Reposted by Saskia Huc-HepherHetan Shah @hetanshah.bsky.social · 12hGiven the state of geopolitics and [waves hand] all this, we’d like to bring together around 40 early career researchers and early career policymakers from across the world at a workshop in Brazil in January to figure it out! Do apply or pass on to others www.thebritishacademy.ac.uk/funding/sche... 01013 13
Reposted by Saskia Huc-HepherGylesNaMopaleen @gylesnamopaleen.bsky.social · 13/10/2026This is quite extraordinary. I don't think I have heard a more coherent, articulate and accurate deconstruction & demolition of Nigel Farage's ReformUK, Tory & Restore policy than this. In under 85 seconds! @rafaelbehr.bsky.social is on here folks and worth a follow. 751998820 2K
Reposted by Saskia Huc-HepherLanguages Direct @languages-direct.com · 15/10/2026How long will humans be needed for translation? buff.ly/JO6Nmqs #langsky #xl8bbc.co.ukHow long will humans be needed for translation?AI dominates the translation business, but for high-stakes work, humans are still needed. 046 6
Saskia Huc-Hepher @svshh.bsky.social · 07/10/2026Honoured to have been among the audience at the sobering inaugural lecture of Professor Mykaell Riley last night, a historic one as the first Black Prof of Black Music in the UK… 👏 010 1
Reposted by Saskia Huc-HepherMike Galsworthy @mikegalsworthy.bsky.social · 26/09/2026Great piece - do have a quick read and then share. Essentially, Labour putting Rejoin in its next manifesto is the single move that gives Labour the best chance at winning (possibly with a coalition) at the next General Election. 🌹🇪🇺 19332106 332
Reposted by Saskia Huc-HepherIdentities: Global Studies in Culture and Power @identitiesjournal.bsky.social · 14/07/2026Have you read our latest Special Issue? Special Issue: The Global Configurations of Whiteness Guest Edited by Ipek Demir & Karim Murji Now published in #Identities, 33.3: www.tandfonline.com/... @nasarmeer.bsky.social @aaronwinter.bsky.social @tandfresearch.bsky.social 045 5
Saskia Huc-Hepher @svshh.bsky.social · 20/07/2026A new government sets its direction early. I've just signed European Movement UK's petition asking Andy Burnham to drop the red lines on Europe and set out a real plan for the UK's European future. Add your name: www.europeanmovement.co.uk/5_asks_for_a...europeanmovement.co.ukOur 5 Asks for Andy BurnhamAndy Burnham must seize the moment to build a bold, forward-looking agenda for his administration to lead the UK towards a new European future. 011 1
Reposted by Saskia Huc-HepherWasafiri Magazine @wasafirimag.bsky.social · 23/06/2026Indigenous Mexican poet Irma Pineda writes in Didxazá, one of the variants in the Zapotec language family. Read four of her poems in Didxazá and Spanish on our website, translated by @wendycall.bsky.social. They are accompanied by an additional translator's note.buff.lyBlue Longing: Four Poems by Irma Pineda, trans. by Wendy CallIndigenous Mexican poet Irma Pineda writes both in Spanish and Didxazá, one of the variants in the Zapotec language family. 0107 10
Reposted by Saskia Huc-HepherFrance Culture @franceculture.fr · 14/04/2026Simone de Beauvoir nous quittait il y a 40 ans, mais son héritage continue de traverser les générations. Figure majeure de la pensée du XXe siècle, elle a marqué la lutte pour les droits des femmes, qu’elle n’a jamais considérés comme acquis. ➡️ l.franceculture.fr/4hg 07541 75
Reposted by Saskia Huc-Hepherasmcf.bsky.social @asmcf.bsky.social · 11/04/2026We have extended the Call for Papers for our conference 𝘾𝙧𝙞𝙨𝙞𝙨 𝙤𝙧 𝘾𝙖𝙩𝙖𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙤𝙥𝙝𝙚 to 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆 20𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹, giving some extra time for submissions after the Easter break. We welcome submissions from colleagues at every career stage, and especially postgraduates. 165 6
Reposted by Saskia Huc-HepherDigital Scholarship @ British Library @bldigischol.bsky.social · 02/04/2026Lots of great links on open cultural data, AI in GLAMs, publishing, etc 032 3
Reposted by Saskia Huc-HepherSarah Arens @saraharens.bsky.social · 02/04/2026The new issue of the @sfps.bsky.social Bulletin has just been published! Featuring the joint winners and the runner-up to the 2025 SFPS Essay Prize, as well as the usual range of reviews of new books in the field. Bonne lecture! 1/ sfps.org.uk/bulletin-of-...sfps.org.ukCurrent Bulletin of Francophone Postcolonial Studies (2025/26) – Society for Francophone Postcolonial Studies 164 6
