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UoS Engagement @uosengagement.bsky.social · Oct 10
Southampton Arts and Humanities Festival returns this November at @unisouthampton.bsky.social ! ✨

Join us for a Arts and Humanities Day on Sat 8 Nov in the Cultural Quarter. Book your tickets!

🗓️6 – 15 Nov 2025
📍In-person & online
🎟️www.southamptonartshumfest.co.uk

#UoSArtsHumFest #WeAreUoS
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We’d love to hear from you! We were absolutely amazed by the response at the @unisouthampton.bsky.social Arts and Humanities Day 2025! Your feedback will help us make next year’s festival even better! 💛

Link: bit.ly/ArtsHumDay25...

#UoSArtsHumFest #WeAreUoS
A bright pink poster for the University of Southampton Arts and Humanities Day. The text reads: “Enjoyed Arts and Humanities Day? Share your feedback and help shape future events!” Below the text is a large QR code for submitting feedback. At the bottom, there is a link: “Visit www.southamptonartshumfest.co.uk” along with social media icons and the hashtag #UoSArtsHumFest.
November 13, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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Happening today 🌈

Join us at @johnhansardgallery.bsky.social for an evening celebrating Trans Awareness Week with @beyondreflectuk.bsky.social !

Tickets: bit.ly/UoSTranscrib...

Tickets by donation, all proceeds support Beyond Reflections

#UoSArtsHumFest #WeAreUoS @unisouthampton.bsky.social
A promotional poster for the Southampton Arts and Humanities Festival by the University of Southampton. The background is purple with a rainbow border. Large white text at the top reads: “Happening Today!” Below, the event title says: “TRANSCRIBE: Trans Awareness Week with Beyond Reflections.” A calendar icon and details follow: “13 November 2025, 18:30 – 21:00, John Hansard Gallery.” At the bottom left is a QR code with the caption “Book your tickets!” On the right, text reads: “Find out more www.southamptonartshumfest.co.uk.” Social media icons and hashtag #UoSArtsHumFest are also displayed.
November 13, 2025 at 10:30 AM
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What’s on today at the Arts and Humanities Festival 2025? 🎨📚🎶

Join us for a day full of conversations, heritage and discovery! ✨

📅 Find full details here: www.southamptonartshumfest.co.uk/whats-on/wha...

#UoSArtsHumFest #WeAreUoS @unisouthampton.bsky.social @writercaroleburns.bsky.social
A promotional graphic for the Southampton Arts and Humanities Festival, branded with the University of Southampton logo. The background is purple with white and black text. The heading reads “What’s on today! 12 November.” Three circular sections list events: “Explore the history of Mansbridge | Walking Tour” from 10:00 to 11:30 in Swaythling. “Enter the Cabinet of Curiosities at Hartley Library | Exhibition” from 14:00 to 14:45 at Hartley Library, University of Southampton. “Writers in Conversation with Prize-Winning Author Carys Davies” from 19:30 to 20:45 online.
November 12, 2025 at 4:07 PM
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What an incredible day of art, stories and community! @unisouthampton.bsky.social Arts and Humanities Day 2025 brought the community together to explore the power of arts, culture and research.

Thank you to everyone who joined us! 💛

#UoSArtsHumFest #WeAreUoS #BeingHuman2025
November 10, 2025 at 3:11 PM
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A heartfelt thank you to all our incredible suppliers, exhibitors, and visitors who made @unisouthampton.bsky.social Arts and Humanities Day 2025 such a success! 💛

We couldn’t have done it without you!

#UoSArtsHumFest #WeAreUoS @johnhansardgallery.bsky.social @southamptoncc.bsky.social
A bright pink promotional graphic for Arts and Humanities Day by the University of Southampton. The text reads: “Arts and Humanities Day” at the top left, and “THANK YOU to all our suppliers, exhibitors and visitors for joining us at Arts and Humanities Day” in the center. Below the text is a circular photo of a person wearing a pink event T-shirt, seated at a table with colorful craft materials. At the bottom, there is a website link: “Visit www.southamptonartshumfest.co.uk” along with social media icons and the hashtag #UoSArtsHumFest.
November 10, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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Join @writercaroleburns.bsky.social for a night in conversation with author Carys Davies about her prize-winning novel, CLEAR.

