Professor Lisa Johnson (known as Lisa Colton)
@lisacolton.bsky.social
Musicologist, parent, fair-weather gardener
Head of Music Department at University of Liverpool
Head of Music Department at University of Liverpool
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Calling all postgraduate and postdoctoral researchers – in ALL ARTS & HUMANITIES SUBJECTS and from ANYWHERE in the world – this is your chance to spend a month in London in pursuit of your research: robertandersontrust.org/apply/
Apply
Update November 2025: the Trust is now inviting postgraduate and postdoctoral students and scholars in the arts and humanities to apply for the opportunity to visit London for a period of one month…
robertandersontrust.org
November 18, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Calling all postgraduate and postdoctoral researchers – in ALL ARTS & HUMANITIES SUBJECTS and from ANYWHERE in the world – this is your chance to spend a month in London in pursuit of your research: robertandersontrust.org/apply/
We have accessed this funding for specialist support during times of crisis.
Just spreading the word about the government’s appalling cuts to the Adoption and Special Guardianship Support Fund! 🤬
November 15, 2025 at 12:06 PM
We have accessed this funding for specialist support during times of crisis.
Very excited to see our article on a fabulous central European music fragment now out in Plainsong & Medieval Music. Thanks to co-authors Jared Hartt & Karen Desmond! Fully open access. www.cambridge.org/core/journal...
Introducing a central European fragment of medieval polyphonic song | Plainsong & Medieval Music | Cambridge Core
Introducing a central European fragment of medieval polyphonic song - Volume 34 Issue 2
www.cambridge.org
November 14, 2025 at 1:23 PM
Very excited to see our article on a fabulous central European music fragment now out in Plainsong & Medieval Music. Thanks to co-authors Jared Hartt & Karen Desmond! Fully open access. www.cambridge.org/core/journal...
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This might be of interest to a few people
The Boring Fund: Small (£200) grants to UK non-profits, charities and voluntary groups who just need a bit of help to pay for boring running costs like web hosting, admin, insurance etc
Apply by 30 November
www.christinapoultoncreative.co.uk/boring-fund
The Boring Fund: Small (£200) grants to UK non-profits, charities and voluntary groups who just need a bit of help to pay for boring running costs like web hosting, admin, insurance etc
Apply by 30 November
www.christinapoultoncreative.co.uk/boring-fund
Boring Fund | Christina Poulton
Applications now open!
£200 grants available for small charities, CICs and voluntary groups towards some of those boring but hard-to-fund costs.
www.christinapoultoncreative.co.uk
November 7, 2025 at 11:43 AM
This might be of interest to a few people
The Boring Fund: Small (£200) grants to UK non-profits, charities and voluntary groups who just need a bit of help to pay for boring running costs like web hosting, admin, insurance etc
Apply by 30 November
www.christinapoultoncreative.co.uk/boring-fund
The Boring Fund: Small (£200) grants to UK non-profits, charities and voluntary groups who just need a bit of help to pay for boring running costs like web hosting, admin, insurance etc
Apply by 30 November
www.christinapoultoncreative.co.uk/boring-fund
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This is awful news to come out of Nottingham. MedRen-ers will be aware that Nottingham has hosted three MedRens in 2012, 1985, and the first ever MedRen in 1972.
Do consider signing the petition in the next post.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Do consider signing the petition in the next post.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Music and modern languages courses suspended at University of Nottingham
In a statement the institution also says it is
www.bbc.co.uk
November 7, 2025 at 9:43 AM
This is awful news to come out of Nottingham. MedRen-ers will be aware that Nottingham has hosted three MedRens in 2012, 1985, and the first ever MedRen in 1972.
Do consider signing the petition in the next post.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Do consider signing the petition in the next post.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Reposting because of the interest of the book and article, but also because the thread gets to some of the fine grain of the impact of redundancies. In every way they threaten so much.
... and a chapter just out in Johanna Dale's new @britishacademy.bsky.social book on St Oswald.
'particular institutions or social groups [n]ever possessed a single, static understanding of who medieval saints were.'
www.liverpooluniversitypress.co.uk/doi/book/10....
'particular institutions or social groups [n]ever possessed a single, static understanding of who medieval saints were.'
www.liverpooluniversitypress.co.uk/doi/book/10....
November 7, 2025 at 8:25 AM
Reposting because of the interest of the book and article, but also because the thread gets to some of the fine grain of the impact of redundancies. In every way they threaten so much.
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I'm lucky to have worked with one of the many brilliant people in these departments. Henry Parkes in Music is one of the cleverest, most insightful and inspirational historians I know - and one of the finest teachers too. Don't waste such talent @uniofnottingham.bsky.social.
Well this is awful news: tinyurl.com/yr65mjkx
'All modern language and music courses are being suspended for new students at the University of Nottingham.'
Nottingham friends: please be assured that we will join you in protesting against this decision in the strongest possible terms. Solidarity.
'All modern language and music courses are being suspended for new students at the University of Nottingham.'
Nottingham friends: please be assured that we will join you in protesting against this decision in the strongest possible terms. Solidarity.
