Reposted by Dr Stephen E. MawdsleyHistory at Bristol @uobrishistory.bsky.social · 14/09/2026It’s our birthday soon! On 10 October, at exactly 11 am. At that moment, 150 years ago, James Rowley, the Chair in History and Literature, began to present the first lecture on history at the new University College, Bristol, on its opening day, and so the first ever at the University of Bristol 1/4 153
Reposted by Dr Stephen E. MawdsleyHistory at Bristol @uobrishistory.bsky.social · 15/09/2026Ahead of our 10/10 birthday event, our blog will host posts authored by our undergrads, who have been researching @bristoluni.bsky.social history. 1st up, Archie McKinlay on James Rowley, first History chair historiansatbristol.blogs.bristol.ac.uk/archives/986 @uobartsmatter.bsky.social 043
Reposted by Dr Stephen E. MawdsleyHistory at Bristol @uobrishistory.bsky.social · 23/09/2026Third post from our students: Charleigh Hebbard on the students of CAYDA, the Caribbean & Young Dominions Association incl Nigerian Supreme Court judge Anthony Aniagolu historiansatbristol.blogs.bristol.ac.uk/archives/982 @uobartsmatter.bsky.social @bristoluni.bsky.social @bristolunilaw.bsky.social 012
Reposted by Dr Stephen E. MawdsleyHistory at Bristol @uobrishistory.bsky.social · 07/10/2026Seventh post from our students: Sam Green explores @bristoluni.bsky.social connections with China, including the career of our first Chinese science graduate, chemist Wang Jize historiansatbristol.blogs.bristol.ac.uk/archives/992 @uobartsmatter.bsky.social 033
Reposted by Dr Stephen E. MawdsleyHistory at Bristol @uobrishistory.bsky.social · 08/10/2026Eighth post from our students: Sara Giraldo’s account of the central role of female actors in shaping - and funding - the early years of what became @bristoluni.bsky.social historiansatbristol.blogs.bristol.ac.uk/archives/984 @uobartsmatter.bsky.social 054
Reposted by Dr Stephen E. MawdsleyHong Kong History Centre @hongkonghistory.bsky.social · 02/10/2026HPHK blogpost from Prof Ray Yep. //I could easily summarize my childhood in one word: immobility. Like many of my peers growing up in the early 1970s, Hong Kong Island was my whole world. It was a big deal to cross the harbour!// blog.hphkbristol.net/2026/09/22/i... 064
Reposted by Dr Stephen E. MawdsleyHistory at Bristol @uobrishistory.bsky.social · 02/10/2026A sixth post from our students: Sam Aylwin on the career in Hong Kong of @bristoluni.bsky.social history graduate Arthur Hinton, influential educator and coauthor of the first ever textbook on Hong Kong's history historiansatbristol.blogs.bristol.ac.uk/archives/990 @uobartsmatter.bsky.social 022
Reposted by Dr Stephen E. MawdsleyArts Matter Bristol @uobartsmatter.bsky.social · 22/09/2026'We know that many monastic communities buried their coinage along with other treasure during the period.' Prof @benpohl.bsky.social (@uobrishistory.bsky.social) comments on the inclusion of internationally significant coins at the Bayeux Tapestry display for BBC News www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...bbc.co.ukBayeux Tapestry display to feature coins from Chew Valley HoardThe Chew Valley Hoard is going on display as part of the exhibition in London. 021
Reposted by Dr Stephen E. MawdsleySaima Nasar @saimanasar.bsky.social · 22/09/2026Please join us in celebrating the Centre for Black Humanities’ tenth anniversary. CBH is holding a two-day symposium titled ‘Collectivity, Community, Collaboration’. Our keynote will be Professor Christina Sharpe. Cfp below. Please spread the word! 12119
Reposted by Dr Stephen E. MawdsleyHistory at Bristol @uobrishistory.bsky.social · 24/09/2026Fourth post from our students: Clara Tyrpak's wonderful account of wartime language learning, and romance at @bristoluni.bsky.social historiansatbristol.blogs.bristol.ac.uk/archives/996 @uobartsmatter.bsky.social @frenchatbristol.bsky.social 034
