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Official Bluesky Account for the British Association for American Studies (BAAS). We promote, support & encourage the study of the United States in the UK. Posts by the Social Media team.

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British Association for American Studies@officialbaas.bsky.social · 17h ago

Lady Six Monkey & Native American Education in the US, part of the Eccles Institute's Summer Scholars series of lunchtime talks, will take place at 1pm TOMORROW. Learn more here: baas.ac.uk/news-and-eve...

Summer Scholars: Lady Six Monkey & Native American education in the US - British Association for American Studies

Thu 6 Aug | 13.00-14.00 | British Library Foyle Room | Free | Part of the Eccles Institute's series of lunchtime talks, Carmen Ávila discusses the life of Indigenous Mexican ruler Lady Six Monkey,…

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British Association for American Studies@officialbaas.bsky.social · last wk.

📣 CFP Applicants are invited to propose research exploring any element of narratives of slavery for the CRSW / AHRC Doctoral Studentship at King's College, London. The award pays Home Tuition Fees for students in the Department of War Studies. Deadline: 1st Sept baas.ac.uk/news-and-eve...

CRSW / AHRC Doctoral Studentship, King's College, London - British Association for American Studies

We invite proposals under the theme of: “Narratives of Enslavement and their Legacies” Applicants are invited to propose innovative research exploring any element of the relationship between…

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British Association for American Studies@officialbaas.bsky.social · 2w ago

#CFP The next BAAS Postgraduate Symposium, Transatlantic Connections and the ‘Special Relationship[s]’, will take place at the V&A East Storehouse in London on 9th November. Proposals/abstracts are invited by 15th September. Learn more: baas.ac.uk/news-and-eve...

Call for Papers, BAAS Postgraduate Symposium, 2026: Transatlantic Connections and the ‘Special Relationship[s]’ - British Association for American Studies

The 2026 BAAS Postgraduate Symposium invites proposals from postgraduate researchers at all levels and across all disciplines on the topic of Transatlantic Connections and the ‘Special…

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British Association for American Studies@officialbaas.bsky.social · 2w ago

CFP: Gender & History in the Americas Seminar Series, 2026-27 Papers, roundtables, & contributions that investigate histories of women, gender, & sexuality from a hemispheric perspective are welcomed before 31st July. baas.ac.uk/news-and-eve...

Call for Papers: Gender and History in the Americas Seminar Series, 2026-27 - British Association for American Studies

The Society for the History of Women in the Americas (SHAW) invites proposals for its upcoming 2026-27 seminar series, showcasing innovative research on the histories of women, gender, and sexuality…

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British Association for American Studies@officialbaas.bsky.social · 2w ago

The Talk is back! This episode features an inspiring & thought-provoking conversation with Dr Gwenetta Curry, a Reader at the Usher Institute of Population Health Sciences & Informatics and a leading voice in global public health research. Watch it here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=dT8j...

The Talk Interview - Dr. Gwenetta Curry

Welcome back to The Talk! Today’s episode features an inspiring and thought-provoking conversation with Dr Gwenetta Curry, a Reader at the Usher Institute of Population Health Sciences and…

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British Association for American Studies@officialbaas.bsky.social · last mo.

BAAS seeks a research-active scholar of American Studies to take up a role as one of two Associate Editors, with responsibility for JAS’s book reviews. These will appear in the non-peer review section of the journal, “Readers’ Room.”

Job Adverts: Journal of American Studies - British Association for American Studies

The British Association for American Studies invites applications for the following positions at the Journal of American Studies:  All appointments will commence on 2 January 2027, and are for four…

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British Association for American Studies@officialbaas.bsky.social · last mo.

BAAS seeks a research-active scholar of American Studies to take up a role as one of two Associate Editors, with responsibility for JAS’s features. These are non-peer review short essays and comment pieces that appear in the non-peer review section of the journal.

Job Adverts: Journal of American Studies - British Association for American Studies

The British Association for American Studies invites applications for the following positions at the Journal of American Studies:  All appointments will commence on 2 January 2027, and are for four…

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British Association for American Studies@officialbaas.bsky.social · last mo.