Music and modern languages courses suspended at University of Nottingham
In a statement the institution also says it is
www.bbc.co.uk
November 6, 2025 at 5:38 PM
I'm lucky to have worked with one of the many brilliant people in these departments. Henry Parkes in Music is one of the cleverest, most insightful and inspirational historians I know - and one of the finest teachers too. Don't waste such talent @uniofnottingham.bsky.social.
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Heartbroken to share the news that recruitment to Undergraduate Music courses at the University of Nottingham has been suspended.
Please do contact us on protectuonmusic@gmail.com if you would like to support us.
Please do contact us on protectuonmusic@gmail.com if you would like to support us.
November 6, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Heartbroken to share the news that recruitment to Undergraduate Music courses at the University of Nottingham has been suspended.
Please do contact us on protectuonmusic@gmail.com if you would like to support us.
Please do contact us on protectuonmusic@gmail.com if you would like to support us.
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Horrific, stupid news from @uniofnottingham.bsky.social — they are closing their music department. Apparently they all found out suddently in a meeting yesterday.
It is one of the best music departments in the country — solidarity with my colleagues and their students
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
It is one of the best music departments in the country — solidarity with my colleagues and their students
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Music and modern languages courses suspended at University of Nottingham
In a statement the institution also says it is
www.bbc.co.uk
November 6, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Horrific, stupid news from @uniofnottingham.bsky.social — they are closing their music department. Apparently they all found out suddently in a meeting yesterday.
It is one of the best music departments in the country — solidarity with my colleagues and their students
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
It is one of the best music departments in the country — solidarity with my colleagues and their students
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
c.org/qZcXBxHHGG Sign to show your anger and disappointment in the decisions taken at the University of Nottingham, where Music and Modern Languages are being cut.
Sign the Petition
Stop the suspension of undergraduate music courses at The University of Nottingham
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November 6, 2025 at 8:20 PM
c.org/qZcXBxHHGG Sign to show your anger and disappointment in the decisions taken at the University of Nottingham, where Music and Modern Languages are being cut.
Field trip with 20 students to Chester Cathedral today.
November 3, 2025 at 7:13 AM
Field trip with 20 students to Chester Cathedral today.
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These terrifying bats are looking forward to #Halloween 🦇🦇🦇😱
Bodl. Library MS. Ashmole 304; 13th century; England, St. Albans; f.47v @bodleian.ox.ac.uk
Bodl. Library MS. Ashmole 304; 13th century; England, St. Albans; f.47v @bodleian.ox.ac.uk
October 29, 2025 at 10:06 PM
These terrifying bats are looking forward to #Halloween 🦇🦇🦇😱
Bodl. Library MS. Ashmole 304; 13th century; England, St. Albans; f.47v @bodleian.ox.ac.uk
Bodl. Library MS. Ashmole 304; 13th century; England, St. Albans; f.47v @bodleian.ox.ac.uk
Still plenty of things to find in the archives www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Some of the earliest written notes in western musical history discovered in Pennsylvania
Ninth-century manuscript for Easter services remained ‘out of sight’ for years in hands of private collector
www.theguardian.com
October 28, 2025 at 10:07 PM
Still plenty of things to find in the archives www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
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#31DaysofGraves #Day24 #UnusualAnimal Found in the 18thC in the grounds of nearby Dyke parish church, "Rodney's Stone" features a carving of the Pictish Beast, an unidentified animal found on numerous stones around Scotland, variously thought to be a dolphin or an elephant. More at: buff.ly/B6OfAKF
October 24, 2025 at 7:08 AM
#31DaysofGraves #Day24 #UnusualAnimal Found in the 18thC in the grounds of nearby Dyke parish church, "Rodney's Stone" features a carving of the Pictish Beast, an unidentified animal found on numerous stones around Scotland, variously thought to be a dolphin or an elephant. More at: buff.ly/B6OfAKF
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The @ies-sas.bsky.social online Winter School in Jan. 2026 includes courses by Michelle Brown (the Medieval Book); Anna Somfai (Medieval Scientific and Philosophical mss); and dream team @manuelmunoz.bsky.social @rozierhistorian.bsky.social and me (History Books). Book👇
ies.sas.ac.uk/news-events/...
ies.sas.ac.uk/news-events/...
IES: LIPS & LRBS Winter School | 2026
ies.sas.ac.uk
October 23, 2025 at 1:34 PM
The @ies-sas.bsky.social online Winter School in Jan. 2026 includes courses by Michelle Brown (the Medieval Book); Anna Somfai (Medieval Scientific and Philosophical mss); and dream team @manuelmunoz.bsky.social @rozierhistorian.bsky.social and me (History Books). Book👇
ies.sas.ac.uk/news-events/...
ies.sas.ac.uk/news-events/...
