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Irish Studies@LivUni @irishinstitute.bsky.social · 10h
Already spotted 'in the wild'. Thanks to @dubray-books.bsky.social Rathmines for this great display!
Photo of a large window display of a bookshop. There's 3 rows of "John McGahern: A Writing Life" on teal podia, and 2 posters of the book cover behind them. The light red colour scheme of the book works very well with the teal coloured fittings of the window.
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Irish Studies@LivUni @irishinstitute.bsky.social · 13h
20 years on, what has the St Andrews Agreement achieved & what challenges remain? @drseanhaughey.bsky.social joined colleagues from @uniofstandrews.bsky.social, @ucddublin.bsky.social, @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social & @brirechamber.bsky.social to reflect on its legacy with key negotiators from 2006.
Photograph of a large group of people in business attire standing on the steps of a mansion or large public building.
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Irish Studies@LivUni @irishinstitute.bsky.social · 14h
Great program of events by our friends @victoriagallery.bsky.social, including Samhain celebrations on 31 October. Don't forget to leave time to pop into St Brigid's Arms while there! www.liverpool.ac.uk/victoria-gal... www.liverpool.ac.uk/victoria-gal... #speirgorm
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Events | Victoria Gallery & Museum | University of Liverpool
Our events programme brings art, history and science to life from creative workshops to talks and live performances.
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Irish Studies@LivUni @irishinstitute.bsky.social · 18h
Congratulations to our Prof Frank Shovlin, whose authorised biography of John McGahern is published today: "John McGahern: A Writing Life" @faberbooks.bsky.social The official launch is in McGahern's hometown of Carrick-on-Shannon tomorrow (www.thedock.ie/whats-on/joh..., sold out). #booksky
Book Cover of "John McGahern: A Writing Life" - the title is in all caps at the top half of the book on a light red background, the bottom half of the cover is black and white photograph of a young John McGahern.Photo of Frank Shovlin, a white man with short hair wearing a grey jacket over a light blue shirt. In the background a bookshelf and a black picture frame are visible.
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Clare Downham @downham.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Great review of the latest book of Irish Studies colleague Prof Frank Shovlin #irish #booksky #literature #biography
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Irish Studies@LivUni @irishinstitute.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
"Absorbing and scrupulous", "beautifully judged" and a "considerable achievement", some of the praise for our Prof Frank Shovlin's biography of John McGahern in @independent.ie "John McGahern: A Writing Life" (@faberbooks.bsky.social) is out tomorrow. www.independent.ie/entertainmen... [paywall]
Photograph or screenshot of the review, as it appeared in the Sunday Independent on 4 October.
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Irish Studies@LivUni @irishinstitute.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Hope everyone at #TeamLivUni is having a good start to the semester. If you need a little breather, pop into Abercromby Square, smell the roses🌹 and just enjoy autumn slowly making itself felt🍂
Close up of a pink rose blossom, with more roses in the near background, as well as green grass, and large trees with the first few hints of autumn colour. A little bit of blue sky is visible at the topPhoto of the paved walkway from the west side of Abercromby Square to the Pavilion in the centre. The walkway is flanked by rows of roses and two mature trees at the start. Sunlight is filtering through the trees canopy.  In the background, the modern building of the University library is visible.Photo showing the walkway from the centre of Abercromby Square towards the west entrance, with a black iron gate and the Georgian terraces just visible at the end. Rows of roses and two mature trees flank the walkway, the trees are showing early signs of autumn colour. Above all is blue sky with wispy clouds.Sunlight filtering through trees in the northwest corner of Abercromby Square and dappled shadows on soft grass in the foreground. Beyond a gravel path a sunlight lawn and the central pavilion are visible.
