Caitríona Beaumont
@caitbeaumont.bsky.social
Prof Social History LSBU | Female activism, gender equality & women's social movements Britain & Ireland | History of Experience | Council @royalhistsoc.org | PI #womensgrassrootsactivism & #Afterlives | Visiting full Prof @ucddublin.bsky.social
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#EverydayWelfare co-ed collection by @ruthdav.bsky.social @evecolpus.bsky.social & me offers a renewed & revised history of welfare in modern Britain by focussing on how people sought to 'fare well'. Fully #OA join the 20k who have already taken a look. Enjoy! link.springer.com/book/10.1007...
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What's lost when we lose staff, departments, programmes and faculties in Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, and what's that got to do with organ donation?
Amid the looming losses faced by Cardiff, Edinburgh, Lancaster, Leicester and Nottingham (among many others), here's a worked example. 1/8
Amid the looming losses faced by Cardiff, Edinburgh, Lancaster, Leicester and Nottingham (among many others), here's a worked example. 1/8
The organ donation ‘opt-out’ has been a fatal failure | The Observer
observer.co.uk
November 10, 2025 at 10:10 AM
What's lost when we lose staff, departments, programmes and faculties in Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, and what's that got to do with organ donation?
Amid the looming losses faced by Cardiff, Edinburgh, Lancaster, Leicester and Nottingham (among many others), here's a worked example. 1/8
Amid the looming losses faced by Cardiff, Edinburgh, Lancaster, Leicester and Nottingham (among many others), here's a worked example. 1/8
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Sad news out of Nottingham Uni: "world-leading" but suspending (i.e. closing for now) music and modern languages programmes? Surely not. I hope they reconsider.
Please sign this petition protesting the closure of the music programmes:
c.org/k884FyfWPt
Please sign this petition protesting the closure of the music programmes:
c.org/k884FyfWPt
We Can Make an Impact.
Stop the suspension of undergraduate music courses at The University of Nottingham
c.org
November 7, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Sad news out of Nottingham Uni: "world-leading" but suspending (i.e. closing for now) music and modern languages programmes? Surely not. I hope they reconsider.
Please sign this petition protesting the closure of the music programmes:
c.org/k884FyfWPt
Please sign this petition protesting the closure of the music programmes:
c.org/k884FyfWPt
@katiepan.bsky.social tagging you to this lovely photo! Thank you for such an informative and insightful paper yesterday for @cont-brit-hist.bsky.social. Wonderful to hear voices of these women who worked in the textile trade in London & their experiences of work & journeys to London. 👏
All set for this evening’s seminar for @cont-brit-hist.bsky.social with Dr Katerina Papakonstantinou. Looking forward to hearing her fascinating paper, & thanks to our fab Chair Prof Pat Thane & Term programme organiser @helenglew.bsky.social
November 6, 2025 at 2:12 PM
@katiepan.bsky.social tagging you to this lovely photo! Thank you for such an informative and insightful paper yesterday for @cont-brit-hist.bsky.social. Wonderful to hear voices of these women who worked in the textile trade in London & their experiences of work & journeys to London. 👏
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New report from Prof Pauline Cullen of @maynoothuniversity.ie in conjunction with @nwc.bsky.social, demonstrates that women's presence in decision-making structures in Ireland, diversifies policy agenda & increases emphasis on social justice matters www.nwci.ie/learn/articl...
Women’s leadership drives progress on gender equality policy
National Women’s Council report explores how women’s political representation in Ireland has influenced reproductive rights and gender-based violence policy
www.nwci.ie
November 5, 2025 at 4:00 PM
New report from Prof Pauline Cullen of @maynoothuniversity.ie in conjunction with @nwc.bsky.social, demonstrates that women's presence in decision-making structures in Ireland, diversifies policy agenda & increases emphasis on social justice matters www.nwci.ie/learn/articl...
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💻 Happy #WorldDigitalPreservationDay!
The @nlireland.bsky.social keeps safe our country’s cultural heritage by preserving born-digital and digitised collections.
Learn more: www.nli.ie/collections/...
The @nlireland.bsky.social keeps safe our country’s cultural heritage by preserving born-digital and digitised collections.
Learn more: www.nli.ie/collections/...
Digital Collecting
www.nli.ie
November 6, 2025 at 9:38 AM
💻 Happy #WorldDigitalPreservationDay!