📅 Date: Wed, 12 Nov 2025 19:30 - 20:45

Book Tickets: bit.ly/UoSWritersIn.

#UoSArtsHumFest #WeAreUoS @unisouthampton.bsky.social
Poster for Arts and Humanities Day at the University of Southampton. The background is bright pink with white and purple text. The headline reads: “Where did ‘Physical Education’ come from?” Below, it says: “Join Dr. Joan Tumblety to uncover how physical education became about wellbeing and joy.” Event details are in a light pink box: “Sat 8 November 2025, 13:30 – 14:30, Sir James Matthews Building.” There is a circular photo of a person in front of a bookshelf. At the bottom left, there is a QR code with the text “Book your tickets!” and social media icons. Bottom right includes the website www.southamptonartshumfest.co.uk and hashtag #UoSArtsHumFest.
November 7, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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Join Dr. Joan Tumblety at @unisouthampton.bsky.social Arts and Humanities Day 2025 for a talk on how mid-20th-century France used exercise to boost children’s fitness and happiness 💛

📍 Sir James Matthews Building
🗓️ Sat 8 Nov, 10:30–16:30
🔗 bit.ly/ChildrenPhys...

#UoSArtsHumFest #WeAreUoS
Poster for Arts and Humanities Day at the University of Southampton. The background is bright pink with white and purple text. The headline reads: “Where did ‘Physical Education’ come from?” Below, it says: “Join Dr. Joan Tumblety to uncover how physical education became about wellbeing and joy.” Event details are in a light pink box: “Sat 8 November 2025, 13:30 – 14:30, Sir James Matthews Building.” There is a circular photo of a person in front of a bookshelf. At the bottom left, there is a QR code with the text “Book your tickets!” and social media icons. Bottom right includes the website www.southamptonartshumfest.co.uk and hashtag #UoSArtsHumFest.
November 7, 2025 at 1:25 PM
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This is your sign to join a FREE family-friendly day at @unisouthampton.bsky.social Arts and Humanities Day! ✨

📅Sat 8 Nov |⏰10:30–16:30 |📍Southampton Cultural Quarter

👉 www.southamptonartshumfest.co.uk

#UoSArtsHumFest #WeAreUoS @johnhansardgallery.bsky.social @beinghumanfest.bsky.social
November 6, 2025 at 3:13 PM
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Support Neurodiverse Youth at Work, an interactive workshop! 🌈

📅 7 Nov | ⏰ 11:00–14:30 | 📍 @octoberbooks.bsky.social , Southampton
🎟️ Free | Lunch/refreshments provided

Register: bit.ly/Neurodiverse...

#ESRCFestival #WeAreUoS @unisouthampton.bsky.social @bournemouthuni.bsky.social
A poster for the University of Southampton event titled “Neurodiverse Youth: Bridging Minds and Workplaces,” part of the ESRC Festival of Social Science. The event is scheduled for Friday, 7 November 2025, from 11:00 to 14:30 at October Books, Portswood. The poster includes the ESRC Festival of Social Science logo, a QR code for more information, and a message inviting attendees to join an in-person workshop to explore neurodiversity at work, opportunities, and available support. Logos of the Festival of Social Science, UKRI Economic and Social Research Council, and Bournemouth University appear at the bottom, along with the hashtag #ESRCFESTIVAL.
November 6, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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Travel sustainably to Arts and Humanities Day and win big! Walk, cycle or bus to win some exciting prizes from
@turnersims.bsky.social ,@johnhansardgallery.bsky.social
and many more!

Visit: www.southamptonartshumfest.co.uk/artshumday/f...

#UoSArtsHumFest #WeAreUoS
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Poster for Arts and Humanities Day by the University of Southampton. The background is pink with white text. Headline reads: “Arts and Humanities Day” and “Travel Sustainably and Win Big!” Subtext says: “Walk, cycle or bus to Arts and Humanities Day and win 4 tickets for a family show at Turner Sims show and more!” Icons include a gift box, a train, and a bus. A calendar graphic shows: “Saturday 8 November 2025, 10:30 - 16:30, Southampton Cultural Quarter.” At the bottom, there is a website link: “www.southamptonartshumfest.co.uk” and social media icons with hashtag #UoSArtsHumFest.
November 6, 2025 at 10:57 AM
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Get ready for a family-friendly FREE day of creativity and workshops at Arts and Humanities Day!

