Reposted by Rebecca MadginSam Wetherell @samwetherell.bsky.social · 25/09/2026FREE BOOKS* *if you write a review for @urbanhistory.bsky.social 002
Reposted by Rebecca MadginUniversity of Glasgow @glasgow.ac.uk · 21hThe University of Glasgow has joined forces with the Humanise movement and @ukri.org for a £1.5 million research project exploring how buildings can strengthen health, pride and belonging. Read more: gla.ac/4yncvJT 092
Reposted by Rebecca MadginUofG School of Social & Political Sciences @uofgsps.bsky.social · 20hThis is an exciting project that @imadgination03.bsky.social is leading on, exploring how Britain's buildings can strengthen health, pride and belonging - and challenging the 'blandemic' of soulless development. 031
Reposted by Rebecca MadginUrban History @urbanhistory.bsky.social · 03/07/2026☎️ Calling all urban historians, we're looking for new members to join our International Advisory Board. Details 👇 025
Reposted by Rebecca MadginCentre for Place Writing @centreplacewriting.bsky.social · 05/06/2026David Cooper, has a new book out this autumn! Reading Place Writing: Geography, Form, Immersion, 2010–2020 will be published on 11th September. English Association Monographs: English at the Interface. #BookSky @livunipress.bsky.social www.liverpooluniversitypress.co.uk/doi/book/10....liverpooluniversitypress.co.ukReading Place Writing | HomeDavid Cooper is Senior Lecturer in English at Manchester Metropolitan University where he is the founding co-director of the Centre for Place Writing. 0153
Reposted by Rebecca MadginCharlotte Morris @cbocomms.bsky.social · 16/03/2026This is such a powerful read from @imadgination03.bsky.social - really explains why we feel so sad about the loss of a building most of us never really noticed during our daily commute. 031
Reposted by Rebecca MadginUofG School of Social & Political Sciences @uofgsps.bsky.social · 16/03/2026"These stories build up over the years to ensure that places like Union Corner fizz with emotional energy." Brilliant read by @imadgination03.bsky.social in @scotsman.com in the aftermath of Glasgow's Union Corner fire, and why we're so affected by the loss of historic places. bit.ly/4d8qxrlbit.lyGlasgow fire: Why historic places matter emotionallyThe deep meaning we attach to ruptured historic buildings is part of a wider emotional landscape and often too needs repaired, writes Rebecca Madgin 075
Reposted by Rebecca MadginDr Laura Varnam @drlauravarnam.bsky.social · 08/03/2026Fantastic blogpost by @patthomson.bsky.social on productive discomfort 👏 ‘Academic writing is a form of thinking. It’s not the transcription of thoughts already completed, but a process of thinking itself.’ patthomson.net/2026/03/08/g...patthomson.netgetting comfortable with being uncomfortableGood academic writing means sitting with a discomfort that never entirely goes away. It’s not a discomfort that comes from having nothing to say. Most of us have more than enough ideas crowding the… 86822
Reposted by Rebecca MadginUniversity of Glasgow @glasgow.ac.uk · 21/01/2026Historic places are vital for mental health, according to research by @uofgussp.bsky.social, @imadgination03.bsky.social and Historic England. Familiar historic places provide emotional stability – helping people to function and thrive in everyday life. More: gla.ac/4qQ0CIZ 0198
Rebecca Madgin @imadgination03.bsky.social · 27/10/2025📚New book!!! So happy to share that ‘Why Historic Places Matter Emotionally’ has just been published by Cambridge University Press. Outlines a conceptual framework for ‘emotion’ comprised of responses, attachments, and communities built from evidence from places across England and Scotland.cambridge.orgWhy Historic Places Matter EmotionallyCambridge Core - Archaeology: General Interest - Why Historic Places Matter Emotionally 4205
Reposted by Rebecca MadginUniversity of Glasgow College of Social Sciences @uofgsocsci.bsky.social · 29/07/2025Ever wondered why historic places matter to you? Watch @imadgination03.bsky.social give a preview of her new book on emotion and place. 'Why Historic Places Matter Emotionally’ - coming soon to a bookshop near you… 075
