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Professor Claire Jowitt

@clairejowitt.bsky.social

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Early Modernist, Prof UEA; Historical Lead, Gloucester Project & Co-Director, Hakluyt Project
https://research-portal.uea.ac.uk/en/persons/claire-jowitt
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Claire Elaine Jowitt is an English academic who writes on race, cross-gender, piracy, identity, empire and performance. She is currently a Professor in English and History within the Schools of History and Literature, Drama and Creative Writing at the University of East Anglia. Previously, she held a personal chair in English at Southampton University (2012-2015), was Professor of Renaissance English Literature at Nottingham Trent University (2005–12) and Lecturer and Senior Lecturer at Aberystwyth University (1996–2005). .. more

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Professor Claire Jowitt @clairejowitt.bsky.social · 25d

Looking to publish a salty monograph or edited collection? 'Maritime Humanities, 1400-1800' - now published by
@routledgehistory.bsky.social - welcomes proposals on globalization, post-colonialism, eco-criticism, environmentalism & histories of science & technology routledge.com/Maritime-Hum... ⚓️

Professor Claire Jowitt @clairejowitt.bsky.social · 22h

Looking forward to speaking about #Gloucesterwreck at 'Fragmented Worlds, Share Histories @memrn.bsky.social Winter Conference, taking place 14-16 November ... still time to sign up to attend online (but better be quick!) www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/chase-memr...

Professor Claire Jowitt @clairejowitt.bsky.social · 2d

A month after writing our 1st ever piece for @theconversation.com on #shippingforecast we're delighted to see its had over 11,000 readers! @benjaminredding.bsky.social & I really enjoyed writing it & its been great to comments from readers
theconversation.com/why-the-bbcs...

Professor Claire Jowitt @clairejowitt.bsky.social · Oct 7

Really pleased to see my & @benjaminredding.bsky.social article on the much beloved BBC Shipping Forecast is getting some traction - we loved writing it! Read it @uk.theconversation.com here:
theconversation.com/why-the-bbcs...

Why the BBC’s Shipping Forecast still entrances people after 100 years

Designed to ensure safe sailing for those on the sea, a dedicated shipping forecast was first broadcast by the BBC in 1925.

theconversation.com

Professor Claire Jowitt @clairejowitt.bsky.social · 4d

Purchased today as part of a 6 yr old's birthday pressie but now strongly tempted to plaster them all over MOI ... 🎁🚀👩‍🚀 #temptattoo

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MEMRN @memrn.bsky.social · 9d

There is still time to join us online for our 2025 Winter Conference. Our panel sessions will be available to view on Microsoft Teams for free - for everybody!

The full schedule is available via our website and you can register to join in via Eventbrite: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1559240072...

CHASE MEMRN Winter Conference 2025 - Online Attendance

Online stream

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Professor Claire Jowitt @clairejowitt.bsky.social · 10d

It is indeed a very fine obituary ... a life, well-lived; but nevertheless, very sorry about the loss your mum ...

Professor Claire Jowitt @clairejowitt.bsky.social · 13d

Glad it's independent study week (aka reading week) at UEA ... phew! Today's joy is catching up with all the Organisational Development & Professional Learning Courses I am behind on (reminders sent at midnight each night it seems!!) plus interspersed with reading a bit of this beauty ...

Professor Claire Jowitt @clairejowitt.bsky.social · 15d

'Statement' signet ring from Artemier who 'focus on unusual stone cuts & unexpected compositions' ... posted without comment ... www.libertylondon.com/uk/18ct-gold...

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Erika Gaffney @erikagaffney.bsky.social · 17d

James' book, Maritime Musicians and Performers on Early Modern English Voyages, is now available in the Routledge warehouse, www.routledge.com/Maritime-Mus...

A pbk edition will be issued soon. It is published in the series Maritime Humanities, Gen'l Eds @clairejowitt.bsky.social & John McAleer.

Maritime Musicians and Performers on Early Modern English Voyages: The Lives of the Seafaring Middle Class

Maritime Musicians and Performers on Early Modern English Voyages aims to tell the full story of early English shipboard performers, who have been historically absent from conversations about English ...

www.routledge.com

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Erika Gaffney @erikagaffney.bsky.social · 17d

Happy to see James Seth's book receive a shout out here -

Musicians on ships in Early Modern Europe
by Ania Upstill
@folger.edu blog
www.folger.edu/blogs/collat...