The @nlireland.bsky.social keeps safe our country’s cultural heritage by preserving born-digital and digitised collections.
Learn more: www.nli.ie/collections/...
The @nlireland.bsky.social keeps safe our country’s cultural heritage by preserving born-digital and digitised collections.
Learn more: www.nli.ie/collections/...
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Don’t forget to watch this much needed and long overdue series on the British Empire. Remarkably, it’s not based on the opinions of a travelling ‘personality’, but on what historians who’ve actually researched it say!
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
BBC Two - Empire with David Olusoga, Series 1, Episode 1
David Olusoga tells the story of the beginnings of the British Empire under Elizabeth I.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 6, 2025 at 9:42 AM
Don’t forget to watch this much needed and long overdue series on the British Empire. Remarkably, it’s not based on the opinions of a travelling ‘personality’, but on what historians who’ve actually researched it say!
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
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Published today: 'Forging Fraternity in Late Medieval Society. The Palmers' Guild of Ludlow', by Rachael Harkes bit.ly/49CIDzC
Rachael's new book is the latest title in the Society's New Historical Perspectives series. It's now available free Open Access & paperback print @uolpress.bsky.social 1/2
Rachael's new book is the latest title in the Society's New Historical Perspectives series. It's now available free Open Access & paperback print @uolpress.bsky.social 1/2
November 6, 2025 at 9:28 AM
Published today: 'Forging Fraternity in Late Medieval Society. The Palmers' Guild of Ludlow', by Rachael Harkes bit.ly/49CIDzC
Rachael's new book is the latest title in the Society's New Historical Perspectives series. It's now available free Open Access & paperback print @uolpress.bsky.social 1/2
Rachael's new book is the latest title in the Society's New Historical Perspectives series. It's now available free Open Access & paperback print @uolpress.bsky.social 1/2
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November 6, 2025 at 7:55 AM
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“A tawny owl is looking down from its high vantage point at the great bonfire”
Artist: CF Tunnicliffe
Writer: EL Grant Watson
Artist: CF Tunnicliffe
Writer: EL Grant Watson
November 5, 2025 at 8:25 PM
“A tawny owl is looking down from its high vantage point at the great bonfire”
Artist: CF Tunnicliffe
Writer: EL Grant Watson
Artist: CF Tunnicliffe
Writer: EL Grant Watson
All set for this evening’s seminar for @cont-brit-hist.bsky.social with Dr Katerina Papakonstantinou. Looking forward to hearing her fascinating paper, & thanks to our fab Chair Prof Pat Thane & Term programme organiser @helenglew.bsky.social
November 5, 2025 at 5:35 PM
All set for this evening’s seminar for @cont-brit-hist.bsky.social with Dr Katerina Papakonstantinou. Looking forward to hearing her fascinating paper, & thanks to our fab Chair Prof Pat Thane & Term programme organiser @helenglew.bsky.social
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Still time to sign up for our seminar tomorrow, Wed 5th Nov, with Katerina Papakonstantinou, who will be speaking on 'Greek Cypriot Migration to London in the 1960s: Women’s Voices and Experiences'
5.30pm UK time, online and at @ihr.bsky.social.
www.history.ac.uk/news-events/...
5.30pm UK time, online and at @ihr.bsky.social.
www.history.ac.uk/news-events/...
Greek Cypriot Migration to London in the 1960s: Women’s Voices and Experiences
www.history.ac.uk
November 4, 2025 at 11:49 AM
Still time to sign up for our seminar tomorrow, Wed 5th Nov, with Katerina Papakonstantinou, who will be speaking on 'Greek Cypriot Migration to London in the 1960s: Women’s Voices and Experiences'
5.30pm UK time, online and at @ihr.bsky.social.
www.history.ac.uk/news-events/...
5.30pm UK time, online and at @ihr.bsky.social.
www.history.ac.uk/news-events/...
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On 1 November, we spent an uplifting afternoon celebrating the Black Parents Movement and being inspired to write creative reflections on the idea of resistance by the amazing Kat François. Visit our website and sign up to our mailing list for news of future workshops.
📸 George Padmore Institute
📸 George Padmore Institute
November 5, 2025 at 2:49 PM
On 1 November, we spent an uplifting afternoon celebrating the Black Parents Movement and being inspired to write creative reflections on the idea of resistance by the amazing Kat François. Visit our website and sign up to our mailing list for news of future workshops.
