as they discuss Miranda's new book, 'Heiresses: Marriage, Inheritance and Caribbean Slavery'. www.ticketsource.co.uk/csis/t-vxvxgjd

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CSIS @csis-liverpool.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

Join the next Legacies of Enslavement webinar. A critical exploration of how state agencies and judicial processes in the UK and USA have perpetuated oppression, and how individuals have been able to confront and resist such prejudice and inequality. www.ticketsource.co.uk/csis/t-ejanmdy

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CSIS @csis-liverpool.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

Join Dr Mark Christian for a talk on Frederick Douglass, a pioneer for women’s rights. The talk will consider his social interaction with women and why he supported the cause of women's rights from the outset of his career as an ardent enslavement abolitionist. www.ticketsource.co.uk/csis/t-jxzremy

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Liverpool University Press @livunipress.bsky.social · 15/01/2026

Forthcoming in our Liverpool Studies in International Slavery series, published in partnership with @csis-liverpool.bsky.social: liverpooluniversitypress.co.uk/topic/book-s...

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Humanities & Social Sciences, UoL @livunihss.bsky.social · 12/12/2025

In today's #AcademicAdvent, meet Dr Mary Booth, Manager at the Centre for the Study of International Slavery @csis-liverpool.bsky.social, a partnership with National Museums Liverpool. Explore their work on historical and contemporary slavery and its impacts: www.liverpool.ac.uk/humanities-a...

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Heritage Institute @heritageinstitute.bsky.social · 19/11/2025

Join us at the Victoria Gallery & Museum on the 1st Dec. We will be celebrating 3 new books with the editors and authors. We'll be discussing the world of Urban and migrant heritage. We'll be joined by Iain Jackson, Ataa Alsalloum and Ian Magedera. 🔗 www.eventbrite.com/e/a-book-lau...

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A Book Launch Event: A triple launch celebration

Join us for the exciting launch of our latest books where you can hear from the editors and enjoy some snacks and drinks!

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Humanities & Social Sciences, UoL @livunihss.bsky.social · 18/11/2025

📚 On 1 Dec, join @heritageinstitute.bsky.social for a triple book launch featuring new works on Indian cities, African architecture, and migrant culture in the UK. In person at @victoriagallery.bsky.social at 1pm www.eventbrite.com/e/a-book-lau... #BookSky 🔖

A Triple Launch Celebration
Triple book launch, Monday 1 Dec, VGM Leggate Theatre1st Dec 1pm
Victoria Gallery & Museum Leggate Theatre

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CSIS @csis-liverpool.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

Thank you to all who attended last night's event, 'A Long Way to Go: Repression, Resistance and Remembrance' at FACT Liverpool. A special thank you also to our panel: Dr Mary Booth, Prof Barry Godfrey, and Prof Sophie Fuggle.

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Humanities & Social Sciences, UoL @livunihss.bsky.social · 21/10/2025

Join colleagues from @csis-liverpool.bsky.social and the International Slavery Museum for this in-person / online event: How do we curate slavery? Topics will include exploring their relationships with slavery and how they are engaging with themes of race and violence. Thurs 23 Oct, 5.30pm

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CSIS @csis-liverpool.bsky.social · 08/10/2025

Join us at FACT Liverpool for a unique event that explores the difficult histories of repression and resistance through film and conversation with a panel of experts in history, criminology, and filmmaking. www.ticketsource.co.uk/csis/t-vvlozvp

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CSIS @csis-liverpool.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

Today marks the start of Black History Month 2025. As part of Black History Month, CSIS will be collaborating on multiple projects and highlighting other city-wide events. Check the link below or in our bio for more information. www.liverpool.ac.uk/csis/news/st...

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CSIS @csis-liverpool.bsky.social · 29/09/2025

Join the second webinar as part of a new online seminar series, Legacies of Enslavement: Transatlantic Dialogues on History and Justice. Find the link to book your place via the link below or in our bio. www.ticketsource.co.uk/csis/t-qjreyzq

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CSIS @csis-liverpool.bsky.social · 25/09/2025

Yesterday, we hosted Kyla Raby, an antislavery specialist with experience as a researcher, educator, and practitioner, to discuss her research on modern slavery in Australia. Thank you to all who attended, and we look forward to seeing you at another CSIS event soon.

