Reposted by Stephan EhrigGabriele Svelto @gabrielesvelto.mas.to.ap.brid.gy · 11/10/2026I double-checked this on a couple of Xitter stat sites and it's true. Average views of the main AfD account dropped 90% and average engagement dropped by 60%. This is commercial social media for you: bots, damn bots and Russian bots. 7956261975
Stephan Ehrig @herrehrig.bsky.social · 06/10/2026That this is happening in my home state where my parents are public and civil servants makes it even more depressing for me than it is by itself. Wehret den Anfängen! www.theguardian.com/world/2026/o...theguardian.comState parliament elects Germany’s first far-right speaker since second world warTobias Rausch secures role of president in Saxony-Anhalt after AfD’s election breakthrough 030
Stephan Ehrig @herrehrig.bsky.social · 15/09/2026Oh okay that’s not great practice. I feel since the merger things massively went downhill, especially for the arts and humanities (as was to be feared) :( 020
Reposted by Stephan EhrigFelix Lempp @lempp.bsky.social · 15/09/2026Neu im OA erschienen: Ein von Jadwiga Kita-Huber und Frederike Middelhoff herausgegebener Sammelband zu Übersetzerinnen aus der Sammlung Varnhagen. Dort auch endlich eine Frucht meiner Birch-Pfeiffer-Archiveskapaden der letzten Jahre: B-Pf. als doppelte Übersetzerin v. Charlotte Brontës "Jane Eyre". 11710
Stephan Ehrig @herrehrig.bsky.social · 10/09/2026c.org/TZzLwr5pjXc.orgFirma la petizioneStop redundancies at the University of Birmingham 000
Stephan Ehrig @herrehrig.bsky.social · 09/09/2026Nice blog post about the edited volume was I was able to contribute to: boydellandbrewer.com/blog/german/...boydellandbrewer.comTelling New Stories about German UnificationAnna Saunders & Caroline Summers explore how East German perspectives reveal German unification as an unfinished transformation. 030
Reposted by Stephan Ehrigderherrschulz.bsky.social @derherrschulz.bsky.social · 09/09/202665% AfD bei Menschen mit schlechter finanzieller Lage, kursiert gerade als Beweis für "Armut macht AfD". Auch viele Linke verbreiten diesen Take und führen diese Wahltagsgrafik von ARD/Infratest dimap als Beleg an. Aber: Das ist eine Selbsteinschätzung, keine Einkommensstatistik. (1/13) 15381157
Reposted by Stephan EhrigSascha Stollhans @saschastollhans.bsky.social · 30/08/2026What a turnout! It was a great conference - thank you @herrehrig.bsky.social @glasgow.ac.uk for your excellent hosting! #AGS2026 011
Reposted by Stephan EhrigClemens Villinger @clemensvillinger.bsky.social · 02/09/2026Bisher an mir vorbeigegangen, aber empfehlenswert: Die datengesättigte, übersichtliche und auch noch gut designte Karte zur Geschichte der Treuhandanstalt und den sogenannten „Ostprodukten“. treuhandanstalt.onlinetreuhandanstalt.onlineDie Treuhand und die FolgenDie Treuhandanstalt privatisiert ab 1990 in nur vier Jahren die sogenannten volkseigenen Betriebe der DDR. Sie muss dabei die Volkswirtschaft eines ganzen Landes umbauen und schnell zahlreiche Investo... 0137
Reposted by Stephan EhrigAssociation of German Studies in Great Britain and Ireland @ags-gbi.bsky.social · 28/08/2026As the conference draws to a close, let us thank Dr Stephan Ehrig (@herrehrig.bsky.social) and his excellent te am for their meticulous organisation of #AGS2026, which has run like clockwork. Thanks for having us @glasgow.ac.uk! See you all next year in Cambridge for #AGS2027! 0117
Reposted by Stephan EhrigAssociation of German Studies in Great Britain and Ireland @ags-gbi.bsky.social · 26/08/2026Welcome speeches by Prof Andy Schofield (Principal and Vice-Chancellor, @glasgow.ac.uk) and Prof Nina Parish (Head of School of Modern Languages and Cultures, @glasgow.ac.uk) kick off our #AGS2026 conference 053
Reposted by Stephan EhrigAssociation of German Studies in Great Britain and Ireland @ags-gbi.bsky.social · 26/08/2026The first panel of #AGS2026 begins with Dr Tara Beaney initiating a lively discussion of how we can make German Studies even more "consequential" 064
