Irish Studies@LivUni
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Institute of #irishstudies @liverpooluni.bsky.social: world-leading research & teaching in peace & conflict, women's studies, literature & history.
https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/irish-studies
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John McGahern Book Prize | The John McGahern Annual Book prize | Institute of Irish Studies | University of Liverpool
The John McGahern Annual Book prize of £5,000 is for the best debut work of fiction - either novel or collection of short stories - by an Irish writer or writer resident in Ireland for more than 5 yea...
www.liverpool.ac.uk
📚CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS📚John McGahern Book Prize 📚
We are seeking submissions to the John McGahern Book Prize for best debut work of fiction by an Irish or Irish-resident writer published in 2025.
DEADLINE: Friday 12 December 2025
ℹ️+ submission form: www.liverpool.ac.uk/irish-studie...
#booksky
We are seeking submissions to the John McGahern Book Prize for best debut work of fiction by an Irish or Irish-resident writer published in 2025.
DEADLINE: Friday 12 December 2025
ℹ️+ submission form: www.liverpool.ac.uk/irish-studie...
#booksky
📚CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS📚John McGahern Book Prize 📚
We are seeking submissions to the John McGahern Book Prize for best debut work of fiction by an Irish or Irish-resident writer published in 2025.
DEADLINE: Friday 12 December 2025
ℹ️+ submission form: www.liverpool.ac.uk/irish-studie...
#booksky
We are seeking submissions to the John McGahern Book Prize for best debut work of fiction by an Irish or Irish-resident writer published in 2025.
DEADLINE: Friday 12 December 2025
ℹ️+ submission form: www.liverpool.ac.uk/irish-studie...
#booksky
John McGahern Book Prize | The John McGahern Annual Book prize | Institute of Irish Studies | University of Liverpool
The John McGahern Annual Book prize of £5,000 is for the best debut work of fiction - either novel or collection of short stories - by an Irish writer or writer resident in Ireland for more than 5 yea...
www.liverpool.ac.uk
November 17, 2025 at 12:48 PM
📚CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS📚John McGahern Book Prize 📚
We are seeking submissions to the John McGahern Book Prize for best debut work of fiction by an Irish or Irish-resident writer published in 2025.
DEADLINE: Friday 12 December 2025
ℹ️+ submission form: www.liverpool.ac.uk/irish-studie...
#booksky
We are seeking submissions to the John McGahern Book Prize for best debut work of fiction by an Irish or Irish-resident writer published in 2025.
DEADLINE: Friday 12 December 2025
ℹ️+ submission form: www.liverpool.ac.uk/irish-studie...
#booksky
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Happy Monday! Coming up this week at @thetungauditorium.bsky.social 🧡
🎶 Ambro Collective
📅 Wednesday 19 November
🎟️ tinyurl.com/2wk9d5cf
🎶 Folk Rock Pioneers Steeleye Span in Concert
📅 Sunday 23 November
🎟️ tinyurl.com/fam68amz
🎶 Ambro Collective
📅 Wednesday 19 November
🎟️ tinyurl.com/2wk9d5cf
🎶 Folk Rock Pioneers Steeleye Span in Concert
📅 Sunday 23 November
🎟️ tinyurl.com/fam68amz
Ambro Collective | The Tung Auditorium
Yoko Ono Lennon Lunchtime Concert Series Liverpool music scene stalwarts bring their unique blend of jazz, funk, and experimental sounds
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November 17, 2025 at 10:09 AM
Happy Monday! Coming up this week at @thetungauditorium.bsky.social 🧡
🎶 Ambro Collective
📅 Wednesday 19 November
🎟️ tinyurl.com/2wk9d5cf
🎶 Folk Rock Pioneers Steeleye Span in Concert
📅 Sunday 23 November
🎟️ tinyurl.com/fam68amz
🎶 Ambro Collective
📅 Wednesday 19 November
🎟️ tinyurl.com/2wk9d5cf
🎶 Folk Rock Pioneers Steeleye Span in Concert
📅 Sunday 23 November
🎟️ tinyurl.com/fam68amz
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What do you get out of doing a PhD here at Liverpool?
"I can't think of any other sphere that would have offered me the chance to do so many different things... and meet people that I ordinarily would just not have met... I've loved it so much here." - Omar @livunihss.bsky.social
"I can't think of any other sphere that would have offered me the chance to do so many different things... and meet people that I ordinarily would just not have met... I've loved it so much here." - Omar @livunihss.bsky.social
November 17, 2025 at 9:37 AM
What do you get out of doing a PhD here at Liverpool?
