Francesca Brooks
@francescabrooks.bsky.social
Lecturer in Old English at University College Cork. Writer of poetry & prose. Early Medievalist, Late Modernist, Feminist. Author of 'Poet of the Medieval Modern'. Find more of my writing at https://francescabrooks.com/
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Very much looking forward to this academic year - I'm pleased to say that I'm joining University College Cork as Lecturer in Old English with the Department of English & Digital Humanities!
I can't wait for what lies ahead.
I can't wait for what lies ahead.
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It’s #CfP time for the Association of Welsh Writing in English: this year’s themes are Sites of Memory: Making, Remembering, Forgetting.
15th-17th May, hybrid and Prifysgol Aberystwyth University.
www.awwe.org/conference.h...
15th-17th May, hybrid and Prifysgol Aberystwyth University.
www.awwe.org/conference.h...
Conferences
Sites of Memory: making, remembering, forgetting 15 - 17 May 2026 Hybrid Conference – in person and simultaneously online Aberystwyth University The Thirty-sixth Annual Conference of the...
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January 21, 2026 at 9:44 AM
It’s #CfP time for the Association of Welsh Writing in English: this year’s themes are Sites of Memory: Making, Remembering, Forgetting.
15th-17th May, hybrid and Prifysgol Aberystwyth University.
www.awwe.org/conference.h...
15th-17th May, hybrid and Prifysgol Aberystwyth University.
www.awwe.org/conference.h...
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Check out the CFP for the Gender & Medieval Studies conference in Oxford in Sept! Theme is ✨GENDER & CREATIVITY✨ Conf generously support by University College, Oxford; the John Fell Fund (Oxford University); the Society for Medieval Feminist Scholarship; the GMS group; & @guildmedmak.bsky.social
The CFP for the Gender & Medieval Studies conference 2026 is now LIVE! The theme is Gender & Creativity. The conf will be held in Oxford, 8-10 Sept, abstracts due to me by 13 April. Full details on the GMS website (artwork by @hellomizk.bsky.social) medievalgender.co.uk/2026-oxford/
January 26, 2026 at 8:38 AM
Check out the CFP for the Gender & Medieval Studies conference in Oxford in Sept! Theme is ✨GENDER & CREATIVITY✨ Conf generously support by University College, Oxford; the John Fell Fund (Oxford University); the Society for Medieval Feminist Scholarship; the GMS group; & @guildmedmak.bsky.social
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One of those publications that slipped out without me noticing
A contribution (amongst others) to reflections on the new Digital Bibliography of Welsh Writing in English
I'm C18th-ing, but see also Charlotte Williams on Black Welsh writing, @francescabrooks.bsky.social on Welsh modernism and more!
A contribution (amongst others) to reflections on the new Digital Bibliography of Welsh Writing in English
I'm C18th-ing, but see also Charlotte Williams on Black Welsh writing, @francescabrooks.bsky.social on Welsh modernism and more!
Ten Pathways into the Digital Bibliography of Welsh Writing in English
This multi-authored paper draws attention to the new, digital bibliography of Welsh writing in English, the English-language literature of Wales. Hosted at the website of the Association for Welsh Wri...
ijwwe.uwp.co.uk
January 23, 2026 at 5:48 PM
One of those publications that slipped out without me noticing
A contribution (amongst others) to reflections on the new Digital Bibliography of Welsh Writing in English
I'm C18th-ing, but see also Charlotte Williams on Black Welsh writing, @francescabrooks.bsky.social on Welsh modernism and more!
A contribution (amongst others) to reflections on the new Digital Bibliography of Welsh Writing in English
I'm C18th-ing, but see also Charlotte Williams on Black Welsh writing, @francescabrooks.bsky.social on Welsh modernism and more!
Reposted by Francesca Brooks
Brilliant to see this out in the world, with so many rich and fascinating directions for pursuing Welsh writing in English! It was a pleasure to write a little intro on Welsh Modernism, and I'm looking forward to exploring other pathways.
One of those publications that slipped out without me noticing
A contribution (amongst others) to reflections on the new Digital Bibliography of Welsh Writing in English
I'm C18th-ing, but see also Charlotte Williams on Black Welsh writing, @francescabrooks.bsky.social on Welsh modernism and more!
A contribution (amongst others) to reflections on the new Digital Bibliography of Welsh Writing in English
I'm C18th-ing, but see also Charlotte Williams on Black Welsh writing, @francescabrooks.bsky.social on Welsh modernism and more!
Ten Pathways into the Digital Bibliography of Welsh Writing in English
This multi-authored paper draws attention to the new, digital bibliography of Welsh writing in English, the English-language literature of Wales. Hosted at the website of the Association for Welsh Wri...
ijwwe.uwp.co.uk
January 24, 2026 at 4:53 PM
Brilliant to see this out in the world, with so many rich and fascinating directions for pursuing Welsh writing in English! It was a pleasure to write a little intro on Welsh Modernism, and I'm looking forward to exploring other pathways.
