Ros Ballaster

@ballasterros.bsky.social

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LitProf University of Oxford. Loves long serial fiction in all its forms.

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Ros Ballaster @ballasterros.bsky.social · 20d

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Words and Music for All Saints' Day

An atmospheric evening of poetry in the churchyard (weather permitting), followed by organ music on Shouldham's two organs.

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Faculty of English, University of Oxford @engfac.bsky.social · 27d

We're delighted to welcome Prof Simon Gikandi (Princeton) to give the Clarendon Lectures for 2025 on 'English from Below: The Rise and Fall of a Discipline'.

Join us for the first lecture on 28 Oct on 'English in the (post) Colonial Archive'. All welcome!

See details on our website >>

English in the (post) Colonial Archive (Clarendon Lecture 1 by Professor Simon Gikandi)

english.web.ox.ac.uk

Ros Ballaster @ballasterros.bsky.social · Oct 3

Congratulations to my colleague on publication of her first (and brilliant) book

Georgina Wilson @georginaemw.bsky.social · Sep 30

Today is publication day for PAPER AND THE MAKING OF EARLY MODERN LITERATURE! Available in paper or digital form www.pennpress.org/978151282744... @pennpress.bsky.social

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Mansfield College, University of Oxford @mansfieldoxford.bsky.social · Oct 2

New term, new talks, new ideas 🗣️

Our Michaelmas 2025 Public Talk Series is here – bringing leading voices to Oxford. Free and open to all – come be part of the conversation. 💡

Register here: www.mansfield.ox.ac.uk/news-events/...

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Georgina Wilson @georginaemw.bsky.social · Sep 30

Today is publication day for PAPER AND THE MAKING OF EARLY MODERN LITERATURE! Available in paper or digital form www.pennpress.org/978151282744... @pennpress.bsky.social

Ros Ballaster @ballasterros.bsky.social · Sep 25

On book display at Hatchards in London. jAFB is getting about!

Ros Ballaster @ballasterros.bsky.social · Sep 22

A great way to celebrate Austen’s 250th and Creation Theatre’s 30th anniversary. creationtheatre.co.uk/show/lady-su...

Jane Austen's Lady Susan - Creation Theatre %

Calling all Jane Austen fans! A daily dose of Austen in your inbox.This year marks Jane Austen’s 250th anniversary - she was born in 1775 and went on to become one of the most loved novelists writing ...

creationtheatre.co.uk

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Mansfield College, University of Oxford @mansfieldoxford.bsky.social · Sep 22

If Instagram had existed, Jane Austen would have been following the fashion posts from La Belle Assemblée. 💃

Professor Ros Ballaster (@ballasterros.bsky.social) brings those Regency styles to life in her new book, Jane Austen’s Fashion Bible - out this September. 📒🎉

#janeausten #regency #fashion

Ros Ballaster @ballasterros.bsky.social · Sep 20

www.ticketsource.co.uk/serenity-boo.... At Lyme Park Disley Sunday 28 September, a place of ‘real elegance’ and pleased to join a great line up of speakers and events.

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National Association for the Teaching of English @natefeed.bsky.social · Sep 19

A new free KS3 graphic novel and teaching pack explores the extraordinary life of 19th century Black performer Billy Waters. Fresh perspectives on race, disability, identity and storytelling — with ready-to-use resources to diversify your curriculum. #NATE tinyurl.com/35m9n8xa

Teaching race and disability through the amazing story of Billy Waters - National Association for the Teaching of English

A new free Key Stage 3 graphic novel and teaching pack brings the extraordinary life of Black Regency performer Billy Waters into the classroom, offering students fresh perspectives on race,...

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Ros Ballaster @ballasterros.bsky.social · Sep 18

Sad to see (part of) this lovely tree fallen in the University Parks

Ros Ballaster @ballasterros.bsky.social · Sep 12

JAFB looking glamorous in the hands of @laurietavan.bsky.social at the Jane Austen Festival in Bath

Ros Ballaster @ballasterros.bsky.social · Sep 12

Jane Austen’s Fashion Bible parked up by the Pump Room in Bath

Ros Ballaster @ballasterros.bsky.social · Sep 12

With Erin Sage, brilliant student, and my book at the Jane Austen centre Bath @mansfieldoxford.bsky.social @chawtonhouse.bsky.social

Ros Ballaster @ballasterros.bsky.social · Sep 11

Publication day today 11 September 2025 www.panmacmillan.com/authors/ros-...

Ros Ballaster @ballasterros.bsky.social · Sep 5

www.aol.com/lifestyle/da.... I always knew David Bowie was a fellow 18th centuryist!

David Bowie’s secret final project discovered locked in his study

Shortly before his death, the star wrote dozens of notes for a musical set in 18th Century London.

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Ros Ballaster @ballasterros.bsky.social · Sep 3

Advance copies are here! Barnes and Noble have 25% off pre-order for dollar buyers 3-5 September www.barnesandnoble.com/w/jane-auste...

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Simon Kövesi @kovesi.bsky.social · Aug 18

The Ronald Blythe Fellowship is John Clare Society's new scheme awarding a PhD student focusing on Clare a £1000 bursary to support their work.
Please pass on - &/or contact me or Honorary Secretary of the Society, Karen Lakey, for further information:
johnclaresociety.wordpress.com/contact-us/

Ros Ballaster @ballasterros.bsky.social · Jul 22

Beautiful goal from Agyemang

Ros Ballaster @ballasterros.bsky.social · Jul 18

www.thebritishacademy.ac.uk/news/agm-wel...

The British Academy welcomes 92 new Fellows in 2025

92 distinguished scholars have today been elected to the British Academy’s Fellowship, in recognition of their outstanding contributions to the humanities and social sciences.

www.thebritishacademy.ac.uk

Ros Ballaster @ballasterros.bsky.social · Jul 12

Deadline to apply to this post 12 noon Monday 14 July

www.mansfield.ox.ac.uk/vacancies/fi...

Ros Ballaster @ballasterros.bsky.social · Jul 11

#globalausten Two well-dressed ladies contemplating flyer for my Jane Austen’s Fashion Bible (forthcoming 11 September)

Ros Ballaster @ballasterros.bsky.social · Jun 12

www.mansfield.ox.ac.uk/vacancies/fi...

Fixed-Term Lectureship in English - Mansfield College

Mansfield College intends to appoint a fixed-term Lecturer in English (Literature in English 1660-1830). The successful candidate will be expected to teach...

www.mansfield.ox.ac.uk

Ros Ballaster @ballasterros.bsky.social · Jun 4

Looking forward to this

Ros Ballaster @ballasterros.bsky.social · May 29

rogerjanballaster.muchloved.com

Tribute to Roger Jan Ballaster, 1 January 1936 - 21 May 2025

Dedicated to the memory of Roger Jan Ballaster

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Ros Ballaster @ballasterros.bsky.social · May 23

www.mansfield.ox.ac.uk/news-events/...

Music at Mansfield concert - Shakespeare in Song - Mansfield College

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Oxford 18th-Century Literature & Culture @oxford18thc.bsky.social · May 4

We're delighted to announced our programme for the term.

We kick off on Tuesday with Nicolle Jordan (University of Southern Mississippi).

All welcome, as always!

Ros Ballaster @ballasterros.bsky.social · May 3

@oxford18thc.bsky.social first seminar of the term is this Tuesday. All welcome

Ros Ballaster @ballasterros.bsky.social · Apr 11

Termcard looking lovely. All welcome!

Ros Ballaster @ballasterros.bsky.social · Mar 29

Arepa, Bethnal Green

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