BAAS seeks an experienced, research-active scholar of interdisciplinary American Studies to join Will Norman as co-editor of JAS. The Co-Editors have responsibility for the overall running of the Journal, and for determining its intellectual vision.

Job Adverts: Journal of American Studies - British Association for American Studies

The British Association for American Studies invites applications for the following positions at the Journal of American Studies:  All appointments will commence on 2 January 2027, and are for four…

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British Association for American Studies@officialbaas.bsky.social · last mo.

We're looking for 3 x editors to join our team at the British Journal of American Studies, BAAS’s flagship publication, one of the longest-running and most respected area studies journals in the world. The closing date for applications is July 20th, and the full advert can be found on our website.

Job Adverts: Journal of American Studies - British Association for American Studies

The British Association for American Studies invites applications for the following positions at the Journal of American Studies:  All appointments will commence on 2 January 2027, and are for four…

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British Association for American Studies@officialbaas.bsky.social · last mo.

We're Hiring! BAAS is pleased to share three job opportunities which are open for applications with a closing date of 20th July 2026. We're hiring the following roles (1 x Co-Editor, 1 x Associate Editor (Features), 1 x Associate Editor (Book Reviews)) for the Journal of American Studies.

Job Adverts: Journal of American Studies - British Association for American Studies

The British Association for American Studies invites applications for the following positions at the Journal of American Studies:  All appointments will commence on 2 January 2027, and are for four…

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British Association for American Studies@officialbaas.bsky.social · last mo.

JOB ADVERTS 🚨 The British Association for American Studies invites applications for three positions (Co-Editor and 2 x Associate Editor) at the Journal of American Studies. All appointments will commence on 2 January 2027, and are for four years.

Job Adverts: Journal of American Studies - British Association for American Studies

The British Association for American Studies invites applications for the following positions at the Journal of American Studies:  All appointments will commence on 2 January 2027, and are for four…

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British Association for American Studies@officialbaas.bsky.social · last mo.

#cfp Marianne Moore: An International Conference, University of Cambridge, 15th-17th April 2027 Paper proposals are invited for the Marianne Moore 2027 conference before 1st September.

CFP Marianne Moore: An International Conference, 15-17 April 2027, University of Cambridge, CFP deadline 1 September 2026 - British Association for American Studies

Marianne Moore: An International Conference, 15-17 April 2027, University of Cambridge Call for papers deadline: 1 September 2026 Exactly 100 years after Moore herself visited Cambridge, the purpose…

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British Association for American Studies@officialbaas.bsky.social · last mo.

🏛️ The Metropolitan Museum Journal invites articles &  research notes that contain original research on works of art in The Met’s collection. The deadline for submissions for the December Volume is 15th September.

☀️ Your Summer Writing Inspiration: Submit to the Metropolitan Museum Journal - British Association for American Studies

Submit to the Metropolitan Museum Journal (vol. 62, published December 2027)

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British Association for American Studies@officialbaas.bsky.social · 2mo ago

CFP - Speculative Ontologies: The Posthuman, the Eerie, and Cultural Memory in US Media and Narratives Panel Proposals are invited for the 18th SAAS Conference, taking place next March in Asturias, Spain. Deadline: 15th Oct

CFP - Speculative Ontologies: The Posthuman, the Eerie, and Cultural Memory in US Media and Narratives Panel - British Association for American Studies

This panel explores speculative fiction in US culture as a critical lens for examining power, history, and futurity across literature, film, television, and digital media. Drawing on Cultural…

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British Association for American Studies@officialbaas.bsky.social · 2mo ago

March 2027 is the bicentennial of the first Black newspaper in North America. To mark the occasion, a symposium will be held at Howard University that examines the past, present, & futures of the Black Press. Abstracts to be submitted by 18th Sept. buff.ly/MjGX4wR #cfp

CFP: The Black Press at 200 - British Association for American Studies

Co-sponsored by the Black Press Research Collective at the Center for Africana Studies at Johns Hopkins University and the Moorland-Spingarn Research Center at Howard University. This free two-day…

