Mo Moulton
@momoulton.bsky.social
Professor of Modern British & Irish History at the University of Birmingham (UK). he/him. I write about communities from a queer & trans perspective. Currently working on cooperative creameries and queer languages of kinship. Je parle français. 한국어를 공부하고 있
Interested in the MA in Gender & Sexuality? Come talk to me this Saturday at our postgrad open day. (Or just email me, that's cool too.) www.birmingham.ac.uk/study/postgr...
November 11, 2025 at 9:28 AM
Interested in the MA in Gender & Sexuality? Come talk to me this Saturday at our postgrad open day. (Or just email me, that's cool too.) www.birmingham.ac.uk/study/postgr...
How can we see the ecology of what isn't there? A pharmaceutical plant that wasn't built - and the industrial agriculture that lives in its place. A lake that was built for fishing and drained for industry and is mourned to this day. The ghosts of the landscape are also the history of capitalism.
This was a hugely energising two-and-a-half days. Big thanks to Greywood Arts Centre for hosting us, to this/OUR for the collaboration, and to everyone who came along to participate. It's the first workshop I've been to where we've managed to spend half of the time outdoors - as is only fitting.
November 11, 2025 at 8:00 AM
How can we see the ecology of what isn't there? A pharmaceutical plant that wasn't built - and the industrial agriculture that lives in its place. A lake that was built for fishing and drained for industry and is mourned to this day. The ghosts of the landscape are also the history of capitalism.
Return of the MBS! See you all in July.
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 9:14 AM
Return of the MBS! See you all in July.
Join me at the Northern Ireland Assembly on 13 November for this conversation on the co-operative sector - its past and its promise. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/co-operati...
Co-operatives as a Policy Tool for Economic and Social Transformation
A conference in Belfast with national and international experts on how co-operatives can reshape economic and social systems.
www.eventbrite.co.uk
October 11, 2025 at 12:39 PM
Join me at the Northern Ireland Assembly on 13 November for this conversation on the co-operative sector - its past and its promise. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/co-operati...
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This is a very dense (for a non-lawyer) piece, but worthy reading for anyone trying to get a sense of the big picture at play in the recission of trans rights in the UK.
Kudos to Conor Gearty for headlining FWS as an example of the conservative judicial assault on human rights law.
Kudos to Conor Gearty for headlining FWS as an example of the conservative judicial assault on human rights law.
October 4, 2025 at 11:28 AM
This is a very dense (for a non-lawyer) piece, but worthy reading for anyone trying to get a sense of the big picture at play in the recission of trans rights in the UK.
Kudos to Conor Gearty for headlining FWS as an example of the conservative judicial assault on human rights law.
Kudos to Conor Gearty for headlining FWS as an example of the conservative judicial assault on human rights law.
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Storm Amy is blowing the flags down, she's on the side of immigrants and refugees. Wind knows no borders, learn from the wind.
October 4, 2025 at 10:12 AM
Storm Amy is blowing the flags down, she's on the side of immigrants and refugees. Wind knows no borders, learn from the wind.
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I have a big request. My baby cousin, 15, is in hospital, non-responsive. I'd like to see her one last time & am trying to fly across the ocean *tomorrow* to make this happen. It would cost about £2500 or £3300 dollars. If you're able to contribute, this is my paypal: paypal.me/riversandfam
Pay Rivers Solomon using PayPal.Me
Go to paypal.me/riversandfam and type in the amount. Since it’s PayPal, it's easy and secure. Don’t have a PayPal account? No worries.
