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If you're a student who works with radio or podcasts, take a look at the Charles Parker prize. Brilliant opportunity for oral historians
www.cpatrust.org.uk/prize
www.cpatrust.org.uk/prize
Charles Parker Prize | Showcase Your Audio Talent — Charles Parker Archive Trust
Discover top student audio features and enter the Charles Parker Prize for a chance to broadcast on BBC Radio 4.
www.cpatrust.org.uk
November 11, 2025 at 7:33 AM
If you're a student who works with radio or podcasts, take a look at the Charles Parker prize. Brilliant opportunity for oral historians
www.cpatrust.org.uk/prize
www.cpatrust.org.uk/prize
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TOMORROW Joanna Tucker of @uofglasgow.bsky.social presents on ‘Multi-scribe manuscripts: reflections on cartularies & chronicles from medieval #Scotland’ 🏴
Join us online 💻 or at the Senate House @ihr.bsky.social 🏢
Register via bit.ly/londonmedieval
Looking forward to seeing you there!
Join us online 💻 or at the Senate House @ihr.bsky.social 🏢
Register via bit.ly/londonmedieval
Looking forward to seeing you there!
London Society for Medieval Studies
Founded in 1970/1, the London Society for Medieval Studies seeks to foster knowledge of, and dialogue about, the Middle Ages (c.500–c.1500 CE).
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November 10, 2025 at 9:07 AM
TOMORROW Joanna Tucker of @uofglasgow.bsky.social presents on ‘Multi-scribe manuscripts: reflections on cartularies & chronicles from medieval #Scotland’ 🏴
Join us online 💻 or at the Senate House @ihr.bsky.social 🏢
Register via bit.ly/londonmedieval
Looking forward to seeing you there!
Join us online 💻 or at the Senate House @ihr.bsky.social 🏢
Register via bit.ly/londonmedieval
Looking forward to seeing you there!
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Do you find Tuesday evenings depressing? I'm lecturing on the Bogomils for those nice people @ thelasttuesdaysociety.org 8pm GMT or 9pm CET. Obviously it won't make much difference, and yes I still think Bogomils are dualists, but they're more interesting than that. Worth a punt I'd say.
The Viktor Wynd Museum Of Curiosities, Fine Art & Natural History
The Last Tuesday Society - Home of the Museum of Curiosities, Cocktail Bar, Absinthe Parlour and programme of Zoom lectures and Workshops.
thelasttuesdaysociety.org
November 9, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Do you find Tuesday evenings depressing? I'm lecturing on the Bogomils for those nice people @ thelasttuesdaysociety.org 8pm GMT or 9pm CET. Obviously it won't make much difference, and yes I still think Bogomils are dualists, but they're more interesting than that. Worth a punt I'd say.
Do you find Tuesday evenings depressing? I'm lecturing on the Bogomils for those nice people @ thelasttuesdaysociety.org 8pm GMT or 9pm CET. Obviously it won't make much difference, and yes I still think Bogomils are dualists, but they're more interesting than that. Worth a punt I'd say.
The Viktor Wynd Museum Of Curiosities, Fine Art & Natural History
The Last Tuesday Society - Home of the Museum of Curiosities, Cocktail Bar, Absinthe Parlour and programme of Zoom lectures and Workshops.
thelasttuesdaysociety.org
November 9, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Do you find Tuesday evenings depressing? I'm lecturing on the Bogomils for those nice people @ thelasttuesdaysociety.org 8pm GMT or 9pm CET. Obviously it won't make much difference, and yes I still think Bogomils are dualists, but they're more interesting than that. Worth a punt I'd say.
If anyone's hiring a car in Skopje, choose Momo. Very reasonable and nothing's too much trouble. They'll even give you the paperwork for cross border jaunts.
November 8, 2025 at 8:23 PM
If anyone's hiring a car in Skopje, choose Momo. Very reasonable and nothing's too much trouble. They'll even give you the paperwork for cross border jaunts.
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Postdoctoral Research Fellow in History
Swansea University - Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences #skystorians 🗃️www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DPI170/p...
Swansea University - Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences #skystorians 🗃️www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DPI170/p...
Postdoctoral Research Fellow in History at Swansea University
Searching for an academic job? Explore this Postdoctoral Research Fellow in History opening on jobs.ac.uk! Click to view more details and browse other academic jobs.
www.jobs.ac.uk
November 7, 2025 at 6:45 AM
Postdoctoral Research Fellow in History
Swansea University - Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences #skystorians 🗃️www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DPI170/p...
Swansea University - Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences #skystorians 🗃️www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DPI170/p...
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The Worshipful Company of Curriers essay prize on London for early career scholars, in association with The London Journal Trust and the Institute of Historical Research.
The author of the winning submission will receive £1,000, and publication, subject to peer review, in The London Journal.
The author of the winning submission will receive £1,000, and publication, subject to peer review, in The London Journal.
Curriers' Essay Prize | The London Journal
The author of the winning submission will receive £1,000, and publication, subject to peer review, in The London Journal. Other promising entries may also be considered for publication.
www.thelondonjournal.org
November 7, 2025 at 9:50 AM
The Worshipful Company of Curriers essay prize on London for early career scholars, in association with The London Journal Trust and the Institute of Historical Research.
