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Official Bluesky account for the North American Conference on British Studies (NACBS). We're in Montreal for #nacbs2025!
📢 JBS Event 📢
Jan 22 at 12pm ET/5pm GMT
JBS is hosting a workshop for grad students and ECRs on reviewing article manuscripts for journals and what to do when you receive these reviews.
Info and RSVP: www.nacbs.org/event-detail...
Jan 22 at 12pm ET/5pm GMT
JBS is hosting a workshop for grad students and ECRs on reviewing article manuscripts for journals and what to do when you receive these reviews.
Info and RSVP: www.nacbs.org/event-detail...
January 21, 2026 at 2:00 PM
📢 JBS Event 📢
Jan 22 at 12pm ET/5pm GMT
JBS is hosting a workshop for grad students and ECRs on reviewing article manuscripts for journals and what to do when you receive these reviews.
Info and RSVP: www.nacbs.org/event-detail...
Jan 22 at 12pm ET/5pm GMT
JBS is hosting a workshop for grad students and ECRs on reviewing article manuscripts for journals and what to do when you receive these reviews.
Info and RSVP: www.nacbs.org/event-detail...
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Join the panel discussion on Dr Averill Earls’ book: Love in the Lav on January 23rd at the Irish Georgian Society, 18:00-19:30pm
More information here ⬇️
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📚 Book available at @hodgesfiggis.bsky.social
@templeunivpress.bsky.social
@aearls.bsky.social
More information here ⬇️
buff.ly/XMWp8cR
📚 Book available at @hodgesfiggis.bsky.social
@templeunivpress.bsky.social
@aearls.bsky.social
January 15, 2026 at 2:30 PM
Join the panel discussion on Dr Averill Earls’ book: Love in the Lav on January 23rd at the Irish Georgian Society, 18:00-19:30pm
More information here ⬇️
buff.ly/XMWp8cR
📚 Book available at @hodgesfiggis.bsky.social
@templeunivpress.bsky.social
@aearls.bsky.social
More information here ⬇️
buff.ly/XMWp8cR
📚 Book available at @hodgesfiggis.bsky.social
@templeunivpress.bsky.social
@aearls.bsky.social
Happening tomorrow! Join us for a discussion of The Overseer State with Sascha Auerbach.
📢Upcoming event!
📕The Overseer State with Sascha Auerbach
📅January 15
⏰12pm ET/ 5pm GMT
NACBS book series events are free and open to the public. Info and RSVP at the link below!
www.nacbs.org/event-detail...
📕The Overseer State with Sascha Auerbach
📅January 15
⏰12pm ET/ 5pm GMT
NACBS book series events are free and open to the public. Info and RSVP at the link below!
www.nacbs.org/event-detail...
The Overseer State with Sascha Auerbach | NACBS
Join NACBS to celebrate the publication of Sascha Auerbach’s recent book The Overseer State: Slavery, Indenture and Governance in the British Empire, 1812-1916. Jonathan Connolly will join Sascha in d...
www.nacbs.org
January 14, 2026 at 5:55 PM
Happening tomorrow! Join us for a discussion of The Overseer State with Sascha Auerbach.
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We’ve got a stellar lineup for this term’s Modern British History Seminar in Oxford. Do come along if you’re around!
talks.ox.ac.uk/talks/series...
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January 14, 2026 at 11:50 AM
We’ve got a stellar lineup for this term’s Modern British History Seminar in Oxford. Do come along if you’re around!
talks.ox.ac.uk/talks/series...
talks.ox.ac.uk/talks/series...
📢 Call for Volunteers!
NACBS is seeking to add two new members to the Broadsides editorial board! Information here: www.nacbs.org/news/volunte...
NACBS is seeking to add two new members to the Broadsides editorial board! Information here: www.nacbs.org/news/volunte...
January 12, 2026 at 6:30 PM
📢 Call for Volunteers!
NACBS is seeking to add two new members to the Broadsides editorial board! Information here: www.nacbs.org/news/volunte...
NACBS is seeking to add two new members to the Broadsides editorial board! Information here: www.nacbs.org/news/volunte...
📢Upcoming event!
📕The Overseer State with Sascha Auerbach
📅January 15
⏰12pm ET/ 5pm GMT
NACBS book series events are free and open to the public. Info and RSVP at the link below!
www.nacbs.org/event-detail...
📕The Overseer State with Sascha Auerbach
📅January 15
⏰12pm ET/ 5pm GMT
NACBS book series events are free and open to the public. Info and RSVP at the link below!
www.nacbs.org/event-detail...
