Simone Schleper 🟥
@moneschleper.bsky.social
Environmental historian, science scholar @Maastricht University, twin mom of three
Favorite student evaluation of the year so far:
"most of the lectures were actually relevant and/or interesting"
I take that as a win 🥰 #studentevals
"most of the lectures were actually relevant and/or interesting"
I take that as a win 🥰 #studentevals
January 13, 2026 at 1:12 PM
Favorite student evaluation of the year so far:
"most of the lectures were actually relevant and/or interesting"
I take that as a win 🥰 #studentevals
"most of the lectures were actually relevant and/or interesting"
I take that as a win 🥰 #studentevals
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📣 We are pleased to announce the selection of the 2027 Special Issue, "The Making of Colonial Knowledge and its Afterlives in Dutch Universities", with guest editors Larissa Schulte Nordholt and Ligia Giay.
📚 Have a peek at the Issue's abstract: journalhistoryknowledge.org/announcement....
📚 Have a peek at the Issue's abstract: journalhistoryknowledge.org/announcement....
Selection of 2027 Special Issue
| Journal for the History of Knowledge
journalhistoryknowledge.org
January 9, 2026 at 12:27 PM
📣 We are pleased to announce the selection of the 2027 Special Issue, "The Making of Colonial Knowledge and its Afterlives in Dutch Universities", with guest editors Larissa Schulte Nordholt and Ligia Giay.
📚 Have a peek at the Issue's abstract: journalhistoryknowledge.org/announcement....
📚 Have a peek at the Issue's abstract: journalhistoryknowledge.org/announcement....
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ICYMI a summary of a recent chapter. read in combo w/ this 👇chapter (access it by downloading the entire OA volume) by @odinnmelsted.bsky.social + past & forthcoming work by @moneschleper.bsky.social to grasp what I'm calling the "Philanthropocene" ...
www.degruyterbrill.com/document/doi...
www.degruyterbrill.com/document/doi...
January 8, 2026 at 12:54 PM
ICYMI a summary of a recent chapter. read in combo w/ this 👇chapter (access it by downloading the entire OA volume) by @odinnmelsted.bsky.social + past & forthcoming work by @moneschleper.bsky.social to grasp what I'm calling the "Philanthropocene" ...
www.degruyterbrill.com/document/doi...
www.degruyterbrill.com/document/doi...
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I'm hiring 2 postdocs on my Wellcome project "How Did Infectious Diseases Become Wild?: Plague, Yellow Fever, and Disease Ecology in the Brazilian Hinterland (1920-1975)"
Department of Global Health and Social Medicine
King's College
3 years 01/10/26- 30/09/29
Deadline: 01/02/26
shorturl.at/KZ6Vh
Department of Global Health and Social Medicine
King's College
3 years 01/10/26- 30/09/29
Deadline: 01/02/26
shorturl.at/KZ6Vh
Postdoctoral Research Associate | King's College London
www.kcl.ac.uk
January 5, 2026 at 5:22 PM
I'm hiring 2 postdocs on my Wellcome project "How Did Infectious Diseases Become Wild?: Plague, Yellow Fever, and Disease Ecology in the Brazilian Hinterland (1920-1975)"
Department of Global Health and Social Medicine
King's College
3 years 01/10/26- 30/09/29
Deadline: 01/02/26
shorturl.at/KZ6Vh
Department of Global Health and Social Medicine
King's College
3 years 01/10/26- 30/09/29
Deadline: 01/02/26
shorturl.at/KZ6Vh
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JOB ALERT!
3-year postdoc at @girtoncollege.bsky.social - research anything you like in History, Archaeology or Anthropology in a wonderful, welcoming scholarly community.
PLEASE SHARE! Closes 12 January
www.girton.cam.ac.uk/job-vacancie...
3-year postdoc at @girtoncollege.bsky.social - research anything you like in History, Archaeology or Anthropology in a wonderful, welcoming scholarly community.
