Centre for Modern British Studies
@mbsbirmingham.bsky.social
Interdisciplinary research centre at the University of Birmingham.
https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/mbs
https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/mbs
We are delighted to be co-sponsoring this event alongside @ihr.bsky.social and @royalhistsoc.org. Details and sign-up information is below!
📢Upcoming Event!
💻JBS Listening Session for UK-based Scholars
📅January 8
⏰4pm GMT/ 11am EST/ 9am MST/ 8am PST
Info and RSVP here: www.nacbs.org/event-detail...
💻JBS Listening Session for UK-based Scholars
📅January 8
⏰4pm GMT/ 11am EST/ 9am MST/ 8am PST
Info and RSVP here: www.nacbs.org/event-detail...
JBS Listening Session for UK-based scholars | NACBS
The Journal of British Studies will host a listening session for UK-based scholars of British Studies on Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 4pm GMT.
www.nacbs.org
December 19, 2025 at 3:46 PM
We are delighted to be co-sponsoring this event alongside @ihr.bsky.social and @royalhistsoc.org. Details and sign-up information is below!
As we wind down towards the break, a reminder that the details of our June 2026 conference can be found here: www.birmingham.ac.uk/events/moder...
The deadline for proposals is 31 January 2026 via the link in our CFP.
Any questions? Email mbs2026@contacts.bham.ac.uk.
The deadline for proposals is 31 January 2026 via the link in our CFP.
Any questions? Email mbs2026@contacts.bham.ac.uk.
Modern British Studies Conference 2026 - University of Birmingham
Conference information
www.birmingham.ac.uk
December 19, 2025 at 3:44 PM
As we wind down towards the break, a reminder that the details of our June 2026 conference can be found here: www.birmingham.ac.uk/events/moder...
The deadline for proposals is 31 January 2026 via the link in our CFP.
Any questions? Email mbs2026@contacts.bham.ac.uk.
The deadline for proposals is 31 January 2026 via the link in our CFP.
Any questions? Email mbs2026@contacts.bham.ac.uk.
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Had a very good time talking about stomach aches, pain, and conservatism at #nacbs in Montreal while also representing @mbsbirmingham.bsky.social
November 20, 2025 at 10:40 AM
Had a very good time talking about stomach aches, pain, and conservatism at #nacbs in Montreal while also representing @mbsbirmingham.bsky.social
We are delighted to announce that MBS2026 will be held at the University of Birmingham, 3-5 June 2026!
Papers may consider the opening day's theme of 'Polycrisis', but we also welcome all submissions related to modern British studies.
For any questions please contact mbs2026@contacts.bham.ac.uk
Papers may consider the opening day's theme of 'Polycrisis', but we also welcome all submissions related to modern British studies.
For any questions please contact mbs2026@contacts.bham.ac.uk
Modern British Studies Conference 2026 - University of Birmingham
Conference information
www.birmingham.ac.uk
October 17, 2025 at 9:12 AM
We are delighted to announce that MBS2026 will be held at the University of Birmingham, 3-5 June 2026!
Papers may consider the opening day's theme of 'Polycrisis', but we also welcome all submissions related to modern British studies.
For any questions please contact mbs2026@contacts.bham.ac.uk
Papers may consider the opening day's theme of 'Polycrisis', but we also welcome all submissions related to modern British studies.
For any questions please contact mbs2026@contacts.bham.ac.uk
Looking forward to welcoming @samwetherell.bsky.social this afternoon - all welcome to join!
Join us next Wednesday (2 April) as we're joined by @samwetherell.bsky.social. Sam's paper is titled 'Liverpool, Obsolescence and the Management of "Surplus" Populations in Post-War Britain. Arts Building LR2, 3:00-4:30pm. All welcome.
April 2, 2025 at 7:00 AM
Looking forward to welcoming @samwetherell.bsky.social this afternoon - all welcome to join!
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This week - all welcome!