The Overseer State with Sascha Auerbach | NACBS
Join NACBS to celebrate the publication of Sascha Auerbach’s recent book The Overseer State: Slavery, Indenture and Governance in the British Empire, 1812-1916. Jonathan Connolly will join Sascha in d...
www.nacbs.org
January 12, 2026 at 3:48 PM
📢Upcoming event!
📕The Overseer State with Sascha Auerbach
📅January 15
⏰12pm ET/ 5pm GMT
NACBS book series events are free and open to the public. Info and RSVP at the link below!
www.nacbs.org/event-detail...
📕The Overseer State with Sascha Auerbach
📅January 15
⏰12pm ET/ 5pm GMT
NACBS book series events are free and open to the public. Info and RSVP at the link below!
www.nacbs.org/event-detail...
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A reminder that the call for papers for the Modern British Studies conference in June 2026 is still open - you've got until Jan 31st to submit panel or paper proposals. Exciting to see some already on our desk! #MBS26
www.birmingham.ac.uk/events/moder...
www.birmingham.ac.uk/events/moder...
Modern British Studies Conference 2026 - University of Birmingham
Conference information
www.birmingham.ac.uk
January 12, 2026 at 1:44 PM
A reminder that the call for papers for the Modern British Studies conference in June 2026 is still open - you've got until Jan 31st to submit panel or paper proposals. Exciting to see some already on our desk! #MBS26
www.birmingham.ac.uk/events/moder...
www.birmingham.ac.uk/events/moder...
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Join us today at 4pm GMT!
This afternoon (4pm GMT) join the editors @jbritishstudies.bsky.social who are hosting a 'Listening Session for UK-based Scholars' bit.ly/4qGulmV
JBS would like to hear more about the current academic climate in the UK and the publishing challenges this poses. Online & open to all #Skystorians 1/2
JBS would like to hear more about the current academic climate in the UK and the publishing challenges this poses. Online & open to all #Skystorians 1/2
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.
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January 8, 2026 at 2:11 PM
Join us today at 4pm GMT!
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How do we know Shakespeare was Shakespeare?
Historian Susan Amussen traces William Shakespeare’s life through early modern England to show how a glover’s son could have become the world’s greatest author.
Publishing March 2026, available to pre-order now.
#booksky #Shakespeare #history
Historian Susan Amussen traces William Shakespeare’s life through early modern England to show how a glover’s son could have become the world’s greatest author.
Publishing March 2026, available to pre-order now.
#booksky #Shakespeare #history
January 6, 2026 at 2:33 PM
How do we know Shakespeare was Shakespeare?
Historian Susan Amussen traces William Shakespeare’s life through early modern England to show how a glover’s son could have become the world’s greatest author.
Publishing March 2026, available to pre-order now.
#booksky #Shakespeare #history
Historian Susan Amussen traces William Shakespeare’s life through early modern England to show how a glover’s son could have become the world’s greatest author.
Publishing March 2026, available to pre-order now.
#booksky #Shakespeare #history
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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!
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'Traffic', the NASSR/NAVSA 2026 conference at Pasadena, CA; alongside the NACBS down the road. Sounds like the place to be in mid-November!
NASSR/NAVSA Conference – November 11-15, 2026 | Pasadena, CA | Hilton
traffic2026.ucr.edu
January 5, 2026 at 3:44 PM
'Traffic', the NASSR/NAVSA 2026 conference at Pasadena, CA; alongside the NACBS down the road. Sounds like the place to be in mid-November!
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@mbsbirmingham.bsky.social Modern British Studies Conference 2026 CfP is live. Deadline for proposals 31 January 2026. www.birmingham.ac.uk/events/moder...
Modern British Studies Conference 2026 - University of Birmingham
Conference information
www.birmingham.ac.uk
January 5, 2026 at 4:41 PM
@mbsbirmingham.bsky.social Modern British Studies Conference 2026 CfP is live. Deadline for proposals 31 January 2026. www.birmingham.ac.uk/events/moder...
The NACBS has joined @historians.org amicus brief in support of Harvard University's lawsuit against the federal government over the university's ability to host foreign scholars and students. Read the full brief at the link below.
Today, the AHA & CREW filed an amicus brief in support of Harvard University’s lawsuit against the federal government over the university’s ability to host foreign scholars and students. The brief conveys the importance of international scholars and students to American higher education. 🗃️
AHA Files Amicus Brief in Support of Foreign Scholars - AHA
The American Historical Association (AHA), in collaboration with Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington (CREW), has filed an amicus brief in support of Harvard University’s lawsuit again...
www.historians.org
December 23, 2025 at 3:00 PM
The NACBS has joined @historians.org amicus brief in support of Harvard University's lawsuit against the federal government over the university's ability to host foreign scholars and students. Read the full brief at the link below.