"I can't think of any other sphere that would have offered me the chance to do so many different things... and meet people that I ordinarily would just not have met... I've loved it so much here." - Omar @livunihss.bsky.social
"I can't think of any other sphere that would have offered me the chance to do so many different things... and meet people that I ordinarily would just not have met... I've loved it so much here." - Omar @livunihss.bsky.social
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🌍 New PGR development session alert!
Navigating cultural diversity for PGRs in the research environment.
🗓 Dec 1 | 🕙 10am–12pm Hybrid
Build confidence, connection & cultural competence.
🔗 Sign up: pgrdevprog2526_cultureclimateconduct_dec25.eventbrite.co.uk
#PhDLife #AcademicCulture #GlobalResearch
Navigating cultural diversity for PGRs in the research environment.
🗓 Dec 1 | 🕙 10am–12pm Hybrid
Build confidence, connection & cultural competence.
🔗 Sign up: pgrdevprog2526_cultureclimateconduct_dec25.eventbrite.co.uk
#PhDLife #AcademicCulture #GlobalResearch
November 17, 2025 at 8:36 AM
🌍 New PGR development session alert!
Navigating cultural diversity for PGRs in the research environment.
🗓 Dec 1 | 🕙 10am–12pm Hybrid
Build confidence, connection & cultural competence.
🔗 Sign up: pgrdevprog2526_cultureclimateconduct_dec25.eventbrite.co.uk
#PhDLife #AcademicCulture #GlobalResearch
Navigating cultural diversity for PGRs in the research environment.
🗓 Dec 1 | 🕙 10am–12pm Hybrid
Build confidence, connection & cultural competence.
🔗 Sign up: pgrdevprog2526_cultureclimateconduct_dec25.eventbrite.co.uk
#PhDLife #AcademicCulture #GlobalResearch
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Today's Knowledge Commons share asks: who really won the Battle of Clontarf? 'Clontarf and the Wider World' published in History Ireland on the millennial anniversary of the battle
works.hcommons.org/records/tynx... #medievalsky #history #archaeology #skystorians #ireland #vikings
works.hcommons.org/records/tynx... #medievalsky #history #archaeology #skystorians #ireland #vikings
November 14, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Today's Knowledge Commons share asks: who really won the Battle of Clontarf? 'Clontarf and the Wider World' published in History Ireland on the millennial anniversary of the battle
works.hcommons.org/records/tynx... #medievalsky #history #archaeology #skystorians #ireland #vikings
works.hcommons.org/records/tynx... #medievalsky #history #archaeology #skystorians #ireland #vikings
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Hello #medieval friends! Day 2 of our #conference begins today at 11AM UK time!
The programme is on our website:
performingmagicinthepremodernnorthconference.wordpress.com/2025-nov-13t...
If you haven't yet registered then drop us a line via email or our social media!
The programme is on our website:
performingmagicinthepremodernnorthconference.wordpress.com/2025-nov-13t...
If you haven't yet registered then drop us a line via email or our social media!
13 – 14 Nov 2025 Conference
Please click on link to attend this online conference! WELCOME, DAY 1(11:00-11:15) Solveig Marie Wang SESSION I – Chair: Solveig Marie Wang(11:15-11:45) Housing Complexes: Domestic Protection…
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November 14, 2025 at 8:40 AM
Hello #medieval friends! Day 2 of our #conference begins today at 11AM UK time!
The programme is on our website:
performingmagicinthepremodernnorthconference.wordpress.com/2025-nov-13t...
If you haven't yet registered then drop us a line via email or our social media!
The programme is on our website:
performingmagicinthepremodernnorthconference.wordpress.com/2025-nov-13t...
If you haven't yet registered then drop us a line via email or our social media!