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Humanities & Social Sciences, UoL @livunihss.bsky.social · 08/09/2025

🎬 Fun times filming a new video telling the story of @csis-liverpool.bsky.social. With thanks to Michelle Charters OBE, Co-director & Head of the International Slavery Museum, Dr Mary Booth, CSIS manager, and Dr Richard Benjamin, Co-director. Full vid coming soon!

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Humanities & Social Sciences, UoL @livunihss.bsky.social · 03/09/2025

As part of the British Science Festival, doctor, academic & writer Annabel Sowemimo will share her acclaimed analysis of racial health disparities and the problem of racism in medicine at Colonialism, Race & Health, on 13 September britishscienceassociation-tickets.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/...

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CSIS @csis-liverpool.bsky.social · 04/09/2025

Join Kyla Raby, an antislavery specialist with experience as a researcher, educator, and practitioner, to discuss her research. www.ticketsource.co.uk/csis/t-ojnmggl

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CSIS @csis-liverpool.bsky.social · 21/08/2025

The recording from 'Spheres of Oppression: Crime, Health and the Media' is now available on our CSIS YouTube. ⏬ Recordings from previous webinars and other CSIS events can also be found on the CSIS YouTube channel. www.youtube.com/watch?v=cbLz...

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Spheres of Oppression: Crime, Health and the Media

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CSIS @csis-liverpool.bsky.social · 18/08/2025

On Saturday 23rd August 2025, Liverpool will mark Slavery Remembrance Day (SRD) 2025. See below events running across the week by CSIS and National Museums Liverpool. www.liverpool.ac.uk/csis/blog/20...

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CSIS @csis-liverpool.bsky.social · 15/08/2025

Welcome to all the new @liverpooluni.bsky.social students who received their results this week. In partnership with the International Slavery Museum, CSIS is the home of research into slaveries past and present. We host a range of events throughout the year which we hope to see you at. #TeamLivUni

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CSIS @csis-liverpool.bsky.social · 24/07/2025

Join the first webinar as part of our new online seminar series, Legacies of Enslavement: Transatlantic Dialogues on History and Justice. Book your place via the link below or the link in our bio. ⏬🔗 www.ticketsource.co.uk/csis/t-pqjrrpn

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CSIS @csis-liverpool.bsky.social · 30/07/2025

Colonialism, Race & Health: Visions of Black health and healing 📅13th September Dr Annabel Sowemimo will share her widely acclaimed and timely analysis of racial health disparities and the problem of racism in medicine. britishscienceassociation-tickets.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/...

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British Science Association @britsciassoc.bsky.social · 22/07/2025

This year’s #BSF25 is rooted in Liverpool’s stories, streets and spirit. Explore the city with these events: 🎶 Music scene mapping 🗺️ Legacy of slavery walk 🚀 Meet space scientists Our events are created with local communities, artists and researchers. More below! britishsciencefestival.org

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A group of people walking past a building on the street.

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CSIS @csis-liverpool.bsky.social · 30/07/2025

As part of #BSF25, join researchers from the School of Biosciences (UoL) for a tour through Liverpool’s streets and investigate some of the hidden histories of slavery in the city. 📅13th September Tickets available via britishscienceassociation-tickets.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/...

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CSIS @csis-liverpool.bsky.social · 24/07/2025

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Humanities & Social Sciences, UoL @livunihss.bsky.social · 22/07/2025

Join @csis-liverpool.bsky.social on 18 Aug for this webinar 'Spheres of Oppression: Crime, Health and the Media' exploring how attitudes towards race after the Transatlantic slave trade both influenced, and were influenced by, institutions in the USA and UK www.ticketsource.co.uk/csis/t-pqjrrpn

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CSIS @csis-liverpool.bsky.social · 22/07/2025

The University of Liverpool recently hosted the @churchofengland.org Racial Justice Unit gathering ‘Truth-Telling: Unveiling the Anglican Church’s Involvement in Transatlantic African Chattel Enslavement’. Read the full story below. ⏬ www.liverpool.ac.uk/csis/news/ar...

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CSIS @csis-liverpool.bsky.social · 16/07/2025

Starting in August 2025, CSIS will host a new seminar series, called 'Legacies of Enslavement: Transatlantic Dialogues on History and Justice'. The first webinar will be on 18th August via Zoom. Bookings for the event will open shortly. Read more below. ⏬ www.liverpool.ac.uk/csis/news/st...

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CSIS @csis-liverpool.bsky.social · 01/07/2025

Read the recent blog post by Dr Maayan Niezna, a Lecturer in Law at the University of Liverpool, discussing their recent research. ⏬ www.liverpool.ac.uk/csis/blog/20...