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September 25, 2025 at 3:22 PM
I have a big request. My baby cousin, 15, is in hospital, non-responsive. I'd like to see her one last time & am trying to fly across the ocean *tomorrow* to make this happen. It would cost about £2500 or £3300 dollars. If you're able to contribute, this is my paypal: paypal.me/riversandfam
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On 1 July, we lauched our Sites of Fracture project with a day of archival exploration and discussion at the Co-operative Archive. www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/pro... @cooperativesuk.bsky.social @ukri.org
At the margins of capitalism: useful histories at the Co-op Archive - University of Birmingham
Jade Burnett reports on the 'Sites of fracture' launch event held in Manchester on 1 July 2025.
www.birmingham.ac.uk
September 17, 2025 at 11:16 AM
On 1 July, we lauched our Sites of Fracture project with a day of archival exploration and discussion at the Co-operative Archive. www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/pro... @cooperativesuk.bsky.social @ukri.org
Some big news: the University of Birmingham is launching a new MA in Gender & Sexuality. It's interdisciplinary, with a focus on combining theory & practice. It's going to be amazing. I'm convening it: message or email with questions. www.birmingham.ac.uk/study/postgr... @unibirmingham.bsky.social
Gender and Sexuality MA - University of Birmingham
Course information for prospective postgraduate students on our MA History taught masters degree programme at the University of Birmingham.
www.birmingham.ac.uk
September 15, 2025 at 8:37 AM
Some big news: the University of Birmingham is launching a new MA in Gender & Sexuality. It's interdisciplinary, with a focus on combining theory & practice. It's going to be amazing. I'm convening it: message or email with questions. www.birmingham.ac.uk/study/postgr... @unibirmingham.bsky.social
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Excellent news, but I'm still gobsmacked they had to fight so long for this. Grouse moor burning encapsulates the nexus of dispossession, environmental destruction, violence & class inequality that shaped Britain & its empire. I hope this victory leads to more protection of this vital environment.
Great to see that government WILL ban moorland burning on peat deeper than 30cm, and over a much greater area than previously
Big win for communities who've suffered the smoke + floods stemming from this Victorian practice
Only losers are ~150 wealthy grouse moor owners
www.gov.uk/government/n...
Big win for communities who've suffered the smoke + floods stemming from this Victorian practice
Only losers are ~150 wealthy grouse moor owners
www.gov.uk/government/n...
Burning banned on England’s deep peat to protect wildlife
Ban on burning heather and grass on deep peat extended to improve air quality for local communities, reduce flood risk and protect wildlife.
www.gov.uk
September 9, 2025 at 9:08 AM
Excellent news, but I'm still gobsmacked they had to fight so long for this. Grouse moor burning encapsulates the nexus of dispossession, environmental destruction, violence & class inequality that shaped Britain & its empire. I hope this victory leads to more protection of this vital environment.
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Join myself & El Reid Buckley in conversation at @nmireland.bsky.social we’ll discuss uncovering & presenting LGBTQIA+ narratives within the Museum’s collections. We’ll also reflect on the significance of LGBTQIA+ histories, tours & exhibitions. #speirgorm
Tickets www.eventbrite.ie/e/in-convers...
Tickets www.eventbrite.ie/e/in-convers...
In Conversation: Unearthing LGBTQIA+ Stories at the National Museum
Eventbrite - NMI - Decorative Arts & History, Collins Barracks presents In Conversation: Unearthing LGBTQIA+ Stories at the National Museum - Thursday, September 4, 2025 at National Museum of Ireland ...
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August 27, 2025 at 9:57 AM
Join myself & El Reid Buckley in conversation at @nmireland.bsky.social we’ll discuss uncovering & presenting LGBTQIA+ narratives within the Museum’s collections. We’ll also reflect on the significance of LGBTQIA+ histories, tours & exhibitions. #speirgorm
Tickets www.eventbrite.ie/e/in-convers...
Tickets www.eventbrite.ie/e/in-convers...
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The submissions for the new Massachusetts seal, flag and motto are up, and my friends, they are a *trip* www.mass.gov/doc/massachu...
August 25, 2025 at 1:57 PM
The submissions for the new Massachusetts seal, flag and motto are up, and my friends, they are a *trip* www.mass.gov/doc/massachu...
