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International Centre for Sports History and Culture @icshc.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

BBC Radio 5 Live senior football correspondent, John Murray, received an honorary degree from @dmu.ac.uk this week during a special graduation ceremony held at Curve Theatre, Leicester. Full news story - www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/ne... #sportshistory #WhereAmbitionBegins #Radio #sport #5LiveSport

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dmuhistory.bsky.social @dmuhistory.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

To coincide with its global release, our Dr Dave Dee will be formally launching his new @academic.oup.com book ('Migrants, Minorities, and the History of British Boxing') this October at @dmu.ac.uk as part of their @blackhistorymonth.org.uk programme. Details here: eventbrite.co.uk/e/book-launc...

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dmuhistory.bsky.social @dmuhistory.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Our Dr Dave Dee is a feature interviewee in this week's @jewishchron.bsky.social, discussing his new @academic.oup.com book 'Migrants, Minorities, and the History of British Boxing'. See link below 👇

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dmuhistory.bsky.social @dmuhistory.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

This month's @boxingnewsonline.bsky.social labels our Dr Dave Dee's new 'Migrants, Minorities, and the History of British Boxing' @academic.oup.com book as 'an exceptional piece of work' which 'has unearthed a huge amount of evidence... used exactly, precisely and thoroughly' tinyurl.com/5dc9ynzk

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dmuhistory.bsky.social @dmuhistory.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Interested in the history of sport? Considering postgraduate study? Want a distance-learning course that is flexible and offers full and part-time study routes? Applications for our MA Sports History and Culture degree are STILL open! @icshc.bsky.social @dmu.ac.uk dmu.ac.uk/study/course...

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dmuhistory.bsky.social @dmuhistory.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

The volume offers a reappraisal of British boxing history by revealing how migrants and minority communities transformed the sport, using the prize ring to explore race, migration, identity, prejudice, belonging, and the making of modern Britain from the nineteenth century to today. (2)

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dmuhistory.bsky.social @dmuhistory.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

OUT TODAY in hardback/e-book - 'Migrants, Minorities, and the History of British Boxing: Insiders, Outsiders, and Ringsiders' by our Dr Dave Dee, published by @academic.oup.com and with research funded by @gerda-henkel-stiftung.de (1) global.oup.com/academic/pro... play.google.com/store/books/...

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dmuhistory.bsky.social @dmuhistory.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

Interested in the history of sport? Considering postgraduate study? Want a distance-learning course that is flexible and offers full and part-time study routes? Our MA Sports History and Culture could be for you! @icshc.bsky.social @dmu.ac.uk dmu.ac.uk/study/course...

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dmuhistory.bsky.social @dmuhistory.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

Our Dr Dave Dee's new book with @academic.oup.com, 'Migrants, Minorities, and the History of British Boxing' is now available electronically (subscription required), prior to the publication of the hard copy in July 2026: academic.oup.com/book/62965?s... global.oup.com/academic/pro...

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Migrants, Minorities, and the History of British Boxing: Insiders, Outsiders, and Ringsiders

Abstract. This book provides the first sustained historical analysis of migrant and minority participation in British boxing from the eighteenth century to

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dmuhistory.bsky.social @dmuhistory.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

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Immigrants & Minorities @imm-min-journal.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

‘A highly informative historical perspective on the factors that drove Caribbean migration to post-war Britain’. Read Karl Arthur’s review of Ryan Walmsley’s Oceans of feeling: an emotional history of Caribbean migrants in post-war Britain (2025). www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

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Oceans of feeling: an emotional history of Caribbean migrants in post-war Britain

Published in Immigrants & Minorities: Historical Studies in Ethnicity, Migration and Diaspora (Ahead of Print, 2026)

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Royal Historical Society @royalhistsoc.org · 28/04/2026

'Protecting what matters': a new government policy paper identifies history as central to social cohesion. At the same time, history teaching and research, in our schools and universities, is at risk as never before. To ensure cohesion, we must protect what matters: bit.ly/3QyZQCO #skystorians

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'Protecting what matters': a statement from the Royal Historical Society, Institute of Historical Research, History UK and Historical Association - RHS

The following is a joint statement from the Historical Association, History UK, Institute of Historical Research, and the Royal Historical Society following the most recent meeting of this quartet of ...

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International Centre for Sports History and Culture @icshc.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

Celebrating 30 years of excellence in Sports History! We’re catching up with our @icshc.bsky.social alumni for our 30th anniversary. If you studied on our MA Sports History & Culture, we want to hear about your professional journey! Share updates here - forms.office.com/e/AiZqd6yzxz #sportshistory

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dmuhistory.bsky.social @dmuhistory.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

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dmuhistory.bsky.social @dmuhistory.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

Keen on History study at University? Come along this Saturday (7th) to the @dmu.ac.uk #DMUOpenDay where you can find out more about our BA History and speak to our Dr Dave Dee (+ student Ambassador Evelyn): 👉 Book Here - www.dmu.ac.uk/study/underg... 👉 Course Info: www.dmu.ac.uk/study/course...