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Victoria Gallery & Museum @victoriagallery.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
✨ We love the time of day when the light streams through our windows! Have you caught the museum at golden hour yet? #VictoriaGalleryMuseum #Liverpool #VictoriaBuilding #Light
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UoL HSS PGR @uolhsspgr.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
If you are starting a PhD with us this autumn, do not miss the absolutely essential "Managing the 1st year of your research degree" session from @uolpgrdevelopment.bsky.social on Monday 19th October. Registration and info here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/managing-t...
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Managing the 1st year of your research degree
Learn how to manage your time and your project effectively and build key research connections via networking.
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Liverpool Irish Festival @livirishfest.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
🤝In 1847, the Choctaw Nation donated money to help people starving in Ireland, just 16 years after beginning their own forced removal. Shared Lands, a project and now a lecture, explores the connected histories of famine, displacement, food and survival. 📅 26 Oct, 6pm ⬇️ Booking required via link
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Irish Studies@LivUni @irishinstitute.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
'A Lesson Unheard', Premier of film documenting the life of Mother & Baby Home survivor Shirley Hartman, followed by a panel discussion 🗓️5:45 pm, 15 October 🧭Lesley Hearnshaw LT, Rathbone Bdg @liverpooluni.bsky.social Free registration requested at www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/2002212311...
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A Lesson Unheard
Premier of film documenting the life of Mother & Baby Home survivor Shirley Hartman, followed by a panel discussion
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Irish Studies@LivUni @irishinstitute.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Delighted to see such great coverage for St Brigid's Arms, the excellent new exhibition exploring Irish women's heritage created by Emerald Lens CIC. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... FREE at @victoriagallery.bsky.social, which is open Monday to Saturday, 10am-5pm www.liverpool.ac.uk/victoria-gal...
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Irish heritage and culture, as told by the women of the North West
A new exhibition is celebrating the role of women in the rich Irish communities across northern England.
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Garstang Museum and Research Centre @garstangmuseum.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Come and visit us! We are open every Wednesday and Thursday from 10am to 4pm. #museum #visit #explore #Liverpool #campuslife
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Liverpool Irish Festival @livirishfest.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
🎃 Celebrate Samhain with Comhaltas and Armagh Rhymers! Expect music, games, dancing, costumes and spooky fun. Children aged 4–12 particularly welcome - and everyone from 13–113 can join in! 🗓 4pm, 25 Oct 📍 Liverpool Irish Centre 🎟 Free, just turn up #LIF2026
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Victoria Gallery & Museum @victoriagallery.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Mondays just got more interesting! From today, we are open on Mondays, giving you an extra day each week to discover our galleries & exhibitions. St Brigid's Arms exhibition opened this weekend and is ready to explore! We can't wait to welcome you!👋 📅 Mon-Sat, 10am-5pm 🎟️ Free
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EFACIS @efacis.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
We are delighted to share the Call for Papers for the 16th EFACIS International Conference, which will be held in Lodz, Poland, from 27 to 30 July 2027! Deadline for abstracts is 10 January 2027. Find the full CFP at www.efacis.eu/sites/defaul... We hope to see you all there!
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Victoria Gallery & Museum @victoriagallery.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
Thank you to everyone who visited St Brigid's Arms during our opening weekend. We loved seeing conversations sparked and stories shared throughout the exhibition! 📍 Free to visit at the Victoria Gallery & Museum 🍀Tag someone you'd visit with #StBrigidsArms #IrishStories #FreeExhibition
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Irish Studies@LivUni @irishinstitute.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Our Professor Frank Shovlin on his personal encounters with John McGahern and on writing his authorised biography. www.irishtimes.com/life-style/p... via @irishtimes.com #BookSky #IrishStudies
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Gathering at John McGahern’s grave became a ritual for my friends
Writing a biography of an author with quiet, unshowy charisma has been a humbling and exciting experience
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Clare Downham @downham.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Nice to see Táin bó Cuailnge among the images in the ’St Brigit’s Arms’ exhibition in the Victoria Gallery and Museums #Liverpool #Irish #migration #herstory
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Research@LivUni @livuniresearch.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
🎙️🌍 Happy #InternationalPodcastDay Celebrate the power of podcasts to share ideas, spark curiosity and bring research to life. 🎧 Discover @liverpooluni.bsky.social’s Original Ideas Podcast, exploring how research is changing our world, AI, Music and more! 👉 liverpool.ac.uk/research/original-ideas/
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Clare Downham @downham.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Available for pre-order (Hive is the cheapest offer just now £12.49) #medievalsky #booksky #skystorians #history www.penguin.co.uk/books/452352...