Reposted by Rebecca MadginUofG School of Social & Political Sciences @uofgsps.bsky.social · 05/06/2025Prof Rebecca Madgin @imadgination03.bsky.social @uofgussp.bsky.social has been recruited to the Department of Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) College of Experts. She'll provide external expertise and apply innovative scientific methods to support government policy. www.gla.ac.uk/news/headlin... 043
Reposted by Rebecca MadginHistory & Policy @historyandpolicy.bsky.social · 09/05/2025History & Policy will shortly be unveiling the first publicly-searchable database of historians with policy-relevant expertise. If you are a professional historian who would like to engage more with policymakers, there's still time to submit a profile. Register your interest here: bit.ly/3YMcsXubit.lyMicrosoft Forms 03629
Rebecca Madgin @imadgination03.bsky.social · 09/05/2025Brilliant report and well worth devoting time to read ⬇️ Community centres are at the heart of what makes our places meaningful. Glad to have brought insights from the work in our AHRC funded Place Programme hosted by @uofgussp.bsky.social 054
Rebecca Madgin @imadgination03.bsky.social · 01/05/2025Great to see this work launched. Definitely worth a read ⬇️ 041
Reposted by Rebecca MadginUofG School of Social & Political Sciences @uofgsps.bsky.social · 24/04/2025Congratulations to Prof Alice Mah on publication day! 🎉 Red Pockets takes the reader on an evocative journey from South China to Scotland - and weaves in Alice's research at UofG. She'll be doing a reading on 6 May at Glasgow's Argyll St @waterstones.bsky.social - do go along if you can 📕 022
Rebecca Madgin @imadgination03.bsky.social · 16/04/2025Such fun to support the Humanise Summit with the AHRC Place Programme. Covered serious issues = building design and health. We spoke to how evidence from the arts and humanities can help us understand links between building design, emotions, belonging and ownership. 030
Reposted by Rebecca MadginUofG School of Social & Political Sciences @uofgsps.bsky.social · 16/04/2025‘Boring buildings are bad for our brains!’ Prof Rebecca Madgin @imadgination03.bsky.social has joined the call for more joyful buildings at the recent Humanise Summit, co-hosted by @uofglasgow.bsky.social as part of its AHRC funded Place-Based Research Programme. www.gla.ac.uk/news/headlin... 041
Reposted by Rebecca MadginChristopher Smith @christophersmith.bsky.social · 04/04/2025AHRC offers amazing value for money. Our grant covers all arts and humanities disciplines (and there are a lot!! www.ukri.org/wp-content/u... ) 1000 grants over the past 3 years, funding 150 organizations c.1500 PhD starters And leverage of £350m co-funding from inside UKRI & other funders 1186
Reposted by Rebecca MadginChristopher Smith @christophersmith.bsky.social · 04/04/2025Since 2012, Research and Innovation Awards from AHRC have generated over 120,000 outcomes, as submitted to ResearchFish by Project Leads and Researchers. & we have funded a higher % of REF Impact Case Studies than any other Research Council Discover more here www.discover.ukri.org/AHRC-impact/...discover.ukri.orgArts and Humanities Research Council25 Years of Excellence and Impact 1103
Reposted by Rebecca MadginMargot Finn @eicathomefinn.bsky.social · 14/03/2025'The role of the Arts and Humanities Research Fellow will be to conduct primary and secondary research on the impact of arts and humanities research on parliamentary scrutiny, culminating in the production of a report for policy audiences, & an academic journal article for the research community.'jobs.ac.ukArts and Humanities Research Fellow at House of CommonsStart your UK & international job search for academic jobs, research jobs, science jobs and managerial jobs in leading universities and top... 12525