Reposted by Stephan EhrigAssociation of German Studies in Great Britain and Ireland @ags-gbi.bsky.social · 26/08/2026#AGS2026 continues with a reception at the Goethe-Institut Glasgow with special guest Christiane Hullmann, the Consul General for Scotland @goethe-institut-uk.bsky.social 064
Reposted by Stephan EhrigAssociation of German Studies in Great Britain and Ireland @ags-gbi.bsky.social · 27/08/2026As panels come to a close on Day 2 of #AGS2026, by my count that’s 77 talks across 21 panels by 77 speakers drawn from 47 different institutions across 11 countries 🇦🇹 🇧🇪 🏴 🇩🇪 🇮🇳 🇮🇪 🇮🇹 🏴 🇸🇪 🇨🇭 🇹🇭 🇬🇧 🇺🇸 🏴 084
Reposted by Stephan EhrigAssociation of German Studies in Great Britain and Ireland @ags-gbi.bsky.social · 27/08/2026The #AGS2026 cultural programme continues with a critical walking tour of Kelvingrove Park led by Dr Rosie Spooner of @glasgow.ac.uk. A little “critical heritage practice” before dinner… 053
Stephan Ehrig @herrehrig.bsky.social · 27/08/2026Some visual markers of the first day of #AGS2026 “Environments”: art displays, cinema night, and processions through Victorian parks 041
Reposted by Stephan EhrigAssociation of German Studies in Great Britain and Ireland @ags-gbi.bsky.social · 26/08/2026Thanks to Dr Stephan Ehrig (@herrehrig.bsky.social) and the rest of the the local conference organising team for the warm welcome and for all pf your hard work coordinating #AGS2026! 183
Stephan Ehrig @herrehrig.bsky.social · 20/08/2026Wrote a little thing about Germany's disintrest in its (particularly East German) film heritage for the Freitag. (note: title and subheaders are not by me) www.freitag.de/autoren/der-...freitag.de„Coming Out“ in Glasgow: Was ist heute im Ausland so faszinierend an DDR-Filmen?Unser Autor ist Nachwendekind und hat DDR‑Filme erst während des Studiums entdeckt. Jetzt unterrichtet er sie selbst in Glasgow, wo DEFA-Filme heute mit ihrer Offenheit und gesellschaftlichen Aktualit... 021
Reposted by Stephan EhrigAssociation of German Studies in Great Britain and Ireland @ags-gbi.bsky.social · 19/08/2026It's now less than a week until this year's AGS conference (26-28 Aug), hosted by the University of Glasgow (@glasgow.ac.uk)... The most up-to-date version of the conference programme can be found here: ags.ac.uk/conferences/... Very much looking forward to seeing lots of you there!ags.ac.ukAGS Conference 2026 – Association German Studies 033
Reposted by Stephan EhrigMargot Finn @eicathomefinn.bsky.social · 19/08/2026'A Russell Group university will no longer use ubiquitous anti-cheating tools provided by Turnitin because of concerns that the company might use students’ work to train artificial intelligence.' Maybe time for UK universities to develop and commercialise their own tools?timeshighereducation.comSouthampton dumps Turnitin over use of students’ work to train AIAcademic integrity giant denies accusations as university declines to renew contract in favour of ‘other options’ 722593
Stephan Ehrig @herrehrig.bsky.social · 19/08/2026Another random proposed assault on language learning, this time in NI that has already so few offerings c.org/HDXxsqkjYKc.orgSign the PetitionMaintain CCEA's German GCSE and A level qualifications in Northern Ireland 000
Reposted by Stephan EhrigAlberto Alemanno @alemanno.wsocial.eu · 18/08/2026Europe’s socialists, liberals and greens can either let the EU stray further away from the values they cherish, or end their collusion with the @eppgroup.bsky.social allowing this drift It’s their last chance My latest for @theguardian.com www.theguardian.com/commentisfre... 510458
Reposted by Stephan EhrigOliver Nachtwey @onachtwey.bsky.social · 14/08/2026Noch ist Sachsen-Anhalt nicht verloren. #noafd 15712
Stephan Ehrig @herrehrig.bsky.social · 14/08/2026The annual lament theconversation.com/a-level-resu...theconversation.comA-level results: key takeaways for language learningCombined A-level entries in French, German and Spanish rose slightly in absolute terms in England, Northern Ireland and Wales. 021
