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Henry Miller
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Historian at Dept of Humanities, Northumbria Uni. Interests: modern British history; political / social history; petitions / ing generally
https://www.northumbria.ac.uk/about-us/our-staff/m/henry-miller/
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February 5, 2026 at 2:19 PM
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PhD students in the UK with a Victorianist bent will want to take particular note of the placement titled "Illustrated Newspapers: Beyond the Illustrated London News": cdn.sanity.io/files/v5dwki...
@rs4vp.org #Victorian
February 5, 2026 at 8:43 AM
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alanlester.bsky.social
Bumper crop of superb Studies in Imperialism books in paperback today.
February 5, 2026 at 9:36 AM
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For anyone interested in our 18-month post in British Studies please follow the link below. @ihr.bsky.social

www.jobs.london.ac.uk/Job/JobDetai...
Jacob Price Fellowship in British Studies (18 month FTC):London Senate House - Hybrid
The University of London is both the UK’s largest provider of international distance and online learning and the convenor of a federation of 17 renowned higher education institutions.
www.jobs.london.ac.uk
February 4, 2026 at 6:59 PM
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The International Fellowships 2026 scheme, run with the @royalsociety.org, supports international early career researchers to undertake a two-year research career with UK partner organisations. Find out more and apply ahead of 11 March deadline: https://bit.ly/3LaMIBC
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February 4, 2026 at 7:15 PM
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Great postdoc opportunity here!
February 4, 2026 at 1:01 PM
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leverhulme.ac.uk
The Trust's Major Research Fellowships scheme enables experienced researchers in the humanities and social sciences to complete a piece of original research. For more details and to apply, visit: www.leverhulme.ac.uk/major-resear... Deadline: 8 May 2026
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February 3, 2026 at 9:55 AM
henryjmiller.bsky.social
Another important article from a great scholar who is much missed
February 3, 2026 at 2:53 PM
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📣Seed Corn Grants📣 from Spaces, Places and Belonging Community Hub @uknatarcsector.bsky.social
Deadline for applications Fri 17 April
Open to GLAM sector and community groups!
#Archives #ArchivesWM
uknatarcsector.bsky.social UK Archive Sector Leadership @uknatarcsector.bsky.social · 13d
Are you a community group, museum, library, gallery or archive looking to test concepts, build partnerships, or pilot activities? Apply for a Seed Corn Grant from the ‘Spaces, Places and Belonging’ Community Hub by Friday 17 April: www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/community-hu... (1/2)
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February 3, 2026 at 2:14 PM
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📣 Call for Papers and Panels!

BrANCH 2026 Conference at the University of Warwick (October 9-11) 📌 🗓️❗️

We welcome proposals on all aspects of North American history through to the end of the ‘long nineteenth century’

Deadline for Proposals: Friday, April 10

See more details below ⬇️
2026 BrANCH Conference — British American Nineteenth Century Historians
www.branch.org.uk
February 3, 2026 at 1:30 PM
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Three scholarships for PhD in Arthur Scargill Archive - quite the opportunity. Believe me when I say that I am sure that some of the stuff in here will be quite the eye-opener! (if the good stuff hasn't been already shredded or slapped with an embargo)
FindAPhD : PhD Studentships to support doctoral research in the Arthur Scargill Archive at the University of Sheffield at University of Sheffield
Apply for a PhD: PhD Studentships to support doctoral research in the Arthur Scargill Archive at the University of Sheffield at University of Sheffield
www.findaphd.com
February 3, 2026 at 11:46 AM
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historyworkshop.org.uk
The latest issue of History Workshop Journal is out now, and it marks two exciting milestones: 50 years and 100 issues of innovative radical history.

You can read the journal on the HWJ website through the link below!

academic.oup.com/hwj...
The cover of History Workshop Journal 100. The cover is a woodland green, and shows an abstract illustration of a coniferous tree based on Sadiah Qureshi's article on the Wollemi pine.
February 2, 2026 at 7:30 AM
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Look at this: www.findaphd.com/phds/program...
FindAPhD : PhD Studentships to support doctoral research in the Arthur Scargill Archive at the University of Sheffield at University of Sheffield
Apply for a PhD: PhD Studentships to support doctoral research in the Arthur Scargill Archive at the University of Sheffield at University of Sheffield
www.findaphd.com
February 3, 2026 at 11:07 AM
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18 month postdoc at the lovely IHR in London, $41,740. Deadline 7 March. 'The Fellow will play a key role within the IHR team responsible for hosting the 2027 North American Conference in British Studies (NACBS)' in London 2027.

Repost to spread the word. #Skystorians
Jacob Price Fellowship in British Studies (18 month FTC):London Senate House - Hybrid
The University of London is both the UK’s largest provider of international distance and online learning and the convenor of a federation of 17 renowned higher education institutions.
www.jobs.london.ac.uk
February 3, 2026 at 9:07 AM
henryjmiller.bsky.social
Looking forward to reading this!
February 2, 2026 at 3:30 PM
henryjmiller.bsky.social
Found this very useful as a historian contemplating REF
royalhistsoc.org Royal Historical Society @royalhistsoc.org · 14d
What changes were made to REF2029 as part of last December's 'unpausing'; and what are the likely implications - positive and negative - for History and the wider humanities?