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The Vikings in Britain and Ireland
The impact of Scandinavian invaders on the peoples of the Britain and Ireland was incalculable. Raiders on a sometimes large scale, they initially attacked coastal and river settlements, but ended up ...
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Irish Studies@LivUni @irishinstitute.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Congratulations to @uniofgalwaylib.bsky.social on the "John McGahern: Writer and Archive" exhibition. Our Prof Frank Shovlin was delighted to open it, following a public interview with critic Professor Adrian Frazier. www.universityofgalway.ie/about-us/new...
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September - University of Galway
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Liverpool Irish Festival @livirishfest.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
🎻 One last tune? The second #LIF2026 seisiún at Peter Kavanagh’s is your chance to bring an instrument, bring your voice or simply settle in for an evening of Irish traditional music. 📅 9.30pm–late, Fri 23 Oct 📍 Peter Kavanagh’s 🎟️ Free, just turn up! #LivIrishFest #Trad
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Archaeology, Classics and Egyptology at UoL @livancworlds.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
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Irish Studies@LivUni @irishinstitute.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
'A Lesson Unheard', Premier of film documenting the life of Mother & Baby Home survivor Shirley Hartman, followed by a panel discussion 🗓️5:45 pm, 15 October 🧭Lesley Hearnshaw LT, Rathbone Bdg @liverpooluni.bsky.social Free registration requested at www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/2002212311...
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A Lesson Unheard
Premier of film documenting the life of Mother & Baby Home survivor Shirley Hartman, followed by a panel discussion
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UoL HSS PGR @uolhsspgr.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
In the final segment of our conversation with Dr Julie McColl, we asked her what impact the PhD has had on her life. She told us, "it gave me confidence in myself... I can do anything if I set my mind to it!"
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Irish Studies@LivUni @irishinstitute.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
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Irish Studies@LivUni @irishinstitute.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Looks like a great autumn🍂 at our friends @victoriagallery.bsky.social . Can't wait for the opening of St Brigid's Arms: www.liverpool.ac.uk/victoria-gal... #IrishStudies #speirgorm
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St Brigid's Arms | Victoria Gallery & Museum | University of Liverpool
Step into St Brigid’s Arms, an immersive exhibition exploring the experiences of women of Irish heritage in the North of England.
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Irish Studies@LivUni @irishinstitute.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
First performed in 1961, Samuel Beckett's 'Happy Days' still feels uniquely contemporary in our age of ongoing #ClimateCrisis. Our PhD student Fraser Cattini explores Beckett's connection with nature and experience of (human) destruction for @theconversation.com: theconversation.com/samuel-becke...
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Samuel Beckett’s Happy Days has new meaning in the age of climate change
Happy Days serves as a reminder to look after our planet while we still can.
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Liverpool Irish Festival @livirishfest.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
🍀 Join us for another chance to explore The St Brigid’s Arms and hear from the people behind this unique exhibition celebrating Irish women's stories. 📅 Thurs 22 Oct, 11am 📍 VG&M 🎟️ Free #LIF2026 #IAmHere @irishinstitute.bsky.social www.liverpoolirishfestival.com/events/the-s...