PLEASE SHARE! Closes 12 January
www.girton.cam.ac.uk/job-vacancie...
January 5, 2026 at 9:00 AM
JOB ALERT!
3-year postdoc at @girtoncollege.bsky.social - research anything you like in History, Archaeology or Anthropology in a wonderful, welcoming scholarly community.
PLEASE SHARE! Closes 12 January
www.girton.cam.ac.uk/job-vacancie...
3-year postdoc at @girtoncollege.bsky.social - research anything you like in History, Archaeology or Anthropology in a wonderful, welcoming scholarly community.
PLEASE SHARE! Closes 12 January
www.girton.cam.ac.uk/job-vacancie...
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The Newsletters are heart-breaking & enraging bc it's clear that by the late 1970s many scientists knew what was coming. They – and Barbat – were not able to get enough other people to take it seriously (sound familiar?).
All 18 will be released this year.
2/2
allouryesterdays.info/co2-newslett...
All 18 will be released this year.
2/2
allouryesterdays.info/co2-newslett...
CO2 Newsletter - All Our Yesterdays
The C02 Newsletter was an eight-page round up of current knowledge about carbon dioxide build-up and policy developments. It was published bi-monthly from September 1979 to July 1982 by William N. Bar...
allouryesterdays.info
January 5, 2026 at 3:11 PM
The Newsletters are heart-breaking & enraging bc it's clear that by the late 1970s many scientists knew what was coming. They – and Barbat – were not able to get enough other people to take it seriously (sound familiar?).
All 18 will be released this year.
2/2
allouryesterdays.info/co2-newslett...
All 18 will be released this year.
2/2
allouryesterdays.info/co2-newslett...
Triggerfinger
On the Chair‘s Hiring Committee Service
Deadlines Are Forever
The PI Who Loved Me
License to Teams
A Peer Review to Kill
Qualtrix of Solace
Cite All
No Tenure Till You Die
On the Chair‘s Hiring Committee Service
Deadlines Are Forever
The PI Who Loved Me
License to Teams
A Peer Review to Kill
Qualtrix of Solace
Cite All
No Tenure Till You Die
Publish and Let Perish
December 26, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Triggerfinger
On the Chair‘s Hiring Committee Service
Deadlines Are Forever
The PI Who Loved Me
License to Teams
A Peer Review to Kill
Qualtrix of Solace
Cite All
No Tenure Till You Die
On the Chair‘s Hiring Committee Service
Deadlines Are Forever
The PI Who Loved Me
License to Teams
A Peer Review to Kill
Qualtrix of Solace
Cite All
No Tenure Till You Die
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When we say "no, everything hasn't been digitized," I need you to understand that we really mean is that virtually nothing has been digitized. This is because the realm of primary sources that historians use is incomprehensibly large.
Seems like it's worth posting this one again.
Why Do Historians Still Have To Go To Archives?
Why do historians go to archives? Hasn’t everything already been digitized?
contingentmagazine.org
December 22, 2025 at 1:40 AM
When we say "no, everything hasn't been digitized," I need you to understand that we really mean is that virtually nothing has been digitized. This is because the realm of primary sources that historians use is incomprehensibly large.
Ending a turbulent year with something to look forward to.
In January, I’ll be starting a new NWO-funded project on intermediaries in postwar global environmental policymaking:
www.nwo.nl/en/projects/...
#envhist #histsci
In January, I’ll be starting a new NWO-funded project on intermediaries in postwar global environmental policymaking:
www.nwo.nl/en/projects/...
#envhist #histsci
Between field and fora: Non-Western gatekeepers in international environmental policymaking (1960s-1980s) | NWO
Status Starts shortly
www.nwo.nl
December 22, 2025 at 10:14 AM
Ending a turbulent year with something to look forward to.
In January, I’ll be starting a new NWO-funded project on intermediaries in postwar global environmental policymaking:
www.nwo.nl/en/projects/...
