Sign in

Sarah Knott

@sarahknott.bsky.social
748 followers 492 following 143 posts

Writer, feminist, intersectional inclusive historian of women and gender, University of Oxford and Kinsey Institute. Bi-national. Author of MOTHER IS A VERB. Now writing MIDDLE CARE, ‘4 Genealogies of Care’… all things CARE, really

PostsRepliesMedia
Reposted by Sarah Knott
Cicely Marston @cicely.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Proud of my city standing up for trans rights 💪🏳️‍⚧️ www.oxfordmail.co.uk/news/2661155...
oxfordmail.co.uk
'Abuse' and 'intimidation' described as city approves trans rights plan
An Oxford plan to protect trans and non-binary people's rights has been passed amid "abuse" and "intimidation" in a "manufactured moral panic".
031
Reposted by Sarah Knott
Evan @evansmithhist.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
A reading pile for those interested in the history of anti-fascism in Britain
A People’s History of the Anti-Nazi League - Geoff Brown
Physical Resistance - Dave Hann
Our Flag Stays Red - Phil Piratin
London Jews and British Communism 1933-1945 Henry Felix Srbernik
When We Touched the Sky - David Renton
Black Star - Anandi Ramamurthy
Racism, Class and the Racialized Outsider - Satnam Virdee
British Antifascism and the Holocaust, 1945-79 - Joshua Cohen
Never Again - David Renton
Say it Loud - edited by Brian Richardson
Beating the Fascists - Sean Birchall
No Platform - Evan Smith
The 43 Group - Morris Beckman
No Free Speech for Fascists - David Renton
Remembering Cable Street - edited by Tony Kushner & Nadia Valman
We Fight Fascists - Daniel Sonabend
Anti-Fascism in Britain - Nigel Copsey
119469
Reposted by Sarah Knott
The Kinsey Institute @kinseyinstitute.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Join us online or in person next week for our upcoming lecture with Professor Matt Cook from @ox.ac.uk @oxhistoryfaculty.bsky.social Details and sign up at: knsy.in/AlbertQuint
knsy.in
The Bad Habits of Albert Quint: Queer Labor and Everyday Lives with Author Matthew Cook
Kinsey Institute Guest Lecture Wednesday, September 23 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM In-Person, Lindley Hall 328 (Register below) On...
033
Sarah Knott @sarahknott.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
#TeamNeil
010
Sarah Knott @sarahknott.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Re-crying the tears of 42Up!
110
Sarah Knott @sarahknott.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Yes Tony reminds me of my dad (minus the affairs). #70Up
140
Reposted by Sarah Knott
H-Net Job Guide @h-net-job-guide.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
New job: LGBTQ+ History Brown University jobs.h-net.org/jobs/70387
003
Reposted by Sarah Knott
Ros Ballaster @ballasterros.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DSX678/t... We are looking for a special scholar to lead our remarkable team in 18th century literature @engfac.bsky.social
jobs.ac.uk
Thomas Warton Professorship of English Literature at University of Oxford
Discover an exciting academic career path as a Thomas Warton Professorship of English Literature at jobs.ac.uk. Don't miss out on this job opportunity - apply today!
03642
Reposted by Sarah Knott
Ordinary Notes @hystericalblkns.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
JOB. York University Humanities Department Asst. Professor, Indigenous Women and Cultures of Resistance, Dept. of Humanities www.academicwork.ca/jobs/asst-pr...
academicwork.ca
Asst. Professor, Indigenous Women and Cultures of Resistance, Dept. of Humanities
02225
Sarah Knott @sarahknott.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Sam Rutherford on trans history
110
Sarah Knott @sarahknott.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Imani Perry’s Vexy Thing is so good on figure of patriarch but too hard for UGs as frame I think
010
Sarah Knott @sarahknott.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
What about Butler’s piece in thr LRB about Trump’s EO? Distils their argument in Who’s Afraid and sets stakes in our moment
010
Reposted by Sarah Knott
LSE Library @lselibrary.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
📆EVENT 16 Sep 6-8pm Women Making It with Glasgow Women's Library - create your own 2027 Feminist Journal inspired by the rich history of feminist and activist print culture. #TheWomen'sLibraryat100 @lsesu.bsky.social @womenshistnet.bsky.social @womenslibrary.bsky.social www.lse.ac.uk/library/what...
lse.ac.uk
Women making it with Glasgow Women’s Library
Join a fun evening celebrating women's print media with Glasgow Women’s Library!
