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Jackie Watson

@jackiewatson05.bsky.social
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Early modern literature: letters, Inns of Court, drama. Somervillian. European. ‘Epistolary Courtiership and Dramatic Letters’ out with EUP June 2024. edinburghuniversitypress.com/book-e…

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Edward's Boys @edwardsboys.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
The next production by Edward’s Boys will be Your Five Gallants by Thomas Middleton, a playwright with whom we have had some dealings. Mid-March 2027. Tour is a work in process - although Stratford-upon-Avon, London and Paris (France) are confirmed. Please spread the word. More details to follow.
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Jackie Watson @jackiewatson05.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
A great loss of an amazing Somervillian. www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio...
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From Childline to changing TV for ever: Esther Rantzen’s revolutionary life
Be it her pioneering approach to consumer injustice or her extraordinary tackling of systemic social issues, the broadcaster was at the forefront of what television could be
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Professor Claire Jowitt @clairejowitt.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
Please do get in touch with ideas for #maritime books - our @degruyterbrill.bsky.social series 'Early Modern Maritime Humanities 1400-1800: Oceans in History and Culture', ed. by me & John Mcaleer is keen to hear from you! Contact me or @erikagaffney.bsky.social here or via brill.com/page/forthco...
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Jason Scott-Warren @jes1003.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Celebrating climate breakdown with today's Times and Daily Telegraph. End the denial; sign & share petition.parliament.uk/petitions/76...
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Dr Ian McCormick @wokestudies.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Language of Trump translated.
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Jackie Watson @jackiewatson05.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
‘The crow makes wing to the rooky wood’ over the reedbeds this evening (along with gulls, curlews, a short-eared owl and lots of bats…) #Aldeburgh
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Dr Ian McCormick @wokestudies.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
Inside Britain's university crisis: "As teaching staff face job loss, their bosses have netted pay rises and bought advice from a “vampiric” management consultancy, writes Prof. John Heathershaw of the University of Exeter" democracyforsale.substack.com/p/inside-bri... #HigherEd #academicSky
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Inside Britain's university crisis
As teaching staff face job loss, their bosses have netted pay rises and bought advice from a “vampiric” management consultancy, writes Prof. John Heathershaw of the University of Exeter
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Jackie Watson @jackiewatson05.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
One of my happy places.
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Research Professional News @resprofnews.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
Public bodies ‘must consider research impacts of course closures’ Royal Holloway vice-chancellor says higher education sector must avoid unintended consequences of financially-driven decisions www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-u...
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Public bodies ‘must consider research impacts of course closures’ - Research Professional News
Royal Holloway vice-chancellor says higher education sector must avoid unintended consequences of financially-driven decisions
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Margot Finn @eicathomefinn.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
'Unlike England, Scotland chose to retain public ownership of Scottish Water and, between 2002 and 2019, the company invested 35% more per household in infrastructure than the privatised English water companies. It charges users 14% less and it doesn’t pay dividends.' 2/2
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Pascale Aebischer (she/her) @pascaleexeter.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
Just in case you haven't signed this yet: The crisis in Exeter is not over. It's just in that dangerous phase where people forget about it unless they're affected. We're waiting to find out the results of the 'consultation'. There's still time to change course. Share and sign! c.org/VZDjrbTybJ
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Sign the Petition
Stop Redundancies at the University of Exeter
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Faculty of English, University of Oxford @engfac.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
Save the date for our next #Shakespeare Webinar with Prof Emma Smith @oldfortunatus.bsky.social. On 7 September at 6pm she will be joined by Dr Harry Newman (Royal Holloway) to explore The Winter's Tale. #WintersTale Free, but registration required. Find out more:
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English Faculty / Oxford World's Classics Shakespeare Webinar Series with Professor Emma Smith
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Jackie Watson @jackiewatson05.bsky.social · 09/08/2026
A thought-provoking piece (literally) from Katherine Rundell: ‘a senior financier’s New York firm now seeks out humanities students, because “AI-native” Stem graduates are entering the job market with “alarmingly shallow ideas”.’ www.theguardian.com/books/ng-int...
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‘I hate what AI is doing to the minds and happiness of the young’: Katherine Rundell on the view from the classroom
Education is at a crossroads, argues the author and academic. Should we embrace new technology in the name of efficiency, or is it time to fight back?
