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Undercover Policing of the Left 1968-1982:
Subversives Under the Lens
Chris Brian from the Undercover Research Group talks about his chapter in their new book
6.00pm, 15 October, London WC1E 7JL
Book here UndercoverPolicingLeft.eventbrite.co.uk
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Undercover Policing of the Left 1968-1982:
Subversives Under the Lens
Chris Brian from the Undercover Research Group talks about his chapter in their new book
6.00pm, 15 October, London WC1E 7JL
Book here UndercoverPolicingLeft.eventbrite.co.uk
@bbkhistorical.bsky.social
@qmul.bsky.social
September 15, 2025 at 5:12 PM
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Undercover Policing of the Left 1968-1982:
Subversives Under the Lens
Chris Brian from the Undercover Research Group talks about his chapter in their new book
6.00pm, 15 October, London WC1E 7JL
Book here UndercoverPolicingLeft.eventbrite.co.uk
@bbkhistorical.bsky.social
@qmul.bsky.social
Undercover Policing of the Left 1968-1982:
Subversives Under the Lens
Chris Brian from the Undercover Research Group talks about his chapter in their new book
6.00pm, 15 October, London WC1E 7JL
Book here UndercoverPolicingLeft.eventbrite.co.uk
@bbkhistorical.bsky.social
@qmul.bsky.social
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Who was Shanawdithit, the last of an indigenous Canadian tribe?
👉 gres.hm/shanawdithit
Prof @julialaite.bsky.social explores the life of the last Beothuk woman, and the violent history of #Newfoundland, England’s first transatlantic colony...
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👉 gres.hm/shanawdithit
Prof @julialaite.bsky.social explores the life of the last Beothuk woman, and the violent history of #Newfoundland, England’s first transatlantic colony...
@isrfoundation.bsky.social @bbkhistorical.bsky.social
August 12, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Who was Shanawdithit, the last of an indigenous Canadian tribe?
👉 gres.hm/shanawdithit
Prof @julialaite.bsky.social explores the life of the last Beothuk woman, and the violent history of #Newfoundland, England’s first transatlantic colony...
@isrfoundation.bsky.social @bbkhistorical.bsky.social
👉 gres.hm/shanawdithit
Prof @julialaite.bsky.social explores the life of the last Beothuk woman, and the violent history of #Newfoundland, England’s first transatlantic colony...
@isrfoundation.bsky.social @bbkhistorical.bsky.social
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Intellectual nomadism: Back at work after the summer break, I am delighted to welcome Frank Trentmann @bbkhistorical.bsky.social as visiting fellow @caslmu.bsky.social www.cas.lmu.de/de/personen-...
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August 27, 2025 at 11:06 AM
Intellectual nomadism: Back at work after the summer break, I am delighted to welcome Frank Trentmann @bbkhistorical.bsky.social as visiting fellow @caslmu.bsky.social www.cas.lmu.de/de/personen-...
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We warmly welcome Frank Trentmann @bbkhistorical.bsky.social @helsinki.fi as #CASFellow, working together with CAS researcher in residence @sinasteglich.bsky.social.
September 4, 2025 at 9:53 AM
We warmly welcome Frank Trentmann @bbkhistorical.bsky.social @helsinki.fi as #CASFellow, working together with CAS researcher in residence @sinasteglich.bsky.social.
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Massive congrats to Juliet, of @bbkhistorical.bsky.social, on her first publication, documenting the important corpus of bone dolls from Dura-Europos. Juliet's PhD is exploring the archaeology of childhood from the archives of the site. 🥳
September 8, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Massive congrats to Juliet, of @bbkhistorical.bsky.social, on her first publication, documenting the important corpus of bone dolls from Dura-Europos. Juliet's PhD is exploring the archaeology of childhood from the archives of the site. 🥳
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Join us in Aarhus for RAC/TRAC 2026!