New on the RHS blog: bit.ly/3ZIfe0P

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Opening screen of Royal Historical Society blog post: 'With December’s restart, what next for REF2029 and for History?' Full abstract: On 10 December 2025, Research England announced the ‘unpausing’ of REF2029 and, with it, completion of a three-month review of the terms and principles of the next assessment exercise. The messaging that accompanied December’s announcement was clear: a more pragmatic, less burdensome REF template is ‘back on track’, with attention soon to move to the work of criteria setting by subject panels. However, December marked more than resumption after a temporary halt. The updates announced are extensive and include significant changes to the structure and content of REF2029. Here, we summarise and review the key headlines. This post also considers the implications of these changes, with reference to History and the wider humanities. These include positives, notably changes to the portability of books and to impact case studies. But there are also concerns, most notably in relation to the new-look environment element and changes to the form and weighting of its assessment. These put at risk the central REF principle of ‘rewarding excellence wherever it is found’.
February 2, 2026 at 10:03 AM
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eicathomefinn.bsky.social
Great opportunity for an early career researcher historian! #Skystorians
kyamamoto.bsky.social Koji Yamamoto @kyamamoto.bsky.social · 18d
Looking for a postdoc opportunity outside the UK/US? I'm happy to support up to two JSPS postdoc applicants for the coming round for two-year posts starting from Sep./Oct. 2026 onwards at UTokyo. The application to be submitted before the end of March. 1/n
January 29, 2026 at 2:55 PM
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thelondonjournal.bsky.social
We are looking for a new Joint Book Reviews Editor to join our editorial board. They would cover the period from 1800, working alongside Kirstin Barnard, who covers the medieval/early modern period.

You can check out the full Call for Expressions of Interest here; and please do also share widely.
thelondonjournal.org
January 22, 2026 at 11:03 AM
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‘“Democracy Has Come!” The Third Reform Act & the Making of British Democracy’.

I'll be speaking at the IHR Modern British Seminar on Thursday 29 Jan, on why the 1884 Reform Act is more exciting than you think...

17:30 in London or online. Read on for a taster...🧵
www.history.ac.uk/news-events/...
A banner from 1884 showing Mr Gladstone under the heading "The Franchise Bill" and above his nickname: "The People's Bill".
January 28, 2026 at 11:19 AM
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This sounds great! #histchild #skystorians royalhistsoc.org/calendar/gen...
Gender & History Special Issue Call for Papers - Childhood, Gender and Crises: Living at the End of the World - CALL FOR PAPERS - RHS
'Childhood, Gender and Crises: Living at the End of the World' Gender & History: Special Issue Edited by Katie Barclay and Emily Ward Call for Papers deadline - 31 May 2026. What is the future of our ...
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January 29, 2026 at 10:18 AM
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Really nice journal to work on!
thelondonjournal.bsky.social The London Journal @thelondonjournal.bsky.social · 25d
We are looking for a new Joint Book Reviews Editor to join our editorial board. They would cover the period from 1800, working alongside Kirstin Barnard, who covers the medieval/early modern period.

You can check out the full Call for Expressions of Interest here; and please do also share widely.
thelondonjournal.org
January 29, 2026 at 2:48 PM
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Are you researching Venice, the former Venetian empire or society/culture in Venice today? The Gladys Krieble Delmas grants for British/Commonwealth applicants are open, deadline 1.4.26, up to £5k. www.delmas.org/how-to-apply...
How to Apply – British & Commonwealth — The Gladys Krieble Delmas Foundation
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January 29, 2026 at 9:00 AM
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UK archives: Last chance to contribute to @uknatarcsector.bsky.social 2025 Accessions to Repositories Survey. To take part, please read the guidance on their website: www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/archives-sec... and complete survey by Mon 2nd Feb
Taking part in the survey - Archives sector
The Accessions to Repositories 2025 survey is now open. Each year we contact archives across the UK to invite them to take part; if you are interested in contributing for the first time in this year’s...
www.nationalarchives.gov.uk
January 29, 2026 at 9:00 AM
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Deadline end of this week for MBS2026!
mbsbirmingham.bsky.social Centre for Modern British Studies @mbsbirmingham.bsky.social · 19d
Submissions are coming in thick and fast, so a reminder that the deadline to submit a proposal for MBS2026 is Saturday! If you're having difficulty with the form please also email submissions to mbs2026conference@contacts.bham.ac.uk. www.birmingham.ac.uk/events/moder...
Modern British Studies Conference 2026 - University of Birmingham
Conference information
www.birmingham.ac.uk
January 28, 2026 at 2:17 PM
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If you missed Connal Parr's talk this week on 'No borders: The Irish Anti-Apartheid Movement and its legacies', a recording is now available at www.youtube.com/watch?v=2OLY...
Irish Studies Seminar: Connal Parr 26.1.26
YouTube video by QUB Irish Studies
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January 28, 2026 at 12:24 PM