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Stirling Maxwell Centre @uofgsmc.bsky.social · 13h

Announcing the forthcoming Stirling Maxwell Seminar. Albert Bates @uofgartshums.bsky.social on 'Divine metamorphosis and the dangers of mimesis', Thu 22 October 2026, 5pm (UK). Hybrid event -- full details and online access link from www.gla.ac.uk/events/listi.... All welcome. @cvc-rhul.bsky.social

A depiction of Leda and a swan, from Roman mythology. Leda is undressed and the swan is near her body. This is a fresco recently discovered in Pompeii (Italy).

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Stirling Maxwell Centre @uofgsmc.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

We’re live, our Autumn 2026 Seminar Series starts with a conversation with Pascal Quignard and William Maxwell. You're invited to Stirling Maxwell Centre Autumn 2026 Seminar Series Thursday, 24 September 2026 17:00 - 18:30 (GMT) teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-joi... Tap on the link.

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Stirling Maxwell Centre @uofgsmc.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

A blog by @jamesafox.bsky.social on our incursion into science with rare books, a community outreach and #knowledgeExchange experience at the #GlaSciFest 2026: ‘How-to Books in the Wild: “Hands on History” at Glasgow Science Festival’ howtobook.hypotheses.org/6674

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Stirling Maxwell Centre @uofgsmc.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

We were so delighted to participate this year, with our Hands on History stall. Will be back, for sure.

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University of Glasgow @glasgow.ac.uk · 17/04/2026

This year we are celebrating 575 years of the University of Glasgow and we want to hear your UofG story! Send us a memory, big or small, with a photo, and you could be featured on our social media, in our archives and win a UofG goody bag. Submit at: gla.ac.uk/explore/575/stories

Gold balloons which spell out '575'. The University cloisters can be seen in the background.

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Stirling Maxwell Centre @uofgsmc.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

Are you a student at the @uofgied.bsky.social? We’re recruiting a Science Communicator Intern for a project with @howtobooks.bsky.social and the Glasgow Science Festival. Bringing Early Modern science to the age of TikTok videos. Come join us! glasgow.targetconnect.net/leap/jobs.ht...

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University of Glasgow @glasgow.ac.uk · 30/03/2026

A new report from CaSE explores how people across Scotland view research and development – and why it matters for jobs, communities and long-term growth. We’re proud to support this important work. Read more 👉 gla.ac/4bEyy65

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Society for Renaissance Studies @srsrensoc.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

The SRS invites applications for its Postdoctoral Fellowships, ŵ a stipend worth £15,000. SRS Fellows can hold jobs alongside their fellowship provided they do not take up more than the equivalent of 3 days a week over the course of the academic year. Apply by 30 April rensoc.org.uk/apply/postdo...

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Apply: Postdoctoral Fellowship | Society for Renaissance Studies

Promoting the study of the Renaissance since 1967

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University of Glasgow @glasgow.ac.uk · 16/03/2026

New research from School of Humanities @uofgartshums.bsky.social shows 90% of Humanities alumni now work in mid–senior roles across 24 sectors, with 91.7% reporting high career fulfilment. Read More: gla.ac/3Nr1Ewf

Pictured at the McMillan Reading Room, University of Glasgow Library - Jodie Pike (report author and Humanities student intern)
Dr Tanya Cheadle (event co ordinator and Director of Learning, Teaching and Student Experience at the School of Humanities) and Tessa Carroll (Humanities student intern). Photo Credit: Martin Shields

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Stirling Maxwell Centre @uofgsmc.bsky.social · 15/03/2026

Where to Draw the Line: Andrew Lowes and Eric Dubois present Carnal Cinema — irreverent narratives in dialogue with irreverent drawings of cinema tales. Thu 19 Mar 5pm With Kate Taylor (National Film and Television School). www.gla.ac.uk/events/listi... @terrytoon.com @uofgartshums.bsky.social

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Stirling Maxwell Centre @uofgsmc.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

Just starting, join us if you can. Superman, superheroes, and Scottish identity.