Reposted by Rebecca MadginUrban Studies & Social Policy @uofgussp.bsky.social · 01/03/2025Last chance to apply! Lecturer in Social and Public Policy. Conduct world-class research, teach on leading programmes, and shape the future of social policy! 📅 Apply by: 3rd March 2025 🔗 Apply here: tinyurl.com/2p8rfxjb #AcademicJobs #SocialPolicy #HigherEdJobstinyurl.comLecturer in Social and Public Policy at University of GlasgowDiscover an exciting academic career path as a Lecturer in Social and Public Policy at jobs.ac.uk. Don't miss out on this job opportunity - apply today! 043
Reposted by Rebecca MadginUrban Studies & Social Policy @uofgussp.bsky.social · 28/02/2025Last chance to apply! We're looking for a Senior Lecturer/Professor in Social and Public Policy. Lead cutting-edge research, deliver research-led teaching, and engage with external stakeholders. 📅 Apply by: 3rd March 2025 🔗 Apply here: tinyurl.com/4ew5xk2s #AcademicJobs #HigherEdJobstinyurl.comSenior Lecturer/Professor in Social and Public Policy at University of GlasgowApply now for the Senior Lecturer/Professor in Social and Public Policy role on jobs.ac.uk - the leading job board for higher education jobs. View details. 001
Reposted by Rebecca MadginUrban Studies & Social Policy @uofgussp.bsky.social · 28/02/2025Last chance to apply! We're looking for a Senior Lecturer/Professor in Planning. Lead impactful research, teach in accredited planning programs, and engage with external stakeholders. 📅 Apply by: 3rd March 2025 🔗 Apply here: tinyurl.com/y9aac8zp #AcademicJobs #Planning #HigherEdJobstinyurl.comSenior Lecturer/Professor in PlanningThis is the job description for the Professor Grade 10. Senior Lecturer Grade 9 job description is available here. Please specify which position(s) you wish ... 002
Rebecca Madgin @imadgination03.bsky.social · 01/03/2025“This is not research and innovation parachuted into local areas, it’s funding that is building up the future of our communities. This is investing in people’s place of home.” Brilliant reflection on arts, humanities, innovation, infrastructure and place 020
Reposted by Rebecca MadginAlistair Fair @alistairfair.bsky.social · 06/02/2025Publication day! A social & architectural history of post-war Scottish new towns: planning & buildings plus community, family, gender, work, education, home. The ebook is FREE via bit.ly/4hLkxn9. Print copy (more attractive!) via www.bloomsbury.com/uk/building-... - do ask libraries to purchase 1113153
Reposted by Rebecca MadginUrban Studies & Social Policy @uofgussp.bsky.social · 03/02/2025🚨 We're hiring! 🚨 Senior Lecturer/Professor in Social and Public Policy. Lead cutting-edge research, deliver research-led teaching, and engage with external stakeholders. 📅 Apply by: 3rd March 2025 🔗 Apply here: tinyurl.com/4ew5xk2s #AcademicJobs #SocialPolicy #HigherEdJobsmedia.tenor.coma yellow sign that says we 're hiringALT: a yellow sign that says we 're hiring 0913
Reposted by Rebecca MadginUrban Studies & Social Policy @uofgussp.bsky.social · 03/02/2025📢 We're hiring! Lecturer in Social and Public Policy. Conduct world-class research, teach on leading programmes, and shape the future of social policy! 📅 Apply by: 3rd March 2025 🔗 Apply here: tinyurl.com/2p8rfxjb #AcademicJobs #SocialPolicy #HigherEdJobsmedia.tenor.coma sign that says we 're hiring in orange on a white backgroundALT: a sign that says we 're hiring in orange on a white background 077
Reposted by Rebecca MadginUrban Studies & Social Policy @uofgussp.bsky.social · 03/02/2025🚨 We're hiring! 🚨 Senior Lecturer/Professor in Planning. Lead impactful research, teach in accredited planning programs, and engage with external stakeholders. 📅 Apply by: 3rd March 2025 🔗 Apply here: tinyurl.com/y9aac8zp #AcademicJobs #Planning #HigherEdJobsmedia.tenor.coma yellow sign that says we 're hiringALT: a yellow sign that says we 're hiring 01010
Rebecca Madgin @imadgination03.bsky.social · 29/01/2025Happening soon! Last chance to sign up to explore what’s possible for people-centred, place-based approaches ⬇️ 12-1 today (Weds 29th Jan) 051