The author of the winning submission will receive £1,000, and publication, subject to peer review, in The London Journal.
The author of the winning submission will receive £1,000, and publication, subject to peer review, in The London Journal.
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28 October 1944 | A transport of 1,308 Jewish women prisoners left #Auschwitz II-Birkenau camp. They were transferred to KL Bergen-Belsen.
Most probably among them were sisters Anne and Margot Frank who died there of typhus in February 1945.
Most probably among them were sisters Anne and Margot Frank who died there of typhus in February 1945.
October 28, 2025 at 1:00 PM
28 October 1944 | A transport of 1,308 Jewish women prisoners left #Auschwitz II-Birkenau camp. They were transferred to KL Bergen-Belsen.
Most probably among them were sisters Anne and Margot Frank who died there of typhus in February 1945.
Most probably among them were sisters Anne and Margot Frank who died there of typhus in February 1945.
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For all that universities have plainly used international students as cash cows, they have been among the only places where young Brits could meet as peers with people from abroad. Slowly losing that is disastrous.
October 20, 2025 at 6:43 PM
For all that universities have plainly used international students as cash cows, they have been among the only places where young Brits could meet as peers with people from abroad. Slowly losing that is disastrous.
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Junior Research Fellowship Competition 2026- University of Cambridge - Homerton College #skystorians 🗃️www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DOZ169/j...
Junior Research Fellowship Competition 2026 at University of Cambridge
An opportunity for an academic position as a Junior Research Fellowship Competition 2026 is available, as advertised on jobs.ac.uk. Apply now and explore other academic job openings.
www.jobs.ac.uk
October 21, 2025 at 6:56 AM
Junior Research Fellowship Competition 2026- University of Cambridge - Homerton College #skystorians 🗃️www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DOZ169/j...
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The RHS is a membership organisation of 6500+ historians. We welcome applications to join us at any time. Our next closing dates are 13 October and 15 December.
We offer categories for all kinds of historians and at all stages of research, from Postgraduate to Fellow: bit.ly/46V8WOQ #Skystorians
We offer categories for all kinds of historians and at all stages of research, from Postgraduate to Fellow: bit.ly/46V8WOQ #Skystorians
October 6, 2025 at 12:30 PM
The RHS is a membership organisation of 6500+ historians. We welcome applications to join us at any time. Our next closing dates are 13 October and 15 December.
We offer categories for all kinds of historians and at all stages of research, from Postgraduate to Fellow: bit.ly/46V8WOQ #Skystorians
We offer categories for all kinds of historians and at all stages of research, from Postgraduate to Fellow: bit.ly/46V8WOQ #Skystorians
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A last-minute addition to the syllabus? Anna Dobrowolska's recent monograph is an exciting read.
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October 6, 2025 at 8:36 AM
A last-minute addition to the syllabus? Anna Dobrowolska's recent monograph is an exciting read.
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Tenure-track assistant professor "Early medieval history" (Univ. of Copenhagen) www.hsozkult.de/job/id/job-1...
Tenure-track assistant professor "Early medieval history" (Univ. of Copenhagen)
Tenure-track assistant professor in early medieval history at the Faculty of Humanities, University of Copenhagen
The Saxo Institute, Faculty of Humanities, University of Copenhagen (UCPH) invites ap...
www.hsozkult.de
October 2, 2025 at 7:11 PM
Tenure-track assistant professor "Early medieval history" (Univ. of Copenhagen) www.hsozkult.de/job/id/job-1...
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This is both an incredibly niche thing but I think it should be more of a thing. Caffè Nero subscribes to the British Newspaper Archive so it’s all free on their wifi. There. I said it.
January 15, 2025 at 9:54 AM
This is both an incredibly niche thing but I think it should be more of a thing. Caffè Nero subscribes to the British Newspaper Archive so it’s all free on their wifi. There. I said it.
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Reform UK have quietly reinstated the councillor that threatened the Prime Minister (and WAY more), without explanation.
northumberland.moderngov.co.uk/mgUserInfo.a...
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northumberland.moderngov.co.uk/mgUserInfo.a...
hopenothate.org.uk/2025/09/19/s...
Councillor details - Councillor John Victor Allen - Northumberland County Council
northumberland.moderngov.co.uk
October 1, 2025 at 10:32 AM
Reform UK have quietly reinstated the councillor that threatened the Prime Minister (and WAY more), without explanation.
northumberland.moderngov.co.uk/mgUserInfo.a...
hopenothate.org.uk/2025/09/19/s...
northumberland.moderngov.co.uk/mgUserInfo.a...
hopenothate.org.uk/2025/09/19/s...
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As Reform's Nathan Gill admits taking bribes from Russian 'secret service pawn' Oleg Voloshyn, here’s a nice photo of Nigel Farage with Voloshyn’s wife.
September 26, 2025 at 8:44 PM
As Reform's Nathan Gill admits taking bribes from Russian 'secret service pawn' Oleg Voloshyn, here’s a nice photo of Nigel Farage with Voloshyn’s wife.
