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Being Human Festival @beinghumanfest.bsky.social · 14h

We had a great day at the @sas-news.bsky.social Festival of Research and Engagement Festival today, with our activity Threads of Engagement. #BeingHumanFestival

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Laura Cleaver @laurajcleaver.bsky.social · 16h

Excellent bookmark printing by @michaelwdurrant.bsky.social for @ies-sas.bsky.social and the @sas-news.bsky.social Research Festival.

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School of Advanced Study, University of London @sas-news.bsky.social · 18h

🎉 Our SAS Festival of Research and Engagement is in full swing! 🎉 We’ll be here in Senate House until 3pm. If you’re nearby, please do drop by and say hello. Explore today’s full programme: www.sas.ac.uk/news-events/...

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University of London Press @uolpress.bsky.social · 18h

Catching up with lots of our authors and editors at the SAS Festival today, including @mjdonnay.bsky.social who we captured with his book Reframing Failure in Digital Scholarship 📸 Available to read online for free: uolpress.co.uk/book/reframi... #OpenAccess @sas-news.bsky.social

Editor Michael Donnay stands in front of the University of London Press book stand with his book, Reframing Failure in Digital Scholarship

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Laura Cleaver @laurajcleaver.bsky.social · 18h

Larry the dinosaur is having a busy day trying palaeography! @sas-news.bsky.social @ies-sas.bsky.social @ihr.bsky.social @warburginstitute.bsky.social

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Laura Cleaver @laurajcleaver.bsky.social · 20h

The Research Festival @sas-news.bsky.social is underway! #Palaeography (not palaeontology) #Skystorians

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University of London Press @uolpress.bsky.social · 20h

Why literature? How does it change the world? @drjoeford.bsky.social presenting at the SAS festival on new @ilcs.bsky.social series, Understanding Languages, Cultures and Societies, and the first book in the series, Literature for Change. @sas-news.bsky.social #OpenAccess

Dr Joe Ford presenting at the SAS festival

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Institute of Commonwealth Studies @icws-sas.bsky.social · 20h

Join us today in Senate House where we’re displaying our research and related publications at the SAS Open Day! We’re here alongside @stopecocide.bsky.social so come by to learn more. #HumanRights #Ecocide #DecriminalisatioofPoverty #Commonwealth @sas-news.bsky.social @uolondon.bsky.social

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Catherine Clarke @cathamclarke.bsky.social · 18h

#TeamHarold! I'm in my #BayeuxTapestry skirt today and taking sides... Come and visit us at the @sas-news.bsky.social Festival of Research today: pick #TeamWilliam or #TeamHarold, take a sticker and tell us your Bayeux Tapestry story! Link to our community archiving project in the QR code!

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The Team Harold sticker with QR code linking to our project. Share your story and be part of history!

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School of Advanced Study, University of London @sas-news.bsky.social · 21h

If you're passionate about the written word, the sacredness of print, and the enduring importance of books, a PhD at the Institute of English Studies @iesbookhistory offers the chance to make a meaningful contribution to this rich field of study. Apply now to start January 2027 - sas.ac.uk/phd-ies

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School of Advanced Study, University of London @sas-news.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

The Centre for Public Engagement Practice in Arts and Humanities is pleased to announce a call for applications to the Community Connections Grant! This first round is open to community groups and individuals embedded in communities across the UK’s coastal regions. Apply: bit.ly/4qAwYGr

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School of Advanced Study, University of London @sas-news.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

🗣️Reminder: our SAS Festival of Research and Engagement is tomorrow! Join us for a day of discovery, conversation and inspiration. 📍 Senate House, London 📅 Thursday 8 October | 10am–3pm Come along for the whole day or simply drop in and follow your curiosity. bit.ly/4zeQwVv

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School of Advanced Study, University of London @sas-news.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

We’re delighted to share Navigating the AI Landscape for Arts, Culture and Knowledge Exchange, an interactive workshop from the @ncace.bsky.social, taking place on 9 November 2026 at Senate House, London. Bursaries are also available! Find out more and book your place here: bit.ly/4i5W8fN

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School of Advanced Study, University of London @sas-news.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

At the Institute of English Studies, you have the opportunity to undertake doctoral research under expert supervision in a number of literature-related subject areas, ranging from book history to contemporary writing. Applications are open! Learn more - sas.ac.uk/phd-ies

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School of Advanced Study, University of London @sas-news.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

The Institute of English Studies (IES) is a unique centre for research, teaching and advocacy that speaks both for and about books, specialising in the history of the book, manuscript and print studies, textual scholarship and more. Learn more - sas.ac.uk/phd-ies

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School of Advanced Study, University of London @sas-news.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Discover the School of Advanced Study at the SAS Festival of Research & Engagement. Join us for a day of discovery, conversation and inspiration. Come along for the whole day or simply drop in and follow your curiosity. 📍 Senate House, London 📅 Thursday 8 October | 10am–3pm bit.ly/3VdTACV

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School of Advanced Study, University of London @sas-news.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Fascinating piece in today's Financial Times (@financialtimes.com) featuring Professor Barry Smith (@barrycsmith.bsky.social) of the Institute of Philosophy (@ip-sas.bsky.social) discussing our sense of smell - and why it can't be accommodated in the digital world.

