Not much on ideology because FT, but a good read

Stephen Bush@stephenkb.bsky.social · 4mo ago

Absolutely terrific magazine piece by @jenwilliamsft.bsky.social. You can read it here, or in the FT Mag in the @ftweekend.com on Saturday:

www.oxfordstudent.com/2026/03/31/a...

An Interview with the Bodleian's resident letterpress printer: Richard Lawrence – The Oxford Student

David Binks speaks with Richard Lawrence, a printer at the Bodleian Library, the University of Oxford's library system.

oxfordstudent.com

Don't forget the deadline is looming for submitting proposals for the PrintNetworks/CPHC annual conference which this year is in Cornwall. The theme is Print, Printing and Industrial Heritage (surfboards welcome!) www.cphc.org.uk/updates/2025...

Print, Printing and Industrial Heritage — CPHC

Call for papers

cphc.org.uk

Delighted to be funded under this programme with @guyda.bsky.social and other brilliant colleagues, working on differentiating print with computer vision!

Schmidt Sciences@schmidtsciences.bsky.social · 10mo ago

JUST ANNOUNCED: Schmidt Sciences has awarded $11M to 23 teams globally for our Humanities and AI Virtual Institute (HAVI). These projects bring AI to history, archaeology, literature, and film, unlocking new understandings of human culture. Learn more: buff.ly/tvTUYwY

The (partial) return of Bodleian Ballads - bibsoc.org.uk/councils-cho...

Hello Bluesky, in September I'll be out of contract and would be grateful to hear of any potential teaching (early modern lit) or research (with archives, rare books, humanities data) work. I'm based in SW England. Thank you!

If you'd like to see all the canceled NEH grants at variance with agency priorities that allegedly will fail to inspire your confidence in use of taxpayer funds, go explore impact.ach.org. Then contact your representatives about this outrageous cull.

Are you working with #digitalhumanities or curious about what DH can do for you? Gale has partnered with DH Oxford @bodleianlibraries.bsky.social to host a *free* in-person event @jesusoxford.bsky.social on Tuesday 13th May, combining a DH workshop with inspiring talks. Register: t.co/nT134gv5Se

A conference presenting the brilliant work of many people over many years.. most immediately myself, colleagues at @oxford-vgg.bsky.social, @thejohnrylands.bsky.social and elsewhere. Come for the computer vision stay for the incunables, or vice versa

Guyda Armstrong@guyda.bsky.social · last yr.

It is exactly 725 years ago tonight that Dante went into the selva oscura, so when better to announce our FREE 2-day ENVISIONING DANTE conference, 29-30 May 2025, @thejohnrylands.bluesky.social ? Register for each day separately, links below ⬇️⬇️

On what is a really difficult day, here are some resources for our trans friends and allies. Solidarity 💜 goodlawproject.org/resource/sup...

Support resources for our trans friends and allies | Good Law Project

At a time when anti-trans discrimination is rife and hate crime has reached record levels, it’s important to know what support is out there for trans, non-binary or gender-questioning individuals and ...

goodlawproject.org

*EARLY BIRD REMINDER!* Book before 18 April www.dhoxss.net This year, enhance your knowledge of #digitalhumanities tools, techniques and research methods at #DHOxSS2025. @bodleianlibraries.bsky.social @david.deroure.org @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social @discoxford.bsky.social @ox.ac.uk

@dhoxss.bsky.social · 2y ago

The early bird catches the worm! Take advantage of lower registration rates by booking before our early bird deadline of 18 April... cvent.me/Y5WWRE #digitalhumanities #DHOxSS2025

The National Endowment for the Humanities is an essential force for good. Rare Book School affirms the vital importance of @nehgov.bsky.social in supporting programs and grants that enrich the cultural understandings of our citizens, our communities, and our nation.

Now they are coming for book history – and why wouldn't they? They think that books only belong on shelves.

Dr. Liz Hebbard@lizhebbard.bsky.social · 2y ago

Please read this post that my colleague and collaborator, the amazing @patriciaingham.bsky.social, wrote about our 2024–2027 NEH grant that was terminated by DOGE last week #medievalsky #humanitiesinitiatives (cc @altnehgov.bsky.social)

Registration for #DHOxSS2025 is now open! From beginner to advanced courses, led by experts, it’s the perfect opportunity to upskill and connect in a supportive, world-class environment. Join us this summer in Oxford, or online! cvent.me/Y5WWRE #DHOxSS2025 #digitalhumanities

One month until our Digital Research Fellowship call closes: £7,500 for a three month project exploring datasets on our Data Foundry, this year with a theme around the application of AI tools to the collections. More information: data.nls.uk/projects/dig...

It's because everyone's going to have extra fingers

Sarah O'Connor@sarahoconnorft.ft.com · 2y ago

Uhm, sorry, what? Starmer thinks AI is going to DOUBLE UK productivity in less than 5 years?