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British Association for American Studies@officialbaas.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Papers are invited on the relationship between Ireland & the US post-1998, to be presented at an online conference in October 2026. Abstracts & bios are to be submitted via email by 31st August. Learn more:

Ireland and America: After the Good Friday Agreement (23 October 2026 Online Conference) - British Association for American Studies

Much has been written about the United States role in securing the Good Friday Agreement. Less is known and documented about the ongoing efforts the US has made to ensure Northern Ireland’s…

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British Association for American Studies@officialbaas.bsky.social · 2mo ago

#cfp 'Black Journalism in Global Perspective: Intellectual Exchange Across the Diaspora' A collaborative workshop, 15-16 October, @ Brown University. CFP Deadline: 1st July

CFP: Black Journalism in Global Perspective: Intellectual Exchange Across the Diaspora - British Association for American Studies

We are inviting early-career scholars and ABD graduate students to participate in a two-day workshop at Brown University in October 2026 focused on the Global Black Press. The workshop will bring…

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British Association for American Studies@officialbaas.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Professor Eliga Gould will be delivering the 2026 Commonwealth Fund Lecture, "From 1775 to 1776: The American Revolution and the Embarrassing Right of Resistance", on 2nd July at University College London.

Commonwealth Fund Lecture 2026: Eliga Gould, "From 1775 to 1776: The American Revolution and the Embarrassing Right of Resistance" - British Association for American Studies

Professor Eliga Gould (University of New Hampshire) will deliver the 2026 Commonwealth Fund Lecture at UCL on Thursday 2 July. In this public lecture, Gould explores the contested legacy of…

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British Association for American Studies@officialbaas.bsky.social · 2mo ago

📣 Registration is now OPEN for the 2026 Society for the History of Women in the Americas (SHAW) conference!

The Society for the History of Women in the Americas (SHAW) 2026 Conference - Registration OPEN - British Association for American Studies

Online registration is now open for the Society for the History of Women in the Americas' annual conference. This year's conference takes place on 26th June, 2026 at the University of Toulouse - Jean…

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British Association for American Studies@officialbaas.bsky.social · 2mo ago

250 years after the Declaration of Independence condemned the politics of neglect, America’s constitutional architecture remains structured by the enduring power of inaction. Dr Ursula Hackett will deliver a lecture on this topic at UCL this Wednesday (3rd June). Register now!

Lecture at UCL: The Declaration of Independence and the Politics of Inaction - British Association for American Studies

Dr Ursula Hackett delivers the UCL Institute of the Americas Annual Lecture, free and open to all.

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British Association for American Studies@officialbaas.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Arthur Miller Institute for American Studies has announced its 2026 winners: Article Prize 🏆️ Sian Round, “Lillian Smith’s Strange Fruit and Periodical Readerships” First Book Prize 🏆️ Erin Pearson, Grievous Entanglement: Consumption, Connection, and Slavery in the Atlantic World

Arthur Miller Institute for American Studies Prize Winners - British Association for American Studies

The Arthur Miller Institute for American Studies is pleased to announce the winners of the 2026 Miller Prizes. The Arthur First Book Prize was won by Erin Pearson's Grievous Entanglement:…

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British Association for American Studies@officialbaas.bsky.social · 2mo ago

#cfp - The deadline has been extended to 14th June for the 'Futures and Frontiers of US American Culture(s)' international conference. Learn more:

Deadline extended | Futures and Frontiers of US American Culture(s) International Conference - British Association for American Studies

As the sociocultural and geopolitical landscapes in the United States are in rapid transformation, they give rise to new forms of expression, resistance and identity formation, characterizing how…

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British Association for American Studies@officialbaas.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Journal of American Studies seeks an Editorial Assistant to support editors with the processing & production of articles, essays, & reviews. This is a fixed appointment for a 7-month period (maternity cover).

Journal of American Studies: Editorial Assistant (Maternity Cover, 7 months) - British Association for American Studies

The Journal of American Studies is Europe’s largest American Studies journal, and has been published continuously by Cambridge University Press since 1966. JAS seeks to critique and interrogate the…

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