Reposted by Rebecca MadginDiane Coyle @dianecoyle1859.bsky.social · 24/01/2025Our @bennettinstitute.bsky.social annual conference is on 28th March and tickets can now be booked - in person or online: www.bennettinstitute.cam.ac.uk/events/annua... It's always a great event & we have a fab line-up of speakers/sessionsbennettinstitute.cam.ac.ukBennett Institute for Public Policy Annual Conference 2025 - Bennett Institute for Public PolicyDriving forward key policy questions in a turbulent world 13618
Reposted by Rebecca MadginLynn Abrams @lynncabrams.bsky.social · 22/01/2025www.bloomsbury.com/uk/building-... Great to see this out in the world. A real team effort to bring the story of Scotland's new towns into view. And it's Open Access!bloomsbury.comBuilding Modern ScotlandCombining architectural and social history, this open access book tells for the first time the in-depth story of Scotland's new towns.One of the most significan… 01911
Reposted by Rebecca MadginAlistair Fair @alistairfair.bsky.social · 23/01/2025'Building Modern Scotland' exists! Publication date is 6 Feb; it'll be available Open Access (free) online then, & in print. Big thanks to all co-authors inc. (on here) @lynncabrams.bsky.social @vawright10.bsky.social, & funder @leverhulme.bsky.social. I'll trail some themes in the coming week... 711128
Rebecca Madgin @imadgination03.bsky.social · 20/01/2025New release! This AHRC Place Programme report launch event ⬇️ was showing as sold out but we’ve managed to increase the limit and have released some more tickets. We’d be delighted to see you there! When: Weds 29th Jan, 12-1pm Where: Zoom Sign Up: shorturl.at/OQQuf Report: shorturl.at/51uGBshorturl.atWhat’s Possible for People-Centred, Place-Based Work?An Arts and Humanities Place Programme Event. 010
Reposted by Rebecca MadginChristopher Smith @christophersmith.bsky.social · 17/01/2025UKRI commits funding in response to the recommendation from the Prime Minister’s Council of Science and Technology that ‘public investment in R&D in the creative industries should reflect the size, economic contribution and future growth potential of the sector.’ www.gov.uk/government/n...gov.uk£60 million boost for creative industries to turbocharge growthHundreds of creative businesses and projects across the UK are to receive government funding to help them grow as part of a major boost to the economy – marking the first step of the Government's Sect... 05523
Reposted by Rebecca MadginMatthew Noe @noethematt.bsky.social · 07/01/2025"A whopping 82% of people who used the library’s physical space and 79% of people who physically attended programs reported more optimism regarding the future, compared to only 58% of digital-only users." Our physical space and resources matter *greatly!* bookriot.com/innovative-s...bookriot.comInnovative Study by UPenn and NYPL Finds That Public Libraries Positively Impact Community Health and Well-Being"Our research found that patrons experience refuge, joy, connection, purpose, and expansion through their library use" 181337513
Reposted by Rebecca MadginSam Wetherell @samwetherell.bsky.social · 15/01/2025A new year brings a ripe new crop of wonderful looking books that are desperate to be reviewed for @urbanhistory.bsky.social. I've made a thread of what looks good. Get in touch if you want a free copy of these (in exchange for a review!). First up, Modernism's Magic Hat by Ijlal Muzaffar. 21511
Reposted by Rebecca MadginCaroline Clark @1carolineclark.bsky.social · 14/01/2025Places vs spaces, emotion/economy & creative design. Fascinating stuff. Join the AHRC Place Programme for the launch of their latest report, putting people at the heart of place. 051
Rebecca Madgin @imadgination03.bsky.social · 14/01/2025Join the AHRC Place Programme team to launch our report& explore with @ethankent.bsky.social @1carolineclark.bsky.social @jaigupte.bsky.social Adala Leeson Susan O'Connor what's possible for people-centred, place-based work. When: 29 Jan, 12-1pm Sign Up: shorturl.at/OQQuf Report: shorturl.at/51uGB 0107