Reposted by Dr Stephen E. MawdsleyHistory at Bristol @uobrishistory.bsky.social · 30/09/2026Fifth post from our students: Nancy Mitchell traces the careers of two high profile 1950s @bristoluni.bsky.social Malaysian law grads: Lal Chand Vohrah and Raja Aziz historiansatbristol.blogs.bristol.ac.uk/archives/994 @uobartsmatter.bsky.social 054
Reposted by Dr Stephen E. MawdsleyHistory at Bristol @uobrishistory.bsky.social · 14/09/20264/4 This is Amy Bell, one our very first students. Come and learn more: fuller details and booking at www.bristol.ac.uk/university/1... and www.bristol.ac.uk/university/1... 042
Reposted by Dr Stephen E. MawdsleyRobert Bickers @bickers.bsky.social · 14/09/2026Come join us as we mark 150 years of the teaching and study of History at @bristoluni.bsky.social @uobartsmatter.bsky.social 073
Reposted by Dr Stephen E. MawdsleyRobert Bickers @bickers.bsky.social · 15/09/2026The first of 8 posts from our student researchers, who have been teaching me a great deal about the history of @bristoluni.bsky.social @uobartsmatter.bsky.social 052
Reposted by Dr Stephen E. MawdsleyHistory at Bristol @uobrishistory.bsky.social · 18/09/2026Next in our series of posts from student researchers: Cerys Davies on Prof George Hare Leonard and his life-long commitment to adult education and civic engagement @uobartsmatter.bsky.social @engagebristol.bsky.social @bristoluni.bsky.social historiansatbristol.blogs.bristol.ac.uk/archives/988 035
Reposted by Dr Stephen E. MawdsleyArts Matter Bristol @uobartsmatter.bsky.social · 25/08/2026💥 Excited to announce that Prof @benpohl.bsky.social (@bristolcms.bsky.social) will deliver the ALSS Public Lecture on Food for Thought - The Bayeux Tapestry Revisited! The free event takes place on Wed 21 October, 6:30-8pm at the new Temple Quarter Campus, BS1 6AZ 🎟️ brnw.ch/21x5bzF (all welcome!) 021
Reposted by Dr Stephen E. MawdsleyArts Matter Bristol @uobartsmatter.bsky.social · 27/08/2026📻 Dr @kirstysedgman.bsky.social (Theatre) joins Paddy O'Connell on #BBCRadio4 Broadcasting House to discuss antisocial behaviour in public spaces as the mayor of Como bans bicycles in the city centre after being hit by one Listen to the interview from 19:57 👉 brnw.ch/21x59Xubrnw.chBroadcasting House - England's mayors to get more planning powers - BBC SoundsAndy Burnham to give mayors the power to overrule councils on some planning decisions. 032
Reposted by Dr Stephen E. MawdsleyArts Matter Bristol @uobartsmatter.bsky.social · 10/09/2026'He should be read not despite, but alongside, his political record.' Dr Alexandra Reza (@frenchatbristol.bsky.social) reviews two new English translations of the work of Léopold Sédar Senghor, Senegal's first head of state, for @thetls.bsky.social Read 👇 www.the-tls.com/literature/e...the-tls.comThe writings of an African statesman and French AcademicianThe writings of an African statesman and French Academician 021
Reposted by Dr Stephen E. MawdsleyArts Matter Bristol @uobartsmatter.bsky.social · 12/08/2026📻 Dr @joanpassey.bsky.social (@bristolunienglish.bsky.social) joins #BBCProms to trace Angela Carter's life and legacy in Bristol and the South West Listen from 48:56 to her talk with Prof Marie Mulvey Roberts (@uwebristolofficial.bsky.social) 👇 www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...bbc.co.ukBBC Proms - 2026 - Proms Across the UK: Russian Classics - BBC SoundsLive at the BBC Proms in Bristol: Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra with Adam Hickox. 021
Reposted by Dr Stephen E. MawdsleyArts Matter Bristol @uobartsmatter.bsky.social · 24/07/2026✨ COMING UP: Join Prof Tim Cole (@uobrishistory.bsky.social) for a public talk on the history of Temple Quarter as part of Bristol's 150 celebrations From Cattle Market to Campus: Temple Quarter's Histories 🎟️ brnw.ch/21x4ox1 (free, all welcome!) 📆 Sat 10 October, 2-3pm 📍 New TQEC Campus, BS1 6AZ 031