089
Reposted by Sarah Knott
Rebecca Spang @rlspang.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
Bloomington vigil this evening at 8:45. Court House Square
071
Sarah Knott @sarahknott.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
Secrets and Slips of the Tongue
020
Sarah Knott @sarahknott.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
Glad to be lending support to Exeter colleagues
041
Reposted by Sarah Knott
History Workshop @historyworkshop.org.uk · 23/07/2026
We are hiring a new Editorial Fellow who specialises in pre-1800 CE history from any part of the globe 🌍 👉 this 2-year fellowship runs from October 2026 - September 2028 👉 this role is paid and part-time (3 hours per week) 👉 the application deadline is Friday 7 August Please share widely!
historyworkshop.org.uk
Call for Applications: Editorial Fellowship at History Workshop, 2026
History Workshop is seeking to appoint one Editorial Fellow in 2026, with specialism in pre-1800 CE history from any part of the globe.
06171
Reposted by Sarah Knott
Sarah Crook @sarahcrook.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
Thank you to the @royalhistsoc.org for sharing @mbhjournal.bsky.social's forthcoming Pimlott memorial lecture, given this year by Prof. William Whyte on 6 October at KCL - join us! royalhistsoc.org/calendar/the...
royalhistsoc.org
The Ben Pimlott Memorial Lecture 2026 - William Whyte: The Future of National Biography - LECTURE - RHS
The Ben Pimlott Memorial Lecture 2026 - William Whyte: The Future of National Biography Tuesday 6 October 2026, 6pm The Ben Pimlott Lecture is hosted by the journal Modern British History, Oxford Univ...
198
Reposted by Sarah Knott
History Workshop @historyworkshop.org.uk · 26/06/2026
📣 Call for Applications 📣 History Workshop is seeking to appoint one Editorial Fellow in 2026, with specialism in pre-1800 CE history from any part of the globe. This is a part-time, paid role. Application deadline: 7 August 2026. Please share widely!
historyworkshop.org.uk
Call for Applications: Editorial Fellowship at History Workshop, 2026
History Workshop is seeking to appoint one Editorial Fellow in 2026, with specialism in pre-1800 CE history from any part of the globe.
184100
Reposted by Sarah Knott
David Silkenat @davidsilkenat.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
prospect.org/2026/07/02/w...
prospect.org
What Broke Monticello - The American Prospect
How a right-wing smear campaign tried to silence the reality of Thomas Jefferson’s life, and in some ways succeeded.
032
Reposted by Sarah Knott
Rob Parkinson @rparkinson.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
As we go into the 250th weekend, if you are wondering why the colonies felt they had no other choice but to leave the British Empire, might I suggest _Tyrants and Rogues_ as a great guide to the imperial crisis and the Declaration. Short chapters! Human stories! wwnorton.com/books/978132...
wwnorton.com
Tyrants and Rogues
'A timely and highly useful book in this semiquincentennial year&#8212;and far beyond.' &#8212;<em>Kirkus Reviews</em>, starred review<br /><br />From an acclaimed historian, a revelatory account of t...
0146
Sarah Knott @sarahknott.bsky.social · 28/06/2026
Women's, gender and queer historian researchers outside the UK: do be in touch if you're going to be in Oxford or vicinity next academic year! sarah.knott@history.ox.ac.uk
040
Reposted by Sarah Knott
Gautham Rao (pronounced: Knicks in 5) @gauthamrao.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
Come be my colleague! American University's History Department is searching for a tenure-track assistant professor of science, tech and society. I am chair of the search and pleased to answer any questions either on here or email (grao at american) american.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/AU/job/Main-...
american.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com
Assistant Professor
American University is a student-centered research institution located in Washington, DC, with highly-ranked schools and colleges, internationally-renowned faculty, and a reputation for creating meani...
