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Centre for Modern British Studies @mbsbirmingham.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

Today is the final day to register for MBS2026! We're filling up fast, and are so excited to see how the programme has come together. Programme and registration details here: www.birmingham.ac.uk/events/moder...

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Centre for Modern British Studies @mbsbirmingham.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

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Charlotte Cull @charlottecull.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

Really looking forward to presenting here next month alongside so many great papers. There's not long left to register if you want to join!

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Centre for Modern British Studies @mbsbirmingham.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

This has now been resolved, and registration is now available through the link on the website. Registration closes at 5pm tomorrow. www.birmingham.ac.uk/events/moder...

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Centre for Modern British Studies @mbsbirmingham.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

Registration closes for MBS2026 tomorrow at 5pm! We are aware of an issue with the online shop that means people aren't currently able to access the registration form. If you would like to register and are unable to, please email mbs2026@contacts.bham.ac.uk. We hope this will be resolved shortly.

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Kevin O'Sullivan @kevinkosullivan.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

Really looking forward to this - especially to sharing a panel with @tsasson.bsky.social , Erika Rappaport, and Jonathan Saha. If you're about, come and check out our discussion on capital and capitalism on 3 June.

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Centre for Modern British Studies @mbsbirmingham.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

This time in four weeks we'll be welcoming everyone to the (hopefully sunny!) University of Birmingham campus for Modern British Studies 2026. Registration is open until May 12. Registration and programme details here: www.birmingham.ac.uk/events/moder...

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Centre for Modern British Studies @mbsbirmingham.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

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Centre for Modern British Studies @mbsbirmingham.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

MBS2026 is next month! Please note that registration closes on May 12. The conference and registration link is available here: www.birmingham.ac.uk/events/moder...

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Tehila Sasson @tsasson.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

If you’re an ERC or a postgraduate considering publishing your work but aren’t sure where to start, feel free to get in touch—I’d be happy to talk you through the publishing process of @mbhjournal.bsky.social

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Centre for Modern British Studies @mbsbirmingham.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

MBS2026 is next month! Please note that registration closes on May 12. The conference and registration link is available here: www.birmingham.ac.uk/events/moder...

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Zoe Thomas @zoethomas.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

So great to see amazing @unibirmingham.bsky.social @mbsbirmingham.bsky.social PhD researcher Kelly Bosomworth‘s work in “The Women’s Library at 100“ exhibition @lselibrary.bsky.social as part of her wider PhD project all about the Six Point Group 😍

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Centre for Modern British Studies @mbsbirmingham.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

Registration for MBS2026 is now open! Registration link and the conference programme can be found here: www.birmingham.ac.uk/events/moder...

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Centre for Modern British Studies @mbsbirmingham.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

Registration for MBS2026 is now open! Registration link and the conference programme can be found here: www.birmingham.ac.uk/events/moder...

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Centre for Modern British Studies @mbsbirmingham.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

Submissions are coming in thick and fast, so a reminder that the deadline to submit a proposal for MBS2026 is Saturday! If you're having difficulty with the form please also email submissions to mbs2026conference@contacts.bham.ac.uk. www.birmingham.ac.uk/events/moder...

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Zoe Thomas @zoethomas.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

Fantastic looking online conference all about the history of motherhood - and including cutting edge new research by FIVE current history PhD researchers from @mbsbirmingham.bsky.social

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Centre for Modern British Studies @mbsbirmingham.bsky.social · 19/12/2025

We are delighted to be co-sponsoring this event alongside @ihr.bsky.social and @royalhistsoc.org. Details and sign-up information is below!

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Centre for Modern British Studies @mbsbirmingham.bsky.social · 19/12/2025

As we wind down towards the break, a reminder that the details of our June 2026 conference can be found here: www.birmingham.ac.uk/events/moder... The deadline for proposals is 31 January 2026 via the link in our CFP. Any questions? Email mbs2026@contacts.bham.ac.uk.

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Chris Moores @mooresci.bsky.social · 20/11/2025

Had a very good time talking about stomach aches, pain, and conservatism at #nacbs in Montreal while also representing @mbsbirmingham.bsky.social

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Centre for Modern British Studies @mbsbirmingham.bsky.social · 17/10/2025

We are delighted to announce that MBS2026 will be held at the University of Birmingham, 3-5 June 2026! Papers may consider the opening day's theme of 'Polycrisis', but we also welcome all submissions related to modern British studies. For any questions please contact mbs2026@contacts.bham.ac.uk

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Centre for Modern British Studies @mbsbirmingham.bsky.social · 02/04/2025

Looking forward to welcoming @samwetherell.bsky.social this afternoon - all welcome to join!

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Sarah Kenny @drsarahlkenny.bsky.social · 31/03/2025

This week - all welcome!

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Centre for Modern British Studies @mbsbirmingham.bsky.social · 28/03/2025

Join us next Wednesday (2 April) as we're joined by @samwetherell.bsky.social. Sam's paper is titled 'Liverpool, Obsolescence and the Management of "Surplus" Populations in Post-War Britain. Arts Building LR2, 3:00-4:30pm. All welcome.

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Centre for Modern British Studies @mbsbirmingham.bsky.social · 28/03/2025

It was a pleasure to be joined by @vawright10.bsky.social earlier this week. Valerie's paper explored the experiences of children and teenagers in Scotland's new towns, and reflected on what these places came to mean for families and their children.

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Centre for Modern British Studies @mbsbirmingham.bsky.social · 02/12/2024

Our final event of the semester is this Wednesday, 4-6pm and it promises to be fantastic. Mo Moulton will be in conversation with Matt Cook on the topic of 'New Directions in Queer and Trans History'. The event is hybrid, and you can sign up here: www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/hist...

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New Directions in Queer and Trans History: Matt Cook and Mo Moulton in Conversation

Professor Matt Cook, who holds the Jonathan Cooper Chair in the History of Sexuality (University of Oxford), is in conversation with Professor Mo Moulton (University of Birmingham), followed by a gene...

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Centre for Modern British Studies @mbsbirmingham.bsky.social · 21/10/2024

Our autumn series begins this week. Dates and details are available through the link below, and sign-up options for our hybrid session in December are forthcoming. www.canva.com/design/DAGT6...

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Centre for Modern British Studies @mbsbirmingham.bsky.social · 07/08/2024

MBS is now on bluesky! Do follow to be kept updated on our events, activities, and to find out more about the work of our members.

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