Reposted by Jackie WatsonEdward's Boys @edwardsboys.bsky.social · 01/10/2026The 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. 1209
Jackie Watson @jackiewatson05.bsky.social · 30/09/2026A great loss of an amazing Somervillian. www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio...theguardian.comFrom Childline to changing TV for ever: Esther Rantzen’s revolutionary lifeBe 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 010
Reposted by Jackie WatsonProfessor Claire Jowitt @clairejowitt.bsky.social · 13/09/2026Please 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... 03628
Reposted by Jackie WatsonJason Scott-Warren @jes1003.bsky.social · 11/09/2026Celebrating climate breakdown with today's Times and Daily Telegraph. End the denial; sign & share petition.parliament.uk/petitions/76... 255
Reposted by Jackie WatsonDr Ian McCormick @wokestudies.bsky.social · 11/09/2026Language of Trump translated. 1116
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 040
Reposted by Jackie WatsonDr Ian McCormick @wokestudies.bsky.social · 26/08/2026Inside 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 #academicSkydemocracyforsale.substack.comInside Britain's university crisisAs 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 23121
Reposted by Jackie WatsonResearch Professional News @resprofnews.bsky.social · 12/08/2026Public 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...researchprofessionalnews.comPublic bodies ‘must consider research impacts of course closures’ - Research Professional NewsRoyal Holloway vice-chancellor says higher education sector must avoid unintended consequences of financially-driven decisions 0104
Reposted by Jackie WatsonMargot 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 06322
Reposted by Jackie WatsonPascale Aebischer (she/her) @pascaleexeter.bsky.social · 11/08/2026Just 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/VZDjrbTybJc.orgSign the PetitionStop Redundancies at the University of Exeter 01321
Reposted by Jackie WatsonFaculty of English, University of Oxford @engfac.bsky.social · 07/08/2026Save 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:english.web.ox.ac.ukEnglish Faculty / Oxford World's Classics Shakespeare Webinar Series with Professor Emma Smith 12615
Jackie Watson @jackiewatson05.bsky.social · 09/08/2026A 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...theguardian.com‘I hate what AI is doing to the minds and happiness of the young’: Katherine Rundell on the view from the classroomEducation 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? 050
Reposted by Jackie WatsonEMoDiR @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 #EarlyModernrensoc.org.ukCall for Contributions: “Music, Sound, and Domestic Spaces” | Society for Renaissance StudiesPromoting the study of the Renaissance since 1967 011
Reposted by Jackie WatsonMargot Finn @eicathomefinn.bsky.social · 28/07/2026Reminder 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). 1/2bbk.ac.ukBirkbeck Access to Postgraduate Study Scholarship - Birkbeck, University of LondonThe Birkbeck Access to Postgraduate Study Scholarships offer funding towards tuition fees for full-time and part-time taught postgraduate courses. 11417
Reposted by Jackie WatsonHoodlum 🇺🇸 @nothoodlum.bsky.social · 18/07/2026In 2001, Walter Cronkite appeared on the David Letterman show and shared his thoughts. 34787803987
Reposted by Jackie WatsonRussell England @russellengland.bsky.social · 08/07/2026So, 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 371525758
Reposted by Jackie WatsonScarlett Stevens @scarlettstevens.bsky.social · 29/06/2026CALL 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 04353
Jackie Watson @jackiewatson05.bsky.social · 29/06/2026On a good day, you simply can’t beat the Lake District! ❤️❤️ 060
Reposted by Jackie WatsonKatherine McDonald @katherinemcdon.bsky.social · 24/06/2026Colleagues at Exeter have asked me to circulate this petition as widely as possible: www.change.org/p/stop-redun... 14750
Reposted by Jackie WatsonJason Scott-Warren @jes1003.bsky.social · 22/06/2026petition.parliament.uk/petitions/76... mediasovereignty.orgpetition.parliament.ukPetition: Ban foreign media ownership, enact a social media levy & new regulatory reformPass 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... 002
Jackie Watson @jackiewatson05.bsky.social · 17/06/2026Interesting, 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...bbc.co.ukProtest takes place over Oxford Union Tommy Robinson debateThe far-right activist was greeted by protestors as he took part in a debate about Islam at the Oxford Union. 372
Jackie Watson @jackiewatson05.bsky.social · 13/06/2026Three-year stipendiary 20th-century literature JRF available at Somerville College, Oxford. Details here; share.google/OcVFNX8sSFEE...share.googleJunior Research Fellow in English 2026-29 (Stipendiary) at University of OxfordApply 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. 000
Reposted by Jackie WatsonCarsten Timmermann @ctimmermann.bsky.social · 24/05/2026Son 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/mfyiSk8Rjc8youtu.beWho is Nigel Farage?YouTube video by Led By Donkeys 2139
