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Morwenna Ludlow @morwennaexe.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

Our magnificent PhD students made this film about the research supervision they receive from colleagues in Classics, Ancient History, Theology and Religion at the University of Exeter. #DefendExeterUni www.youtube.com/watch?v=IXTm...

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CAHRT Is Its People

YouTube video by Leah Lawford

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Neville Morley @nevillemorley.eurosky.social · 30/06/2026

The sub-head is seriously questionable: “how changing student preferences are fundamentally reshaping universities” buys into the university’s narrative that this is driven by falling recruitment leading to deficits. How can that be, when Exeter has been eating other people’s lunch for years?

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Exeter UCU @exeterucu.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

Hey Bluesky crowd! You also should be signing our petition opposing the announced redundancies at the University of Exeter. 📢 We're 17k and growing! Redundancies ARE NOT necessary and we must #DefendExeterUni 🩷 c.org/RFqMvrKb6z

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Margot Finn @eicathomefinn.bsky.social · 28/06/2026

'Government has a responsibility to articulate why the humanities matter, to create funding and policy environments that encourage their study, and to recognise that the long-term health of our democracy,' [quote is continued in 2/2] 1/2

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Ulla Rajala @ullamr.bsky.social · 28/06/2026

Newspapers are slo-o-owly waking up to the Arts and Humanities crisis in UK Higher Education. This in @thetimes.com

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Annelies Cazemier @cazemiera.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

Please consider signing this petition to stop redundancies at the University of Exeter!

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Stop Redundancies at the University of Exeter

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Katherine Harloe @katherineharloe.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

In March 2026 the University of Exeter was boasting of its top 100 QS World Rankings status for arts and humanities. Now it is devastating the same areas with drastic cuts. Something is seriously wrong. Solidarity to all the excellent colleagues affected by this. news.exeter.ac.uk/university/e...

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Exeter records sweeping successes in QS World Rankings by Subject

The University of Exeter has recorded sweeping success in the latest prestigious international ranking, reflecting its strong teaching and research excellence. Exeter has recorded significant, double-...

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Katherine McDonald @katherinemcdon.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

A brief appreciation thread for some of my colleagues in Classics at Exeter, who the University of Exeter have put at risk of redundancy @exeter.ac.uk. A few are on here, most are not, but I'm going to say nice things about them anyway.

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Katherine McDonald @katherinemcdon.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

Next, @nicholsone99.bsky.social. Started at Exeter around the time I did, and I felt like we learned the ropes together. Amazing scholar of Greek history, such a wide and deep knowledge of everything, which I admire so much. Great writer.

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Dr Emma Nicholson @nicholsone99.bsky.social · 18/07/2025

Publication day! The edited volume arising from the 2022 conference "Stranger Kings in Antiquity", organised by two of Exeter's ex-PhD candidates, Henry Anderson and Julius Guthrie, and supported by me, has now been published with Routledge! Congratulations Julius and Henry!

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Stranger-Kingship in Antiquity

This volume introduces the notion of “stranger-kingship” to the field of ancient history and evaluates its use as a new way of thinking about kingship as a political, social, and cultural phenomenon. ...

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Dr Emma Nicholson @nicholsone99.bsky.social · 14/07/2025

Congratulations to Exeter's Classics, Ancient History, & related combined honours graduands today! Both undergraduate & postgraduate! I enjoyed teaching you very much. I will be joining you for the celebrations & will toast to bright futures! #exeteruniversity #graduation #classics #ancienthistory

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Dr Emma Nicholson @nicholsone99.bsky.social · 25/06/2025

In Athens for the #antigonidnetwork annual meet and greet again! Lots to talk about after the Roundtable, but also plenty of time for museum and BSA study time. Do say hi if about, we are here until Sunday! #athens #ancienthistory #ancientmacedonia #antigonids

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Charlotte Tupman @tupmanc.bsky.social · 19/06/2025

Exeter HASS UGs: a reminder that the deadline for applying for a Digital Humanities Lab internship is tonight! If you're interested in learning new technologies & would like part-time work on-campus next academic year, apply here: exeter.joinhandshake.co.uk/job-search/1... #digitalhumanities #exeter

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Annelies Cazemier @cazemiera.bsky.social · 11/06/2025

Next Tuesday, 17th June, 2-5pm (UK), we are excited to hold our online roundtable on Past, Present, and Future Research on the Antigonids. This concludes the fifth year of #AntigonidNetwork activities. An opportunity to reflect but also to look ahead. #AncientBluesky Register to join us on Zoom.