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Clare Downham @downham.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Funded PhD opportunities with a short deadline. Join our early medieval cluster at Liverpool with 7 PhDs currently working with the Institute of Irish Studies on all aspects of Irish, British and Icelandic topics and connections www.nationalgallery.org.uk/research/col... #museums #medievalsky
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Collaborative PhDs | Research | National Gallery, London
As part of collaborative consortia, the Gallery hosts a cohort of PhD students funded by the UK Arts and Humanities Research Council.
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Department of English at the University of Liverpool @livunienglish.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Institute of Irish Studies PhD student Tabitha Rowland discusses gossip and reading in The Conversation. Read more below! theconversation.com/how-a-love-o...
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How a love of gossip could make you a better reader
Gossiping involves being able to read social codes and pick up a host of other signals.
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Liverpool Irish Festival @livirishfest.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
💚 Join us as we remember Tony Birtill - a much-loved member of Liverpool's Irish community. This annual memorial marks the anniversary of his passing and celebrates his extraordinary contribution to Irish life in Liverpool. 📅 7pm, Tues 20 Oct 📍 Liverpool Irish Centre 🎟️ Free
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Liverpool Irish Festival @livirishfest.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
🍀 Step inside The St Brigid’s Arms and discover the stories of Irish women across generations. Follow the exhibition tour, with a Q&A exploring the project and the importance of preserving these stories. 📅 11am, Tues 20 Oct 📍 VG&M 🎟️ Free www.liverpoolirishfestival.com/events/the-s...
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The Irish Times @irishtimes.com · 23/09/2026
Seán Farrell wins John McGahern Prize for debut Irish fiction
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Seán Farrell wins John McGahern Prize for debut Irish fiction
Frogs for Watchdogs described by judge Colm Tóibín as ‘pitch-perfect, tonally seamless, utterly immersive’
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Martin Doyle @martindoyle.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Seán Farrell wins John McGahern Prize for debut Irish fiction Frogs for Watchdogs described by judge Colm Tóibín as ‘pitch-perfect, tonally seamless, utterly immersive’ www.irishtimes.com/culture/book...
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Seán Farrell wins John McGahern Prize for debut Irish fiction
Frogs for Watchdogs described by judge Colm Tóibín as ‘pitch-perfect, tonally seamless, utterly immersive’
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Irish Studies@LivUni @irishinstitute.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Congratulations to Seán Farrell who has been awarded the 2025 John McGahern Prize. Colm Tóibín describes Frogs for Watchdogs as: “a meticulous and intense study ... pitch-perfect, tonally seamless, utterly immersive.” www.irishtimes.com/culture/book... @newislandbooks.bsky.social #booksky
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Seán Farrell wins John McGahern Prize for debut Irish fiction
Frogs for Watchdogs described by judge Colm Tóibín as ‘pitch-perfect, tonally seamless, utterly immersive’
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Garstang Museum and Research Centre @garstangmuseum.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Come and visit us! We are back to being open every Wednesday and Thursday from 10am to 4pm. #museum #open #visit #liverpool #explore
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Liverpool Irish Festival @livirishfest.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
📚 Discover the remarkable life of Eva Gore-Booth - poet, activist, pacifist, champion of Irish independence and pioneering thinker on gender and sexuality. Professor Sonja Tiernan explores her life and legacy. 📅 6pm, Mon 19 Oct 📍 The Black-E 🎟️ Free www.liverpoolirishfestival.com/events/sonja...
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Liverpool Irish Festival @livirishfest.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
🚶 Discover the Irish connections woven through Hope Street and Rodney Street. Researched by Greg Quiery, led by historian John Maguire, this two-hour walk reveals the characters and stories behind Liverpool's historic streets. 📅 3pm, Sun 18 Oct 📍 St Luke’s Bombed Out Church 🎟️ £15/£12 conc
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Irish Studies@LivUni @irishinstitute.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Have you been following the discourse of Rachel Cusk's Life of M? Dubbed a biogossip of Natalie Portman, online discussion is rife with theories. #IrishStudies Tabitha Rowland has written in @theconversation.com on the prevalence of gossip in literature: theconversation.com/how-a-love-o... #BookSky
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How a love of gossip could make you a better reader
Gossiping involves being able to read social codes and pick up a host of other signals.