Heaney Prize awarded to Jack Hatton for an essay on James Joyce. #HeaneyLecture
November 13, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Heaney Prize awarded to Jack Hatton for an essay on James Joyce. #HeaneyLecture
'His expression of benevolent correctness - how l miss him
November 13, 2025 at 6:47 PM
'His expression of benevolent correctness - how l miss him
Heaney -'the peerlessly eloquent documentary of modern Ireland'
November 13, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Heaney -'the peerlessly eloquent documentary of modern Ireland'
Simon Schama 'history without poetry ... has one hand tied behind its back.' #HeaneyLecture
November 13, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Simon Schama 'history without poetry ... has one hand tied behind its back.' #HeaneyLecture
Sir Simon Schama greeted with rapturous applause as he opens the 2025 Heaney Lecture - 'Politics and the Poet' #HeaneyLecture
November 13, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Sir Simon Schama greeted with rapturous applause as he opens the 2025 Heaney Lecture - 'Politics and the Poet' #HeaneyLecture
Over 500 people gather in the Tung Auditorium to hear Sir Simon Schama deliver the 2025 Heaney Lecture. #heaneylecture
November 13, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Over 500 people gather in the Tung Auditorium to hear Sir Simon Schama deliver the 2025 Heaney Lecture. #heaneylecture
Professor Pete Shirlow, Director of the Institute introduces this year's Heaney Lecture, pointing out enduring universal appeal of Heaney. A poet who can speak to all peoples #HeaneyLecture
November 13, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Professor Pete Shirlow, Director of the Institute introduces this year's Heaney Lecture, pointing out enduring universal appeal of Heaney. A poet who can speak to all peoples #HeaneyLecture
Liverpool's own -Leanne Best, kicks off the 2025 Heaney Lecture with a poetry recital.#Heaneylecture
November 13, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Liverpool's own -Leanne Best, kicks off the 2025 Heaney Lecture with a poetry recital.#Heaneylecture
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#COP30 is taking place after two consecutive years of record-high global temperatures and continued increases in greenhouse gas emissions.
At #UoL, we're accelerating research that can influence future policy, governance, and innovation to combat the global climate crisis.
At #UoL, we're accelerating research that can influence future policy, governance, and innovation to combat the global climate crisis.
November 13, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Heaney Lecture this evening. We will be live posting from the event.
November 13, 2025 at 11:53 AM
Heaney Lecture this evening. We will be live posting from the event.
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Tonight!
The Irish Studies@LivUni presents the 2025 Seamus Heaney Lecture on the topic: ‘Politics and the Poet' by Sir Simon Schama
The evening will open with a reading of Seamus Heaney poems by Liverpool-born actor Leanne Best
Book your free spot👇
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-2025-s...
The Irish Studies@LivUni presents the 2025 Seamus Heaney Lecture on the topic: ‘Politics and the Poet' by Sir Simon Schama
The evening will open with a reading of Seamus Heaney poems by Liverpool-born actor Leanne Best
Book your free spot👇
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-2025-s...
The 2025 Seamus Heaney Lecture: ‘Politics and the Poet' by Sir Simon Schama
The 2025 Seamus Heaney Lecture by Sir Simon Schama, with readings by Leanne Best
www.eventbrite.co.uk
November 13, 2025 at 9:44 AM
Tonight!
The Irish Studies@LivUni presents the 2025 Seamus Heaney Lecture on the topic: ‘Politics and the Poet' by Sir Simon Schama
The evening will open with a reading of Seamus Heaney poems by Liverpool-born actor Leanne Best
Book your free spot👇
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-2025-s...
The Irish Studies@LivUni presents the 2025 Seamus Heaney Lecture on the topic: ‘Politics and the Poet' by Sir Simon Schama
The evening will open with a reading of Seamus Heaney poems by Liverpool-born actor Leanne Best
Book your free spot👇
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-2025-s...
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A thoughtful and informed review of the new TV series 'Trespass' from Laura Smith, PhD researcher and Graduate Teaching Fellow here at the Faculty.
Interfaith couples are still making concessions for their safety in similar ways Cushla and Michael do in Trespasses.
Trespasses: little has changed for couples dating across the religious and political divide in Northern Ireland
Interfaith couples are still making concessions for their safety in similar ways Cushla and Michael do in Trespasses.
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November 13, 2025 at 8:40 AM
A thoughtful and informed review of the new TV series 'Trespass' from Laura Smith, PhD researcher and Graduate Teaching Fellow here at the Faculty.
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Come along to Spark Cart to find out about how the ancient Egyptians protected mothers and children, and the gods they prayed to for protection.
🕐 20 November, 11am-1pm
📍 VG&M
🎟️ Free
#sparkcart #livuni #victoriagallery #egypt #liverpool
🕐 20 November, 11am-1pm
📍 VG&M
🎟️ Free
#sparkcart #livuni #victoriagallery #egypt #liverpool
November 13, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Come along to Spark Cart to find out about how the ancient Egyptians protected mothers and children, and the gods they prayed to for protection.
🕐 20 November, 11am-1pm
📍 VG&M
🎟️ Free
#sparkcart #livuni #victoriagallery #egypt #liverpool
🕐 20 November, 11am-1pm
📍 VG&M
🎟️ Free
#sparkcart #livuni #victoriagallery #egypt #liverpool
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Hello #medieval friends! Today is the first day of our 2-day virtual #conference starting at 11AM UK time!