Reposted by Saskia Huc-HepherMaruja Torres @marujatorres.bsky.social · 14/03/2026NO A LA GUERRA elpais.com/espana/2026-...elpais.comEl grito del “no a la guerra” vuelve a sonar en las calles españolasMiles de manifestantes se congregan en Madrid para protestar por los ataques en Irán y Gaza, en un día de protestas también en Barcelona, Bilbao o Valencia 11289118 289
Saskia Huc-Hepher @svshh.bsky.social · 10/03/2026www.theguardian.com/technology/n...theguardian.com‘I wish I could push ChatGPT off a cliff’: professors scramble to save critical thinking in an age of AIAs AI has upended the way students learn, academics worry about the future of the humanities - and society at large 010 1
Reposted by Saskia Huc-HepherInstitute of Languages, Cultures and Societies @ilcs.bsky.social · 09/03/2026📢 Calling all students working in French history and Francophone studies! "ASMCF-SSFH Postgraduate Study Day: Resonances and Dissonances". Moments of echo and reverberation, rupture and interruption. 📅 10 April, 9-5pm 📍 Hybrid Free for all to attend. Full programme & registration 👇ilcs.sas.ac.ukASMCF-SSFH Postgraduate Study Day: Resonances and Dissonances 027 7
Saskia Huc-Hepher @svshh.bsky.social · 09/03/2026Meanwhile… 😂 youtu.be/Tlcjn0uisJUyoutu.beJean Pierre Fromage "les habitants du Larzac"YouTube video by Kim Giani 010 1
Reposted by Saskia Huc-HepherZack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 05/03/2026Migration is part of what makes this country great. We're not an island of strangers - we're an island of neighbours. The Green Party will always support fair & managed migration. 572749533 2.7K
Reposted by Saskia Huc-HepherQMCBS @qmcbs.bsky.social · 02/03/2026Book launch 2. Andrew Smith's @smidbob.bsky.social ky.social Make Cheese not War. Transnational Resistance and the Larzac in modern France, 9pm, 5.30pm at @ihr.bsky.social in conversation with @alisoncarrol.bsky.social, @vbivar.bsky.social & Sarah Farmer : www.history.ac.uk/news-events/...history.ac.ukBook Launch for Make Cheese not War. Transnational Resistance and the Larzac in modern France 0116 11
Saskia Huc-Hepher @svshh.bsky.social · 28/02/2026www.radiofrance.fr/francecultur...radiofrance.frMondes ruraux, une histoire de femmes : un podcast à écouter en ligne | France CultureQui sont ces femmes en sabots, oubliées de l’histoire vers lesquelles historiennes et historiens portent aujourd’hui leur attention ? Elles sont nourrices, filles des champs qui veillent sur les enfan... 010 1
Reposted by Saskia Huc-HepherBritish Library @britishlibrary.bsky.social · 04/02/2026Apply for our PhD placement scheme to get involved in extraordinary research at the Library. There are eight available placements exploring a variety of themes including war poetry, 21st-century digital tools, illustrated newspapers and decarbonisation. Find out more: link.bl.uk/PhDPlacements 010180 101
Reposted by Saskia Huc-HepherDigital Humanities Research Hub @dh-researchhub.bsky.social · 04/02/2026The next session in our seminar series, ‘The Fragile Record’, explores gaps and silences in cultural heritage collections. Join us online at 4pm on 17 February as we examine uncertainty, privilege and power in digital archives. www.sas.ac.uk/digital-huma...sas.ac.ukGaps and Silences in Cultural Heritage Collections 083 8
Reposted by Saskia Huc-HepherOlivia Glaze @oliviaglaze.bsky.social · 03/02/2026Feel free to get in touch with me if you have any questions! These summaries are impact-led and a great way to increase the visbility of your research. 056 6
Reposted by Saskia Huc-HepherJean Beaman @jean23bean.bsky.social · 29/01/2026Join us for our book launch!! birmm.research.vub.be/virtual-book...birmm.research.vub.beVirtual Book Launch: 'A New Wave' of Anti-Racism in Europe?We are delighted to invite you to the launch of the book: A New Wave of Anti-Racism in Europe? 0115 11
Reposted by Saskia Huc-HepherSarah Arens @saraharens.bsky.social · 27/01/2026An imperial textbook classic: www.theguardian.com/world/2026/j...theguardian.com‘I didn’t know how to shoot’: how African men have been tricked into fighting for RussiaExclusive: Lured by false job adverts, they are unknowingly enlisted on arrival and put in mortal danger 01610 16
Reposted by Saskia Huc-HepherBylines Network @bylinesnetwork.co.uk · 16/01/2026The Fayed/Harrods case bears the hallmarks of sex trafficking At least 400 women have come forward in the wake of the Harrods abuse scandal so why aren’t they being referred to the National Referral Mechanism? @centralbylines.co.ukcentralbylines.co.ukThe Fayed/Harrods case bears the hallmarks of sex traffickingAt least 400 women have come forward in the wake of the Harrods abuse scandal so why aren’t they being refered to the National Referral Mechanism? 317895 178