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EMoDiR @emodir.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
#CfP 📢 Edited Volume: "Music, Sound, and Domestic Spaces", eds. Emily Eubanks & Sarah Koval Seeking contributions on music, sound, and domestic spaces across regions and historical periods. ⏰ 1 August 2026 🔗 rensoc.org.uk/announcement... #MusicHistory #SoundStudies #EarlyModern
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Call for Contributions: “Music, Sound, and Domestic Spaces” | Society for Renaissance Studies
Promoting the study of the Renaissance since 1967
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Margot Finn @eicathomefinn.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
Reminder that the deadline for Birkbeck's Access to Postgraduate Study Scholarships is 31 July. A great scheme for studying on a master's degree programme at an ace institution. Wide range of eligibility criteria (see next post). Do encourage eligible applicants (or apply yourself). 1/2
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Birkbeck Access to Postgraduate Study Scholarship - Birkbeck, University of London
The Birkbeck Access to Postgraduate Study Scholarships offer funding towards tuition fees for full-time and part-time taught postgraduate courses.
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Hoodlum 🇺🇸 @nothoodlum.bsky.social · 18/07/2026
In 2001, Walter Cronkite appeared on the David Letterman show and shared his thoughts.
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darren32359.bsky.social @darren32359.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
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Russell England @russellengland.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
So, there is a precedent for vetoing an MP's resignation Viscount Chelsea (Henry Cadogan) applied for the Chiltern Hundreds in 1842 The Chancellor (Goulburn) refused because, get this, Cadogan wanted to resign to obstruct an investigation for bribery h/t @fascinatorfun.bsky.social and @gazhay.com
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"The noble Lord had stated, that it was unusual to refuse the Chiltern Hundreds, except on account of mental incapacity, or where proceedings were pending for the expulsion of the applicants from their seats. In this case, however, the House had decided that compromises had been entered into, which had the effect of obstructing the investigation of bribery; "
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Scarlett Stevens @scarlettstevens.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
CALL FOR PAPERS  📣   Experiencing Relief in Early Modern Britain: 1500-1800   We welcome papers from ECRs, PGRs, and established scholars. For more info (e.g., how to submit a paper) please see our website: earlymodernreliefconference2027.wordpress.com #earlymodern #earlymodernists #AcademicSky
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Jackie Watson @jackiewatson05.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
On a good day, you simply can’t beat the Lake District! ❤️❤️
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Katherine McDonald @katherinemcdon.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
Colleagues at Exeter have asked me to circulate this petition as widely as possible: www.change.org/p/stop-redun...
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Jason Scott-Warren @jes1003.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/76... mediasovereignty.org
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Petition: Ban foreign media ownership, enact a social media levy & new regulatory reform
Pass law to ban foreign & offshore ownership of UK media, enact a social-media levy to distribute media ownership across society & fund independent, local & cooperative-owned media. We believe democra...
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Jackie Watson @jackiewatson05.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
Interesting, under the radar bias in the reporting of ‘clashes’ in Oxford tonight, implying anti-racism protesters had forced businesses to close and not saying which side the 20 arrests were on. Impartiality? Not really… www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Protest takes place over Oxford Union Tommy Robinson debate
The far-right activist was greeted by protestors as he took part in a debate about Islam at the Oxford Union.
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Jackie Watson @jackiewatson05.bsky.social · 13/06/2026
Three-year stipendiary 20th-century literature JRF available at Somerville College, Oxford. Details here; share.google/OcVFNX8sSFEE...
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Junior Research Fellow in English 2026-29 (Stipendiary) at University of Oxford
Apply now for the Junior Research Fellow in English 2026-29 (Stipendiary) role on jobs.ac.uk - the leading job board for higher education jobs. View details.
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Lou Roper @roperlou.bsky.social · 30/05/2026
#earlymodern
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Nandini Das @rentravailer.bsky.social · 23/05/2026
Cover image of This Little World: A New History of Tudor and Stuart England, showing a version of the Armada portrait of Elizabeth I, but with the focus on the globe rather than the English queen.