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Open Days - De Montfort University

Undergraduate Open Days at De Montfort University (DMU) provide you with the chance to tour the campus, talk to our expert tutors and meet our current students.

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De Montfort University (DMU) @dmu.ac.uk · 28/11/2025

Did you know, DMU is 155 years old? As #ExploreYourArchive week begins, we caught up with Katharine Short, the manager of DMU Archives and Rare Books find out how they’re using the week to celebrate DMU’s long and rich history. More: ow.ly/CHGY50Xz2eg

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Martin Polley @historymartin.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

Call for papers: special issue of @tandfresearch.bsky.social Black Histories Dialogues on 'Transnational histories: the global African presence', edited by Chris Zembe @dmuhistory.bsky.social and William Henry. Deadline 30 April 2026 #blackhistory think.taylorandfrancis.com/special_issu...

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Transnational histories: the global African presence

This issue explores black transnational challenges to the dominant white ‘self’, across a range of historical, social, cultural, political and racial contexts.

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dmuhistory.bsky.social @dmuhistory.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

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Sports History and Culture MA

Explore the process of sports development through a number of themes, including social and cultural history and the relationship between sport and politics.

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dmuhistory.bsky.social @dmuhistory.bsky.social · 04/12/2025

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Sports History and Culture MA

Explore the process of sports development through a number of themes, including social and cultural history and the relationship between sport and politics.

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Panikos Panayi @profpanayi.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

Delighted to have received my De Montfort University 35 year long service award. Thank you to all staff and students who have helped me on the way.

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dmuhistory.bsky.social @dmuhistory.bsky.social · 24/11/2025

If you're interested in our MA Sports History and Culture programme and want to find out more, our Dr Dave Dee will be at the Postgraduate Open Evening this Thursday (27th). Bookings here: www.dmu.ac.uk/study/postgr... www.dmu.ac.uk/study/course... @dmu.ac.uk #pgstudy #postgraduate

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Sports History and Culture MA

Explore the process of sports development through a number of themes, including social and cultural history and the relationship between sport and politics.

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DMU Library @librarydmu.bsky.social · 14/11/2025

Need help with academic skills? Our drop in sessions give you the opportunity to get help with your work, including: 🖋️Academic writing and study skills 📖Referencing 💻Finding information 📐Maths You can attend in person or online. More info here 👉 library.dmu.ac.uk/dropins

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dmuhistory.bsky.social @dmuhistory.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

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De Montfort University (DMU) @dmu.ac.uk · 21/10/2025

A new show from DMU graduate Peter Robinson, “the world’s greatest living football photographer” opens at DMU’s Leicester Gallery this week. His new exhibition ‘Keep off the Grass’ showcases over 200 images across fifty years of his work. Mon-Sat, 10am-4pm until 17 Jan. ow.ly/zmkq50Xfro4

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De Montfort University (DMU) @dmu.ac.uk · 14/10/2025

DMU will be celebrating Leicester's diverse culture and the city's rich heritage as part of this year's Being Human Festival. DMU is one of five Festival Hubs and has curated its own programme of events - open to the public - to inspire people to explore cultural identities. ow.ly/FoKg50XaYnF

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German History Society @germanhistsoc.bsky.social · 29/10/2025

Episode 4 of 'Glimpses of German History' is now LIVE! In this episode @profpanayi.bsky.social shows us a picture book depicting the work of German missionaries in nineteenth century India. Check out the video on our YouTube channel here: youtu.be/IPHH-uPr8KA

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International Centre for Sports History and Culture @icshc.bsky.social · 16/10/2025

We are delighted to announce that Professor Matthew Taylor has been appointed as Director of the International Centre for Sports History and Culture. #sportshistory #WhereAmbitionBegins @dmu.ac.uk @matttayl.bsky.social

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leicesterha.bsky.social @leicesterha.bsky.social · 01/09/2025

A reminder that the Leicester Branch's first free talk of the year will take place online at 6pm on Tuesday 9th September. Andy Chapman, the Hon. Secretary of the Northamptonshire Archaeological Society, will be speaking about Excavations at St James’s Abbey in Northampton.

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DMU Library @librarydmu.bsky.social · 01/09/2025

🎓Our Academic Skills Refresher workshops start today! 🎓 Use this selection of workshops to get your next assignment or dissertation in shape for submission, or just top up your skills ready for the year ahead. To see the full programme visit: dmu-ac-uk.libcal.com/calendar/wor...

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dmuhistory.bsky.social @dmuhistory.bsky.social · 01/09/2025

Our Dr Dave Dee features in this Center for the Study of Contemporary European Jewry (Tel Aviv University) article on 'Offside: British Jews and Football' by Noah Abrahams, which explores why so few British Jews have become professional footballers: cst.tau.ac.il/perspectives...