Reposted by Jackie WatsonFaculty of English, University of Oxford @engfac.bsky.social · 13/05/2026Next 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.shakespeare-webinar-arden-of-faversham.eventbrite.co.ukEnglish Faculty/OWC Shakespeare Webinar: Arden of FavershamIn this free webinar, Professor Emma Smith will be discussing the new edition of Arden of Faversham from Oxford World's Classics. 0134
Jackie Watson @jackiewatson05.bsky.social · 09/05/2026Nope. Bird feeder. That’s right. Nothing to see here… 010
Jackie Watson @jackiewatson05.bsky.social · 09/05/2026Since lots of people are posting irises, I’m quite proud of mine this year… 🥰 050
Reposted by Jackie WatsonMargot Finn @eicathomefinn.bsky.social · 09/05/2026Was 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. 04630
Jackie Watson @jackiewatson05.bsky.social · 09/05/2026OXFORD(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...ticketsource.com 000
Reposted by Jackie Watsonendeeekay.bsky.social @endeeekay.bsky.social · 04/05/2026Applications 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...warwick.ac.ukRenaissance PhD Summer School 158
Reposted by Jackie WatsonOxford Seminar for Epistolary Research @oser-oxford.bsky.social · 08/05/2026We are delighted to share the programme for this term's instalment of OSER. All welcome! 055
Reposted by Jackie WatsonAlex Andreou @sturdyalex.bsky.social · 24/04/2026Good 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. 241430395
Reposted by Jackie WatsonFaculty of English, University of Oxford @engfac.bsky.social · 13/04/2026The 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:english.web.ox.ac.ukOld Irish: plenty of variation, but of what kind? (O'Donnell Lecture 2026) 032
Jackie Watson @jackiewatson05.bsky.social · 12/04/2026petition.parliament.uk/petitions/76...petition.parliament.ukPetition: Reinstate study visas for Sudanese students and fully protect their educationThe 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... 000
Jackie Watson @jackiewatson05.bsky.social · 09/04/2026I’m looking for a social historian who might be able to give a talk for alumni on 1960s Oxford - any thoughts? 000
Reposted by Jackie WatsonChloe Fairbanks @fairbanc.bsky.social · 08/04/2026Delighted to announce that Volume 15 of the Journal of Early Modern Studies is now available online! oajournals.fupress.net/index.php/bs...oajournals.fupress.net Vol. 15 (2026): Material Space and Literary Production in Early Modern Europe | Journal of Early Modern Studies 1127
Jackie Watson @jackiewatson05.bsky.social · 08/04/2026So pleased to see this appear! Proud to be in such amazing company… 🥰 020
Reposted by Jackie WatsonJohn Gallagher @earlymodernjohn.bsky.social · 03/04/2026Keen 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! 0913
Reposted by Jackie WatsonFaculty of English, University of Oxford @engfac.bsky.social · 27/03/2026Prof 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'.theguardian.comDaunting, inspiring, comforting, terrifying: the writers who can make silence as eloquent as wordsFrom the hush of medieval lullabies to striking poems about Grenfell, great authors know how to deploy the power of silence 063
Jackie Watson @jackiewatson05.bsky.social · 27/03/2026A great talk for those in London on 29 April… www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/silence-a-...eventbrite.co.ukSilence: A Literary History with Kate McLoughlin, Hatchards PiccadillyKate McLoughlin discusses her riveting new book ‘Silence: A Literary History’ with Kate Kennedy 010
Reposted by Jackie WatsonAdrian Streete @profastreete.bsky.social · 18/03/2026I’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...jobs.gla.ac.ukLecturer 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... 15264
Reposted by Jackie WatsonXine Yao PhD (she/they) @xineyaophd.bsky.social · 26/03/2026Early modern literature job in my department! Permanent which is the UK equivalent to tenure track #earlymodern #acjobs www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/...ucl.ac.ukUCL – University College LondonUCL 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). 02124
Reposted by Jackie WatsonDr. Krista A. Milne @kmilne.bsky.social · 14/03/2026Please 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...academictransfer.comPhD position on medieval representations of disability within the project DISMANTLELeiden 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... 2140163
Reposted by Jackie WatsonDaniel F Gosling @thegozfather.bsky.social · 04/02/2026On 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/...history.ac.ukLaw and Litigation in the reign of Elizabeth I: new descriptions, new perspectives 0105
Reposted by Jackie WatsonUCL Early Modern Exchanges @uclearlymodxcha.bsky.social · 13/02/2026Call 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...ucl.ac.ukCall for Chapters: Evident Tongues, Evident BodiesLanguage, Sense, and Proof in the Early Modern World. Deadline for submissions: 12th April 2026. 11420
Reposted by Jackie WatsonCallan Davies @callanjd.bsky.social · 13/02/2026Meet 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...open.substack.comA Shakespearean History of TrafficCould Shakespeare ride a horse? How did Tudor wine orders get delivered? Did playhouses cause congestion? and other questions 0229
Reposted by Jackie WatsonDanielle Clarke @rhetorician.bsky.social · 14/02/2026Delighted 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...cambridge.orgWomen, Gender and Sexuality in Premodern Literature and CultureWelcome to Cambridge Core 27836