Sat 8 Nov, 10:30–16:30 | Southampton Cultural Quarter
Free entry, register: www.southamptonartshumfest.co.uk/

#UoSArtsHumFest #WeAreUoS @unisouthampton.bsky.social @johnhansardgallery.bsky.social
November 4, 2025 at 3:01 PM
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🤖 Deepfake Deep Dive, explore the legal, ethical and creative challenges of deepfake tech in this panel with a Q&A session!

📅 4 Nov | 🕛 12:00–13:15
Register: bit.ly/ESRCDeepfake...

#ESRCFestival #WeAreUoS @uosmedia.bsky.social @unisouthampton.bsky.social @bournemouthuni.bsky.social
Poster for the University of Southampton event titled “Deepfake Deep Dive: Perspectives from Law, Policy, Technology and Practice.” The poster background is teal with white and purple accents. On the right, there’s an illustrated image of two robotic and human-like hands reaching toward each other. Text reads: Tuesday 4 November 2025, 12:00–13:15, Online A QR code is included for registration, alongside the description: “Join a 45-minute panel discussion and an open Q&A to explore the challenges and opportunities of deepfake technology.” At the bottom are logos for the ESRC Festival of Social Science, UKRI, the Economic and Social Research Council, Bournemouth University, and the #ESRCFestival hashtag.
November 3, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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Don’t miss Mansbridge: A Walking Tour! Discover the stories and architecture that shaped one of Southampton’s most unique neighbourhoods.

🗓️ Sat 8 Nov | 9:45am check-in
🔗 Free tickets: bit.ly/UoSMansbridg...

#UoSArtsHumFest #WeAreUoS
Digital poster for the Southampton Arts and Humanities Festival featuring the event “EXPLORE THE HISTORY OF MANSBRIDGE A WALKING TOUR”. There are two images of the Mansbridge, one which looks old and the other one of the present day. The official image of text that says "Southampton Arts and Humanities Festival, 12 NOVEMBER 2025 10:00- 11:30, Find out more www.southamptonartshumfest.co.uk Book Bookyourtickets! your tickets! X f #UoSArtsHumFest".
November 2, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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5 reasons to visit the @unisouthampton.bsky.social Arts and Humanities Festival from 6-15 Nov and don’t miss Arts and Humanities Day on 8 Nov 🎭🎨📚

🎟️ Free entry
👉 www.southamptonartshumfest.co.uk/

#UoSArtsHumFest #WeAreUoS
November 1, 2025 at 2:50 PM
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Join dance artist Natalie Johns at Arts and Humanities Day and explore how movement enhances health, balance and connection💃

No technical skill needed

Tickets: bit.ly/WellbeingInM...

#UoSArtsHumFest #WeAreUoS #BeingHuman2025
Poster for Arts and Humanities Day by the University of Southampton. The poster has a pink background with white text and includes the University of Southampton logo. Main text reads: " Wellbeing in Motion, Dance and Movement Workshop”. There is a box with details: 8 November 2025, 12:00 – 13:00 and 15:00 – 16:00, Sir James Matthews Building. There’s a circular image of individuals in a dance studio. At the bottom, there’s a QR code with the text “Book your tickets!” and the website www.southamptonartshumfest.co.uk. Social media icons for Instagram, Bluesky, X, and Facebook are shown along with the hashtag #UoSArtsHumFest.
October 31, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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Join Dr Joan Tumblety (History, @unisouthampton.bsky.social) for a talk (Arts and Humanities Day), exploring how 1920s–30s France used physical exercise to boost children’s fitness.

Open to all ages

Link: bit.ly/ChildrenPhys...

#UoSArtsHumFest #WeAreUoS #BeingHuman2025
Poster for Arts and Humanities Day by the University of Southampton. The poster has a pink background with white text and includes the University of Southampton logo. Main text reads: "Making children fit and happy through physical exercise", A talk by Dr Joan Tumblety. There is a box with details: 8 November 2025, 13:30 – 14:30, Sir James Matthews Building. There’s a circular image of Dr Joan Tumblety. At the bottom, there’s a QR code with the text “Book your tickets!” and the website www.southamptonartshumfest.co.uk. Social media icons for Instagram, Bluesky, X, and Facebook are shown along with the hashtag #UoSArtsHumFest.
October 31, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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Join James Macdonell, 3D Specialist, as he unveils a Cabinet of Curiosities created from unexpected treasures.