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Irish Studies@LivUni @irishinstitute.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Thanks to all that came to 🎭Beckett: Lieben🎭 A weekend of theatre, photography, sculpture, music & discussion celebrating Samuel Beckett. Thanks also to our curators Adrian Dunbar&Nick Roth + our funders Culture Ireland, @ndirishstudies.bsky.social & Sean Scully news.liverpool.ac.uk/2026/09/22/g...
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Gallery: Beckett Festival 2026 - University of Liverpool News
Gallery: Beckett Festival 2026
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Liverpool Irish Festival @livirishfest.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
📚 Who will take home this year's John McGahern Annual Book Prize? Now in its seventh year, the £5,000 award celebrates the best debut work of fiction by an Irish writer. 📅 2.30pm, Sun 18 Oct 📍 VG&M 🎟️ Free, booking required www.liverpoolirishfestival.com/events/john-... #LIF2026 #IAmHere
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Liverpool Irish Festival @livirishfest.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
📚 Discover the life of one of Ireland's great writers. Professor Frank Shovlin discusses his new authorised biography of John McGahern, drawn from more than two decades of research. 📅 11.30am, Sun 18 Oct 📍 VG&M 🎟️ £8/free students #LIF2026 www.liverpoolirishfestival.com/events/frank...
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Research@LivUni @livuniresearch.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
How a love of gossip could make you a better reader Tabitha Rowland, PhD in Irish Studies @irishinstitute.bsky.social @liverpooluni.bsky.social writes for @theconversation.com 👉 theconversation.com/how-a-love-o...
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How a love of gossip could make you a better reader
Gossiping involves being able to read social codes and pick up a host of other signals.
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Irish Studies@LivUni @irishinstitute.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
👋Welcome to our new #IrishStudies students coming to @liverpooluni.bsky.social this week , we hope you are having a great time finding your feet in your new surroundings. Don't forget to check www.liverpool.ac.uk/welcome/ for some useful tips, or just ask us if you have a question. #TeamLivUni
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Welcome | University of Liverpool
Find all the information you need to help with starting and settling in at the University of Liverpool and explore what to expect during Welcome Week.
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Liverpool University Press @livunipress.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Hear more from Phil Jones in 'Reading Samuel Johnson', which explores how writers from James Boswell to Samuel Beckett read, interpreted, and responded to Johnson. 📖👇 www.liverpooluniversitypress.co.uk/doi/book/10....
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Reading Samuel Johnson | Home
Ebook available to libraries as part of
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Victoria Gallery & Museum @victoriagallery.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Welcome Week begins today for new @livuni students 💙 Whether you're a student, member of staff or visitor, come and explore our galleries, museum and Café. ➡️ Guided Tour: 22 Sep, 2pm ➡️ Relaxed Music Concert: 25 Sep 🎶 Free to visit. Open Tue-Sat, 10am-5pm. #Liverpool #FreeExhibitions
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Irish Studies@LivUni @irishinstitute.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
Great to have John Minihan with us tonight for the launch of "Love, Life and Death: John Minihan in His Own Words". John discussed his photography (and life) philosophy with the editors, @irishinstitute.bsky.social's Gerry Diver and Declan Houton. A fitting end to the talks @ Beckett: Lieben
Photo taken from back of a lecture theatre. At the front 3 men: Declan Houten, John Minihan and Gerry Diver are sitting behind a table. Behind them is a large blue slide with the books title on them.Book cover of "Love, Life and Death: John Minihan in His Own Words"
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Clare Downham @downham.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
Book launch this evening on the photography of John Minihan written by colleague Gerry Diver and doctoral researcher Declan Houten #photography #ireland #booksky part of the University of Liverpool Beckett festival
Photo of lecture theatre
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