Rubina Raja and I have organised a session on "Archival Fieldwork" in archaeology and welcome submissions
Details on how to apply and attend here: www.romansocietyrac.ac.uk/ractrac-2026... (Deadline October 10)
Rubina Raja and I have organised a session on "Archival Fieldwork" in archaeology and welcome submissions
Details on how to apply and attend here: www.romansocietyrac.ac.uk/ractrac-2026... (Deadline October 10)
Call for Papers « Roman Archaeology Conference
Roman Archaeology Conference
www.romansocietyrac.ac.uk
August 11, 2025 at 1:47 PM
Join us in Aarhus for RAC/TRAC 2026!
Rubina Raja and I have organised a session on "Archival Fieldwork" in archaeology and welcome submissions
Details on how to apply and attend here: www.romansocietyrac.ac.uk/ractrac-2026... (Deadline October 10)
Rubina Raja and I have organised a session on "Archival Fieldwork" in archaeology and welcome submissions
Details on how to apply and attend here: www.romansocietyrac.ac.uk/ractrac-2026... (Deadline October 10)
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Thanks to an incredibly generous former student, we have some wonderful news for archaeology at Birkbeck: a new institute.
The Carena Institute of Sustainable Archaeologies will enable research projects, support global collaborations, and fund studentships as well.
www.bbk.ac.uk/research/cen...
The Carena Institute of Sustainable Archaeologies will enable research projects, support global collaborations, and fund studentships as well.
www.bbk.ac.uk/research/cen...
Carena Institute of Sustainable Archaeologies - Birkbeck, University of London
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July 14, 2025 at 2:39 PM
Thanks to an incredibly generous former student, we have some wonderful news for archaeology at Birkbeck: a new institute.
The Carena Institute of Sustainable Archaeologies will enable research projects, support global collaborations, and fund studentships as well.
www.bbk.ac.uk/research/cen...
The Carena Institute of Sustainable Archaeologies will enable research projects, support global collaborations, and fund studentships as well.
www.bbk.ac.uk/research/cen...
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I have been reflecting on the university in crisis bec invited to talk at the the 109th Rectors’ Assembly of Greek Universities. My thoughts: www.joannabourke.com/post/defendi... @bbkhistorical.bsky.social @openlibhums.bsky.social @bisa-bkk.bsky.social @royalhistsoc.org @britishacademy.bsky.social
July 13, 2025 at 10:22 PM
I have been reflecting on the university in crisis bec invited to talk at the the 109th Rectors’ Assembly of Greek Universities. My thoughts: www.joannabourke.com/post/defendi... @bbkhistorical.bsky.social @openlibhums.bsky.social @bisa-bkk.bsky.social @royalhistsoc.org @britishacademy.bsky.social
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Delighted to announce my new short film made in partnership with Lily Ford, Richard Uttley and the David Parr House!
@bbkhistorical.bsky.social @birkbecklibrary.bsky.social @luisacale.bsky.social
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@bbkhistorical.bsky.social @birkbecklibrary.bsky.social @luisacale.bsky.social
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Birkbeck film brings hidden history of Victorian art-workman to light
Thanks to funding from Birkbeck’s Research Innovation Fund, supported by alumni donations, the legacy of Victorian art-workman David Parr has been brought to life in The Man Who Painted His House, a s...
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July 10, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Delighted to announce my new short film made in partnership with Lily Ford, Richard Uttley and the David Parr House!
@bbkhistorical.bsky.social @birkbecklibrary.bsky.social @luisacale.bsky.social
www.bbk.ac.uk/news/birkbec...
@bbkhistorical.bsky.social @birkbecklibrary.bsky.social @luisacale.bsky.social
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So pleased that we have MA funding available this year for our MA Archaeology & Heritage Programme. Please spread the word (or get in touch if you have questions)!
www.bbk.ac.uk/student-serv...
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The Carena Institute of Sustainable Archaeologies Postgraduate Scholarships - Birkbeck, University of London
Find out more about the Carena Institute postgraduate scholarships with project themes and how to apply.
www.bbk.ac.uk
July 8, 2025 at 8:56 AM
So pleased that we have MA funding available this year for our MA Archaeology & Heritage Programme. Please spread the word (or get in touch if you have questions)!
www.bbk.ac.uk/student-serv...
www.bbk.ac.uk/student-serv...