On a totally different subject, this brilliant article on the legacies of Rorke's Drift is also currently free to read on History Today!
It was the anniversary of the battle this week.
It was the anniversary of the battle this week.
The Battle of Rorke’s Drift began #OnThisDay in 1879.
Why is the siege such a popular and controversial imperial episode?
🔓 This archive article is free for 7 days
www.historytoday.com/archive/hist...
Why is the siege such a popular and controversial imperial episode?
🔓 This archive article is free for 7 days
www.historytoday.com/archive/hist...
Refighting the Battle of Rorke’s Drift
www.historytoday.com
January 24, 2026 at 4:55 PM
On a totally different subject, this brilliant article on the legacies of Rorke's Drift is also currently free to read on History Today!
It was the anniversary of the battle this week.
It was the anniversary of the battle this week.
Brilliant to see this out in the world, with so many rich and fascinating directions for pursuing Welsh writing in English! It was a pleasure to write a little intro on Welsh Modernism, and I'm looking forward to exploring other pathways.
One of those publications that slipped out without me noticing
A contribution (amongst others) to reflections on the new Digital Bibliography of Welsh Writing in English
I'm C18th-ing, but see also Charlotte Williams on Black Welsh writing, @francescabrooks.bsky.social on Welsh modernism and more!
A contribution (amongst others) to reflections on the new Digital Bibliography of Welsh Writing in English
I'm C18th-ing, but see also Charlotte Williams on Black Welsh writing, @francescabrooks.bsky.social on Welsh modernism and more!
Ten Pathways into the Digital Bibliography of Welsh Writing in English
This multi-authored paper draws attention to the new, digital bibliography of Welsh writing in English, the English-language literature of Wales. Hosted at the website of the Association for Welsh Wri...
ijwwe.uwp.co.uk
January 24, 2026 at 4:53 PM
Brilliant to see this out in the world, with so many rich and fascinating directions for pursuing Welsh writing in English! It was a pleasure to write a little intro on Welsh Modernism, and I'm looking forward to exploring other pathways.
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Proud and excited to present Apardjón's latest special volume. Connections and the Church in Late Norse Scotland is a fantastic exploration of the influences on Norse Scotland at the time of Bishop Adam. Incredible work from our guest editors and contributing authors. 💪🏻 #MedievalSky
Apardjón is pleased to present its newest special volume, Connections and the Church in Late Norse Scotland, edited by Caitlin Ellis and Tom Fairfax. We would like to thank all authors for contributing, and Caitlin Ellis and Tom Fairfax for their work. #MedievalSky
www.abdn.ac.uk/dhpa/researc...
www.abdn.ac.uk/dhpa/researc...
January 22, 2026 at 7:43 AM
Proud and excited to present Apardjón's latest special volume. Connections and the Church in Late Norse Scotland is a fantastic exploration of the influences on Norse Scotland at the time of Bishop Adam. Incredible work from our guest editors and contributing authors. 💪🏻 #MedievalSky
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“It should not be necessary to risk your life to demand fair treatment and just decisions. But when everyone in power has stopped listening, there are few remaining options.” – @georgemonbiot.bsky.social
https://bit.ly/3Z13K8h
https://bit.ly/3Z13K8h
Let’s be clear: if the Palestine Action hunger strikers die, the government will bear moral responsibility | George Monbiot
The three remaining hunger strikers have been convicted of nothing. Yet with astonishing cruelty, ministers refuse to listen to their reasonable demands, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot
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January 8, 2026 at 7:28 AM
“It should not be necessary to risk your life to demand fair treatment and just decisions. But when everyone in power has stopped listening, there are few remaining options.” – @georgemonbiot.bsky.social
https://bit.ly/3Z13K8h
https://bit.ly/3Z13K8h
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Tell the government to take action before it's too late ⬇️
goodlaw.social/3e3320
goodlaw.social/3e3320
Force the government to meet with the Palestine Action hunger strikers NOW
Palestine Action activists are in the middle of their hunger strike, and their situation is desperate. Some of them have not eaten for 46 days. They have been refused medical attention, their communic...
goodlaw.social
January 8, 2026 at 10:17 AM
Tell the government to take action before it's too late ⬇️
goodlaw.social/3e3320
goodlaw.social/3e3320
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Offre d’emploi – 3-year postdoc position in medieval studies: Unlocking the Medieval Book: Texts, Crafts, & Networks of Northern Europe
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Offre d’emploi – 3-year postdoc position in medieval studies: Unlocking the Medieval Book: Texts, Crafts, & Networks of Northern Europe
3-year postdoc position in medieval studies The Department of Culture and Language invites applications for a 3-year postdoc position in Dominican studies within the CODICUM project. The position i…
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December 30, 2025 at 7:49 AM
Offre d’emploi – 3-year postdoc position in medieval studies: Unlocking the Medieval Book: Texts, Crafts, & Networks of Northern Europe
rmblf.be/2025/12/30/o...
rmblf.be/2025/12/30/o...