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Dr Emma Nicholson @nicholsone99.bsky.social · 27/05/2025

Miss being in Greece and even moody #Pella (pictured), especially as I'm now back to marking. But, Athens awaits in mid-June! #ancientmacedonia #Antigonidnetwork #academiclife

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Dr Emma Nicholson @nicholsone99.bsky.social · 25/05/2025

Pella. Museum and site. A long day but an excellent visit to meet a new collaborator. #pella #antigonidnetwork #ancientmacedonia #ancienthistory

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Dr Emma Nicholson @nicholsone99.bsky.social · 24/05/2025

Once more in beautiful Thessaloniki! To meet with old and new Antigonid Network members and contacts from the Archaeological Museum and School of History and Archaeology at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. Plans are evolving and more research and collaboration ahead! To Pella tomorrow!

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Dr Emma Nicholson @nicholsone99.bsky.social · 02/05/2025

Husband & I were in London on the weekend for our anniversary! Stayed off Russell Square, went to Borough Market, & the spectacular Darjeeling Express in Carnaby for dinner. Sunday - Fortitude Bakehouse & Bread Ahead for breakfast & treats, Kiss the Hippo for coffee, & Hawksmoor for lunch.

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Dr Emma Nicholson @nicholsone99.bsky.social · 16/04/2025

Finally able to refocus on writing the next book. Slow but steady. Sometimes distracted by hound who loves snoozing in the sun.

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Annelies Cazemier @cazemiera.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

On the train back home from Exeter after yesterday's very interesting workshop on Ancient Medicine in Macedonia and Northern Greece, co-organised by Rebecca Flemming (Centre for the Study of Science, Technology, Ancient Medicine, and Philosophy) and the #AntigonidNetwork. #AncientBluesky

Poster with image of ancient medical tools and text advertising the workshop Ancient Medicine in Macedonia and Northern Greece, Tuesday 8 April 2025, Exeter and online.

Photo of Exeter Cathedral with a blue sky, its west front in the early evening sunlight, with people in the shadow in the foreground.

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Dr Emma Nicholson @nicholsone99.bsky.social · 10/04/2025

Thrilled to share that my review has been published in the Times Literary Supplement! It was a pleasure to engage with Hornblower's Hannibal and Scipio, and I’m honoured to contribute to a publication with such a rich tradition of critical thought. Link here: www.the-tls.co.uk/classics/rom...

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The commanders in the deadly struggle between Rome and Carthage

Few rivalries in history have burnt as brightly as that between the Carthaginian Hannibal Barca and Publius Scipio Africanus, the Roman who finally

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Dr Emma Nicholson @nicholsone99.bsky.social · 04/04/2025

Our magnolia and camelias are in bloom! And the walks with the dog have been stunning recently too. I love this time of year.

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Annelies Cazemier @cazemiera.bsky.social · 27/03/2025

The next #AntigonidNetwork event is a workshop on "Ancient Medicine in Macedonia and Northern Greece: New Approaches to the Classical and Hellenistic Periods", Tuesday 8th April 2025, 11am - 5pm, University of Exeter and online. For further details and to register, follow the link. #AncientBluesky

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Ancient Medicine in Macedonia and Northern Greece

New Approaches to the Classical and Hellenistic Periods

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Annelies Cazemier @cazemiera.bsky.social · 10/03/2025

The next #AntigonidNetwork seminar is TOMORROW, 11th March at 5pm (UK). Kalliopi Chatzinikolaou, ‘Ancestral Macedonian Cults through the Minting of the Antigonids and their Predecessors: Possibilities of a Combination with the Cult of the Hero Horseman’. Register below to receive the Zoom link.

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Dr Emma Nicholson @nicholsone99.bsky.social · 25/02/2025

Off to Southampton on this gorgeous day for the Antigonid Network's second hybrid seminar! Today we have Maria Stamatopoulou talking to us about the ancient city of Demetrias and it's beautiful painted tombstones. Let me know if you want a link to listen online.

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Dr Emma Nicholson @nicholsone99.bsky.social · 22/02/2025

Went to see old friends in Edinburgh and Dunbar this half term. I really miss Edinburgh and would move there in a heartbeat but for the job in Exeter. So much life and good food!