#envhist #histsci
In January, I’ll be starting a new NWO-funded project on intermediaries in postwar global environmental policymaking:
www.nwo.nl/en/projects/...
#envhist #histsci
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14 two-year postdocs for academics of any nationality who cannot continue their research due to US politics. Do share if you know of such.
Post-doc positions:
"Academic freedom is under pressure today. This requires rescue havens of free research. ... [we] invite early career researchers, whose work is restricted due to political pressure in the USA..."
uni-freiburg.de/frias/call-f...
"Academic freedom is under pressure today. This requires rescue havens of free research. ... [we] invite early career researchers, whose work is restricted due to political pressure in the USA..."
uni-freiburg.de/frias/call-f...
Call for Applications: Early Career Rescue Fellowship – Freiburg Institute for Advanced Studies
uni-freiburg.de
December 19, 2025 at 5:19 PM
14 two-year postdocs for academics of any nationality who cannot continue their research due to US politics. Do share if you know of such.
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What does Gen AI mean for the work of the historian and the value of historical experience, skills and craft?
'The Historian in the Age of AI' by @chriscampbell1.bsky.social.
New Comment article now available in 'Transactions of the Royal Historical Society' bit.ly/4atErTB #Skystorians 1/2
'The Historian in the Age of AI' by @chriscampbell1.bsky.social.
New Comment article now available in 'Transactions of the Royal Historical Society' bit.ly/4atErTB #Skystorians 1/2
December 11, 2025 at 2:08 PM
What does Gen AI mean for the work of the historian and the value of historical experience, skills and craft?
'The Historian in the Age of AI' by @chriscampbell1.bsky.social.
New Comment article now available in 'Transactions of the Royal Historical Society' bit.ly/4atErTB #Skystorians 1/2
'The Historian in the Age of AI' by @chriscampbell1.bsky.social.
New Comment article now available in 'Transactions of the Royal Historical Society' bit.ly/4atErTB #Skystorians 1/2
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Funded PhD opportunity at King's!
The Centre for the History of Science, Technology and Medicine at @kingshistory.bsky.social is inviting applications for prospective students to pursue a PhD in the History of Science and Technology. For more information, click here: tinyurl.com/mw84w7py
FUNDING | KingsCHoSTM
Funding Opportunities within King's CHoSTM
tinyurl.com
December 9, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Funded PhD opportunity at King's!
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Are you an early-career environmental historian or interested in the challenges aspiring environmental historians face? Join our panel discussion with
@askehn.bsky.social @kathiescharf.bsky.social @tidetales.bsky.social and @wilkohardenberg.bsky.social et al., hosted by @eseh.bsky.social #envhist
@askehn.bsky.social @kathiescharf.bsky.social @tidetales.bsky.social and @wilkohardenberg.bsky.social et al., hosted by @eseh.bsky.social #envhist
November 24, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Are you an early-career environmental historian or interested in the challenges aspiring environmental historians face? Join our panel discussion with
@askehn.bsky.social @kathiescharf.bsky.social @tidetales.bsky.social and @wilkohardenberg.bsky.social et al., hosted by @eseh.bsky.social #envhist
@askehn.bsky.social @kathiescharf.bsky.social @tidetales.bsky.social and @wilkohardenberg.bsky.social et al., hosted by @eseh.bsky.social #envhist
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What role does memory play in political decision making?
Meet Dr Aline Sierp - CERiM Central and Eastern Europe Hub's expert on transnational memory and identity politics.
#AcademicSky #HistorySky #PoliSky #MemoryStudies #EuropeSky #CEE
Meet Dr Aline Sierp - CERiM Central and Eastern Europe Hub's expert on transnational memory and identity politics.
#AcademicSky #HistorySky #PoliSky #MemoryStudies #EuropeSky #CEE
What role does memory play in political decision making? Meet Dr Aline Sierp, CERiM CEEhub expert on transnational memory and identity politics.