This event looks amazing! Recent and recent-ish PhDs, why not sign up?
It seems like there might be some fascinating opportunities for re-imagining the PhD-book here.
It seems like there might be some fascinating opportunities for re-imagining the PhD-book here.
I'm organising this hybrid training event on PhD thesis to book for @sgsah.bsky.social Literature+ Catalyst on Fri 16 January. Great speakers inc. Sarah Bernstein, @drjamesbailey.bsky.social, @hannahkateboast.bsky.social, @emilyalder.bsky.social. Please sign up!
www.sgsah.ac.uk/e_t/dp/disci...
www.sgsah.ac.uk/e_t/dp/disci...
University of Glasgow - Events and Training - Discipline+ Catalysts - Discipline + Catalyst Events
www.sgsah.ac.uk
December 18, 2025 at 3:27 PM
This event looks amazing! Recent and recent-ish PhDs, why not sign up?
It seems like there might be some fascinating opportunities for re-imagining the PhD-book here.
It seems like there might be some fascinating opportunities for re-imagining the PhD-book here.
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I'm organising this hybrid training event on PhD thesis to book for @sgsah.bsky.social Literature+ Catalyst on Fri 16 January. Great speakers inc. Sarah Bernstein, @drjamesbailey.bsky.social, @hannahkateboast.bsky.social, @emilyalder.bsky.social. Please sign up!
www.sgsah.ac.uk/e_t/dp/disci...
www.sgsah.ac.uk/e_t/dp/disci...
University of Glasgow - Events and Training - Discipline+ Catalysts - Discipline + Catalyst Events
www.sgsah.ac.uk
December 18, 2025 at 3:16 PM
I'm organising this hybrid training event on PhD thesis to book for @sgsah.bsky.social Literature+ Catalyst on Fri 16 January. Great speakers inc. Sarah Bernstein, @drjamesbailey.bsky.social, @hannahkateboast.bsky.social, @emilyalder.bsky.social. Please sign up!
www.sgsah.ac.uk/e_t/dp/disci...
www.sgsah.ac.uk/e_t/dp/disci...
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I recommended Sophie Corser's work on reading today, & decided to treat myself to an article I hadn't read yet in Irish Studies Review.
I'm moved by its closing account of reading under the conditions of precarity.
OA here for your reading pleasure/labour: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
I'm moved by its closing account of reading under the conditions of precarity.
OA here for your reading pleasure/labour: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
December 16, 2025 at 4:26 PM
I recommended Sophie Corser's work on reading today, & decided to treat myself to an article I hadn't read yet in Irish Studies Review.
I'm moved by its closing account of reading under the conditions of precarity.
OA here for your reading pleasure/labour: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
I'm moved by its closing account of reading under the conditions of precarity.
OA here for your reading pleasure/labour: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
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my book of the year is...PATTERN-BOOK haha I mean it's the book I wrote that came out this year
other people's lists give me stress but if you bought a copy of PATTERN-BOOK in 2025 I would love to put you on MY list (a list of people I'll send a bookplate to):
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other people's lists give me stress but if you bought a copy of PATTERN-BOOK in 2025 I would love to put you on MY list (a list of people I'll send a bookplate to):
forms.gle/MXPCpzfVLoHo...
Pattern-book(plates)
Did you purchase a copy of Pattern-book in 2025? If so, put your details here and I will send you a bookplate in early 2026. Won't sell or share your details. You can opt-in to other news; if you opt-...
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December 16, 2025 at 11:01 PM
my book of the year is...PATTERN-BOOK haha I mean it's the book I wrote that came out this year
other people's lists give me stress but if you bought a copy of PATTERN-BOOK in 2025 I would love to put you on MY list (a list of people I'll send a bookplate to):
forms.gle/MXPCpzfVLoHo...
other people's lists give me stress but if you bought a copy of PATTERN-BOOK in 2025 I would love to put you on MY list (a list of people I'll send a bookplate to):
forms.gle/MXPCpzfVLoHo...
I recommended Sophie Corser's work on reading today, & decided to treat myself to an article I hadn't read yet in Irish Studies Review.
I'm moved by its closing account of reading under the conditions of precarity.
OA here for your reading pleasure/labour: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
I'm moved by its closing account of reading under the conditions of precarity.
OA here for your reading pleasure/labour: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
December 16, 2025 at 4:26 PM
I recommended Sophie Corser's work on reading today, & decided to treat myself to an article I hadn't read yet in Irish Studies Review.