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School of Advanced Study, University of London @sas-news.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

📢 Last call to join us tonight! 🐱 Why is an AI project called "Probably a Cat"? Machine vision has a long history with cats. Find out at a hands-on AI literacy evening hosted by young people at SoapBox Islington. Thu 1 Oct, 5.30pm, all ages. Free, book: www.sas.ac.uk/news-events/...

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School of Advanced Study, University of London @sas-news.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Considering one of our postgraduate degrees for your next step? Come and speak to us at our stand at Postgrad LIVE London on Tuesday 20 October and get all your burning questions answered. Reserve your place - www.findamasters.com/events/postgra…

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School of Advanced Study, University of London @sas-news.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

The Warburg Institute's renowned resources include the Archive, Photographic Collection, and open-stack Library with its unique cataloguing system, specifically designed by Aby Warburg to aid research. 🔗 Learn more about available PhD options - sas.ac.uk/phd-warburg

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School of Advanced Study, University of London @sas-news.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Over the summer the @ukiedh.bsky.social, a cross-national subject-specialist organisation based out of the @dh-researchhub.bsky.social, held its fourth Annual Event hosted by @unisouthampton.bsky.social. Read about the event and the work of the Association: bit.ly/4iIwZI9 📸 Sonny Pedcenko

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School of Advanced Study, University of London @sas-news.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Considering applying for a Masters or PhD? Be sure to explore the full range of funding and scholarship options available at the School of Advanced Study. Visit sas.ac.uk/postgraduate-study/fees-funding

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School of Advanced Study, University of London @sas-news.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

The Centre for Public Engagement Practice in Arts and Humanities is pleased to announce the award of circa £100,000 (funded by @ukri.org supporting 7 newly-formed teams to develop innovative public engagement activities. Read about the new Collaboration and Innovation Grant bit.ly/46Fiy0i

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School of Advanced Study, University of London @sas-news.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Mapping the Humanities and AI is live: 317 UK centres, labs, networks & collectives showing how AI & the humanities interact, searchable in your own words, with the funding alongside. Tell us what you think! Map: bit.ly/4iByS9x Post: bit.ly/4hbDT6u Feedback: bit.ly/3TCEohZ

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School of Advanced Study, University of London @sas-news.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

We are excited to announce that a new @uolpress.bsky.social series, Understanding Languages, Cultures and Societies, has launched today with the publication of its first two open access titles, Literature for Change and Artificial Intelligence, Art and Indigeneity.

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School of Advanced Study, University of London @sas-news.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Applications are open for our new 100% online PhD in Peace and Security Studies. Designed for professionals, policymakers, practitioners and researchers looking to drive change through impactful research. Join the first cohort in January 2027 - bit.ly/4csTMDN

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School of Advanced Study, University of London @sas-news.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us in Edinburgh today for our Humanities Summit: Advocacy, Policy and Place. This session was co-organised with @sahavoice.bsky.social and hosted by @byleaveswelive.bsky.social. Find out more about our Humanities Summits: www.sas.ac.uk/news-events/...

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Scottish Arts and Humanities Alliance (SAHA) @sahavoice.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Mapping the Arts and Humanities reveals the UK’s diverse arts and humanities research infrastructure, & highlights the connections between the organisations, institutions & networks that provide such key support for the arts & humanities. @sas-news.bsky.social @clairegorrara.bsky.social

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School of Advanced Study, University of London @sas-news.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

If you're considering one of our postgraduate degrees for your next step, come and speak to us at our stand at Postgrad LIVE London on Tuesday 20 October. Get insider knowledge and make informed decisions. Reserve your place - www.findamasters.com/events/postgra…

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School of Advanced Study, University of London @sas-news.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

The School of Advanced Study is pleased to announce a new partnership with the Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A) for the second round of the Early Career Research Fellowships in Cultural and Heritage Institutions Programme. Read more on our website: www.sas.ac.uk/news-events/...

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School of Advanced Study and V&A announce partnership for Early Career Researcher Programme

The programme creates opportunities for early career researchers to deepen and broaden their experience of working in cultural heritage organisations.

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School of Advanced Study, University of London @sas-news.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

PhD programme at the Warburg Institute explore the movement of ideas, images and knowledge across cultures and centuries. Through an interdisciplinary approach we combine art history, intellectual history and the history of science to uncover unexpected connections. Learn more: sas.ac.uk/phd-warburg

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School of Advanced Study, University of London @sas-news.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

The @ihr.bsky.social, @senatehouselib.bsky.social and SAS are excited to announce that bookings are now open for History Day 2026! 🥳 Save the date for Wednesday 18 November and join us in Senate House for this celebration of all things history. Book your free place: bit.ly/4yw4zWt

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School of Advanced Study, University of London @sas-news.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

The LLM in Drafting Legislation, Regulation and Policy offers a unique opportunity to gain access to one of the world's largest legal libraries and learn alongside a community of legal scholars and researchers, with extensive digital resources and specialist support. Learn more - sas.ac.uk/llm

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Digital Humanities Research Hub @dh-researchhub.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Each term, the DHRH offers a range of training events in the Senate House MakerSpace. Our 'taster' sessions are free and open to all, and we warmly invite you to join us 😊 Next event: Introduction to Reflectance Transformation Imaging, 16/9 View all events and register: www.sas.ac.uk/about-us/ins...