Reposted by Dr Stephen E. MawdsleyArts Matter Bristol @uobartsmatter.bsky.social · 30/07/2026'If this anarchic place exists, then Christine Brooke-Rose, Ann Quin and Brigid Brophy are its custodians.' PhD @bristolunienglish.bsky.social candidate Alice Hill-Woods reviews Hilary White's The Visual Novel for @thetls.bsky.social www.the-tls.com/literature-b...the-tls.comBreaking awayChristine Brooke-Rose, Ann Quin and Brigid Brophy – three British authors who might be considered outliers in the second half of the twentieth century – have been described as “experimental” writers. ... 052
Reposted by Dr Stephen E. MawdsleyBristol IGRCT @igrct.bsky.social · 04/08/2026We are excited to share that the new edition of Anne Carson’s translation of Sophokles’ Antigone features a critical introduction by Laura Jansen, Director of the IGRCT. Offering fresh perspectives on this enduring classic, the volume is available in Bloomsbury’s Modern Classics series #classicssky 2125
Reposted by Dr Stephen E. MawdsleyArts Matter Bristol @uobartsmatter.bsky.social · 24/06/2026Congratulations to Prof Emma Hornby (Music) who has received a £2.2m @erc.europa.eu Advanced Grant for her Anonymous Agency project! 🥳 The project will identify unnamed individuals who shaped early-medieval Iberian Christian culture Read more 👇 032
Reposted by Dr Stephen E. MawdsleyMark Hailwood @markhailwood.bsky.social · 01/06/2026'In our modern world, we’re more connected than ever before. But are our communities closer as a result?' Nice to feature in this @bristoluni.bsky.social piece talking about my research on 17thC village life. @uobrishistory.bsky.social @uobartsmatter.bsky.social www.bristol.ac.uk/alumni/stori...bristol.ac.ukVillage People | Alumni | University of Bristol 064
Reposted by Dr Stephen E. MawdsleyArts Matter Bristol @uobartsmatter.bsky.social · 28/05/2026📻 Prof Helen Fulton (@bristolunienglish.bsky.social) joins BBC Radio 4 #InOurTime to discuss the impact of the Norman invasion on the people and land of Wales with Dr Rhun Emlyn, Emeritus Prof Huw Pryce & Misha Glenny Listen to the full programme 👉 brnw.ch/21x2S1i @bristolcms.bsky.social 0176
Reposted by Dr Stephen E. MawdsleyArts Matter Bristol @uobartsmatter.bsky.social · 13/05/2026📺 Prof @footymac.bsky.social (Italian) traces Silvio Berlusconi's rise from AC Milan owner to Italy's most powerful & polarising figure in a new BBC 4 documentary, Berlusconi: Condemned to Win Watch the three-part series on BBC iPlayer 👉 brnw.ch/21x2rNc 084
Reposted by Dr Stephen E. MawdsleyProf Ben Pohl @benpohl.bsky.social · 30/04/2026I had such fun tonight talking to a full house! Thanks to everyone who came along. 0164
Reposted by Dr Stephen E. MawdsleyThe Welfare, Citizenship, and Intersectional Feminism Project @wcifproject.bsky.social · 04/05/2026On 11th May we're taking the 'Women Strikes Back' exhibition to Wellspring Settlement in Barton Hill. We're also excited for our 'Chai & Chat' session with the wonderful women at Dhek Bhal! 043
Reposted by Dr Stephen E. MawdsleyPast and Present @pastpresentsoc.bsky.social · 23/04/2026On advance access: "Bodies, Tides, Timber, and the Global History of London’s Docks, 1860–1928" by Simeon Koole (@uobrishistory.bsky.social) and @benmechen.bsky.social (@uclhistory.bsky.social) #OpenAccess doi.org/10.1093/past...doi.orgBodies, Tides, Timber, and the Global History of London’s Docks, 1860–1928*Abstract. This article examines changes in the bodies and environment of labourers carrying timber imported into London’s docks in the 1860s to the 1920s t 02213
Reposted by Dr Stephen E. MawdsleyArts Matter Bristol @uobartsmatter.bsky.social · 14/04/2026'The most enduring legacy of Plague, which devastated Britain between 1348 and 1665, was that it set the conditions for how we deal with outbreaks.' Dr Evan Jones (@uobrishistory.bsky.social) on new research in Local Population Studies by BA History graduate Matthew Kilner Read 👉 brnw.ch/21x1ub2 053