📍 Hartley Library, Level 4
🗓️ Friday 12 November, 14:00 - 14:45 GMT
🎟️ No booking needed!

#UoSArtsHumFest #WeAreUoS
Digital poster for the Southampton Arts and Humanities Festival featuring the event “Enter the Cabinet of Curiosities at Hartley Library” Includes the University of Southampton logo at the top. Event details read: 12 November 2025, 14:00–14:45, Hartley Library. A circular photo of the cabinet appears on the right. A QR code for booking tickets is shown at the bottom left, with the website www.southamptonartshumfest.co.uk and social media icons for Instagram, Bluesky, X, and Facebook, along with the hashtag #UoSArtsHumFest. Background is purple with subtle texture.
October 30, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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Transcribe: Trans Awareness Week with @beyondreflectuk.bsky.social🌈

Celebrate trans and LGBTQIA+ voices through poetry, music, comedy and conversation at @johnhansardgallery.bsky.social

Tickets by donation: bit.ly/UoSTranscrib...

#UoSArtsHumFest #WeAreUoS @unisouthampton.bsky.social
Digital poster for the Southampton Arts and Humanities Festival featuring the event “Transcribe: Trans Awareness Week with Beyond Reflections” Includes the University of Southampton logo at the top. Event details read: 13 November 2025, 18:30–21:00, Online. A circular photo of rainbow colors appears on the right. A QR code for booking tickets is shown at the bottom left, with the website www.southamptonartshumfest.co.uk and social media icons for Instagram, Bluesky, X, and Facebook, along with the hashtag #UoSArtsHumFest. Background is purple with subtle texture.
October 28, 2025 at 3:49 PM
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Join Carole Burns for a night in conversation with author Carys Davies about her prize-winning novel, CLEAR.

📅 Date: Wed, 12 Nov 2025 19:30 - 20:45

Book Tickets: bit.ly/UoSWritersIn...

#UoSArtsHumFest #WeAreUoS
Digital poster for the Southampton Arts and Humanities Festival featuring the event “Writers in Conversation with Prize-Winning Author Carys Davies” Includes the University of Southampton logo at the top. Event details read: 12 November 2025, 19:30–20:45, Online. A circular photo of Carys Davies appears on the right. A QR code for booking tickets is shown at the bottom left, with the website www.southamptonartshumfest.co.uk and social media icons for Instagram, Bluesky, X, and Facebook, along with the hashtag #UoSArtsHumFest. Background is purple with subtle texture.
October 28, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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AI + Imagination: Stories for a Greener Planet, a free creative workshop where kids use AI to write, illustrate, and hear their stories read our friendly robot, Buddy!

No experience needed, just imagination!

Tickets: bit.ly/ESRCAIWorksh

#ESRCFestival #WeAreUoS
Poster for an event titled “AI + Imagination: Stories for a Greener Planet” by the University of Southampton. The event takes place on Tuesday 28 October 2025 at Southampton Central Library, with two sessions: 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM and 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM. The poster includes an illustration showing a head with a brain connected to a light bulb and a green planet, symbolizing creativity and sustainability. A QR code invites viewers to register. Text reads: “Join us for a free 90-min creative workshop where children explore climate action through AI!” Logos for the ESRC Festival of Social Science, UKRI, and Economic and Social Research Council are at the bottom, along with the hashtag #ESRCFESTIVAL.
October 24, 2025 at 1:25 PM
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Make your writing stand out! Join @tobylitt.bsky.social, prize winning author and Head of Creative Writing at @unisouthampton.bsky.social , for a workshop on finding your fictional voice.

12 Nov, 18:30–19:30 | Sir James Matthews Building

Tickets: bit.ly/UoSFindingYo...