📸 George Padmore Institute
📸 George Padmore Institute
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“We’re always very caught up in academic terminology and lingo. It’s nice to have another means for us to refer back to and to make our research more accessible beyond the bounds of academia. In this case, Clare is asking questions and asking us to say it again in ‘English’, go slower.” -Dr Cocco //
November 5, 2025 at 3:35 PM
“We’re always very caught up in academic terminology and lingo. It’s nice to have another means for us to refer back to and to make our research more accessible beyond the bounds of academia. In this case, Clare is asking questions and asking us to say it again in ‘English’, go slower.” -Dr Cocco //
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Today one of our postdocs is hosting a @britishacademy.bsky.social ECR Network-funded Reproductive Health Network and Research Agenda.
The event brings people together to spark ideas and collaborate. But there’s also @listenthinkdraw.bsky.social illustrating what they’re saying. 1/2
The event brings people together to spark ideas and collaborate. But there’s also @listenthinkdraw.bsky.social illustrating what they’re saying. 1/2
November 5, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Today one of our postdocs is hosting a @britishacademy.bsky.social ECR Network-funded Reproductive Health Network and Research Agenda.
The event brings people together to spark ideas and collaborate. But there’s also @listenthinkdraw.bsky.social illustrating what they’re saying. 1/2
The event brings people together to spark ideas and collaborate. But there’s also @listenthinkdraw.bsky.social illustrating what they’re saying. 1/2
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I love this quote. If you haven’t yet, go and see the #ArtInNursing exhibition at the @rcnlibraries.bsky.social It’s sooooo good 😊
November 4, 2025 at 6:59 PM
I love this quote. If you haven’t yet, go and see the #ArtInNursing exhibition at the @rcnlibraries.bsky.social It’s sooooo good 😊
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Wednesday is our annual meeting's Virtual Day! For all those attending #nacbs2025, be sure to join us on zoom for panel sessions and our awards ceremony!
More info here: www.nacbs.org/conference
More info here: www.nacbs.org/conference
November 3, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Wednesday is our annual meeting's Virtual Day! For all those attending #nacbs2025, be sure to join us on zoom for panel sessions and our awards ceremony!
More info here: www.nacbs.org/conference
More info here: www.nacbs.org/conference
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Teaching social research methods? Lots of free to access ideas for generating those lightbulb moments from @ncrm.ac.uk
Sparking ‘Aha’ Moments: A Resource for Teaching Research Methods
NCRM delivers research methods training, produces learning resources, conducts research and supports methodological innovation
www.ncrm.ac.uk
November 1, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Teaching social research methods? Lots of free to access ideas for generating those lightbulb moments from @ncrm.ac.uk
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📣 Job alert!
We are looking for a permanent full-time archivist to join our friendly team!
Closing date: 11 December 2025
For full details and to apply see: jobs.exeter.ac.uk/hrpr_webrecr...
#ArchiveJobs #LibraryJobs #Heritage #ExeterJobs #Exeter #Archives #RareBooks
We are looking for a permanent full-time archivist to join our friendly team!
Closing date: 11 December 2025
For full details and to apply see: jobs.exeter.ac.uk/hrpr_webrecr...
#ArchiveJobs #LibraryJobs #Heritage #ExeterJobs #Exeter #Archives #RareBooks
October 29, 2025 at 2:46 PM
📣 Job alert!
We are looking for a permanent full-time archivist to join our friendly team!
Closing date: 11 December 2025
For full details and to apply see: jobs.exeter.ac.uk/hrpr_webrecr...
#ArchiveJobs #LibraryJobs #Heritage #ExeterJobs #Exeter #Archives #RareBooks
We are looking for a permanent full-time archivist to join our friendly team!
Closing date: 11 December 2025
For full details and to apply see: jobs.exeter.ac.uk/hrpr_webrecr...
#ArchiveJobs #LibraryJobs #Heritage #ExeterJobs #Exeter #Archives #RareBooks
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We're delighted to be returning to the Institute of Historical Research's History Day again this year!
Tuesday 4th November from 11:00 to 16:00. Rumour has it our stall has sweets...
#HistDay25
www.history.ac.uk/news-events/...
@ihr.bsky.social
Tuesday 4th November from 11:00 to 16:00. Rumour has it our stall has sweets...
#HistDay25
www.history.ac.uk/news-events/...