Reposted by Dr Stephen E. MawdsleyArts Matter Bristol @uobartsmatter.bsky.social · 17/04/2026Congratulations to Anna Dempsey, former PhD @bristolunienglish.bsky.social candidate, who has won the inaugural Hilary Mantel Prize for Fiction! 🥳 Read more about Anna's novel which was written as part of her PhD 👉 brnw.ch/21x1ug6 @leseldawson.bsky.social @bristol247.bsky.social 062
Reposted by Dr Stephen E. MawdsleyBristol Centre for Medieval Studies @bristolcms.bsky.social · 21/04/2026Loving looking back at the pictures from last year's Medieval Studies Summer School! Remember that applications for this year's Medieval Studies Summer School close on the 3rd May! Find out more here: www.bristol.ac.uk/centre-for-s... 153
Reposted by Dr Stephen E. MawdsleyArts Matter Bristol @uobartsmatter.bsky.social · 22/04/2026Brilliant to see Dr José Lingna Nafafé's (HiPLA) research on the Black Atlantic abolitionist movement in the 17th century recognised on the world stage! 🌎 Read more about José's visit to Colombia at the invitation of the country's Vice President 👉 brnw.ch/21x1ubU @brisblackhums.bsky.social 021
Reposted by Dr Stephen E. MawdsleyArts Matter Bristol @uobartsmatter.bsky.social · 27/03/2026'Given the amount of criticism that the BBC has faced in recent years, this may be the hardest job in the UK media.' Prof Simon Potter (@uobrishistory.bsky.social) on the appointment of Matt Brittin as the BBC's new director general for The Conversation Read 👇 theconversation.com/bbc-gets-a-n...theconversation.comBBC gets a new director general: how others have fared in the hardest job in UK mediaBrittin joins the broadcaster after almost two decades as a Google executive in Europe. 053
Reposted by Dr Stephen E. MawdsleyArts Matter Bristol @uobartsmatter.bsky.social · 24/03/2026'This new discovery highlights the central importance of maritime aspects to the events of 1066.' PhD @uobrishistory.bsky.social candidate @tyguson.bsky.social provides expert comment on new research into King Harold & Battle of Hastings for The Guardian Read 👇 www.theguardian.com/culture/2026...theguardian.com‘A fascinating discovery’: research challenges Battle of Hastings narrativeHarold may have sailed, not marched, in 1066, reshaping explanations for his defeat in England’s historic battle 042
Reposted by Dr Stephen E. MawdsleyBristol PGR Medieval Conference 2026 @bristolcmspgr.bsky.social · 01/04/2026The second day of the conference has flown by! We are absolutely delighted with the quality of the papers and the lovely group of delegates we got this year. @bristolcms.bsky.social @uobartsmatter.bsky.social 0103
Reposted by Dr Stephen E. MawdsleyArts Matter Bristol @uobartsmatter.bsky.social · 01/04/2026💥 Women Strike Back! – A new exhibition by Dr @saimanasar.bsky.social (@uobrishistory.bsky.social) is on display at St Paul's Learning Centre until end of June Celebrating the stories of Black & South Asian women who campaigned for & brought about change in postwar Britain More 👉 bit.ly/412N1Tj 086
Reposted by Dr Stephen E. MawdsleyArts Matter Bristol @uobartsmatter.bsky.social · 02/04/2026🎮 Dr Harry Wilson (Theatre) introduces his AI Tools for Games and XR Storytelling project, which explores the possibilities & problems of collaborating with AI in the creation of narrative games & immersive experiences Watch the full video 👉 brnw.ch/21x1gQz @richardcole.bsky.social 132
Reposted by Dr Stephen E. MawdsleyArts Matter Bristol @uobartsmatter.bsky.social · 08/04/2026✨ COMING UP: Join Dr @katyphipps.bsky.social (@uobrishistory.bsky.social) at the National Portrait Gallery for a public lecture on the history of sex & sex work in Victorian Britain & the British Empire The event takes place on Thursday 16 April, 1-2pm with tickets available 👉 brnw.ch/21x1pgc 065
Reposted by Dr Stephen E. MawdsleyArts Matter Bristol @uobartsmatter.bsky.social · 20/03/2026'Migrants and refugees are an essential part of British society.' Dr Florian Scheding (Music) introduces The Good Old Budapest! Cabaret in British Exile which revives WW2 cabaret songs as part of @beinghumanfest.bsky.social Watch 👉 brnw.ch/21x0HVA @engagebristol.bsky.social @mmbuob.bsky.social 043