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📜 A national project led by University of Exeter is reviving Henry VIII’s Valor Ecclesiasticus — a Tudor-era survey of England’s churches, land & people. Digitised & mapped for the first time, it’s a fresh look at 16th-century life. https://ow.ly/jeN050Xarsh
October 18, 2025 at 9:55 AM
📜 A national project led by University of Exeter is reviving Henry VIII’s Valor Ecclesiasticus — a Tudor-era survey of England’s churches, land & people. Digitised & mapped for the first time, it’s a fresh look at 16th-century life. https://ow.ly/jeN050Xarsh
It’s that time of year when kids who were terrified of Harry Potter films about five days ago have somehow been watching Scream. Maybe it was longer ago and I’m much older than I thought. #Halloween
October 19, 2025 at 8:21 PM
It’s that time of year when kids who were terrified of Harry Potter films about five days ago have somehow been watching Scream. Maybe it was longer ago and I’m much older than I thought. #Halloween
Fellow historians may enjoy this super corrective from Allan Barton at The Antiquary.
youtu.be/sVKavKfppQc?...
youtu.be/sVKavKfppQc?...
Has Prince Andrew Lost his Titles?
YouTube video by Allan Barton - The Antiquary
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October 18, 2025 at 9:50 PM
Fellow historians may enjoy this super corrective from Allan Barton at The Antiquary.
youtu.be/sVKavKfppQc?...
youtu.be/sVKavKfppQc?...
Went to the archives today with two classes and we saw and sang from medieval manuscripts, explored an early modern print of Byrd songs, and an 1840s edition of Purcell’s Bonduca (ie story of Boudica). Recording recommendations for Bonduca welcome, including any “with piano forte accompaniment“!!
October 16, 2025 at 8:32 PM
Went to the archives today with two classes and we saw and sang from medieval manuscripts, explored an early modern print of Byrd songs, and an 1840s edition of Purcell’s Bonduca (ie story of Boudica). Recording recommendations for Bonduca welcome, including any “with piano forte accompaniment“!!
The sparrows are VERY LOUD TODAY. I love them, but it’s like they don’t care about my inbox at all.
October 15, 2025 at 10:55 AM
The sparrows are VERY LOUD TODAY. I love them, but it’s like they don’t care about my inbox at all.
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There is only 3 days left before the #IMC2026 Bursary application portal closes! 😱 The deadline is Wednesday, 15 October 2025 at 23:59:59 BST (GMT +1).
Click here to read about how to apply for an IMC Bursary: www.imc.leeds.ac.uk/about/bursary/
#MedievalSky #SkyStorians
Click here to read about how to apply for an IMC Bursary: www.imc.leeds.ac.uk/about/bursary/
#MedievalSky #SkyStorians
October 12, 2025 at 9:01 AM
There is only 3 days left before the #IMC2026 Bursary application portal closes! 😱 The deadline is Wednesday, 15 October 2025 at 23:59:59 BST (GMT +1).
Click here to read about how to apply for an IMC Bursary: www.imc.leeds.ac.uk/about/bursary/
#MedievalSky #SkyStorians
Click here to read about how to apply for an IMC Bursary: www.imc.leeds.ac.uk/about/bursary/
#MedievalSky #SkyStorians
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I know statistics are poorly understood and are misused. But facts matter
Between the 1991, 2001, 2011 and 2021 Census *every* ethnic group in the UK has become *less* geographically segregated and *all* groups, majority and minorities, are more likely to interact with people not like them
Between the 1991, 2001, 2011 and 2021 Census *every* ethnic group in the UK has become *less* geographically segregated and *all* groups, majority and minorities, are more likely to interact with people not like them
October 7, 2025 at 6:24 PM
I know statistics are poorly understood and are misused. But facts matter
Between the 1991, 2001, 2011 and 2021 Census *every* ethnic group in the UK has become *less* geographically segregated and *all* groups, majority and minorities, are more likely to interact with people not like them
Between the 1991, 2001, 2011 and 2021 Census *every* ethnic group in the UK has become *less* geographically segregated and *all* groups, majority and minorities, are more likely to interact with people not like them
Reposted by Professor Lisa Johnson (known as Lisa Colton)
The Faculty of Music seeks to appoint a Betts Fellow in Organ Studies, who is responsible for creating an enhanced profile for organ activities and study at Oxford, and for fostering a community amongst organ scholars across the collegiate University.
my.corehr.com/pls/uoxrecru...
my.corehr.com/pls/uoxrecru...
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my.corehr.com
October 3, 2025 at 12:13 PM
The Faculty of Music seeks to appoint a Betts Fellow in Organ Studies, who is responsible for creating an enhanced profile for organ activities and study at Oxford, and for fostering a community amongst organ scholars across the collegiate University.
my.corehr.com/pls/uoxrecru...
my.corehr.com/pls/uoxrecru...
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🎧 Looking for a lunchtime listen? Our latest 'researcher in focus' podcast features Grace Goodwin from our Music Dept sharing her work tackling gender and regional inequalities in the music business. Smash the system here 🤘 creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/...
October 3, 2025 at 10:18 AM
🎧 Looking for a lunchtime listen? Our latest 'researcher in focus' podcast features Grace Goodwin from our Music Dept sharing her work tackling gender and regional inequalities in the music business. Smash the system here 🤘 creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/...
All I want for today is to match this fox's joyous energy.
October 3, 2025 at 2:00 PM
All I want for today is to match this fox's joyous energy.