3169137
Sarah Knott @sarahknott.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
Just loving being a womanfolk
010
Sarah Knott @sarahknott.bsky.social · 06/06/2026
I used to get the weekly international Guardian, same idea. Ditto, curious
120
Reposted by Sarah Knott
Margot Finn @eicathomefinn.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
'The bathing ponds at Hampstead Heath in north-west London will remain trans-inclusive after a public consultation overwhelmingly favoured its existing rules.' Good news. 86% of 38,000 respondents in favour of retaining trans-inclusive policies.
theguardian.com
Hampstead Heath ponds to remain trans-inclusive after public back existing rules
Policy agreement means trans people will continue to have access to Kenwood Ladies’ and Highgate Men’s ponds in north-west London
2662127
Sarah Knott @sarahknott.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
Do say!
100
Reposted by Sarah Knott
Jonathan Healey @jonathanhealey.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
New Associate Professor role in modern British History, just advertised here at Oxford. @lifelong-learning.ox.ac.uk @ox.ac.uk @kelloggoxford.bsky.social my.corehr.com/pls/uoxrecru...
my.corehr.com
Job Details
03949
Reposted by Sarah Knott
Martha Robinson Rhodes @mrobinsonrhodes.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
My furry editor and I are excited to announce the publication of my book, Bisexuality and Beyond: A History of Multiple-Gender-Attraction in Modern Britain!
A box containing several copies of the book Bisexuality and Beyond. A small tabby cat is enthusiastically rubbing her head against the box.
45120
Sarah Knott @sarahknott.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
Knowing that we are a moment of resurgent feminist and queer activism, and feeling that energy with my students. Working with historians who gravitate to liberatory fields. Sharing that history as a discipline has understandings we need for right now
182
Sarah Knott @sarahknott.bsky.social · 24/04/2026
So the Wordle for which date, Rebecca?
100
Reposted by Sarah Knott
Intellectual Publics @intellpublics.bsky.social · 13/04/2026
On April 20th at 6.30pm ET you are invited to an online conversation between Kathi Weeks and Sophie Lewis regarding Weeks's 2026 book 'Abolition Archives, Feminist Futures.' RSVP here: bit.ly/3O0NIcX
188
Sarah Knott @sarahknott.bsky.social · 04/04/2026
That feeling when a seminar paper by a sterling student is about to be published. Proud. Congratulations, Johnny Fulfer! Won a JAH prize, too. academic.oup.com/jah/article-...
academic.oup.com
Validate User
010
Reposted by Sarah Knott
Children’s History Society @histchild.bsky.social · 02/04/2026
Sharing on behalf of @newcastleuni the Call for Papers for their upcoming conference “Caring Communities: Rethinking Care, Class, and Kinship, 1800-Present”, taking place at Newcastle University on Thursday 3 and Friday 4 of September 2026.
1611
Sarah Knott @sarahknott.bsky.social · 17/03/2026
What recognition for the remarkable Lyndal Roper, the first woman and first Australian to serve as Oxford's Regius Professor of History. Very proud to be her colleague www.history.ox.ac.uk/article/oxfo...
history.ox.ac.uk
Professor Lyndal Roper named 2026 Holberg Prize Laureate
050
Sarah Knott @sarahknott.bsky.social · 26/02/2026
Sending good thoughts, Julia
000
Reposted by Sarah Knott
Catherine Fletcher @catherinefletcher.info · 21/02/2026
I see the University of York is offering a fixed-term post in public history for the same salary (£37k) I earned for a fixed-term post in public history, also in Yorkshire, in 2012. Had the rate risen with inflation it would now be £53k.
524073
Reposted by Sarah Knott
Nicholas Guyatt @nicholasguyatt.bsky.social · 10/02/2026
Friends, can I ask you to spread the word that we have a THREE-YEAR postdoc in American history at Cambridge up for grabs - ANY field, but applications are due March 1 so don't delay - apply, apply, apply! networks.h-net.org/jobs/69790/u...
3248266
Sarah Knott @sarahknott.bsky.social · 17/02/2026
JOB. Dix-huitiemiste, assoc. prof, Oxford. Do join us. My colleagues in English are the business. www.english.ox.ac.uk/article/asso...
english.ox.ac.uk
Associate Professorship (or Professorship) of English Literature (full-time)
010
Sarah Knott @sarahknott.bsky.social · 13/02/2026
Gender studies courses are shutting down across the US. The Epstein files reveal why. Joan Wallach Scott in The Guardian archive.is/Htsxj
archive.is
063
Sarah Knott @sarahknott.bsky.social · 12/12/2025
GRADUATE ARCHIVE FELLOWSHIP FOR HISTORY OF SEXUALITY. Kinsey Institute Library and Special Collections, 4-8 week visit, $5000: kinseyinstitute.org/collections/...