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University of Southampton History Department @historyatsoton.bsky.social · 10/02/2025

The University of Southampton International Summer School 2025 has now launched! There is a wide range of courses available, including 'Public History: Film, Video Games & Heritage'. Students will also enjoy a day trip to London, a boat trip on Southampton waters, and much more. go.soton.ac.uk/gqc

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International Summer School | University of Southampton

Experience an exceptional International Summer School at the University of Southampton in the UK. Get a taste of UK university life and study business, finance, fashion or music

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Annelies Cazemier @cazemiera.bsky.social · 19/02/2025

The next Antigonid Network seminar is on Tuesday 25th February, 5pm (UK). Maria Stamatopoulou, ‘Demetrias and its painted tombstones: self-representation in an Antigonid port city’. This will be at the University of Southampton as well as online via Zoom: Universityofexeter.zoom.us/meeting/regi....

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Council of University Classical Departments @cucd.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

Please sign and share widely! After the devastating news about the planned cuts at Cardiff, the students have got the ball rolling to save their Ancient History programme. It is a very fine department: student numbers are strong, the staff team is fantastic. There is no rationale. chng.it/G5SMYxNbMQ

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Dr Dave Hitchcock @davehitchcock.bsky.social · 29/01/2025

I know how tough it is out there, but we do have a fully funded PhD scholarship available here at CCCU, with a UKRI-linked stipend and great staff to support you. If you want to pursue a PhD in History, Archaeology, or Heritage; consider applying. We're a friendly bunch and Canterbury is lovely. 🗃️

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History PhD scholarship

Find out about a PhD scholarship in History with Canterbury Christ Church University, Kent.

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Annelies Cazemier @cazemiera.bsky.social · 21/01/2025

The next #AntigonidNetwork seminar takes place on Wednesday 22nd January at 5pm (UK). Graham Wrightson will talk about his book,The Third Macedonian War and the Battle of Pydna (2023). To attend this online seminar, register here: universityofexeter.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

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Dr Emma Nicholson @nicholsone99.bsky.social · 17/12/2024

Went to the Council of University Classical Departments (CUCD) subject meeting on Monday in the magnificent Senate House! So lovely to be back in person and meet so many lovely colleagues from across the UK. And I got to squeeze in an ICS research day too!

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Dr Emma Nicholson @nicholsone99.bsky.social · 17/12/2024

Went for a walk to Topsham on Saturday. It was gorgeous!

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Dr Emma Nicholson @nicholsone99.bsky.social · 05/12/2024

Someone stole my spot this morning.

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Tony Potter @tony-potter.bsky.social · 30/11/2024

Join me & the rest of the team this summer in Durham for the 31st JACT Durham Greek & Latin Summer School! Who’s planning on attending? Please share widely 🙏 @joewatstein.bsky.social @nicholsone99.bsky.social @theclassicslibrary.bsky.social @workingclassicists.bsky.social

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Rev. Dr. Liz Gloyn @lizgloyn.bsky.social · 29/11/2024

I mean, I wish this were hyperbole, but it isn't.

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Dr Sarah Irving @drtermagant.bsky.social · 28/11/2024

Including academics - all articles published in UK-based journals are eligible, as well as books. If you’re not already a member, join! - the ‘fee’ comes out of your first payment so no upfront costs:

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Janet Emson @janetemson.bsky.social · 26/11/2024

Authors receive a payment every time you borrow a book, audiobook or ebook from libraries in 35 countries. Those countries include the UK, Canada, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, Denmark, Sweden, Norway and Germany to name but a few. Borrowing a book helps the author’s pocket as well as yours.

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Dr. Emily Friedman @ecfriedman.com · 23/11/2024

My most-viral post ever: “Book historian who tells students constantly that if they listen to the audiobook, they are literally reading 18th century novels the way the large chunk of the original audience experienced the book. Silent, solitary reading by eye alone is so so recent!”

A screenshot of a Twitter post by Emily Friedman from July 17, 2022 that reads “book historian who tells students constantly that if they listen to the audiobook, they are literally reading eight century novels the way the large chunk of the original audience experience the book. Silent, solitary reading by eye alone is so so recent!”

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Dr Emma Nicholson @nicholsone99.bsky.social · 23/11/2024

Today was such a rubbish windy and rainy day that husband and I decided to get the board games out. Always enjoy Onitama, and its been a while since we played the magnificent Scythe. Fun all round.

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Dr Emma Nicholson @nicholsone99.bsky.social · 21/11/2024

It rarely snows enough to stick in Exeter (a humid valley), but woke up to this this morning. Beautiful, and I still get childish delight at seeing it. I'm glad that I don't drive to work, although the prospect of marching up & down hills to get to campus could still be a perilous venture. Be safe!

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