Reposted by Saskia Huc-HepherConstance Bantman @constancebantman.bsky.social · 17/12/2025Finally some good news!!theguardian.comUK to rejoin EU’s Erasmus student exchange programmeExclusive: British students will be able to participate in EU-wide scheme from January 2027, sources say 04413 44
Reposted by Saskia Huc-HepherFrank Finlay @frankjf.bsky.social · 16/12/2025Very welcome news — and not before time! 1113 11
Reposted by Saskia Huc-Hepherasmcf.bsky.social @asmcf.bsky.social · 05/12/2025Hello and welcome to our Francophone Friday thread, where we come together to highlight research being conducted in or about the Francophone world! These threads are created with help of our members, so if you want to advertise events, publications, etc about Francophone research, do reach out! 1/9 164 6
Reposted by Saskia Huc-HepherMike Galsworthy @mikegalsworthy.bsky.social · 30/11/2025"If I talk about myself, it has been seven years since I last met my mother. I always dream about reuniting with her and think about how and when it can happen. Under the new law, family reunions now seem impossible."bylines.scotNew changes in the immigration system: scapegoating asylum seekers?New UK migration rules double settlement time, risking decades of family separation and leaving asylum seekers in prolonged fear and heartbreak 46624 66
Reposted by Saskia Huc-HepherDurham Institute for Medical Humanities @durhamimh.bsky.social · 27/11/2025📣 Applications are open for our 2026-27 Medical Humanities in Practice Research Fellowship scheme! The scheme supports professionals and researchers from health or voluntary and community sectors to develop research within the medical humanities. Apply by 30 Jan:medhumsplatform.orgPractice Research Fellowship SchemeAnnouncing our Medical Humanities In Practice Research Fellowship Scheme 1918 18
Reposted by Saskia Huc-HepherMargot Finn @eicathomefinn.bsky.social · 27/11/2025A very comprehensive and informed analysis (as usual) from the Wonkhe team, helpfully putting the pieces of the English jigsaw in one place.wonkhe.comBudget 2025 for universities and studentsTeam Wonkhe unpacks an unusually consequential Budget for higher education, as a complex mix of fee rises, international student levies, and stealth costs for graduates reshape the sector’s financial ... 0812 12
Reposted by Saskia Huc-HepherHetan Shah @hetanshah.bsky.social · 24/11/2025Are you worried about the devastating cuts we are seeing to arts, humanities & social sciences in UK universities? Last call for my lecture in Leicester this Thurs 27th Nov on the value of these subjects and how they support UK security, cohesion and prosperity www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/shaping-a-...eventbrite.co.ukShaping a Brighter FutureThe first event in our Vice-Chancellor’s Distinguished Lecture Series, delivered by Hetan Shah, Chief Executive, The British Academy 03725 37
Reposted by Saskia Huc-HepherCharles Forsdick @cforsdick.bsky.social · 24/11/2025Jimmy Cliff, Jamaican reggae singer, actor and cultural icon, dies aged 81 www.theguardian.com/music/2025/n...theguardian.comJimmy Cliff, Jamaican reggae singer, actor and cultural icon, dies aged 81Star of The Harder They Come had hits including You Can Get It If You Really Want and I Can See Clearly Now 011 1
Reposted by Saskia Huc-HepherDigital Scholarship @ British Library @bldigischol.bsky.social · 17/11/2025What's available online from the British Library? This guide lists resources including digitised books at Google Books, items from the Endangered Archives Programme, International Dunhuang Programme and the Qatar Digital Library bl.libguides.com/currently-availablebl.libguides.comGuides: What's currently available: IntroductionThis guide provides up to date details of which services are currently available following a cyber-attack, and which aren't. 02717 27
Reposted by Saskia Huc-HepherSchool of Humanities, University of Westminster @wminhumanities.bsky.social · 24/11/2025Why study Humanities? Delving deep into the complexities of the human makes you more likely to understand the needs of others and be empathetic to their concerns. Think of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein: in the end, do you empathise with the charismatic scientist, or the revenge-seeking Creature? 011 1
Saskia Huc-Hepher @svshh.bsky.social · 04/11/2025www.radiofrance.fr/francecultur...radiofrance.frGrokipedia : l'encyclopédie parasite d'Elon Musk !Depuis une semaine, Elon Musk a lancé une encyclopédie alternative à Wikipedia, entièrement nourrie par l'IA, elle cherche à nuire à Wikipedia, considérée comme trop "woke". 000 0