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Today, the AHA & CREW filed an amicus brief in support of Harvard University’s lawsuit against the federal government over the university’s ability to host foreign scholars and students. The brief conveys the importance of international scholars and students to American higher education. 🗃️
AHA Files Amicus Brief in Support of Foreign Scholars - AHA
The American Historical Association (AHA), in collaboration with Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington (CREW), has filed an amicus brief in support of Harvard University’s lawsuit again...
www.historians.org
December 22, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Today, the AHA & CREW filed an amicus brief in support of Harvard University’s lawsuit against the federal government over the university’s ability to host foreign scholars and students. The brief conveys the importance of international scholars and students to American higher education. 🗃️
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CALL FOR PAPERS: TRAFFIC
Proposal Deadline: 15 February 2026
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NASSR/NAVSA
Pasadena, California
November 11-15, 2026
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For more information, visit: traffic2026.ucr.edu
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#19C #Traffic @navsa.bsky.social
Proposal Deadline: 15 February 2026
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NASSR/NAVSA
Pasadena, California
November 11-15, 2026
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For more information, visit: traffic2026.ucr.edu
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#19C #Traffic @navsa.bsky.social
December 18, 2025 at 2:00 PM
CALL FOR PAPERS: TRAFFIC
Proposal Deadline: 15 February 2026
〰
NASSR/NAVSA
Pasadena, California
November 11-15, 2026
〰
For more information, visit: traffic2026.ucr.edu
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#19C #Traffic @navsa.bsky.social
Proposal Deadline: 15 February 2026
〰
NASSR/NAVSA
Pasadena, California
November 11-15, 2026
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For more information, visit: traffic2026.ucr.edu
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#19C #Traffic @navsa.bsky.social
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A nice surprise this morning: my article on prison reform from below is out!
I believe it’s open access but let me know if you can’t get a copy and would like one.
academic.oup.com/histres/adva...
I believe it’s open access but let me know if you can’t get a copy and would like one.
academic.oup.com/histres/adva...
Prison reform from below: London, c.1780–1830*
Abstract. This article explores the history of the English prison reform movement from ‘below’ – that is, from the perspective of prison inmates. By highli
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December 17, 2025 at 8:17 AM
A nice surprise this morning: my article on prison reform from below is out!
I believe it’s open access but let me know if you can’t get a copy and would like one.
academic.oup.com/histres/adva...
I believe it’s open access but let me know if you can’t get a copy and would like one.
academic.oup.com/histres/adva...
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The Eighteenth-Century Ireland Society has a new website that is well-worth checking out for details of the annual conference, journal, and news of the inaugural ECR bursary, which was awarded to @mzukovs.bsky.social. The next bursary will be announced shortly.
www.ecis.ie/news-events/
www.ecis.ie/news-events/
News and Events
www.ecis.ie
December 16, 2025 at 4:46 PM
The Eighteenth-Century Ireland Society has a new website that is well-worth checking out for details of the annual conference, journal, and news of the inaugural ECR bursary, which was awarded to @mzukovs.bsky.social. The next bursary will be announced shortly.
www.ecis.ie/news-events/
www.ecis.ie/news-events/
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If you teach histories of British slavery, don't miss this Thursday's book launch and talk: Teaching Slavery: New Approaches to Britain's Colonial Past, IHR, London 11 December & on Zoom. 5:30pm. Registration details are below and a link to the open access book in post 2/2. This post is 1/2.
Book talk: Teaching Slavery: New Approaches to Britain’s Colonial Past
www.history.ac.uk
December 9, 2025 at 10:27 AM
If you teach histories of British slavery, don't miss this Thursday's book launch and talk: Teaching Slavery: New Approaches to Britain's Colonial Past, IHR, London 11 December & on Zoom. 5:30pm. Registration details are below and a link to the open access book in post 2/2. This post is 1/2.
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📢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 5, 2025 at 4:30 PM
📢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...
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📢New in JBS!
📗"Rethinking the Language of Chartism," by Peter Gurney
Open access here: www.cambridge.org/core/journal...
📗"Rethinking the Language of Chartism," by Peter Gurney
Open access here: www.cambridge.org/core/journal...
Rethinking the Language of Chartism | Journal of British Studies | Cambridge Core
Rethinking the Language of Chartism - Volume 64
www.cambridge.org
December 5, 2025 at 3:03 PM
📢New in JBS!