@ihr.bsky.social
October 28, 2025 at 7:45 AM
We're delighted to be returning to the Institute of Historical Research's History Day again this year!
Tuesday 4th November from 11:00 to 16:00. Rumour has it our stall has sweets...
#HistDay25
www.history.ac.uk/news-events/...
@ihr.bsky.social
Tuesday 4th November from 11:00 to 16:00. Rumour has it our stall has sweets...
#HistDay25
www.history.ac.uk/news-events/...
@ihr.bsky.social
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This week we also announced plans for a new Applied History Fellowship for postdoc historians, with @ihr.bsky.social and publisher DC Thomson bit.ly/4ofWArN
Fellowships will develop historical skills for use in workplaces beyond higher education. Launch event: 2.30pm, 19 Nov, online #Skystorians
Fellowships will develop historical skills for use in workplaces beyond higher education. Launch event: 2.30pm, 19 Nov, online #Skystorians
New programme of 'Applied History Fellowships': launch and introductory event - RHS
In 2025-26 the Institute of Historical Research (IHR), Royal Historical Society and DC Thomson will launch a new Applied History Fellowship partnership. Join us at this online session -- 2.30pm on Wed...
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November 1, 2025 at 11:34 AM
This week we also announced plans for a new Applied History Fellowship for postdoc historians, with @ihr.bsky.social and publisher DC Thomson bit.ly/4ofWArN
Fellowships will develop historical skills for use in workplaces beyond higher education. Launch event: 2.30pm, 19 Nov, online #Skystorians
Fellowships will develop historical skills for use in workplaces beyond higher education. Launch event: 2.30pm, 19 Nov, online #Skystorians
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Niki Bowers, contemporary UK printmaker based in Norfolk #WomensArt
November 1, 2025 at 6:28 AM
Niki Bowers, contemporary UK printmaker based in Norfolk #WomensArt
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Let's celebrate women's historic, contemporary & global creativity & achievements in the Arts! ❣️
The Womensart book series tells their fanrastic, often untold, stories in textile arts, paint and print!!
🧡💛❤️ bookshop.org/beta-search?...
The Womensart book series tells their fanrastic, often untold, stories in textile arts, paint and print!!
🧡💛❤️ bookshop.org/beta-search?...
November 1, 2025 at 6:53 AM
Let's celebrate women's historic, contemporary & global creativity & achievements in the Arts! ❣️
The Womensart book series tells their fanrastic, often untold, stories in textile arts, paint and print!!
🧡💛❤️ bookshop.org/beta-search?...
The Womensart book series tells their fanrastic, often untold, stories in textile arts, paint and print!!
🧡💛❤️ bookshop.org/beta-search?...
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Do you have a #LocalHistory you'd like to tell? Why not share it through the BALH's website! Whether it's a podcast, blog piece, 10-minute talk or other format, we have a range of ways of sharing your stories.
Find out more, here: www.balh.org.uk/blog-ways-to...
#WeAreLocalHistory
Find out more, here: www.balh.org.uk/blog-ways-to...
#WeAreLocalHistory
November 1, 2025 at 7:01 AM
Do you have a #LocalHistory you'd like to tell? Why not share it through the BALH's website! Whether it's a podcast, blog piece, 10-minute talk or other format, we have a range of ways of sharing your stories.
Find out more, here: www.balh.org.uk/blog-ways-to...
#WeAreLocalHistory
Find out more, here: www.balh.org.uk/blog-ways-to...
#WeAreLocalHistory
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🚨 New on Substack: Brighton built a lot of fine council housing between the wars but could it make it affordable to the working class? My post on Brighton’s Interwar Council Housing Estates: ‘Housewives with empty larders’
municipaldreams.substack.com/p/brightons-...
municipaldreams.substack.com/p/brightons-...
Brighton’s Interwar Council Housing Estates: ‘Housewives with empty larders’
In 1921, Brighton was the second most densely populated county borough in the country after West Ham and, as a long-established town, a good deal of its housing was in worse condition than that of the...
municipaldreams.substack.com
October 30, 2025 at 9:11 AM
🚨 New on Substack: Brighton built a lot of fine council housing between the wars but could it make it affordable to the working class? My post on Brighton’s Interwar Council Housing Estates: ‘Housewives with empty larders’
municipaldreams.substack.com/p/brightons-...
municipaldreams.substack.com/p/brightons-...