Reposted by Stephan EhrigÖzden Terli @terliwetter.bsky.social · 11/08/2026Willkommen im Jahr 2026, indem Jahr als sich die globale Erhitzung manifestierte. 10470159
Reposted by Stephan EhrigGlen O'Hara @gsoh31.bsky.social · 02/08/2026So it's farewell to the History subject area at the University of Hertfordshire, not the first nor the last to go. One of the best departments in the country, just extinguished like a snap of the fingers. Think of the waste. (1/2) 11557268
Reposted by Stephan EhrigMax Czollek @maxczollek.bsky.social · 31/07/2026Ja, der Anschlag war ein Angriff auf die freie Gesellschaft, aber zuvorderst war und bleibt es ein Angriff auf uns queere Menschen. Deshalb frei nach Hannah Arendt: Wenn wir als Queers angegriffen werden, müssen wir uns als Queers verteidigen. - Sasha Salzmann!! www.sueddeutsche.de/kultur/ansch...sueddeutsche.deWie weiter nach dem Anschlag auf den CSD? Sasha Marianna Salzmann fragt, was bleibtEine Tote, viele Lügen, eine Gewissheit: Seit dem Anschlag im Berliner Tiergarten ist eine Woche vergangen. Und jetzt? Weiter wie zuvor? 19925
Stephan Ehrig @herrehrig.bsky.social · 30/07/2026www.baunetz.de/meldungen/Me...baunetz.deDem Staat die Legitimation bauen / Zum Tod von Roland Korn - Architektur und Architekten - News / Meldungen / Nachrichten | BauNetz.deBauNetz-Architektur-Meldung vom 30.07.2026: Dem Staat die Legitimation bauen / Zum Tod von Roland Korn - Aktuelle Architekturmeldungen aus dem In- und Ausland, täglich recherchiert von der BauNetz-Red... 110
Stephan Ehrig @herrehrig.bsky.social · 30/07/2026Very good commentary on Wilson's rather uninformed intervention: slate.com/culture/2026...slate.comAs a Classicist, I’ve Defended Emily Wilson’s Odyssey Translation. I Can’t Defend Her Review of Nolan’s Movie.Emily Wilson used baffling arguments to flay Christopher Nolan’s adaptation of Homer’s poem. 000
Stephan Ehrig @herrehrig.bsky.social · 29/07/2026www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...theguardian.comGermany's leaders say the Berlin Pride attack targeted 'all of us'. What utter hypocrisy | Fatma AydemirThe queer community has lost resources and protection due to decisions made by the people now mouthing solidarity in public, says Guardian Europe columnist Fatma Aydemir 030
Stephan Ehrig @herrehrig.bsky.social · 27/07/2026www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...theguardian.comA TV and cinema calamity could be disastrous for what you watch and what you know. Act now to stop that | Alan Cumming, Benedict Cumberbatch and Benedict WongThe Paramount-Warner Bros merger is being fought on both sides of the Atlantic. Britain’s culture secretary knows the risks and can intervene. She should, say actors led by Alan Cumming, Benedict Cumb... 000
Stephan Ehrig @herrehrig.bsky.social · 25/07/2026www.theguardian.com/artanddesign...theguardian.com‘Future generations will curse us for its loss’: can nothing save Glasgow School of Art, Mackintosh’s masterpiece?Stratospheric costs could prevent the fire-damaged landmark from returning to its former glory. Now, unless a wealthy patron is found, the building seems destined for ‘soulless’ facade retention or ‘c... 000
Stephan Ehrig @herrehrig.bsky.social · 06/07/2026www.theguardian.com/education/20...theguardian.comCutting language courses puts social mobility at risk, say UK expertsExclusive: University moves and falling exam entries fuel concerns about opportunities for working-class pupils 000
Reposted by Stephan EhrigRachel Banner @ishmaelcallme.bsky.social · 24/06/2026new summer aesthetic just dropped, courtesy of vintage S Philly photograph 4194
Stephan Ehrig @herrehrig.bsky.social · 24/06/2026The cycle of bad and shortsighted managerial decisions continues 😡 c.org/BgYVnFNbsPc.orgSign the PetitionStop Redundancies at the University of Exeter 000