📗"Rethinking the Language of Chartism," by Peter Gurney
Open access here: www.cambridge.org/core/journal...
📗"Rethinking the Language of Chartism," by Peter Gurney
Open access here: www.cambridge.org/core/journal...
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Nominations are open for the newly-founded Scottish Literary Studies Book Prize, administered by the Universities Committee for Scottish Literature and awarded biennially to an outstanding work of scholarship in the field of Scottish literary studies. £300 prize.
ucsl-scotland.com/scottish-lit...
ucsl-scotland.com/scottish-lit...
Scottish Literary Studies Book Prize
The Scottish Literary Studies Book Prize is awarded biennially to an outstanding work of scholarship in the field of Scottish literary studies. Founded in 2025, the prize is open to book-length wor…
ucsl-scotland.com
December 2, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Nominations are open for the newly-founded Scottish Literary Studies Book Prize, administered by the Universities Committee for Scottish Literature and awarded biennially to an outstanding work of scholarship in the field of Scottish literary studies. £300 prize.
ucsl-scotland.com/scottish-lit...
ucsl-scotland.com/scottish-lit...
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Launch event for the Modern British City at
@c20society.bsky.social on 26th of January: secure.c20society.org.uk/Default.aspx...
Do come!
The book is out with @lhartbooks.bsky.social next week.
@c20society.bsky.social on 26th of January: secure.c20society.org.uk/Default.aspx...
Do come!
The book is out with @lhartbooks.bsky.social next week.
November 21, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Launch event for the Modern British City at
@c20society.bsky.social on 26th of January: secure.c20society.org.uk/Default.aspx...
Do come!
The book is out with @lhartbooks.bsky.social next week.
@c20society.bsky.social on 26th of January: secure.c20society.org.uk/Default.aspx...
Do come!
The book is out with @lhartbooks.bsky.social next week.
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📢Call For Papers📢
Sociability & Political life
Marc Jaffré & I are organising a conference! We're asking: can there be politics without sociability? How have friendship, intimacy, socialising & informal attachments been central to political projects & movements?
Get your abstracts in by Feb 14th!
Sociability & Political life
Marc Jaffré & I are organising a conference! We're asking: can there be politics without sociability? How have friendship, intimacy, socialising & informal attachments been central to political projects & movements?
Get your abstracts in by Feb 14th!
November 21, 2025 at 2:53 PM
📢Call For Papers📢
Sociability & Political life
Marc Jaffré & I are organising a conference! We're asking: can there be politics without sociability? How have friendship, intimacy, socialising & informal attachments been central to political projects & movements?
Get your abstracts in by Feb 14th!
Sociability & Political life
Marc Jaffré & I are organising a conference! We're asking: can there be politics without sociability? How have friendship, intimacy, socialising & informal attachments been central to political projects & movements?
Get your abstracts in by Feb 14th!
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One of the many great things I got out of last week’s trip to Montréal for the NACBS was a copy of @sarahcrook.bsky.social’s new book. I can’t wait to get stuck into this!
November 19, 2025 at 10:56 AM
One of the many great things I got out of last week’s trip to Montréal for the NACBS was a copy of @sarahcrook.bsky.social’s new book. I can’t wait to get stuck into this!
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We are pleased to launch today a new funding scheme, jointly with @ihr.bsky.social & DC Thomson.
Applied History Fellowships bit.ly/4ijiuII offer financial / practical support to develop the wider impact and application of academic work. £12,000 for 6 months. Closing date: 31 Jan 2026 #Skystorians
Applied History Fellowships bit.ly/4ijiuII offer financial / practical support to develop the wider impact and application of academic work. £12,000 for 6 months. Closing date: 31 Jan 2026 #Skystorians
Society launches call for new Applied History Fellowships, with the Institute of Historical Research and DC Thomson - RHS
In November 2025, the Society joins with partners the Institute of Historical Research (IHR) and publisher DC Thomson to launch a new Applied History Fellowship programme to support recent post-doctor...
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November 20, 2025 at 11:44 AM
We are pleased to launch today a new funding scheme, jointly with @ihr.bsky.social & DC Thomson.
Applied History Fellowships bit.ly/4ijiuII offer financial / practical support to develop the wider impact and application of academic work. £12,000 for 6 months. Closing date: 31 Jan 2026 #Skystorians
Applied History Fellowships bit.ly/4ijiuII offer financial / practical support to develop the wider impact and application of academic work. £12,000 for 6 months. Closing date: 31 Jan 2026 #Skystorians