Musicians on ships in Early Modern Europe | Folger Shakespeare Library

Folger Shakespeare Library is the world's largest Shakespeare collection, the ultimate resource for exploring Shakespeare and his world. Shakespeare belongs to you. His world is vast. Come explore. Jo...

www.folger.edu

Reposted by Keith Lilley

Professor Claire Jowitt @clairejowitt.bsky.social · 17d

Delighted to see that @routledgehistory.bsky.social are publishing the series back catalogue (all pre 2025 books) for 'Maritime Humanities, 1400-1800: Cultures of the Sea' in PAPERBACK www.routledge.com/Maritime-Hum...
6 fantastic books out 1/12/25 (all £42.99 in pb edn)

Professor Claire Jowitt @clairejowitt.bsky.social · 25d

Professor Claire Jowitt @clairejowitt.bsky.social · 19d

Not long now ... #roomwhereithappened

Professor Claire Jowitt @clairejowitt.bsky.social · 19d

Oh yes ... it's tonight!!! My favourite show ... plus little drinkie first 🍸🍹🥂

Reposted by Stephen P. Jenkins, Mel Bartley, Karen R. Lips , and 37 more Stephen P. Jenkins, Mel Bartley, Karen R. Lips, Christoph Lutz, Elizabeth Stokoe, Du Plessis, Charles West, Roger Luckhurst, Martin O’Neill, Peter Campbell, Patrick O’Brien, Christopher R. Matthews, Greg Walker, Carolyne Larrington, John Foot, Ingo Rohlfing, George McKay, Daniel S. Goldberg, Andrés Guadamuz, Margot C. Finn, Charlotte Taylor, Michael H. Whitworth, Steven Fielding, Aurélien Mondon, David Bartram, Patrick Präg, Katrina Navickas, Urška Demšar, David D. Buck, Kathleen Kennedy, Ian Bruff, Jon Dean, Catriona Seth, Claire Jowitt, Nick Clarke, Kate Bradley, Robert Adlington, Jan R. Boehnke, François Guesnet, José Pina-Sánchez

ana valdivia @anavaldi.bsky.social · 19d

After submitting a FOIA request UKRI, I obtained success rates by three grant call scheme and I can only say that I am disheartened by the results:

- AHRC Responsive Mode 2025: 2%
- ESRC New Investigator Grant 2025: 1%
- ESRC Research Grant Round 2025: 1%

Professor Claire Jowitt @clairejowitt.bsky.social · 25d

Yes, we would be happy to consider such a book - good luck with the co-editing ...

Professor Claire Jowitt @clairejowitt.bsky.social · 29d

Looking forward to talking all things #gloucesterwreck on Wednesday this week in Loddon ... All welcome ⚓⚓⚓

Professor Claire Jowitt @clairejowitt.bsky.social · Oct 11

For the weekend crowd! ICYMI ...

Professor Claire Jowitt @clairejowitt.bsky.social · Oct 7

Why the BBC’s Shipping Forecast still entrances people after 100 years

Designed to ensure safe sailing for those on the sea, a dedicated shipping forecast was first broadcast by the BBC in 1925.

theconversation.com

Professor Claire Jowitt @clairejowitt.bsky.social · Oct 10

Too rich for my blood (£15550!!!!!) but rather taken with this #seafever signet ring 'A Sailor's Supersition' ⚓⚓⚓
www.libertylondon.com/uk/18ct-gold...

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Erika Gaffney @erikagaffney.bsky.social · Oct 9

Try this link for the Maritime Humanities series - www.routledge.com/Maritime-Hum...

There are 8 published titles with 2 more in production; these are being added and should be visible soon. Feel free to DM me for more information!

Maritime Humanities, 1400-1800: Cultures of the Sea - Book Series - Routledge & CRC Press

Routledge & CRC Press Series: Early modern oceans not only provided temperate climates, resources, and opportunities for commercial exchange, they also played a central role in cultural life

www.routledge.com

Reposted by Diane Watt, Katrina Navickas, Kathleen Kennedy , and 2 more Diane Watt, Katrina Navickas, Kathleen Kennedy, Claire Jowitt, Kate Bradley

Dr Jo Edge 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 @hagenilda.bsky.social · Oct 8

I wrote something on my time on returning to Goldsmiths as an associate lecturer, 17 years after graduating with my first degree. It’s a plea to Frances Corner’s successor to learn from mistakes made over the last 6 years and change course. #UCU #UKHE

ucucommons.org/2025/10/06/c...