Reposted by Saskia Huc-HepherUCFL - University Council For Languages @ucflangs.bsky.social · 31/10/2025What effect do school policies have on uptake and achievement in languages at Key Stage 4? If you are interested to learn more, read @karenforbes.bsky.social article as well as Zhu Hua, Elin Arfon and Ann-Marie Hunter’s article www.tandfonline.com/journals/rll...tandfonline.comLanguage Education in the CurriculumExplore the article collection: Language Education in the Curriculum. Published in The Language Learning Journal. 086 8
Reposted by Saskia Huc-HepherMike Galsworthy @mikegalsworthy.bsky.social · 28/10/2025AI is reshaping how we get news – but not always how we want. A BBC/EBU study found AI assistants often blur fact and opinion, invent quotes, or get context wrong. New standards aim to fix that.eastangliabylines.co.ukArtificial Intelligence and the news: ‘could do better’Growing numbers of people are getting their news from artificial intelligence assistants. A new international study raises some concerns. 126927 69
Reposted by Saskia Huc-HepherKarl Bode @karlbode.com · 27/10/2025I cannot tell you how many tech journalists at prominent media organizations do not understand this 11773942104 7.4K
Reposted by Saskia Huc-HepherNaushabah Khan MP @naushabahkhanmp.bsky.social · 27/10/2025The conversation about immigration has taken a sinister turn. It’s no longer just about policy; it’s about race. I won’t stand for it. We can’t let hate and division decide who belongs in Britain. This country is stronger, kinder, and better than that 🇬🇧 #immigration #race #sarahpochin #british 1023047 230
Reposted by Saskia Huc-HepherSociety for the Social History of Medicine (SSHM) @sshmedicine.bsky.social · 13/10/2025The 2026 SSHM Conference will be @universityofleeds.bsky.social. The theme will be In/Out and we are inviting papers that consider experiences of being in and/or out of health or health care in any period or geographical location. #HistMed #HistSTM sshm.org/sshm-2026/sshm.orgSSHM 2026: In/OutLocation: University of Leeds Dates: 30 June to 3 July 2026 Submission Deadline: 5.00pm (GMT) 11th January 2026 Conference Co-Convenors: Dr Alexia Moncrieff & Dr Katherine Rawling Conference Co… 06049 60
Reposted by Saskia Huc-HepherCambridge University Press - Linguistics @cambup-linguistics.cambridge.org · 06/10/2025Cambridge University Press and the @lingsocam.bsky.social are proud to announce the new Journal of Black Language and Culture (JBLAC), launching in 2027. JBLAC fosters a transdisciplinary conversation through a global, diasporic lens. 📢 Learn more: cup.org/3KA2i9a #linguistics #LangSky 0147 14
Reposted by Saskia Huc-HepherCTIS Manchester @ctis-manchester.bsky.social · 22/09/2025Ready for a new academic year? Let's start on a high note by kicking off the brand-new CTIS Research Seminar Series 2025-26 together! Here is the Semester 1 programme. Zoom links for individual sessions will be shared in the comments. 154 5
Reposted by Saskia Huc-HepherBen Williamson @benpatrickwill.bsky.social · 03/10/2025The situation with Blackboard - now its owner is bankrupt and it's coming under new private equity ownership and control - is serious enough the UK agency for HE tech is advising all affected universities to seek assurances regarding data security inspiringlearning.jiscinvolve.org/wp/2025/10/s... 16440 64
Reposted by Saskia Huc-HepherCharles Forsdick @cforsdick.bsky.social · 03/10/2025Disadvantaged students ‘more likely to miss out on GCSE foreign languages’ www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...independent.co.ukDisadvantaged students ‘more likely to miss out on GCSE foreign languages’In 2004, language learning ceased to be compulsory at Key Stage 4, aged 14 to 16. 11415 15
Reposted by Saskia Huc-HepherMelanie Walsh @mellymeldubs.bsky.social · 02/10/2025I made a lil game inspired by the Wordle universe. It's called Versedle (pronounced Verse-a-dle). You guess who wrote famous lines of literature. As my parents can attest, it's hard! I made them an Easy Mode, but it's still kinda hard. Maybe you'll like it! ▶️ 📚: melaniewalsh.github.io/versedle/melaniewalsh.github.ioVERSEDLETest your literary knowledge with Versedle! 43715 37
Reposted by Saskia Huc-HepherInternet Archive @archive.org · 02/10/2025📢 The #InternetArchive is celebrating an extraordinary milestone: 1 trillion web pages preserved by the #WaybackMachine. 🎉 Join us! 📆 Weds, Oct 22 🎟️ IN-PERSON: 5–10 PM PT (SF) ⤵️ www.eventbrite.com/e/1626438133... 💻 ONLINE: 7–8 PM PT ⤵️ www.eventbrite.com/e/1626431011... #Wayback1T 231265 312