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📍 Traces of Belsen is free and open to the public Monday to Friday, 10am - 5pm. Open until 10 July!
Visit our Russell Square exhibition gallery to see this ground-breaking new display buff.ly/V5c6XfZ
Visit our Russell Square exhibition gallery to see this ground-breaking new display buff.ly/V5c6XfZ
July 7, 2025 at 8:28 AM
📍 Traces of Belsen is free and open to the public Monday to Friday, 10am - 5pm. Open until 10 July!
Visit our Russell Square exhibition gallery to see this ground-breaking new display buff.ly/V5c6XfZ
Visit our Russell Square exhibition gallery to see this ground-breaking new display buff.ly/V5c6XfZ
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📢 Just announced! The programme & booking is now live for our Annual Conference 2025.
🗓️ Join us online & free on 4–5 Sept for Hidden in Plain Sight: Women in Archives, Libraries, Museums & Personal Collections.
🔗 womenshistorynetwork.org/the-womens-h...
#WHN2025 #WomensHistory #Archives #Heritage
🗓️ Join us online & free on 4–5 Sept for Hidden in Plain Sight: Women in Archives, Libraries, Museums & Personal Collections.
🔗 womenshistorynetwork.org/the-womens-h...
#WHN2025 #WomensHistory #Archives #Heritage
July 7, 2025 at 8:54 AM
📢 Just announced! The programme & booking is now live for our Annual Conference 2025.
🗓️ Join us online & free on 4–5 Sept for Hidden in Plain Sight: Women in Archives, Libraries, Museums & Personal Collections.
🔗 womenshistorynetwork.org/the-womens-h...
#WHN2025 #WomensHistory #Archives #Heritage
🗓️ Join us online & free on 4–5 Sept for Hidden in Plain Sight: Women in Archives, Libraries, Museums & Personal Collections.
🔗 womenshistorynetwork.org/the-womens-h...
#WHN2025 #WomensHistory #Archives #Heritage
*Master's funding claxon*
Did you know that we have a range of scholarships for our MA programmes, including funding specifically for Archaeology, Heritage, and History of Art? Links below!
Did you know that we have a range of scholarships for our MA programmes, including funding specifically for Archaeology, Heritage, and History of Art? Links below!
July 4, 2025 at 12:32 PM
*Master's funding claxon*
Did you know that we have a range of scholarships for our MA programmes, including funding specifically for Archaeology, Heritage, and History of Art? Links below!
Did you know that we have a range of scholarships for our MA programmes, including funding specifically for Archaeology, Heritage, and History of Art? Links below!
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Great talks: 'RESISTING THE RISE OF THE RADICAL RIGHT'. How can we understand & respond to the rise of the Far Right? Tomorrow (2 July) 17:30, Birkbeck Clore Management Centre: FREE: www.bbk.ac.uk/events/event... @bbkhistorical.bsky.social @bisa-bkk.bsky.social @birkbeckpsychology.bsky.social
'Resisting the Rise of the Radical Right' - A panel discussion - 2025 Amiel & Melburn Trust annual lecture
'Resisting the Rise of the Radical Right' - A panel discussion - 2025 Amiel & Melburn Trust annual lecture
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July 1, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Great talks: 'RESISTING THE RISE OF THE RADICAL RIGHT'. How can we understand & respond to the rise of the Far Right? Tomorrow (2 July) 17:30, Birkbeck Clore Management Centre: FREE: www.bbk.ac.uk/events/event... @bbkhistorical.bsky.social @bisa-bkk.bsky.social @birkbeckpsychology.bsky.social
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Amidst the doom, I'm so excited to be welcoming people to the first annual Medieval and Early Modern Research Day at @bbkhistorical.bsky.social! More than 20 of Birkbeck's staff, students and research fellows will be giving micro-talks about a primary source. www.bbk.ac.uk/research/cen...