We are excited to welcome you to our sixth conference in this series!
Programme details available on our website
performingmagicinthepremodernnorthconference.wordpress.com/2025-nov-13t...
We are excited to welcome you to our sixth conference in this series!
Programme details available on our website
performingmagicinthepremodernnorthconference.wordpress.com/2025-nov-13t...
13 – 14 Nov 2025 Conference
Please click on link to attend this online conference! WELCOME, DAY 1(11:00-11:15) Solveig Marie Wang SESSION I – Chair: Solveig Marie Wang(11:15-11:45) Housing Complexes: Domestic Protection…
performingmagicinthepremodernnorthconference.wordpress.com
November 13, 2025 at 8:03 AM
Hello #medieval friends! Today is the first day of our 2-day virtual #conference starting at 11AM UK time!
We are excited to welcome you to our sixth conference in this series!
Programme details available on our website
performingmagicinthepremodernnorthconference.wordpress.com/2025-nov-13t...
We are excited to welcome you to our sixth conference in this series!
Programme details available on our website
performingmagicinthepremodernnorthconference.wordpress.com/2025-nov-13t...
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How do libraries and the university presses at their institutions identify and work towards common goals?
An idea that's explored in this article in Katina Magazine co-authored by LUP's Jennie Collinson.
katinamagazine.org/content/arti...
@chashub.bsky.social @aupresses.bsky.social #TeamUP
An idea that's explored in this article in Katina Magazine co-authored by LUP's Jennie Collinson.
katinamagazine.org/content/arti...
@chashub.bsky.social @aupresses.bsky.social #TeamUP
University Presses and Libraries, Teaming Up to Innovate
Stories from three institutions show how university presses and libraries can collaborate to advance open access scholarly communication, foster diversity, and broaden access to knowledge.
katinamagazine.org
November 12, 2025 at 2:59 PM
How do libraries and the university presses at their institutions identify and work towards common goals?
An idea that's explored in this article in Katina Magazine co-authored by LUP's Jennie Collinson.
katinamagazine.org/content/arti...
@chashub.bsky.social @aupresses.bsky.social #TeamUP
An idea that's explored in this article in Katina Magazine co-authored by LUP's Jennie Collinson.
katinamagazine.org/content/arti...
@chashub.bsky.social @aupresses.bsky.social #TeamUP
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Big news! 🌟 @thetungauditorium.bsky.social is delighted to announce its new community Affiliate Organisations for 2025–2027: Early Music as Education (EMAE) and Dr Jazz and the Cheshire Cats
Full story 👇
news.liverpool.ac.uk/2025/10/22/t...
Full story 👇
news.liverpool.ac.uk/2025/10/22/t...
The Tung Auditorium welcomes new community music partners - University of Liverpool News
The Tung Auditorium welcomes new community music partners
news.liverpool.ac.uk
November 12, 2025 at 9:40 AM
Big news! 🌟 @thetungauditorium.bsky.social is delighted to announce its new community Affiliate Organisations for 2025–2027: Early Music as Education (EMAE) and Dr Jazz and the Cheshire Cats
Full story 👇
news.liverpool.ac.uk/2025/10/22/t...
Full story 👇
news.liverpool.ac.uk/2025/10/22/t...
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Take your research career to the next level with us. Our prestigious five-year fellowships are now open (with a permanent post at the end). If you have a compelling vision for harnessing the power of AI for research, we want to hear from you. All the details here www.liverpool.ac.uk/research/fel...
November 10, 2025 at 9:53 AM
Take your research career to the next level with us. Our prestigious five-year fellowships are now open (with a permanent post at the end). If you have a compelling vision for harnessing the power of AI for research, we want to hear from you. All the details here www.liverpool.ac.uk/research/fel...
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How do our postgraduate researchers feel about their time with us?
"I feel very lucky... it's an incredible journey really, and I don't think I could have done that if I hadn't have had the support from the staff." - Malika @livunihss.bsky.social
"I feel very lucky... it's an incredible journey really, and I don't think I could have done that if I hadn't have had the support from the staff." - Malika @livunihss.bsky.social
November 10, 2025 at 8:43 AM
How do our postgraduate researchers feel about their time with us?
"I feel very lucky... it's an incredible journey really, and I don't think I could have done that if I hadn't have had the support from the staff." - Malika @livunihss.bsky.social
"I feel very lucky... it's an incredible journey really, and I don't think I could have done that if I hadn't have had the support from the staff." - Malika @livunihss.bsky.social