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Stirling Maxwell Centre @uofgsmc.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

Flying in on 12/Mar -- Superhero Comics and Scottish Identity, by @davidjohnboyd.bsky.social & Julie Briand-Boyd (Leuven UP, 2025). Authors and Frank Quitely attending! Book launch, signing, & discount on the day, at the @glasgow.ac.uk Bookshop. uofgartshums.bsky.social leuvenup.bsky.social

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Stirling Maxwell Centre @uofgsmc.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

Ingrid Hoepel (@uni-kiel.de): A contemporary emblem book — wings and stones Thu, 5 Mar, 5pm, UofGlasgow Library, Zoom 👇 A scholar & artist, Ingrid discusses emblems in the current art scene & on science. @uofgfantasy.bsky.social@uofglasgowasc.bsky.social@uofgnews.bsky.social@srsrensoc.bsky.social

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Stirling Maxwell Centre @uofgsmc.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

Our postgraduate coffee morning is on. And they can bake!

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Stirling Maxwell Centre @uofgsmc.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

Just a see reminder of this week’s seminar. Looking forward to welcoming you.

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Stirling Maxwell Centre @uofgsmc.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

Jennifer Taylor on Charles Perrault's fairy tales as emblems and vehicles for female agency in Louis XIV's France, 12 Feb 2026, 5pm. All welcome. www.gla.ac.uk/events/listi... @labnf.bsky.social @gallicabnf.bsky.social @cbcp-unirdg.bsky.social @warburginstitute.bsky.social @uofgartshums.bsky.social

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lachambrebleue.bsky.social @lachambrebleue.bsky.social · 18/12/2025

Why does La Barbe Bleue end with two morals—and what does that have to do with the Querelle des Anciens et des Modernes? In my upcoming February talk, I will explore how Perrault’s paired moralités function as emblematic riddles. #EarlyModern #FairyTales @uofgsmc.bsky.social

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Neil Mackay @neilmackay.bsky.social · 06/12/2025

Farage arrives in Scotland today, and it should make our collective stomach heave that this repulsive, dangerous extremist has crossed the border. Amid scapegoating schoolkids and allegations of antisemitism anyone who supports this man is morally in the gutter My @heraldscotland.bsky.social column

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"Farage in Falkirk? It should make our stomachs heave to have him in Scotland"

Nigel Farage’s Falkirk visit sparks outrage, with many Scots saying his presence north of the border should make “our stomachs heave”.

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Stirling Maxwell Centre @uofgsmc.bsky.social · 13/11/2025

Lucy Havard (@caiuscollege.bsky.social) on Early Modern household compilations for the preservation of the body. Putting the surgeon’s word into practical context… @howtobooks.bsky.social @uofgartshums.bsky.social

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Stirling Maxwell Centre @uofgsmc.bsky.social · 13/11/2025

James Fox (@uofgsmc.bsky.social) on Sammelbände as curation of household how-to knowledge.

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Stirling Maxwell Centre @uofgsmc.bsky.social · 13/11/2025

The second meeting of the Take me and Make it Happen project on how-to books is about to start. Excellent hosting by the Herzog August Bibliothek, with an exciting programme ahead. Kudos to Prof Laurence Grove, attending online from San Diego (with the time difference, that’s commitment!).

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Stirling Maxwell Centre @uofgsmc.bsky.social · 13/11/2025

Alina Lange and Stefan Laube speak of their work on the how-to book research project (howtobook.eu), a Stirling Maxwell Centre and Herzog August Bibliothek collaboration funded by DFG and the AHRC. @howtobooks.bsky.social @uofgartshums.bsky.social @dfg.de @ukri.org @uofglasgowasc.bsky.social

A man on the right and a woman on the left sit at a table, facing forward, in front of shelves with archives and rare books.

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University of Glasgow @glasgow.ac.uk · 29/10/2025

Books tell stories beyond the text 📚 Join Dr Shanti Graheli of @uofgartshums.bsky.social & the Mitchell Library's Susan Taylor at a Books “Antiques” Roadshow at The Mitchell Library, part of a series of events for Being Human Festival. Drop in, bring a book and share its story 📷 Martin Shields

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Book Tales: Storytelling through the lives of readers past and present

The University of Glasgow and The Mitchell Library invite you to explore the rich and historical life of books in a series of engaging Being Human Festival events in November.