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University of Liverpool @liverpooluni.bsky.social · 30/06/2025

A huge congratulations to all our students who have received results today! 💙 No matter the outcome, we’re incredibly proud of each and every one of you. We hope you’re taking a moment to celebrate - especially in this sunshine! ☀️

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CSIS @csis-liverpool.bsky.social · 13/05/2025

Artist Call: Hartley Hut Installation, National Museums Liverpool NML are seeking to commission an artist to work on a ceramic-based installation for the Hartley Hut. More information can be found via the link below. ⏬ www.artinliverpool.com/opportunitie...

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CSIS @csis-liverpool.bsky.social · 02/05/2025

Racial Trauma and Research: a workshop for practitioners 7th May 2025 (1-3pm) Led by Stephanie Walker, with Dr Leona Vaughn, Dr Rebecca Loy and somatic wellbeing specialist Maxine Brown, this workshop explores racial trauma and the relationship to research. www.eventbrite.com/e/racial-tra...

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Racial Trauma and Research: a workshop for practitioners

Come join us for a workshop where we dive into the impact of racial trauma on research practices for practitioners.

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CSIS @csis-liverpool.bsky.social · 02/05/2025

Deadline extended - 16th May 2025 Apply now and find out more information via the link below. ⏬ www.liverpool.ac.uk/csis/events-...

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Truth-Telling Workshop Series - Centre for the Study of International Slavery - University of Liverpool

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CSIS @csis-liverpool.bsky.social · 16/04/2025

When slavery in the US was abolished in 1865, Georgia Penitentiary received hundreds of former slaves. In the shadow of the 2024 US Election, this documentary explores the connections between the end of enslavement and the growth of mass incarceration. www.ticketsource.co.uk/csis/t-dvdomvk

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CSIS @csis-liverpool.bsky.social · 14/03/2025

Apply now for a fully-funded PhD studentships to start October 2025. These studentships provide three years of full-time funding, including tuition fees and an annual maintenance stipend equal to the standard UKRI rate (£19,237 p.a. in 2024-25). More information via the link in our bio. 🔗

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CSIS @csis-liverpool.bsky.social · 02/04/2025

Liverpool Colonial Legacies Research Network are looking for people aged 18-24, from Liverpool’s Global Ethnic Majority, to join them as a paid Creative Consultant on the upcoming workshop series, Truth-Telling: Enslavement and the Anglican Church in Liverpool. www.liverpool.ac.uk/csis/events-...

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CSIS @csis-liverpool.bsky.social · 19/03/2025

The recording from our CSIS Annual Lecture is now available on our CSIS YouTube. Recordings from previous webinars and other CSIS events can also be found on the CSIS YouTube channel. youtu.be/HYmTufF9rYI

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CSIS Annual Lecture 2025: Restitution and the Teaching of African History

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CSIS @csis-liverpool.bsky.social · 11/03/2025

Join us online to mark International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade with William Jennings as he discusses his book. 📆 25th March 2025 ⏰ 6pm - 7:30pm 📍Online via Zoom Book your place via the link in our bio. 🔗

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Liverpool University Press @livunipress.bsky.social · 18/03/2025

One week to go | William Jennings will be discussing Dibia’s World: Life on an Early Sugar Plantation at this online event, in conjunction with @csis-liverpool.bsky.social. Sign up for free here:

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CSIS @csis-liverpool.bsky.social · 14/03/2025

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CSIS @csis-liverpool.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

LMG and CSIS are working together to facilitate research into the University’s links to the Transatlantic Slave Trade, colonialism, and their legacies. Apply now via the link in our bio. 🔗 @livunilibrary.bsky.social

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Liverpool University Press @livunipress.bsky.social · 26/02/2025

To mark International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade, join us online with William Jennings as he discusses his book, Dibia's World: Life on an Early Sugar Plantation. Sign up for free at this link: www.ticketsource.co.uk/csis/t-qjozoao

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Liverpool University Press @livunipress.bsky.social · 26/02/2025

We are partnering with @csis-liverpool.bsky.social to bring you this online event, where there will be a chance to ask William questions about his book. Sign up here: ticketsource.co.uk/csis/t-qjozoao

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CSIS @csis-liverpool.bsky.social · 25/02/2025

Stay up to date with CSIS. Check out our linktree link below or in our bio for our different channels and helpful links to events and news. 🔗 linktr.ee/csisliverpool

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