Reposted by Dr Stephen E. MawdsleyRichard Pettigrew @wiglet1981.bsky.social · 19/03/2026The video of my Dennett lecture at Northeastern London is now up on YouTube! Lifelong Learning and the Many Aims of Higher Educationyoutu.beThe 2026 Daniel C. Dennett Lecture in Culture and Technology at Northeastern University London.YouTube video by Northeastern University London 0157
Reposted by Dr Stephen E. MawdsleyArts Matter Bristol @uobartsmatter.bsky.social · 11/03/2026Women's self-employment has long been an important but often overlooked part of Britain's working history Inspired by #IWD, we're spotlighting Dr Amy Edwards' @somsproject.bsky.social which explores the history of women’s self-employment in Britain 1970-2000 Watch the documentary 👉 brnw.ch/21x0DJY 184
Reposted by Dr Stephen E. MawdsleyMigration Mobilities Bristol @mmbuob.bsky.social · 02/03/2026Come and hear about the research journeys of our Co-Director Jo Crow and colleague Ed King next week! 023
Reposted by Dr Stephen E. MawdsleyPam Lock @pamplemoussepam.bsky.social · 03/03/2026Lovely piece on my upcoming talk in @bristol247.bsky.social by a recently graduated student from ELCE. Please share - we have seats and all proceed go to the brilliant @arnosvalecemetery.bsky.social www.bristol247.com/student/news...bristol247.comBristol academic to lead discussion on macabre Victorian phenomenonThe curious phenomenon gripped the 19th-century Britain 0179
Reposted by Dr Stephen E. MawdsleyUoBris Centre for Environmental Humanities @uobrisceh.bsky.social · 04/03/2026TONIGHT! Register for the Zoom link and come hear two Bristol CEH academics @samlebutt.bsky.social and Milo Newman and our fabulous York EUC speaker Cole Swanson discuss their material artistic practices with the more-than-human! Expect fungal collage, auk eggs, and avian performance! 042
Reposted by Dr Stephen E. MawdsleyProf Ben Pohl @benpohl.bsky.social · 04/03/2026With 200+ tickets claimed for my public lecture on the Bayeux Tapestry on 30 April, there are only a few spaces left! Get your free ticket here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/public-lec.... When they’re gone, they’re gone! 11613
Reposted by Dr Stephen E. MawdsleySaima Nasar @saimanasar.bsky.social · 26/02/2026Happy publication day to @uobrishistory.bsky.social’s Professor Sumita Mukherjee! 17733
Reposted by Dr Stephen E. MawdsleyBristol Centre for Medieval Studies @bristolcms.bsky.social · 23/02/2026Don't forget that applications are currently open for the Bristol Medieval Studies Summer School! Apply by 1st March to be eligible for a 10% discount! Find out more at: www.bristol.ac.uk/centre-for-s... #medievalsky #skystorians 166
Reposted by Dr Stephen E. MawdsleyProf Ben Pohl @benpohl.bsky.social · 23/02/2026I’ll be talking about my recent research on the Bayeux Tapestry in a public lecture here in Bristol on Thursday 30 April. Attendance is FREE and includes a drinks reception 🍷 Everybody welcome! Please join us if you can and help spread the word! #medievalsky #skystorianseventbrite.co.ukPublic Lecture: Food for Thought – The Bayeux Tapestry RevisitedA public lecture by Professor Benjamin Pohl (Medieval History, University of Bristol) followed by a free drinks reception. 14829
Reposted by Dr Stephen E. MawdsleyLeverhulme Trust @leverhulme.ac.uk · 24/02/2026Drawing on literary studies, philosophy, social science and neuroscience, @noreenmasud.bsky.social's project at @bristoluni.bsky.social will interrogate the deep structural and aesthetic impact of face blindness on contemporary poets and novelists who identify as face blind.media.leverhulme.ac.ukBlank FaceDrawing on literary studies, philosophy, social science and neuroscience, Noreen Masud’s project will interrogate the deep structural and aesthetic impact of face blindness on contemporary poets and n... 12112