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Cambridge is *hiring* in post-1920 US political history and/or history of the US in the world. Closing date October 27. Please spread the word or, if you're an early career scholar in those fields, TELL NO ONE but please apply!
networks.h-net.org/jobs/69140/u...
networks.h-net.org/jobs/69140/u...
University of Cambridge - UK - Assistant Professor, History of the United States since 1920 | H-Net
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September 22, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Cambridge is *hiring* in post-1920 US political history and/or history of the US in the world. Closing date October 27. Please spread the word or, if you're an early career scholar in those fields, TELL NO ONE but please apply!
networks.h-net.org/jobs/69140/u...
networks.h-net.org/jobs/69140/u...
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A stone depicting a bearded warrior was found during an archaeological dig at Govan Old Churchyard #OTD in 2023. The fragment is c.C9th. The dig was led by the University of Glasgow's Professor Stephen Driscoll and Clyde Archaeology. 📸Govan Heritage Trust #medievalsky
September 16, 2025 at 8:06 AM
A stone depicting a bearded warrior was found during an archaeological dig at Govan Old Churchyard #OTD in 2023. The fragment is c.C9th. The dig was led by the University of Glasgow's Professor Stephen Driscoll and Clyde Archaeology. 📸Govan Heritage Trust #medievalsky
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'The incoming vice-chancellor of a soon-to-be merged university group said there is now a “blueprint” for others to join the newly formed entity, but said she could not rule out job cuts as the institutions join forces.' 1/3
More universities could join new Kent-Greenwich group, says v-c
Incoming leader of new entity says course sharing on the cards ‘where it makes sense’ as unions fear merger will result in more job cuts
www.timeshighereducation.com
September 11, 2025 at 6:52 AM
'The incoming vice-chancellor of a soon-to-be merged university group said there is now a “blueprint” for others to join the newly formed entity, but said she could not rule out job cuts as the institutions join forces.' 1/3
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@medievaljews.bsky.social and I were quoted in The Times last week about a project we've been helping on to commemorate London's medieval Jewish cemetery. A free exhibition on the site is now at St Giles Cripplegate church until 16 September. #medievalsky
www.thetimes.com/uk/london/ar...
www.thetimes.com/uk/london/ar...
Britain’s oldest Jewish cemetery discovered at the Barbican
A team of amateur historians found the site, which dates from Norman times, just outside London’s ancient Roman wall
www.thetimes.com
September 8, 2025 at 11:14 AM
@medievaljews.bsky.social and I were quoted in The Times last week about a project we've been helping on to commemorate London's medieval Jewish cemetery. A free exhibition on the site is now at St Giles Cripplegate church until 16 September. #medievalsky
www.thetimes.com/uk/london/ar...
www.thetimes.com/uk/london/ar...
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September 8, 2025 at 3:06 AM
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The web changes quickly. The Wayback Machine remembers—preserving voices, stories & culture for future generations.
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September 5, 2025 at 5:30 PM
The web changes quickly. The Wayback Machine remembers—preserving voices, stories & culture for future generations.
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British Academy/Leverhulme Trust small grants scheme is open. Up to £10k for up to 2 years. For postdoctoral researchers in Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences, including independent researchers. Applications that meet the quality threshold are allocated through partial randomisation. 5 Nov deadline.
British Academy/Leverhulme Small Research Grants
The BA/Leverhulme Small Research Grants are available to support primary research in the humanities and social sciences. These awards, up to £10,000 in value and tenable for up to 24 months, are provi...
www.thebritishacademy.ac.uk
September 4, 2025 at 7:23 AM
British Academy/Leverhulme Trust small grants scheme is open. Up to £10k for up to 2 years. For postdoctoral researchers in Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences, including independent researchers. Applications that meet the quality threshold are allocated through partial randomisation. 5 Nov deadline.
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More details on the failed proposal to rescue Dundee. The plot sickens.
Rejected Dundee University recovery plan included more job cuts - BBC News
The cash-strapped institution had suggested a further 220 voluntary redundancies and 170 compulsory redundancies.
www.bbc.co.uk
August 21, 2025 at 7:03 AM
More details on the failed proposal to rescue Dundee. The plot sickens.
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Jisc and UUK seeking 5-15% price reductions from Big 5 publishers – Elsevier, Springer Nature, Taylor & Francis, Wiley and Sage. The negotiations, which are not going well, conclude on 29 August. If they fail, several universities may be walking away from their current deals, losing access in 2026.
‘Business-as-usual’ offers from publishers raise walk-away fears
Disappointing offers which ‘miss financial reality’ faced by UK higher education have heightened speculation that institutions will ditch proposed deals
www.timeshighereducation.com
August 20, 2025 at 6:38 AM
Jisc and UUK seeking 5-15% price reductions from Big 5 publishers – Elsevier, Springer Nature, Taylor & Francis, Wiley and Sage. The negotiations, which are not going well, conclude on 29 August. If they fail, several universities may be walking away from their current deals, losing access in 2026.