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Carsten Timmermann @ctimmermann.bsky.social · 24/05/2026
Son No 2 reminded me of the existence of this @ledbydonkeys.org video on Nigel Farage’s life and career, which we agreed should be shared more frequently. youtu.be/mfyiSk8Rjc8
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Who is Nigel Farage?
YouTube video by Led By Donkeys
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Faculty of English, University of Oxford @engfac.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
Next up in our #Shakespeare webinar series is the new OWC edition of ARDEN OF FAVERSHAM on 1 June at 6pm. Prof Emma Smith @oldfortunatus.bsky.social will be joined by the writer of the intro, Dr Iman Sheeha (Brunel University London). All welcome! Free but booking required.
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English Faculty/OWC Shakespeare Webinar: Arden of Faversham
In this free webinar, Professor Emma Smith will be discussing the new edition of Arden of Faversham from Oxford World's Classics.
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Jackie Watson @jackiewatson05.bsky.social · 09/05/2026
Nope. Bird feeder. That’s right. Nothing to see here…
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Jackie Watson @jackiewatson05.bsky.social · 09/05/2026
Since lots of people are posting irises, I’m quite proud of mine this year… 🥰
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Margot Finn @eicathomefinn.bsky.social · 09/05/2026
Was a member of one of these workshops earlier in the year and HIGHLY recommend it. At a time when so many institutions have stepped away from supporting Humanities research, here's an ace opportunity to have your History monograph enhanced or to contribute to that enhancement.
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Jackie Watson @jackiewatson05.bsky.social · 09/05/2026
OXFORD(SHIRE) Bluesky:, Saturday 16 May, 'Celebrating Dr Radcliffe' brings Brasenose College Choir to Steeple Aston church. Children’s tickets free. Supper afterwards, if you can, in the village hall. Details and booking here: www.ticketsource.com/ss-peter-and...
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endeeekay.bsky.social @endeeekay.bsky.social · 04/05/2026
Applications for the inaugural Annual Renaissance PhD Summer School, a collaboration b/w @RenWarwick, the Warburg Institute, & the CESR at L'Université de Tours, w/ support from @NewberryLibrary, close TOMORROW. Apply here: warwick.ac.uk/fac/arts/ren...
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Renaissance PhD Summer School
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Oxford Seminar for Epistolary Research @oser-oxford.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
We are delighted to share the programme for this term's instalment of OSER. All welcome!
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Alex Andreou @sturdyalex.bsky.social · 24/04/2026
Good morning! Here is a three-day old sea-otter pup, snoozing on their Mama. The image is by one my favourite wildlife photographers, Suzi Eszterhas, who runs girlswhoclick.org - an organisation that mentors girls and young women interested in nature photography. Feel free to share.
A little fuzzy, dark brown sea-otter pup, sleeping peacefully on top of their Mama's belly, as she floats on her back.
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Faculty of English, University of Oxford @engfac.bsky.social · 13/04/2026
The 2026 O'Donnell Lecture in #Celtic Studies will be given by Dr Aaron Griffith (Utrecht University) on 8 May at 5.30pm at the Schwarzman Centre for the Humanities. Dr Griffith will talk on 'Old Irish: plenty of variation, but of what kind?'. All welcome! Tickets are free but booking is required:
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Old Irish: plenty of variation, but of what kind? (O'Donnell Lecture 2026)
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Jackie Watson @jackiewatson05.bsky.social · 12/04/2026
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/76...
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Petition: Reinstate study visas for Sudanese students and fully protect their education
The UK suspended Sudanese study visas citing a surge in asylum claims. However, we believe most students are genuine and law-abiding. We think this blanket ban denies education, punishes lawful studen...
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Jackie Watson @jackiewatson05.bsky.social · 09/04/2026
I’m looking for a social historian who might be able to give a talk for alumni on 1960s Oxford - any thoughts?
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Chloe Fairbanks @fairbanc.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
Delighted to announce that Volume 15 of the Journal of Early Modern Studies is now available online! oajournals.fupress.net/index.php/bs...
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Vol. 15 (2026): Material Space and Literary Production in Early Modern Europe | Journal of Early Modern Studies
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Jackie Watson @jackiewatson05.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
So pleased to see this appear! Proud to be in such amazing company… 🥰
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John Gallagher @earlymodernjohn.bsky.social · 03/04/2026
Keen to read more academic work on the history of complementary schools teaching the home/heritage languages of migrants communities. Interested in any period (before the present), any language, and any place — doesn't have to be UK/European but historical perspectives essential!