July 2, 2025 at 8:29 AM
Amidst the doom, I'm so excited to be welcoming people to the first annual Medieval and Early Modern Research Day at @bbkhistorical.bsky.social! More than 20 of Birkbeck's staff, students and research fellows will be giving micro-talks about a primary source. www.bbk.ac.uk/research/cen...
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So pleased to have my chapter on detachment as an emotional practice in this excellent volume edited by Martina Cucchiara and Lisa Fetheringill Zwicker! @bbkhistorical.bsky.social @cushwa.bsky.social @achahistory.bsky.social @catholicrs.bsky.social
July 2, 2025 at 7:01 PM
So pleased to have my chapter on detachment as an emotional practice in this excellent volume edited by Martina Cucchiara and Lisa Fetheringill Zwicker! @bbkhistorical.bsky.social @cushwa.bsky.social @achahistory.bsky.social @catholicrs.bsky.social
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Special lecture for Thames through Time - Tarpaulins and Sail Cloth by MA Archaeology & Heritage student Christopher Snary @bbkhistorical.bsky.social, complete with every model he has built!
July 2, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Special lecture for Thames through Time - Tarpaulins and Sail Cloth by MA Archaeology & Heritage student Christopher Snary @bbkhistorical.bsky.social, complete with every model he has built!
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Out today, my review of a recent two volume work on Sculptures from Roman Syria.
TL; DR -- Important, but frustrating, work.
The words that will stick with me are "current location unknown".
TL; DR -- Important, but frustrating, work.
The words that will stick with me are "current location unknown".
July 1, 2025 at 9:33 AM
Out today, my review of a recent two volume work on Sculptures from Roman Syria.
TL; DR -- Important, but frustrating, work.
The words that will stick with me are "current location unknown".
TL; DR -- Important, but frustrating, work.
The words that will stick with me are "current location unknown".
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Herzliche Einladung zum Abschluss unserer Reihe: Nikolaus Wachsmann @bbkhistorical.bsky.social spricht am 3.7. über "Auschwitz und das Ende des Zweiten Weltkriegs"
📍Uni #Hamburg, 18.30 Uhr, Philturm, Hörsaal D
mit @igdjhh.bsky.social & @uni-hamburg.de
👉 zeitgeschichte-hamburg.de/veranstaltun...
📍Uni #Hamburg, 18.30 Uhr, Philturm, Hörsaal D
mit @igdjhh.bsky.social & @uni-hamburg.de
👉 zeitgeschichte-hamburg.de/veranstaltun...
July 1, 2025 at 8:53 AM
Herzliche Einladung zum Abschluss unserer Reihe: Nikolaus Wachsmann @bbkhistorical.bsky.social spricht am 3.7. über "Auschwitz und das Ende des Zweiten Weltkriegs"
📍Uni #Hamburg, 18.30 Uhr, Philturm, Hörsaal D
mit @igdjhh.bsky.social & @uni-hamburg.de
👉 zeitgeschichte-hamburg.de/veranstaltun...
📍Uni #Hamburg, 18.30 Uhr, Philturm, Hörsaal D
mit @igdjhh.bsky.social & @uni-hamburg.de
👉 zeitgeschichte-hamburg.de/veranstaltun...
Dr Esther Breithoff has won this year's Tress Prize, for excellence in research. Congrats, Esther! 🥳
www.bbk.ac.uk/news/dr-esth...
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Dr Esther Breithoff wins Birkbeck’s Tress prize
www.bbk.ac.uk
June 30, 2025 at 12:33 PM
Dr Esther Breithoff has won this year's Tress Prize, for excellence in research. Congrats, Esther! 🥳
www.bbk.ac.uk/news/dr-esth...
www.bbk.ac.uk/news/dr-esth...
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Adnan Almohamad and Jen Baird ✨ Digital Justice!
Birkbeck academics awarded prestigious 2025 ACLS Digital Justice Development grant
The grants support digital humanities projects that enrich cultural heritage through the intentional use of technology
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June 16, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Adnan Almohamad and Jen Baird ✨ Digital Justice!