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Early Modern How-to Books @howtobooks.bsky.social · 01/09/2025

New on our #blog: @jamesafox.bsky.social explores the unique #marginalia in a one-of-a-kind 16th-century French arithmetic book from the Herzog August Bibliothek 📖🇩🇪🧮 Read more here: howtobook.hypotheses.org/4415 #bookhistory #rarebooks #knowledge #mathematics

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Stirling Maxwell Centre @uofgsmc.bsky.social · 01/08/2025

The #SESVienna2025 conference concluding paper, ‘Our fragile planet hanging by a thread’, by Peter Megyeši. Thinking ahead for all.

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Stirling Maxwell Centre @uofgsmc.bsky.social · 01/08/2025

Dr Pedro Germano Leal’s inaugural paper as the Peter Davies Lectureship in Text/Image Studies at the @uofglasgow.bsky.social. Welcome, Pedro!

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Stirling Maxwell Centre @uofgsmc.bsky.social · 31/07/2025

It's official! Delighted to congratulate Prof Alison Adams as the new President of the Society for Emblem Studies. Much gratitude to outgoing President Prof Michael Bath for his sterling guidance and indefatigable support. Bonis auspiciis incipiendum! www.emblems.arts.gla.ac.uk/alciato/embl...

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Stirling Maxwell Centre @uofgsmc.bsky.social · 28/07/2025

Straight up in the 13th international conference of the Society for Emblem Studies, with the terrific José Julio García Arranz and Ingrid Hoppel on a ‘Private Collection of Editions of Herman Hugo’s Pia Deaideria’. With an adjoining exhibition (with original copies from the collection).

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Stirling Maxwell Centre @uofgsmc.bsky.social · 28/07/2025

It has started, the long awaited triennial international conference of the Society for Emblem Studies. With Professor Laurence (Billy) Grove delivering the opening plenary. Looking forward to a fruitful week on all things emblems, old and new friends. emblemstudies2025.univie.ac.at

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Stirling Maxwell Centre @uofgsmc.bsky.social · 25/07/2025

🧵KHM-Theatermuseum shortlisted for ICOM Sustainable Development Practice Award for its digital exhibition "ART-ES. From real life into the world of art" (www.artes-exhibition.digital/exhibition/) Congratulations! We're delighted to be associated to the project (links in comments).

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The Warburg Institute @warburginstitute.bsky.social · 03/04/2025

Thinking about applying for one of our MA courses? Don't miss out on funding – the Peltz and American Friends of the Warburg fellowships close on 25 April! Find out more: warburg.sas.ac.uk/studying/fun... #ArtHistory #CulturalHistory

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MA Funding

The Warburg Institute has a range of full fee MA bursaries available to both home/EU and international students.

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Adrian Streete @profastreete.bsky.social · 03/04/2025

I’m pleased to say that we’re advertising an open ended lectureship in Early Modern English Literature at Glasgow. Details here, and please share: www.jobs.gla.ac.uk/job/lecturer...

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Lecturer in Early Modern English Literature (R&T)

College of Arts & HumanitiesSchool of Critical Studies Lecturer in Early Modern English LiteratureVacancy Ref: 170953Salary, Grade 7 / 8, £40,497 - £45,413 / £49,559 - £57,422 per annum The...

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Luís Gomes @luisgomes.bsky.social · 02/04/2025

Honestly excited about this. Hilary Macartney and I will be talking about illustrated books from Iberia and the Spanish Habsburg World in the Stirling Maxwell Collection. Come and meet this incredible archive! www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1300545629... @uofgsmc.bsky.social @uofglasgowasc.bsky.social

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Celebrating Hispanic Collections at University of Glasgow

Listen to researchers and collection experts deliver short talks on the range of rich Hispanic collections across the University of Glasgow

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Stirling Maxwell Centre @uofgsmc.bsky.social · 27/03/2025

We’re on. Two solitudes in Canada across genres, concepts, identities, and challenges therein. With Chris Reyna-Chikuma.

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Stirling Maxwell Centre @uofgsmc.bsky.social · 26/03/2025

Concluding our Stirling Maxwell Centre Spring 2025 Seminar series: Chris Reyns-Chikuma (@ualberta.bsky.social) on 'Comics world/s in Canada: beyond the two solitudes'. Expanding the Canadian concept of the “two solitudes” (Hugh MacLennan, 1945). In-person and online. www.gla.ac.uk/events/listi...

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