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Faculty of English, University of Oxford @engfac.bsky.social · 27/03/2026
Prof Kate McLoughlin has written for The Guardian about #silence and how it has 'inspired, daunted, comforted and terrified writers throughout the long course of English literature'.
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Daunting, inspiring, comforting, terrifying: the writers who can make silence as eloquent as words
From the hush of medieval lullabies to striking poems about Grenfell, great authors know how to deploy the power of silence
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Jackie Watson @jackiewatson05.bsky.social · 27/03/2026
A great talk for those in London on 29 April… www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/silence-a-...
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Silence: A Literary History with Kate McLoughlin, Hatchards Piccadilly
Kate McLoughlin discusses her riveting new book ‘Silence: A Literary History’ with Kate Kennedy
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Adrian Streete @profastreete.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
I’m pleased to say that we’re advertising for a permanent lectureship in early modern English Literature (grade 7). I’m happy to answer any questions via email. Please circulate. www.jobs.gla.ac.uk/job/lecturer...
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Lecturer in Early Modern English Literature (R&T)
College of Arts & HumanitiesSchool of Critical Studies Lecturer in Early Modern English Literature (R&T)Vacancy Ref: 195373Salary, Grade 7, £41,064 - £46,049 per annum The School of Critica...
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Xine Yao PhD (she/they) @xineyaophd.bsky.social · 26/03/2026
Early modern literature job in my department! Permanent which is the UK equivalent to tenure track #earlymodern #acjobs www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/...
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UCL – University College London
UCL is consistently ranked as one of the top ten universities in the world (QS World University Rankings 2010-2022) and is No.2 in the UK for research power (Research Excellence Framework 2021).
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Dr. Krista A. Milne @kmilne.bsky.social · 14/03/2026
Please help spread the word #medievalsky! Funded PhD position on medieval literary and artistic representations of disability as part of a Vidi project I will be leading that is funded by the Dutch Research Council: www.academictransfer.com/nl/jobs/3592...
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PhD position on medieval representations of disability within the project DISMANTLE
Leiden University Centre for the Arts in Society (LUCAS) invites applications for a PhD position on medieval representations of disability within the project DISMANTLE (1.0 fte, 4 years / 0.8 fte, 5 y...
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Daniel F Gosling @thegozfather.bsky.social · 04/02/2026
On 16 February, I'll be chatting to @tudorstuartseminar.bsky.social about how the new online catalogue descriptions for Elizabethan litigation in Star Chamber, Requests, and more have opened up the research potential of these vast collections. www.history.ac.uk/news-events/...
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Law and Litigation in the reign of Elizabeth I: new descriptions, new perspectives
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UCL Early Modern Exchanges @uclearlymodxcha.bsky.social · 13/02/2026
Call for Chapters: Evident Tongues, Evident Bodies Deadline to submit: 12th April 2026 We invite chapter proposals for an edited volume examining how encounters through language and the senses shaped the production of evidence in the early modern period (c.1492–1700). www.ucl.ac.uk/institute-of...
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Call for Chapters: Evident Tongues, Evident Bodies
Language, Sense, and Proof in the Early Modern World. Deadline for submissions: 12th April 2026.
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Callan Davies @callanjd.bsky.social · 13/02/2026
Meet Thomas the carter… New post follows Tudors moving around London, on the back of some recent research.  What did Shakespeare’s commute look like and who invented the one-way street? open.substack.com/pub/shakespe...
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A Shakespearean History of Traffic
Could Shakespeare ride a horse? How did Tudor wine orders get delivered? Did playhouses cause congestion? and other questions
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Danielle Clarke @rhetorician.bsky.social · 14/02/2026
Delighted to be series editor for Cambridge Elements in Women, Gender and Sexuality in Premodern Literature and Culture. If you have something cool and interesting you’d like to work with us on please get in touch (micrograph 20-30k) www.cambridge.org/core/publica...
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Women, Gender and Sexuality in Premodern Literature and Culture
Welcome to Cambridge Core
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