I'm moved by its closing account of reading under the conditions of precarity.
OA here for your reading pleasure/labour: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
I'm moved by its closing account of reading under the conditions of precarity.
OA here for your reading pleasure/labour: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
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'For humanities departments to continue to matter, they must challenge the modern world rather than accommodate it. Indeed, the most useful lesson the humanities have to offer today is a profoundly countercultural one: Difficulty is good, an end in its own right.' 2/2
December 15, 2025 at 12:44 PM
'For humanities departments to continue to matter, they must challenge the modern world rather than accommodate it. Indeed, the most useful lesson the humanities have to offer today is a profoundly countercultural one: Difficulty is good, an end in its own right.' 2/2
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Interested in connections between #history & #CreativeWriting / #poetry? @ihr.bsky.social is seeking a Creative Practitioner in Residence for 2026. £1000 monthly stipend, opportunities for collaboration & developing projects. Happy to have a chat! Please share:
www.history.ac.uk/fellowships-...
www.history.ac.uk/fellowships-...
Creative Practitioner in Residence
The Institute of Historical Research hosts a Creative Practitioner in Residence who is interested in working collaboratively with historians.
www.history.ac.uk
December 12, 2025 at 10:56 AM
Interested in connections between #history & #CreativeWriting / #poetry? @ihr.bsky.social is seeking a Creative Practitioner in Residence for 2026. £1000 monthly stipend, opportunities for collaboration & developing projects. Happy to have a chat! Please share:
www.history.ac.uk/fellowships-...
www.history.ac.uk/fellowships-...
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In the tenth century a charm to control a bee swarm was added, upside down, in the margin of an earlier mss. It's one of the earliest Old High German texts. Tim Hertogh argues in recent article it was intended as an amulet to cut out & place in a hive - explaining the margins excised elsewhere.👇
December 11, 2025 at 10:59 AM
In the tenth century a charm to control a bee swarm was added, upside down, in the margin of an earlier mss. It's one of the earliest Old High German texts. Tim Hertogh argues in recent article it was intended as an amulet to cut out & place in a hive - explaining the margins excised elsewhere.👇
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An exciting new postdoctoral position focusing on Old English epistolary materials
The ad for the second postdoctoral position on our @leverhulme.ac.uk Britain’s Early Medieval Letters project is now live. We’re looking for an Old English specialist (who also works with Latin). 32-month FT post. Deadline for apps is 16 Jan 🙂 jobs.kent.ac.uk/Vacancy.aspx...
Job Opportunity at the University of Kent: Postdoctoral Research Associate
Are you passionate about early medieval Britain? Do you have advanced knowledge of Old English and proficiency in Medieval Latin? If yes, then you may be interested in this fixed term full time post...
jobs.kent.ac.uk
December 11, 2025 at 2:52 PM
An exciting new postdoctoral position focusing on Old English epistolary materials
Reposted by Francesca Brooks
The ad for the second postdoctoral position on our @leverhulme.ac.uk Britain’s Early Medieval Letters project is now live. We’re looking for an Old English specialist (who also works with Latin). 32-month FT post. Deadline for apps is 16 Jan 🙂 jobs.kent.ac.uk/Vacancy.aspx...
Job Opportunity at the University of Kent: Postdoctoral Research Associate
Are you passionate about early medieval Britain? Do you have advanced knowledge of Old English and proficiency in Medieval Latin? If yes, then you may be interested in this fixed term full time post...
jobs.kent.ac.uk
December 11, 2025 at 10:49 AM
The ad for the second postdoctoral position on our @leverhulme.ac.uk Britain’s Early Medieval Letters project is now live. We’re looking for an Old English specialist (who also works with Latin). 32-month FT post. Deadline for apps is 16 Jan 🙂 jobs.kent.ac.uk/Vacancy.aspx...
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g13 is here!
More details on issues 12 & 13 soon.
More details on issues 12 & 13 soon.
December 11, 2025 at 9:26 AM
g13 is here!
More details on issues 12 & 13 soon.
More details on issues 12 & 13 soon.
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Attention creative medievalists! Eleanor Barraclough & I are co-editing a special issue of Public Humanities entitled CREATING THE MEDIEVAL NOW! See the cfp for details: essays of 2,000-3,000 words due 1 May 2026. (Amazing artwork by @hellomizk.bsky.social). 1/ www.cambridge.org/core/journal...
December 5, 2025 at 9:35 AM
Attention creative medievalists! Eleanor Barraclough & I are co-editing a special issue of Public Humanities entitled CREATING THE MEDIEVAL NOW! See the cfp for details: essays of 2,000-3,000 words due 1 May 2026. (Amazing artwork by @hellomizk.bsky.social). 1/ www.cambridge.org/core/journal...
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December 3, 2025 at 11:42 AM