#HistorySky #PoliSky #MemoryStudies #EuropeSky #CEE #AcademicSky
#HistorySky #PoliSky #MemoryStudies #EuropeSky #CEE #AcademicSky
Understanding Europe: On Memory and Identity
YouTube video by Understanding Europe
www.youtube.com
November 14, 2025 at 11:17 AM
What role does memory play in political decision making?
Meet Dr Aline Sierp - CERiM Central and Eastern Europe Hub's expert on transnational memory and identity politics.
#AcademicSky #HistorySky #PoliSky #MemoryStudies #EuropeSky #CEE
Meet Dr Aline Sierp - CERiM Central and Eastern Europe Hub's expert on transnational memory and identity politics.
#AcademicSky #HistorySky #PoliSky #MemoryStudies #EuropeSky #CEE
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*Globalizing Wildlife*, a book edited by @vbateman.bsky.social, Tom Quick, and myself, is now available for pre-order with @uncpress.bsky.social!
Using code 01SOCIAL30 at checkout, you can save 30%
www.uncpress.org/book/9781469...
Using code 01SOCIAL30 at checkout, you can save 30%
www.uncpress.org/book/9781469...
Globalizing Wildlife
Humans have always incorporated wildlife into processes of work, capture, and exchange. During the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, globalization became t...
www.uncpress.org
November 7, 2025 at 8:43 AM
*Globalizing Wildlife*, a book edited by @vbateman.bsky.social, Tom Quick, and myself, is now available for pre-order with @uncpress.bsky.social!
Using code 01SOCIAL30 at checkout, you can save 30%
www.uncpress.org/book/9781469...
Using code 01SOCIAL30 at checkout, you can save 30%
www.uncpress.org/book/9781469...
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If you think mis- and disinformation is no big deal , read this: www.nature.com/articles/s41...
Relative engagement with sources of climate misinformation is growing across social media platforms - Scientific Reports
Scientific Reports - Relative engagement with sources of climate misinformation is growing across social media platforms
www.nature.com
October 24, 2025 at 7:41 AM
If you think mis- and disinformation is no big deal , read this: www.nature.com/articles/s41...
Marmot hunter, Mongolian People's Republic, 1970s. Marmot were heavily hunted, and their skins were listed as part of the 5 year plans. 1,000s of skins were collected annually.
Hunters were seen as professional Marxist laborers with an important role in building socialism, and had clear quotas.
Hunters were seen as professional Marxist laborers with an important role in building socialism, and had clear quotas.
October 22, 2025 at 12:03 PM
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German study shows how far right sets agenda thanks to mainstream parties reshaping their communications to respond to what are initially fringe issues, boosting the spread of these ideas and signalling to voters that these ideas and stances were legitimate
shorturl.at/OFfig
shorturl.at/OFfig
German far right setting agenda as opponents amplify its ideas, study finds
Normalisation of far-right stances likely to affect success of such parties at ballot boxes across Europe, say researchers
www.theguardian.com
October 18, 2025 at 7:48 AM
German study shows how far right sets agenda thanks to mainstream parties reshaping their communications to respond to what are initially fringe issues, boosting the spread of these ideas and signalling to voters that these ideas and stances were legitimate
shorturl.at/OFfig
shorturl.at/OFfig
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"Viele an ME/CFS Erkrankte haben keinerlei medizinische Betreuung"
@sabinehermisson.bsky.social im Interview mit @ninaweber.bsky.social im @spiegel.de
@sabinehermisson.bsky.social im Interview mit @ninaweber.bsky.social im @spiegel.de
"Sie kann nicht sprechen, erträgt keine Geräusche, keine Menschen – Milena, 22, hat #MECFS.
Ihre Eltern Sabine und Joachim Hermisson kümmern sich seit fünf Jahren um sie. Hier berichten sie, worauf es in der Pflege ankommt."
www.spiegel.de/gesundheit/d...