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Digital poster for the Southampton Arts and Humanities Festival featuring the event “Finding Your Fictional Voice with Toby Litt” Includes the University of Southampton logo at the top. Event details read: 12 November 2025, 18:30–19:30, Sir James Matthews Building. A circular photo of Toby Litt in a lecture appears on the right. A QR code for booking tickets is shown at the bottom left, with the website www.southamptonartshumfest.co.uk and social media icons for Instagram, Bluesky, X, and Facebook, along with the hashtag #UoSArtsHumFest. Background is purple with subtle texture.
October 24, 2025 at 11:20 AM
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The @unisouthampton.bsky.social ESRC Festival of Social Science has started! 🎉

Explore this year’s theme ‘Our Working Lives’ through events, talks and activities happening!

Events running till 8 Nov 2025
🎟️ Book free tickets: bit.ly/ESRCFestival...

#ESRCFestival #WeAreUoS #SocialScience
A colourful poster promoting the 2025 Festival of Social Science by the University of Southampton, running from 22 October to 8 November. The title reads “Exploring society together.” Illustrations show diverse people using laptops, tablets, and virtual reality headsets. A QR code invites viewers to scan and register for a week of free, engaging events exploring the world through social science. Logos of the ESRC Festival of Social Science, UKRI Economic and Social Research Council, and the #ESRCFestival hashtag appear at the bottom.
October 23, 2025 at 1:30 PM
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Celebrate 5th year of In-Residence with Southampton Voluntary Services and @unisouthampton.bsky.social. Join the Green Social Prescribing Toolkit launch and an interactive wellbeing session!

10 November, 10:00 | @johnhansardgallery.bsky.social

Tickets: bit.ly/UoSIn-Reside...

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Digital poster for the Southampton Arts and Humanities Festival featuring the event “In-Residence and Green Social Prescribing Toolkit Launch” Includes the University of Southampton logo at the top. Event details read: 10 November 2025, 10:00–12:00, John Hansard Gallery. A circular photo of two people sitting on a bench appears on the right. A QR code for booking tickets is shown at the bottom left, with the website www.southamptonartshumfest.co.uk and social media icons for Instagram, Bluesky, X, and Facebook, along with the hashtag #UoSArtsHumFest. Background is purple with subtle texture.
October 23, 2025 at 11:46 AM
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Join the School of Humanities for the 13th annual F. T. Prince Memorial Lecture and hear this year's guest speaker, Mary Jean Chan, give a lecture on "Forms of Grief: Elegiac Writing and Strict(er) Poetic Forms".

🗓️ Tuesday 28 October, 18:00
📍 Avenue Campus & Online

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Poster for the F.T. Prince Memorial Lecture 2025, organised by the University of Southampton in collaboration with Winchester Poetry Festival. The event details read: F.T. Prince Memorial Lecture 2025 Tuesday 28 October 2025, 18:00 | Avenue Campus and online Forms of Grief: Elegiac Writing and Strict(er) Poetic Forms Mary Jean Chan A QR code is displayed with text below it saying “Scan the QR code to register.” The University of Southampton and Winchester Poetry Festival logos appear at the top. A photo of Mary Jean Chan, smiling and wearing glasses with a dark blazer, is on the right side of the poster with the credit “Photo credit: Ray Burmiston.” The background colour is dark teal blue.
October 22, 2025 at 2:09 PM
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Explore Southampton’s hidden history: Mansbridge with a guided heritage walking tour led by Abri’s Cara Headon and SIAH.

📍 Pilgrim Place, Swaythling | 🕘 Check-in by 9:45am

Book tickets: bit.ly/UoSMansbridg...

#UoSArtsHumFest #Southampton #HeritageWalk #WeAreUoS
Digital poster for the Southampton Arts and Humanities Festival featuring the event “EXPLORE THE HISTORY OF MANSBRIDGE WALKING TOUR.” Includes the University of Southampton logo at the top. Event details read: 12 November 2025, 10:00–11:30, PILGRIM PLACE, SWAYTHLING. A circular photo of Mansbridge appears on the right. A QR code for booking tickets is shown at the bottom left, with the website www.southamptonartshumfest.co.uk and social media icons for Instagram, Bluesky, X, and Facebook, along with the hashtag #UoSArtsHumFest. Background is purple with subtle texture.
October 22, 2025 at 12:11 PM