Join us next Wednesday (2 April) as we're joined by @samwetherell.bsky.social. Sam's paper is titled 'Liverpool, Obsolescence and the Management of "Surplus" Populations in Post-War Britain. Arts Building LR2, 3:00-4:30pm. All welcome.
March 31, 2025 at 1:25 PM
This week - all welcome!
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The Centre for Midlands History and Cultures is hosting the @histparl.bsky.social team for an online session revealing resources for researchers.
Thurs 3 April
19:00 - 20:00 (UK time)
All Welcome!
@midlandhistory.bsky.social @mbsbirmingham.bsky.social @bhamcrems.bsky.social
Thurs 3 April
19:00 - 20:00 (UK time)
All Welcome!
@midlandhistory.bsky.social @mbsbirmingham.bsky.social @bhamcrems.bsky.social
The History of Parliament: Resources for Researchers
The History of Parliament Team will introduce their work and detail the Midland specific resources for different chronological periods.
www.eventbrite.co.uk
March 13, 2025 at 1:57 PM
The Centre for Midlands History and Cultures is hosting the @histparl.bsky.social team for an online session revealing resources for researchers.
Thurs 3 April
19:00 - 20:00 (UK time)
All Welcome!
@midlandhistory.bsky.social @mbsbirmingham.bsky.social @bhamcrems.bsky.social
Thurs 3 April
19:00 - 20:00 (UK time)
All Welcome!
@midlandhistory.bsky.social @mbsbirmingham.bsky.social @bhamcrems.bsky.social
Join us next Wednesday (2 April) as we're joined by @samwetherell.bsky.social. Sam's paper is titled 'Liverpool, Obsolescence and the Management of "Surplus" Populations in Post-War Britain. Arts Building LR2, 3:00-4:30pm. All welcome.
March 28, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Join us next Wednesday (2 April) as we're joined by @samwetherell.bsky.social. Sam's paper is titled 'Liverpool, Obsolescence and the Management of "Surplus" Populations in Post-War Britain. Arts Building LR2, 3:00-4:30pm. All welcome.
It was a pleasure to be joined by @vawright10.bsky.social earlier this week. Valerie's paper explored the experiences of children and teenagers in Scotland's new towns, and reflected on what these places came to mean for families and their children.
March 28, 2025 at 3:40 PM
It was a pleasure to be joined by @vawright10.bsky.social earlier this week. Valerie's paper explored the experiences of children and teenagers in Scotland's new towns, and reflected on what these places came to mean for families and their children.
Our final event of the semester is this Wednesday, 4-6pm and it promises to be fantastic. Mo Moulton will be in conversation with Matt Cook on the topic of 'New Directions in Queer and Trans History'. The event is hybrid, and you can sign up here: www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/hist...
New Directions in Queer and Trans History: Matt Cook and Mo Moulton in Conversation
Professor Matt Cook, who holds the Jonathan Cooper Chair in the History of Sexuality (University of Oxford), is in conversation with Professor Mo Moulton (University of Birmingham), followed by a gene...
www.birmingham.ac.uk
December 2, 2024 at 11:09 AM
Our final event of the semester is this Wednesday, 4-6pm and it promises to be fantastic. Mo Moulton will be in conversation with Matt Cook on the topic of 'New Directions in Queer and Trans History'. The event is hybrid, and you can sign up here: www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/hist...
Our autumn series begins this week. Dates and details are available through the link below, and sign-up options for our hybrid session in December are forthcoming. www.canva.com/design/DAGT6...
October 21, 2024 at 12:59 PM
Our autumn series begins this week. Dates and details are available through the link below, and sign-up options for our hybrid session in December are forthcoming. www.canva.com/design/DAGT6...
MBS is now on bluesky! Do follow to be kept updated on our events, activities, and to find out more about the work of our members.
August 7, 2024 at 2:51 PM
MBS is now on bluesky! Do follow to be kept updated on our events, activities, and to find out more about the work of our members.