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Huzzah! Next year I get to teach 'Reading and Writing Microhistories' at @bbkhistorical.bsky.social, likely with contributions from @julialaite.bsky.social and others!
If this sounds like your sort of thing, consider applying for one of our history MAs in 2025-26: search.bbk.ac.uk/search/cours...
If this sounds like your sort of thing, consider applying for one of our history MAs in 2025-26: search.bbk.ac.uk/search/cours...
June 12, 2025 at 10:33 AM
Huzzah! Next year I get to teach 'Reading and Writing Microhistories' at @bbkhistorical.bsky.social, likely with contributions from @julialaite.bsky.social and others!
If this sounds like your sort of thing, consider applying for one of our history MAs in 2025-26: search.bbk.ac.uk/search/cours...
If this sounds like your sort of thing, consider applying for one of our history MAs in 2025-26: search.bbk.ac.uk/search/cours...
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Just returned from an immersive time in Japan: zen gardens, sculpture parks, onsens & shokudos. Mesmerised by photographer Ishiuchi. Here are my reflections on her 'hiroshima' art: www.joannabourke.com/blog @bbkhistorical.bsky.social @bisa-bkk.bsky.social @ihr.bsky.social @reaktionbooks.bsky.social
June 12, 2025 at 10:56 AM
Just returned from an immersive time in Japan: zen gardens, sculpture parks, onsens & shokudos. Mesmerised by photographer Ishiuchi. Here are my reflections on her 'hiroshima' art: www.joannabourke.com/blog @bbkhistorical.bsky.social @bisa-bkk.bsky.social @ihr.bsky.social @reaktionbooks.bsky.social
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I have just seen the (proposed) cover for my new book on 'Evil Women': Myra Hindley, Rosemary West, Aileen Wuornos, Karla Homolka, & Karla Faye Tucker. Here it is: www.joannabourke.com/blog @reaktionbooks.bsky.social @bbkhistorical.bsky.social @birkbeckpsychology.bsky.social @bisa-bkk.bsky.social
June 15, 2025 at 11:40 AM
I have just seen the (proposed) cover for my new book on 'Evil Women': Myra Hindley, Rosemary West, Aileen Wuornos, Karla Homolka, & Karla Faye Tucker. Here it is: www.joannabourke.com/blog @reaktionbooks.bsky.social @bbkhistorical.bsky.social @birkbeckpsychology.bsky.social @bisa-bkk.bsky.social
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Red and Black in Harlem and Jamaica: a book launch
19 June 6pm London WC1E
Join us to discuss West Indian anti-colonialist Wilfred Adolphus Domingo
Speakers: Catherine Hall, Peter Hulme, Leslie James, Kesewa John
Book here RedBlackHarlemJamaica.eventbrite.co.uk
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19 June 6pm London WC1E
Join us to discuss West Indian anti-colonialist Wilfred Adolphus Domingo
Speakers: Catherine Hall, Peter Hulme, Leslie James, Kesewa John
Book here RedBlackHarlemJamaica.eventbrite.co.uk
@bbkhistorical.bsky.social
@qmul.ac.uk
Red and Black in Harlem and Jamaica: A book launch
Book launch for edited works of Wilfred Adolphus Domingo
RedBlackHarlemJamaica.eventbrite.co.uk
June 11, 2025 at 8:05 AM
Red and Black in Harlem and Jamaica: a book launch
19 June 6pm London WC1E
Join us to discuss West Indian anti-colonialist Wilfred Adolphus Domingo
Speakers: Catherine Hall, Peter Hulme, Leslie James, Kesewa John
Book here RedBlackHarlemJamaica.eventbrite.co.uk
@bbkhistorical.bsky.social
@qmul.ac.uk
19 June 6pm London WC1E
Join us to discuss West Indian anti-colonialist Wilfred Adolphus Domingo
Speakers: Catherine Hall, Peter Hulme, Leslie James, Kesewa John
Book here RedBlackHarlemJamaica.eventbrite.co.uk
@bbkhistorical.bsky.social
@qmul.ac.uk