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I wrote about the decision myself and other authors took to withdraw from the longlist of the Polari Book Prizes for LGBTQ+ writers www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Why I withdrew my book from an LGBTQ+ literary prize | Jason Okundaye
The Polari first book prize claims to promote trans rights and trans voices. But when I saw the longlist, I had to act, says Guardian writer Jason Okundaye
www.theguardian.com
August 15, 2025 at 3:49 PM
I wrote about the decision myself and other authors took to withdraw from the longlist of the Polari Book Prizes for LGBTQ+ writers www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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Myself and Mary's fellowships are ending in October, and we're now looking for two new fellows!
I have had the best time, it's been a brilliant way to transition out of the PhD alongside teaching. It's been a joy to learn from the team and contribute something of my own too!
Any questions? DM me!
I have had the best time, it's been a brilliant way to transition out of the PhD alongside teaching. It's been a joy to learn from the team and contribute something of my own too!
Any questions? DM me!
Join us! We are advertising two part-time, paid Editorial Fellowships at History Workshop in 2025-27.
Our fellowships support early career historians to develop expertise in public, radical and digital history & to gain experience of working in an editorial team.
www.historyworkshop....
Our fellowships support early career historians to develop expertise in public, radical and digital history & to gain experience of working in an editorial team.
www.historyworkshop....
Call for Applications: Editorial Fellowships at History Workshop, 2025
History Workshop is advertising two part-time, paid Editorial Fellowships in 2025, open to early career historians.
www.historyworkshop.org.uk
July 13, 2025 at 9:54 AM
Myself and Mary's fellowships are ending in October, and we're now looking for two new fellows!
I have had the best time, it's been a brilliant way to transition out of the PhD alongside teaching. It's been a joy to learn from the team and contribute something of my own too!
Any questions? DM me!
I have had the best time, it's been a brilliant way to transition out of the PhD alongside teaching. It's been a joy to learn from the team and contribute something of my own too!
Any questions? DM me!
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Of interest to historians. Full time, permanent, £33,000 to £37,000, at Kew.
'The National Archives is looking for two Records Specialist to join our Collections Expertise & Engagement department, where we use our expert knowledge to inspire audiences and make them differently about archives.'
'The National Archives is looking for two Records Specialist to join our Collections Expertise & Engagement department, where we use our expert knowledge to inspire audiences and make them differently about archives.'
Records Specialist: 19th Century/Modern Parliament at The National Archives
Start your UK & international job search for academic jobs, research jobs, science jobs and managerial jobs in leading universities and top...
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July 7, 2025 at 7:42 AM
Of interest to historians. Full time, permanent, £33,000 to £37,000, at Kew.
'The National Archives is looking for two Records Specialist to join our Collections Expertise & Engagement department, where we use our expert knowledge to inspire audiences and make them differently about archives.'
'The National Archives is looking for two Records Specialist to join our Collections Expertise & Engagement department, where we use our expert knowledge to inspire audiences and make them differently about archives.'
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If you run any kind of service provider, sports club or social club you really need to respond to this because the guidance is an unworkable mess.
It's your last chance to respond to the EHRC consultation. It closes at 11.59pm tomorrow. Get it done tonight. Tell them about the personal impact. Better to do something short and quick than not at all.
Don't let them claim we didn't tell them.
Don't let them claim we didn't tell them.
June 30, 2025 at 11:02 AM
If you run any kind of service provider, sports club or social club you really need to respond to this because the guidance is an unworkable mess.
Tomorrow!!!
In the Manchester area and are interested in food production and alternatives to capitalism? Join me at the Co-operative Archive on 1 July for conversation and archival exploration. @cooperativesuk.bsky.social @kevinkosullivan.bsky.social www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/at-the-mar...
At the Margins of Capitalism: Useful Histories at the Co-op Archive
Bringing together historians and co-operators to explore alternative economic systems
www.eventbrite.co.uk
June 30, 2025 at 10:46 AM
Tomorrow!!!