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Offside - Center for the Study of Contemporary European Jewry

Rabbi Jonathan Hughes is founder and CEO of the Abraham Effect, an organization that works with secondary schools across Britain to provide Jewish pupils with Jewish education and support. That includ...

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Sport in History Podcast @sportinhistorypod.bsky.social · 22/08/2025

Great to see this roundtable to celebrate 30 years of the Sports History & culture MA at @dmuhistory.bsky.social & the origins of the @icshc.bsky.social Representing DMU are Heather Dichter, Dick Holt & Mel Reid as teachers & former teachers on the MA with Tom Fabian appearing as a former student.

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dmuhistory.bsky.social @dmuhistory.bsky.social · 11/08/2025

Do you want to study History but are worried about clearing? Please consider checking out our History degree courses at De Montfort University. You can find information about the clearing process and our history offerings at our website.

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History BA (Hons) at De Montfort University

Uncover the past and explore historical events from a global perspective, examining how they have shaped the modern world.

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International Centre for Sports History and Culture @icshc.bsky.social · 07/07/2025

Congratulations to @icshc.bsky.social PhD student, Ben Duncan-Jones, who has successfully defended his doctoral thesis entitled, ‘The Geographies of Prizefighting in Britain, 1860 to 1880: Change and Continuity’, passing with minor corrections! Well done Dr Duncan-Jones! #sportshistory #Boxing

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dmuhistory.bsky.social @dmuhistory.bsky.social · 16/06/2025

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International Centre for Sports History and Culture @icshc.bsky.social · 04/06/2025

🗃️ Interested in the history, heritage and traditions of sport? Why not apply for our @icshc.bsky.social Online MA in Sports History and Culture and join our #sportshistory postgraduate community! Further information ready for September start at this link - www.dmu.ac.uk/study/course...

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Matt Taylor @matttayl.bsky.social · 19/05/2025

Listen to the brilliant Dr Barbara Horley, an expert on the history of speedway, in this series on Arthur Elvin and Wembley @icshc.bsky.social @dmuhistory.bsky.social

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dmuhistory.bsky.social @dmuhistory.bsky.social · 28/02/2025

Good luck Neil. We're sad to see you go. You were a great colleague and a great tutor to numerous students.

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DMU Archives and Rare Books @dmuspecialcolls.bsky.social · 18/02/2025

🔔 Create for Us: Submissions open for the 2nd Edition of our Fonds Anthology! Open to all staff, student & alumni of @dmuleicester.bsky.social All you need to know on our blog: buff.ly/3X9QfTh Happy writing! @librarydmu.bsky.social @icshc.bsky.social @dmuhistory.bsky.social #creativewriting

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Dr Beatriz Pichel @beapichel.bsky.social · 19/02/2025

Had a wonderful session at @dmuspecialcolls.bsky.social with our @dmuhistory.bsky.social third year students! They're working on an online exhibition using Special Collections materials so watch this space 👀

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Two students are standing up, going through the pages of an album with photographs and other papers. A third student is sitting next to them looking at a scrapbook

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International Centre for Sports History and Culture @icshc.bsky.social · 07/02/2025

Interested in the history, heritage and traditions of sport? Why not apply for our Online MA in Sports History and Culture? Further details at - www.dmu.ac.uk/study/course.... We also welcome #PhD applications in all areas of #sports #history #culture #skyhistorians www.dmu.ac.uk/doctoral-col...

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dmuhistory.bsky.social @dmuhistory.bsky.social · 16/01/2025

Our Dr Dave Dee's involvement in a recent theatre production about Welsh boxer Cuthbert Taylor's struggle against discrimination in British boxing before WW2 is detailed in this @dmuleicester.bsky.social article: www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/ne... @icshc.bsky.social

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Boxing

Research by De Montfort University (DMU) Leicester historian Dr Dave Dee has been instrumental to the success of a recent play exploring racism in boxing.

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dmuhistory.bsky.social @dmuhistory.bsky.social · 13/01/2025

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Matt Taylor @matttayl.bsky.social · 10/12/2024

Today is publication day for World of Sport. It foregrounds sport as a key element of transnational and global history from the mid C19th to the 1960s and emphasises the connections, interactions and circulations in the making of modern sport across the globe. www.routledge.com/World-of-Spo...

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World of Sport: Transnational and Connected Histories

World of Sport examines the development of modern sport from the mid-nineteenth century to the 1960s in the light of transnational approaches to history. Critically probing existing studies and offeri...

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Panikos Panayi @profpanayi.bsky.social · 01/12/2024

Here is my latest book review, this time of the brilliant and moving volume by @eithnenight.bsky.social on 'Child Migrant Voices in Britain'. journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...

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Sage Journals: Discover world-class research

Subscription and open access journals from Sage, the world's leading independent academic publisher.

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