Cutting Corners: a message to the next Vice Chancellor at Goldsmiths

On 1 October 2025, a short announcement was put on Goldsmiths’ website to say that Vice Chancellor Frances Corner was stepping down with immediate effect. This came off the back of an announcement …

ucucommons.org

Professor Claire Jowitt @clairejowitt.bsky.social · Oct 7

Why the BBC’s Shipping Forecast still entrances people after 100 years

Designed to ensure safe sailing for those on the sea, a dedicated shipping forecast was first broadcast by the BBC in 1925.

theconversation.com

Professor Claire Jowitt @clairejowitt.bsky.social · Oct 7

Salts! Ahoy ... All about conservation of the Mary Rose with Eleanor Schofield is on this morning on 'Life Scientific' www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m... ⚓

BBC Radio 4 - The Life Scientific, Eleanor Schofield on conserving Tudor warship the Mary Rose

Materials scientist Eleanor Schofield on conserving a 500-year-old wooden warship.

www.bbc.co.uk

Professor Claire Jowitt @clairejowitt.bsky.social · Oct 2

Think its to do with Routledge & AUP's new relationship & migration of material. @erikagaffney.bsky.social is the commissioning editor for Maritime Humanities 1400-1800 for the publisher - so should be able to advise. Series is very much alive & well, so glad to have your/your colleague's interest!

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University of East Anglia (UEA) @uniofeastanglia.bsky.social · Oct 1

The Shipping Forecast has inspired art, poetry and music, saved lives, and soothed the nation to sleep – according to our maritime historians Prof @clairejowitt.bsky.social and Dr @benjaminredding.bsky.social.

Read more👉 bit.ly/3KnUdV3

#ShippingForecast #History #Radio

@ueahistory.bsky.social

Ocean being split by waves of a passing ship off-camera

Professor Claire Jowitt @clairejowitt.bsky.social · Sep 30

Ooh ... excited to get my tix for this for next spring! Now on general sale @shakespearesglobe.bsky.social
www.shakespearesglobe.com/whats-on/the...
Looks a great production! 🎭

Professor Claire Jowitt @clairejowitt.bsky.social · Sep 30

I'm speaking next on #gloucester to Loddon History Group on Wed 15 Ocober, 1.30pm - details below ... do join me ...
www.loddonhistorygroup.co.uk/events/

Reposted by Neil Robinson, Christine Kooi, Derek Edwards , and 1 more Neil Robinson, Christine Kooi, Derek Edwards, Claire Jowitt

Peter Coles @telescoper.bsky.social · Sep 29

A meme for the modern university...

Meme showing a worker labelled "academic staff" digging a hole in the ground while 10 others look labelled with management titles such as "Director of Human Resources" look on. The caption underneath reads "The only way we can cut costs is to reduce the number of academic staff..."

Professor Claire Jowitt @clairejowitt.bsky.social · Sep 27

Lovely to receive my copies in the post! Congrats to @susannegruss.bsky.social & Marcus Hartner & all the contributors (including moi!) 🏴‍☠️☠️🏴‍☠️☠️🏴‍☠️☠️

Professor Claire Jowitt @clairejowitt.bsky.social · Sep 23

Lovely to get a copy of @renaissancerach.bsky.social new book Elizabethan Occult Poetics in the post! Latest book in
@englishassociation.bsky.social series now published by @livunipress.bsky.social
👏👏👏 www.liverpooluniversitypress.co.uk/doi/book/10....

Reposted by Dave O’Brien, Lesley A. Hall, Kris Inwood , and 3 more Dave O’Brien, Lesley A. Hall, Kris Inwood, Margot C. Finn, Katrina Navickas, Claire Jowitt

John Gallagher @earlymodernjohn.bsky.social · Sep 22

I'm very pleased to announce that the call for proposed Special Issues of the Historical Journal is now live, with a deadline of 12th December. Please do spread widely among your networks — @saracaputo.bsky.social and I look forward to reading your submissions! www.cambridge.org/core/journal...

Historical Journal Call for Special Issues

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