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It's HERE!!! I'm ridiculously excited to finally be holding NEW AND DECOLONIAL APPROACHES TO GENDER NONCONFORMITY: FORGING A HOME FOR OURSELVES in my hands. You can preorder, or find where to get the OPEN ACCESS ebook, at www.bloomsbury.com/uk/new-and-d...
https://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/new-and-decolonial-approaches-to-gender-nonconformity-9781350419568/⚧️📚💜
June 25, 2025 at 7:34 PM
It's HERE!!! I'm ridiculously excited to finally be holding NEW AND DECOLONIAL APPROACHES TO GENDER NONCONFORMITY: FORGING A HOME FOR OURSELVES in my hands. You can preorder, or find where to get the OPEN ACCESS ebook, at www.bloomsbury.com/uk/new-and-d...
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This is very effective at laying out, with detailed referencing, the targeted eliminationist campaign that has led directly to the UKSC ruling, the EHRC guidance, and other recent efforts backed by Starmer's government to make it impossible to transition and to exclude trans people from public life:
Behind the ruling: how ‘Sex Matters’ is shaping UK policy on trans rights
The UK Supreme Court ruling redefined ‘sex’ – but for trans people, it’s the start of something far more sweeping and exclusionary
By ST Williams
@yorkshirebylines.co.uk
The UK Supreme Court ruling redefined ‘sex’ – but for trans people, it’s the start of something far more sweeping and exclusionary
By ST Williams
@yorkshirebylines.co.uk
Behind the ruling: how ‘Sex Matters’ is shaping UK policy on trans rights
The UK Supreme Court ruling redefined ‘sex’ – but for trans people, it’s the start of something far more sweeping and exclusionary
yorkshirebylines.co.uk
June 27, 2025 at 8:16 AM
This is very effective at laying out, with detailed referencing, the targeted eliminationist campaign that has led directly to the UKSC ruling, the EHRC guidance, and other recent efforts backed by Starmer's government to make it impossible to transition and to exclude trans people from public life:
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I just wanted to say thank you personally to everyone who was there yesterday. Who helped to make this possible. It was incredible.
We made history. We will keep making history. Together.
We made history. We will keep making history. Together.
June 26, 2025 at 9:14 PM
I just wanted to say thank you personally to everyone who was there yesterday. Who helped to make this possible. It was incredible.
We made history. We will keep making history. Together.
We made history. We will keep making history. Together.
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Two 4-year fully-funded PhD studentships available at UCL for Black British candidates. One in History of the legacy of Transatlantic slavery and reparations; the other on reparations and the media/culture focusing on reparations and the media/culture. Here's the History one. 1/2
UCL – University College London
UCL is consistently ranked as one of the top ten universities in the world (QS World University Rankings 2010-2022) and is No.2 in the UK for research power (Research Excellence Framework 2021).
www.ucl.ac.uk
June 16, 2025 at 8:54 AM
Two 4-year fully-funded PhD studentships available at UCL for Black British candidates. One in History of the legacy of Transatlantic slavery and reparations; the other on reparations and the media/culture focusing on reparations and the media/culture. Here's the History one. 1/2
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"We cannot show segregation as the moral abhorrence, practical disaster and mechanism of terrifying social control that it is with open letters, symbolic protests and lobbying campaigns. We show segregation for what it is by collectively making segregation impossible to enforce"
"Your trans colleagues are receiving emails from their bosses saying that they have to use segregated facilities because they’re frightened of getting sued.
"You have to be able to present those bosses with something scarier than the anti-trans legal budget."
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"You have to be able to present those bosses with something scarier than the anti-trans legal budget."
substack.com/home/post/p-...
Stepping Over the Line
Notes on resisting trans segregation
substack.com
June 16, 2025 at 8:20 AM
"We cannot show segregation as the moral abhorrence, practical disaster and mechanism of terrifying social control that it is with open letters, symbolic protests and lobbying campaigns. We show segregation for what it is by collectively making segregation impossible to enforce"