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(Dr.) Diana Henderson @dianahenderson.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Made it back to the UK, seeing “The Story” matinee at the NT, before up to Oxford for our interdisciplinary grad student conference w/ 5 arts&humanities MIT students presenting (& me paneling). A bit crazy just after semester began, but w/ thx to my colleagues for guest classes, a good start!

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Dr. Peter Paul Rubens @peterpaulrubens.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Women messing with men’s heads du jour: Judith & Holofernes, 1700. By candlelight, because it’s by Godfried Schalcken, whose day is today.

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(Dr.) Diana Henderson @dianahenderson.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

At last, another Massacre!! Wish I could be there.

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(Dr.) Diana Henderson @dianahenderson.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Still useful for those of us brought up with semesters & a secular calendar…

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(Dr.) Diana Henderson @dianahenderson.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

This made me happy as we lose the coolest foremother…

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Daniel Moser @dmoser.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Pollution levels in London after 10 years of advancing sustainable transport.

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(Dr.) Diana Henderson @dianahenderson.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

So all my 20-something friends (& all others, too), take this to heart: you can do amazing things against all odds:)

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Toss @stevenspoints.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

I really cannot think of a greater honor than to have the Muppets say this about you upon your passing

Instagram post from the official Muppets account: Few humans have earned the title of honorary Muppet more than the legendary Tim Curry. As a performer he was unparalleled - witty, charming, unnerving, and deeply funny. We will always consider it one of our greatest treasures to have been part of Long John Silver’s crew. Thank you for everything, Tim.

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Mo Ryan @moryan.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

of the many things to love about Tim Curry and Dolly Parton, here's one: It's as if every time they heard someone say, "you're going too big," they went BIGGER. Big presence, big hair, big charisma, big everything. Pouring one out for two artists who just WENT FOR IT and never apologized for that.

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Lee Konstantinou @lkonstan.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

UMD's Department of English is hiring a tenure-track Assistant Professor with a specialization in Poetry. Please spread the word. Best consideration date October 15, 2026. If you have any questions about the position, don't hesitate to reach out.

umd.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com

Assistant Professor

Job Description Summary Organization's Summary Statement: The mission of the College of Arts and Humanities (ARHU) is to prepare versatile and visionary leaders equipped to address the complexities of...

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(Dr.) Diana Henderson @dianahenderson.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

I was hoping to return from an Edinburgh Fringe Shakespeare show today to find my feed full of Count Binface celebrations of his 27%—but no such luck….

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Royal Historical Society @royalhistsoc.org · 12/08/2026

“We need to work at scale to make sure that we don’t have some really big unintended consequences [of subject closures]”, Sanders said, adding that employers tell universities they want critical thinking and communication skills—“things that humanities training and disciplines enable”.

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(Dr.) Diana Henderson @dianahenderson.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Going to the Tate Britain (Whistler) & Old Vic tomorrow for shows: UK pals, lmk if you’ll be in the vicinity!

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(Dr.) Diana Henderson @dianahenderson.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

London friends: will I see you this week? Events & work are filling in the calendar but would love sightings of my pals among them:) This Friday especially promising, if you are around….

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Ideas Roadshow @ideasroadshow.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

Happy August! 🏹 Diana, the goddess of hunting, personifies the month of August, with the attributes of her Greek counterpart Artemis: her hunting weapons: a gold bow & silver arrows & her animals: a dog & a deer. 🏺 🗃️ #arthistory #skystorians #art #Roman #mosaicmonday #Dog

A Roman 3rd-c. mosaic of August, originally named Sextilis, the 6th month in the early 10-month Roman calendar. It was renamed Augustus in 8 BC by the Roman Senate to honour Emperor Augustus. Found in Roman Tunesia.

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(Dr.) Diana Henderson @dianahenderson.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

Any of my friends here at the Globe? Hoping it will be better than some critics thoight!

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Sarah May @sarahmay1.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

If you think your subject is safe because we need graduates wth those skills, think again.

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Jennifer Kretchmer @dreamwisp.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

While we are in this Greek Mythology moment, may I remind you that Emma Thompson is adapting Pat Barker’s take on The Iliad, and she’s struggled to get it made bc the focus on what acts of war against women and survival thereafter actually look like (the core of Barker’s narrative) is too intense.

thetimes.com

Emma Thompson adapting feminist retelling of Iliad for big screen

The actress told the Hay Festival she is writing a film version of Pat Barker’s The Silence of the Girls to draw attention to sexual abuse in war zones

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(Dr.) Diana Henderson @dianahenderson.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

I just watched/listened to this entire video, & am so impressed, moved, indeed near tears at what Ruby has produced: a testament to her, and also to what she learned at Exeter w/ brilliant tutors. Please do listen, & act!

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(Dr.) Diana Henderson @dianahenderson.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

Oh great—where I’m flying into tomorrow…

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JWexTheSpa @jwsidders.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

The BBC and other broadcasters have swallowed the right's small boat invasion narrative hook, line and sinker. They have no interest in reporting a fall in crossings - especially as the weather cannot be blamed. Normal service will be resumed if numbers start rising again.

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Andrew McRae @mcraeandrew.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

Letter from the executive director of the Modern Language Association to the Uni of Exeter VC: ‘We are aware of no university on the financial footing of Exeter that has seen the need to make dramatic cuts to the humanities such as you propose.’ #DefendExeterUni

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Dr Laura Sangha @lsangha.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

Professor Whittle is one of four colleagues in the Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences Faculty at the University of Exeter elected to Fellowship of the British Academy this year. 🗃️ ALL FOUR of these outstanding scholars were placed at risk of redundancy last month. Here's their statement:

A written statement from from University of Exeter scholars just elected to the British Academy Fellowship 2026. There are photos of each scholar at the side of the text.

