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Dr Lauren Theweneti
@laurentheweneti.bsky.social
First World War Historian | research focuses on Women, Conflict and Class in First World War Leeds | Regional Ambassador HL+
Flight redirected to Vienna to refuel because its v windy in London 🤦🏼‍♀️

I hope there is a big glass of wine waiting for me on the other side
October 4, 2025 at 12:07 PM
Fabulous first day at the @fwwsoc.bsky.social conference in Thessaloniki. Some fantastic panels already & I feel revitalised to revisit some of my own work😬😬

Excited for the rest of the week
October 1, 2025 at 4:28 PM
There are worse ways to spend a work day ☀️
much nicer than being stuck in reprographics 😂
September 19, 2025 at 11:45 AM
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Tonight we are excited to launch the trailer for series 2 of the #WhosePowerPodcast

Our first episode will drop on streaming platforms next Thursday!

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May 29, 2025 at 3:53 PM
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What a first day’s recording we had as well! Love when a second series comes together! 😃 @researchpodcasts.bsky.social
May 2, 2025 at 4:51 PM
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Something exciting is happening over the next couple of days with Pres Party 👀 keep an eye on our feed for some clues... @professorabigail.bsky.social @researchpodcasts.bsky.social
May 2, 2025 at 8:36 AM
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🚨Registration is now open!🚨

To join us in Scarborough on 6th June, head over to our website with the following link: ridingsofyorkshiresociety.co.uk/register2025/

Tickets are free , and our programme outline can now be viewed on the registration page.

#Yorkshire #History #Heritage #Scarborough
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April 29, 2025 at 7:30 AM
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We're excited to announce our second keynote this year will be Professor Joann Fletcher.

Jo is a British Egyptologist and BAFTA-winning TV personality, and has gained recognition in both the field of archaeology, and for her tv programmes.

Find out more about Jo at www.immortalegypt.co.uk/about
April 28, 2025 at 8:01 PM
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History UK are recruiting disabled historians (and historians who work on disability history) to take part in focus groups to inform their fantastic Disability and History Project - do consider signing up! www.history-uk.ac.uk/projects/his...
History UK Disability and History Project
The History UK Disability and History Project was launched in November 2023 in response to the History UK EDI report which identified disability as an important aspect of EDI work worthy of further…
www.history-uk.ac.uk
March 19, 2025 at 10:11 AM
Today marks the opening of ‘Whose Power? Gas Mark 2’ at the Leeds Discovery Centre

It’s been fab to reopen our exhibition with objects for round 2 & have fab discussions about all things labour saving and power! Also look at our amazing cupcakes @professorabigail.bsky.social @presparty.bsky.social
February 20, 2025 at 8:37 PM
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If you're working on Yorkshire's past, we want to hear from you! Submit your paper abstract for our fourth annual conference in Scarborough.

Full details below 👇

ridingsofyorkshiresociety.co.uk/call-for-pap...
February 17, 2025 at 10:13 AM
February 13, 2025 at 5:56 PM
@professorabigail.bsky.social and I have been writing again! Delighted to see our 2nd THE article go live

We’ve been podcasting to share our ‘Whose Power?’ research & experiences. This piece focuses on how powerful podcasting can be in participatory research. Check out our article here⬇️
February 5, 2025 at 2:24 PM
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We're delighted to announce that this year's ROYS conference will be held at Scarborough Library, on Friday 6th June 2025.

We're seeking papers on any element of Yorkshire's past for the conference, now in its fourth year. Our full call for papers can be found below 👇
February 3, 2025 at 11:03 AM
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The application deadline for these @historylabplus.bsky.social roles is BUT ONE WEEK AWAY!
January 24, 2025 at 7:41 AM
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HistoryLab+’s annual Christmas Connections event is coming to #Bristol! Want to build links w/other West Country #Skystorians & Humanities #ECRs? Join us on 19 Dec for FREE drinks & eats at Playground Coffee, a museum tour, then dinner & 🍺 at a local hostelry. For details & to register👉 t.ly/JIX2B.
December 5, 2024 at 5:16 PM
100% recommend applying for this if you are a Masters/PhD student of the FWW

I can honestly say my time at the Historial summer school was the highlight of my PhD experience
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Summer School
23rd to 27th June 2025
"Serving the Armies. Supply, Transport, Care during the First World War"
! Deadline for applications: 27 December 2024
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December 2, 2024 at 10:45 PM
Breakfast with a view this morning ☕️🫖

Let’s see if the Christmas markets here in York can get me in the spirit
November 22, 2024 at 10:04 AM
Tonight we opened our latest exhibition ‘Whose Power? Energy Change in the Home’ which has been worked on by PP in partnership with Abigail Harrison Moore on her AHRC fellowship. Such a great thing to research and be a part of!

Also can you tell how excited I am by the cool little cakes
February 29, 2024 at 8:29 PM
Thought I’d save my 1st post for good news

I am delighted to share that I’ve joined the team at Sheffield Hallam as an Associate Lecturer for this academic year on the BA History course. After day one of teaching, I can say that I am definitely looking forward to the semester and rest of the year!
November 1, 2023 at 5:51 PM