Reposted by Stephan EhrigThe Art Newspaper @theartnewspaper.bsky.social · 22/06/2026A large, new temporary art venue is opening in central London at the end this month, within walking distance of Tate Modern. The charity Hypha Studios, which hosts studios and exhibitions in vacant buildings, will debut Hypha Gallery South Bank on 25 June, in former offices. buff.ly/sy3daTq 0186
Stephan Ehrig @herrehrig.bsky.social · 20/06/2026www.ft.com/content/8d7a...ft.comHarry Potter has ruined BritainOur greatest assets have been appropriated by the Ministry of Wizardry 010
Stephan Ehrig @herrehrig.bsky.social · 20/06/2026Very honoured to have been invited by the German Studies Library Group to give the 2026 Graham Nattrass Lecture at the British Library earlier this week. Great audience and discussion! Many thanks again to the organisers 📚 040
Stephan Ehrig @herrehrig.bsky.social · 17/06/2026It was a great privilege to be able to present in Dublin last week in honour of Anne Fuchs. Many thanks to the organisers for a fantastic and emotional event. 010
Reposted by Stephan EhrigBerghahn Books @berghahnbooks.bsky.social · 15/06/2026#OpenAccess! ENTERTAINING GERMAN CULTURE: Contemporary Transnational Television & Film, Ehrig @herrehrig.bsky.social, Schaper @chewschaper.bsky.social, and Ward @elizabethward.bsky.social [eds.] is now available in paperback! : bit.ly/43G1fKY #FilmStudies #TelevisionStudies #MediaStudies #History 032
Stephan Ehrig @herrehrig.bsky.social · 14/06/2026www.theguardian.com/politics/202...theguardian.comHow Brexit has made Britain poorer – in chartsForecasters were wrong about an immediate recession but right that we would be worse off outside the EU 010
Reposted by Stephan EhrigAlice Christensen @alicerc.bsky.social · 10/06/2026www.bostonreview.net/articles/ste...bostonreview.netReview: PenthesileaBy Heinrich von Kleist. 011
Reposted by Stephan EhrigAlice Christensen @alicerc.bsky.social · 10/06/2026"Sendak, a close reader of Kleist's language, gives us her blind fury as her blank eye, powerfully suggesting the inhuman malice that moves her; his sprawling Achilles also recalls Penthesilea sprawling after their first meeting. Sendak's fine illustrations ... distill and extend Kleist's text." 121
Reposted by Stephan EhrigAlice Christensen @alicerc.bsky.social · 10/06/2026On Maurice Sendak's birthday, a reminder that he illustrated Kleist's PENTHESILEA for a 1999 English edition. 😍😵 131
Reposted by Stephan EhrigAssociation of German Studies in Great Britain and Ireland @ags-gbi.bsky.social · 04/06/2026AGS 2026 Conference Registration NOW OPEN! The Glasgow organising committee is pleased to announce that the conference registration is now possible through the AGS website. More details here ags.ac.uk/2026-confere... DEADLINE TO REGISTER: 1 August 2026ags.ac.uk2026 Conference Registration – NOW OPEN! – Association German Studies 142
Stephan Ehrig @herrehrig.bsky.social · 03/06/2026Please to announce that our little German Streaming TV volume is now available in paperback! @chewschaper.bsky.social @elizabethward.bsky.social @tomsmithgerman.bsky.social @espinoza.bsky.social @bennickl.bsky.social 074
Stephan Ehrig @herrehrig.bsky.social · 02/06/2026Das verstehe ich ja, und vielleicht gibt es einen Grund für das System, den ich nicht sehe, aber die meisten europäischen Förderer haben in letzter Zeit eher auf Lotterien gesetzt NACH der begutachteten Förderungswürdigkeit. Was mir fairer scheint. 110
Stephan Ehrig @herrehrig.bsky.social · 02/06/2026Als jemand, der auch mal für ein Förderwerk und Forschungsfinanzierung gearbeitet hat, ergibt das Konzept wenig Sinn. Zumal wir es hier ja mit Einsteiger*innen mit diversen Hintergründen zu tun haben. Sehr bedauerlich. 140
Reposted by Stephan EhrigTim Waterman @tim-waterman.co.uk · 30/05/2026This article is absolutely essential reading, not just for academics but in particular parents of school age kids and uni students. Also to be read by anyone with an interest in a healthy civil society and democracy. 042