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Being Human Festival @beinghumanfest.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Join our team! Help us deliver Being Human Festival and advocate for humanities research in the UK. The deadline to apply for the Public Engagement role is tomorrow ⏰ @sas-news.bsky.social #PublicEngagement #hiring

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Scottish Arts and Humanities Alliance (SAHA) @sahavoice.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Join us for our next Humanities Summit: Policy, Advocacy and Place - hosted in partnership with @sas-news.bsky.social Wednesday 16 September | 13:30-16:45 | @byleaveswelive.bsky.social 🔗Limited availability, register now: saha.scot/humanities-s...

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Humanities Summit: Policy, Advocacy and Place | SAHA: The Scottish Arts and Humanities Alliance

A joint initiative of Scottish Higher Education institutions, the Royal Society of Edinburgh and the Scottish Graduate School for Arts and Humanities.

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School of Advanced Study, University of London @sas-news.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

As a national hub for advanced legal research, the Institute of Advanced Legal Studies brings together leading expertise, a renowned legal research library and a dynamic community of scholars tackling some of today’s most pressing legal and policy challenges. Learn more - ials.sas.ac.uk

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Institute of Philosophy - School of Advanced Study (UOL) @ip-sas.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

We are delighted to welcome Prof Helen Steward, who will deliver the annual Jacobsen Lecture on 22 Oct. Join us for "Is There a Metaphysics of Causation?”, hosted by the Jacobsen Trust Fund & the IP. philosophy.sas.ac.uk/news-events/... @uolondon.bsky.social @sas-news.bsky.social

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Jacobsen Lecture: Prof Helen Steward, Is there a metaphysics of causation?

This event is brought to you by the Jacobsen Trust Fund and the SAS Institute of Philosophy

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School of Advanced Study, University of London @sas-news.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Undertake doctoral research at the Institute of Advanced Legal Studies, exploring areas from company law and criminal law to financial regulation to law reform and more. Benefit from expert supervision, renowned resources and a thriving legal research community. Learnm more: sas.ac.uk/phd-ials

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School of Advanced Study, University of London @sas-news.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Applications are open for our LLM and PhD programmes, starting in January! Advance your career at the School of Advanced Study, home to eight internationally renowned institutes covering the arts, humanities and social sciences. Find out more and apply now -sas.ac.uk/postgraduate-study

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Catherine Clarke @cathamclarke.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Catch me at 1 hour 49 mins (28/08/26), talking about the politics of #poetry, what it means to have a PM with an English Literature degree, and how the #humanities inform and enrich our public life. @ihr.bsky.social @sas-news.bsky.social @ies-sas.bsky.social www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

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Matt Chorley - with Nick Watt - BBC Sounds

Nick Watt sits in with political guests, news, and your views.

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Being Human Festival @beinghumanfest.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

We are excited to share our 2025 Being Human Festival Evaluation Executive Summary with key stats, reflections and outcomes from last year's festival. Now available on our website: bit.ly/3UOZpGq #BeingHuman2025 @sas-news.bsky.social

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School of Advanced Study, University of London @sas-news.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Join us for our next Humanities Summit: Policy, Advocacy and Place - hosted in partnership with @sahavoice.bsky.social Wednesday 16 September | 13:30-17:00 | Edinburgh 🔗 Register now: bit.ly/4guB3ZP

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School of Advanced Study, University of London @sas-news.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Applications open for LLM and PhD programmes at the School of Advanced Study next week, on Tuesday 1 September! Explore postgraduate and doctoral options in law, humanities and social science subjects, starting in January - sas.ac.uk/postgraduate-study

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School of Advanced Study, University of London @sas-news.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

There's still time to join us for Listening Care + Fully, a free public exhibition at the @ials.bsky.social curated by Nothando Lunga, a South African spatial researcher, architect, educator and SAS Creative Practitioner in Residence. Find out more about the exhibition: bit.ly/4wdw5Xc

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School of Advanced Study, University of London @sas-news.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

We’re delighted to share Navigating the AI Landscape for Arts, Culture and Knowledge Exchange, an interactive workshop from the @ncace.bsky.social, taking place on 9 November 2026 at Senate House, London. Find out more and book your place here: bit.ly/4i5W8fN

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School of Advanced Study, University of London @sas-news.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

🎓 Explore how digital technologies are transforming the study of culture, history, languages and texts. Work with expert supervisors, access world-class resources, and make an original contribution to your field with a PhD in Digital Humanities.🔗Learn more: sas.ac.uk/phd-dighum

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School of Advanced Study, University of London @sas-news.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

In a new article for @theconversation.com, Professor @cathamclarke.bsky.social from the @ihr.bsky.social discusses the poetic vision of England as a "green and pleasant land" and asks what the climate crisis could mean "for the stories we tell about ourselves". theconversation.com/climate-chan...

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