Ihre Eltern Sabine und Joachim Hermisson kümmern sich seit fünf Jahren um sie. Hier berichten sie, worauf es in der Pflege ankommt."
www.spiegel.de/gesundheit/d...
(S+) Tochter mit ME/CFS: »Unsere Tochter verträgt kein Licht. Wir pflegen sie deshalb in Dunkelheit«
Sie kann nicht sprechen, erträgt keine Geräusche, keine Menschen – Milena, 22, hat ME/CFS. Ihre Eltern Sabine und Joachim Hermisson kümmern sich seit fünf Jahren um sie. Hier berichten sie, worauf es ...
www.spiegel.de
October 8, 2025 at 7:16 PM
"Viele an ME/CFS Erkrankte haben keinerlei medizinische Betreuung"
@sabinehermisson.bsky.social im Interview mit @ninaweber.bsky.social im @spiegel.de
@sabinehermisson.bsky.social im Interview mit @ninaweber.bsky.social im @spiegel.de
GTD X Lumiere #2: FUTURE COUNCIL
October 8th, 19:30 - 22:30
Join us! Your ticket includes a free drink on GTD
lumiere.nl/en/specials/...
@maastrichtu.bsky.social @fasosmaastricht.bsky.social
October 8th, 19:30 - 22:30
Join us! Your ticket includes a free drink on GTD
lumiere.nl/en/specials/...
@maastrichtu.bsky.social @fasosmaastricht.bsky.social
October 6, 2025 at 9:46 AM
GTD X Lumiere #2: FUTURE COUNCIL
October 8th, 19:30 - 22:30
Join us! Your ticket includes a free drink on GTD
lumiere.nl/en/specials/...
@maastrichtu.bsky.social @fasosmaastricht.bsky.social
October 8th, 19:30 - 22:30
Join us! Your ticket includes a free drink on GTD
lumiere.nl/en/specials/...
@maastrichtu.bsky.social @fasosmaastricht.bsky.social
What a great great loss. And what a life and legacy.
JUST IN: Jane Goodall, primatologist who transformed our understanding of the lives of apes, has died, according to an announcement from the Jane Goodall Institute.
Jane Goodall, legendary primatologist, has died at age 91
Jane Goodall, primatologist who transformed our understanding of the lives of apes, has died, according to an announcement from the Jane Goodall Institute.
n.pr
October 1, 2025 at 7:54 PM
What a great great loss. And what a life and legacy.
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authors include
@folkmagicman.bsky.social
@stefcraps.com
@andrealoew.bsky.social
@philippther.bsky.social
@guillaumblanc.bsky.social
@moneschleper.bsky.social
and more!
@folkmagicman.bsky.social
@stefcraps.com
@andrealoew.bsky.social
@philippther.bsky.social
@guillaumblanc.bsky.social
@moneschleper.bsky.social
and more!
October 1, 2025 at 11:38 AM
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Job at UC-Berkeley: Asst. Prof. in Global History of Technology, apps due 10/10 (so soon). #history #histSTM #histsci #histphilsci
aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF05065
aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF05065
Assistant Professor – Global History of Technology - Department of History
University of California, Berkeley is hiring. Apply now!
aprecruit.berkeley.edu
September 30, 2025 at 2:54 PM
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I’m a climate scientist. Trump’s U.N. address is a fire hose of misinformation by @michaelemann.bsky.social
www.sfchronicle.com/opinion/open...
www.sfchronicle.com/opinion/open...
I’m a climate scientist. Trump’s U.N. address is a fire hose of misinformation
OPINION: “What Trump is really doing is advancing a plan laid down years ago by plutocrats and polluters. And making a mockery of our country as he does so,” Michael E. Mann writes.
www.sfchronicle.com
September 27, 2025 at 5:13 AM
I’m a climate scientist. Trump’s U.N. address is a fire hose of misinformation by @michaelemann.bsky.social
www.sfchronicle.com/opinion/open...
www.sfchronicle.com/opinion/open...