kinseyinstitute.org
Scholars of Sexology Fellowship: Collections: Kinsey Institute: Indiana University Bloomington
Kinsey Institute Scholars of Sexology Fellowship
036
Sarah Knott @sarahknott.bsky.social · 11/12/2025
What can happen when there is a women's movement: 'Bogotá is pioneering “care blocks,” neighborhood hubs where women can access free laundry, legal aid, job training, mental health services, and more while their children or elderly relatives receive care on site www.vox.com/policy/46963...
vox.com
What happens when a city takes women’s unpaid work seriously?
Bogotá’s radical experiment in caregiving is going global.
052
Reposted by Sarah Knott
Helen McCarthy @historianhelen.bsky.social · 04/12/2025
If you are a historian with policy-facing interests who has recently submitted their PhD (or will do so imminently), this fantastic new London-based postdoc fellowship in Applied History could be for you. www.history.ac.uk/fellowships/...
history.ac.uk
Robert Mcintosh Applied History & Policy Fellowship
Robert Mcintosh Applied History & Policy Fellowship
13147
Sarah Knott @sarahknott.bsky.social · 04/12/2025
www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DPP284/e...
jobs.ac.uk
Eleanor Rathbone Professorship of Contemporary European History at University of Oxford
Explore an exciting academic career as a Eleanor Rathbone Professorship of Contemporary European History. Don't miss out on other academic jobs. Click to apply and explore more opportunities.
022
Reposted by Sarah Knott
Durba Mitra @durba.bsky.social · 03/12/2025
The Introduction, “What is the Future We Yearn For?,” to my book, *The Future That Was*, is now live and freely available to all on the book’s @princetonupress.bsky.social website press.princeton.edu/books/hardco...
press.princeton.edu
The Future That Was
How Third World women seized the means of knowledge production to fight against rising authoritarianism and imagine a future freer than our present
114452
Sarah Knott @sarahknott.bsky.social · 04/12/2025
JOB, statutory professor: Post-1970s European History, University of Oxford. Eleanor Rathbone Professor of Contemporary European History, a storied post one held by Timothy Garton Ash, details at the link my.corehr.com/pls/uoxrecru...
my.corehr.com
131
Sarah Knott @sarahknott.bsky.social · 03/12/2025
ONE YR SENIOR FELLOWSHIP: 'Scarcity and Abundance', here at Oxford's Koch History Centre: www.wadham.ox.ac.uk/about/jobs/k.... Wonderful opportunity to have Oxford be your research sanctuary and your scholarly community, 2026-7. SHORT DEADLINE
wadham.ox.ac.uk
Koch History Centre Senior Fellowship
Faculty of History and Wadham CollegeResearch Grade 10, salary £82,255.
010
Reposted by Sarah Knott
Alissa Quart @alissaquart.bsky.social · 01/12/2025
My latest piece for @theguardian.com on the sandwich generation, of which I am one, and how we became the triple sandwich generation in Trump 2.0 www.theguardian.com/us-news/ng-i... @jillgrinberglit.bsky.social @economichardship.bsky.social @penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social link in comments
theguardian.com
I’m part of the triple-decker sandwich generation. You probably are as well
You’ve heard of caregivers in the sandwich generation. In this anti-compassion Trump 2.0 era, it’s more like a triple-decker sandwich. Alissa Quart has experienced this first-hand
12310
Reposted by Sarah Knott
St John's College, Oxford @stjohnsox.bsky.social · 28/11/2025
Meet Professor @sarahknott.bsky.social, Hillary Rodham Clinton Chair of Women's History at @stjohnsox.bsky.social and @oxhistoryfaculty.bsky.social. We spoke to Professor Knott after her inaugural lecture this week about what the Chair means to her, and why it's so important.
0122
Sarah Knott @sarahknott.bsky.social · 27/11/2025
POSTDOC at Edinburgh on digital slavery project. www.ed.ac.uk/news/project...
ed.ac.uk
Project to map enslaved people’s testimony | News | The University of Edinburgh
Edinburgh historians will investigate slavery and the law in British Guiana, now Guyana, in a new three year-long project.
041