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(Dr.) Diana Henderson @dianahenderson.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

After the Argentine pratfalls, stalls, & theatrics, I’m going to be sad if CV go down—predictable, expected—but they have been so magical!

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Rodrigo Beilfuss @rodrigobeilfuss.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

I wanna see a miracle. I want the fabric of the football universe to just shatter and for us to go through some insane sliding doors leading us to a bright cosmos where VOZINHA IS GOD.

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Rodrigo Beilfuss @rodrigobeilfuss.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

VOZINHA

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(Dr.) Diana Henderson @dianahenderson.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

OLA!! Greater Boston’s Cabo Verde large population, & we their friends & neighbors, are very, very happy!

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Anna Kornbluh @annakornbluh.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

"Hiring of college grads is down across the board. But certain majors are able to access opportunities in a wider array of industries, new LinkedIn data shows." ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH 69% VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS 68% www.forbes.com/sites/courtn...

The Most Versatile Majors Chart, TOPPED BY ENGLISH and VISUAL&PERFORMING ARTS

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Office of Mayor Michelle Wu 吳弭 @mayorwu.boston.gov · 26/06/2026

To our Haitian residents and immigrant communities: You belong here. @boston.gov will do everything we can to ensure you have accurate information, access to trusted legal support, and resources to understand your rights. We will never back down from protecting all of our neighbors.

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(Dr.) Diana Henderson @dianahenderson.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

Worth taking time out to think about this: well sung.

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Susan Amussen @sdamussen.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

The destruction of UK universities is a tragedy for society, not just students and the people who work there. It breaks my heart. It will also, incidentally, harm the economy. The excellence of the universities was an important part of Britain’s global reputation.

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Dr Laura Sangha @lsangha.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

Along with almost all of my colleagues in history, this afternoon I got an email telling me that I am at risk of redundancy. It looks like the University of Exeter sent this email to the vast majority of people in Humanities and Social Sciences Faculty. Bit hard to breath right now.

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Exeter Green Party @exetergreens.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

Exeter Green Party stands in solidarity with the Exeter University and College Union in condemning the University of Exeter’s announcement of sweeping job cuts. These plans will recklessly imperil the University’s vital contributions to the social, cultural, and economic life of the city. 1/4

Graphic which reads: Statement of solidarity with Exeter University and College Union.

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(Dr.) Diana Henderson @dianahenderson.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

Nice to hear this voice again. Some of my youngest friends may not have heard it.

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Dr Ian McCormick @wokestudies.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

Teaching Fellow in English Literature. Department of English. Royal Holloway, University of London Salary: £41,374 per annum - including London Allowance #HigherEd #EduSky www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DRX684/t...

The primary focus of the job is 20th century literature: convening and seminars on "New York School" poetry, convening, lecturing and seminars on Introducing Poetry, Thinking as a Critic and Supplementary Discourses and Reading as a Writer on Poetic Practice MA pathway.

Applicants should have a proven record of high-calibre teaching with a specialism in contemporary poetry and poetics. The appointee will be expected to participate fully in delivering the Department’s objectives, undertaking writing, teaching, and public engagement. They will also participate in departmental administration as requested by the Head of Department.

In return we offer a highly competitive rewards and benefits package including:

Generous annual leave entitlement
Training and Development opportunities
Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution
Various schemes including Cycle to Work, Season Ticket Loans and help with the cost of Eyesight testing.
Free parking

The post is based in Egham, Surrey where the University is situated in a beautiful, leafy campus near to Windsor Great Park and within commuting distance from London.

For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Adam Roberts on a.c.roberts@rhul.ac.uk or +44 (0)1784 443511.

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Sonia Silva ❤️ @vallygirl.bsky.social · 13/06/2026

Standing ovation for Rep. Beatty, who sued Trump over the renaming of the Kennedy Center, took him to court, and won!

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(Dr.) Diana Henderson @dianahenderson.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

I was so glad to see Lesley Manville win a Tony, and pleased that the tributes to those lost this year culminated with Tom Stoppard: when I teach his work & Caryl Churchill’s in the fall maybe some more young folks will understand why. Hopeful, as I love teaching these playwrights!

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Scott Horton @robertscotthorton.bsky.social · 07/06/2026

Auburn is now under the direct rule of the Alabama GOP. There is no faculty or student participation in governance. In other words, it has ceased to be a university as that term was defined beginning from the 12th century. www.insidehighered.com/news/governa...

insidehighered.com

Auburn Board Takes Curricular Control, Dissolves Senate

The policies mirror the directives laid out in HB 580, which doesn’t take effect until October and doesn’t apply to the institution.

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(Dr.) Diana Henderson @dianahenderson.bsky.social · 06/06/2026

Not sure why my feed hadn’t sent this my way (since I follow @srsrensoc.bsky.social) but so glad to see, & now trying to figure out how to combine w/ Stuart Drama in Liverpool & ESRA in Bangor! Suggestions?

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Larry the Cat @number10cat.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

Anthony Head was an Ambassador for Battersea Dogs and Cats home for more than two decades. Thanks for everything Tony x

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(Dr.) Diana Henderson @dianahenderson.bsky.social · 31/05/2026

The dystopian current reality of a story about Three Men in a Boat (with longing for the imagination of Jerome K. Jerome):

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(Dr.) Diana Henderson @dianahenderson.bsky.social · 30/05/2026

Like, people everybody had heard of, too—cracks me up how many folks being dubbed “legendary” this week….maybe they actually are?

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Clare Hickman @drhick.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

This feels like absolute vandalism as so many books are not e-resources so not available any other way and are absolutely essential for arts and humanities research in particular.

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