Reposted by Rebecca MadginMichael Goebel @mgoebel.bsky.social · 14/11/2024As this site is coming alive, I tried to help my own orientation by creating a starter pack for global urban history. Suggestions welcome go.bsky.app/3FUgYoE 44226
Reposted by Rebecca MadginPlacemakingX @placemakingx.bsky.social · 17/12/2024The global placemaking community is starting to join Bluesky! Help us build a strong placemaking conversation and community here. Some of the placemaking leaders on here so far in this “Starter Pack” that we’ve created: go.bsky.app/An4K6o9 194
Reposted by Rebecca MadginEthan Kent @ethankent.bsky.social · 17/12/2024Great urbanism conversation and community growing here on Bluesky! Help us build the placemaking conversation and community here by sharing this list of placemaking leaders on Bluesky. We look forward to collaborating here! 055
Reposted by Rebecca MadginOwen Garling @ojgarling.bsky.social · 10/12/2024A short @econ-observatory.bsky.social piece from the summer from me and Steph Coulter on the importance of social infrastructure. 042
Reposted by Rebecca MadginMargot Finn @eicathomefinn.bsky.social · 09/12/2024'To aid the cathedral’s restoration – and glean new scientific understanding from the process – nine working groups were set up: acoustic, wood and framework, monumental decorations, emotions and mobilisations, metal, digital data, stone and mortar, structure and glass.' 2/2 19310
Reposted by Rebecca MadginMargot Finn @eicathomefinn.bsky.social · 09/12/2024'When Notre-Dame reopened on 7 December, it was thanks, in part, to the efforts of 175 researchers with expertise across a range of disciplines: acoustics, art, data, history, archaeology, anthropology.' Example of why blue-skies research matters for 'real-life' problems we've not yet imagined. 1/2timeshighereducation.comThe academics who helped breathe new life into Notre-DameFive years after a devastating fire, the Paris cathedral has finally reopened, with the help of a vast team of researchers 101100379
Reposted by Rebecca MadginNew Local @wearenewlocal.bsky.social · 06/12/2024Want to hear how councils are shifting to community-powered ways of working? Interested in finding out more about some of our brilliant members? Catch up on our 'Where We're At' series 🔎 buff.ly/4gbAlPf Ft. Fife, Reigate and Banstead, Wealden and Vale of Glamorgan 031
Reposted by Rebecca MadginSouth Glasgow Heritage & Environment Trust @sghetorg.bsky.social · 26/09/2024🎧 Southside Chronicles podcast Ep 5 ~ Gorbals Public Art glad.radio/sside-chron-... Francesca Zappia interviews Matt Baker, lead artist for the art programme accompanying Crown Street, Gorbals regeneration in the 2000s, exploring the artworks' revealing backstories & public art's role in communities 085
Reposted by Rebecca MadginCentre for Cities @centreforcities.bsky.social · 28/11/2024🟢 Cities Outlook 2025 – online launch briefing 🚀 Join Centre for Cities for an in-depth look at the findings from Cities Outlook 2025, the 18th edition of our annual flagship publication. Don't miss out, book your place 👇 loom.ly/BPAebAA 073
Reposted by Rebecca MadginJessica Studdert @jesstud.bsky.social · 05/12/2024Missions, milestones and metrics: a 🧵 with a few thoughts on Keir Starmer’s Plan for Change, full speech here: www.gov.uk/government/s...gov.ukPM speech on Plan for Change: 5 December 2024Prime Minister Keir Starmer made a speech on the government's Plan for Change at Pinewood Studios. 61715
Reposted by Rebecca MadginChristopher Smith @christophersmith.bsky.social · 05/12/2024Does #arts and #humanities research have things to say about #health? Yes! AHRC is the main funder of Mobilising Community Assets to Tackle Health Inequalities, a £30m research programme - here's how we can help Build an NHS Fit for the Future... ncch.org.uk/blog/mobilis...ncch.org.ukNational Centre for Creative HealthThe National Centre for Creative Health will advance good practice and research, inform policy and promote collaboration, helping foster the conditions for creative health to be integral to health and... 093