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Catherine Fletcher @catherinefletcher.info · yesterday

Very short notice (deadline 18 August) but we're advertising a 0.5fte lectureship in public history for next year. Covers my 3rd year undergraduate course on public history of Rome (ancient to modern) plus some MA public history teaching.

Lecturer in Public History and Heritage - (9363) | Manchester Metropolitan University Careers

All about Manchester Metropolitan - an exciting, modern university in the heart of one of the UK's great student cities.

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The Conversation UK @uk.theconversation.com · 22h ago

From Tudor welfare claims to modern PIP assessments, disabled people have long faced suspicion and bureaucracy.

Today’s arguments about disability benefits have been raging for 500 years

From Tudor welfare claims to modern PIP assessments, disabled people have long faced suspicion and bureaucracy.

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Society for the Study of Labour History @sslh.bsky.social · 3d ago

Tickets are now available for Chartism Day 2026! All are welcome. The £12 ticket price includes refreshments and a light buffet lunch. The full programme will be available in due course. Book your tickets and find out more here: sslh.org.uk/2026/08/02/c...

Chartism Day 2026 Registration

Tickets for Chartism Day 2026 are now available. This year’s event takes place on Saturday 19 September at Friends Meeting House, Warwick, and is open to all. Chartism Day 2026, 19 September,…

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Royal Historical Society @royalhistsoc.org · yesterday

Thank you to all who attended today's meeting on the 'Crisis in UK HE: the Future for History'. Very valuable proposals in difficult times for history in HE / UK HE more widely. We've also a new guide bit.ly/4z1fAjO listing 100+ UK #history societies & networks supporting historians #Skystorians

Lucy Delap@lucydelap.bsky.social · yesterday

Great discussion at the 'crisis in UK history' meeting hosted by @ihr.bsky.social, @royalhistsoc.org, @histassoc.bsky.social and History UK. Horror stories of closures and redundancies, balanced by new resources. Check out for ex. the new Independent Historians Network independenthistorians.org

Royal Historical Society @royalhistsoc.org · 3d ago

In late 2023, the Society spent a day with Hertfordshire’s historians. We saw the quality, creativity and distinctiveness of teaching, research and engagement. We were told by a (now departed) senior manager that History was ‘a portfolio the university will guard very carefully’. bit.ly/4hLediN

Glen O'Hara@gsoh31.bsky.social · 3d ago

So it's farewell to the History subject area at the University of Hertfordshire, not the first nor the last to go. One of the best departments in the country, just extinguished like a snap of the fingers. Think of the waste. (1/2)

Independent Historians Network (UK)@indyhistnetwork.bsky.social · 2d ago

CALLING ALL INDEPENDENT HISTORIANS!! Come and join IHN for socials, networking, support, advice, newsletters, and promotion of your work! The number of members is going up all the time which is very, very exciting. Join the fun for a bargain £10 per year. membermojo.co.uk/independenth...

Royal Historical Society @royalhistsoc.org · 3d ago

In late 2023, the Society spent a day with Hertfordshire’s historians. We saw the quality, creativity and distinctiveness of teaching, research and engagement. We were told by a (now departed) senior manager that History was ‘a portfolio the university will guard very carefully’. bit.ly/4hLediN

Glen O'Hara@gsoh31.bsky.social · 3d ago

So it's farewell to the History subject area at the University of Hertfordshire, not the first nor the last to go. One of the best departments in the country, just extinguished like a snap of the fingers. Think of the waste. (1/2)

Margot Finn @eicathomefinn.bsky.social · 3d ago

Thinking through the unedifying, un-evidence-based rush to an undefined, apparently unmodelled paradigm of 'specialisation, what's being lost/threatened? Herts History was an excellent example of performing to a top standard in REF, but also much more than that. Questions to think with include: 1/4

Glen O'Hara@gsoh31.bsky.social · 3d ago

So it's farewell to the History subject area at the University of Hertfordshire, not the first nor the last to go. One of the best departments in the country, just extinguished like a snap of the fingers. Think of the waste. (1/2)

David Higham @oldtrotter.bsky.social · 4d ago

This should be self evident but clearly isn’t. From @lewisgoodall.com

The problem is not that higher education has failed as an engine of social mobility. It is that, for too long, it has been treated as the only engine. The curriculum is not the problem which is driving our NEET malaise; the weakness of local economies is. Any Labour administration should therefore tread very carefully before dismantling any part of the comprehensive educational settlement created by the Labour governments of the 1960s. Burnham's proposals also misunderstand the multi-layered nature of the modern university, which in many cases is as likely to offer vocational courses as strictly academic ones.
In any case, let's stop the obsession with STEM subjects and
"practical" training. There is already too much snobbery in the assumption that working-class students are somehow less interested in the arts and humanities. And we've never needed those graduates more. In an age in which we are already outsourcing so much of our critical thinking to machines, and in which none of us can be entirely sure of the truth of what we see, where the world's complexity is ever deepening, subjects like philosophy, history, political science, linguistics, classics and literature have rarely been more important.
I'm sure our English graduate prime minister might agree.

Royal Historical Society @royalhistsoc.org · 5d ago

"Details, in their singularity and idiosyncrasy, point to the capaciousness of human experience." New today in the Society's journal 'Transactions': Joe Moran 'On Detail in Historical Writing': bit.ly/44UMi8C Now available OA @joemoransblog.bsky.social @massobsarchive.bsky.social #Skystorians 1/2

Opening page of the Transactions article 'On Detail in Historical Writing' by Joe Moran.

Full abstract: "This Comment considers the role of detail in historical writing, inflected through my own experience of writing ‘trade’ books for a general rather than specialist readership. I argue for the value of the detail that is slightly recalcitrant, that is more than just flesh on the bones of an argument or evidence marshalled to make a point. Detail is itself a kind of argument and thus, since beauty and elegance in writing derive from economy, a way of making a point without belabouring it. The gratuitous fact can be seductive, suggesting that the world has a randomness and overabundance that can't easily be rounded up into a dataset. Details, in their singularity and idiosyncrasy, point to the capaciousness of human experience. They correct our tendency to fixate on one story, to focus on the eventful at the expense of the marginal, and to invent a false unity of experience that erases social differences. With their obdurate specificity, they can shatter our presumptions about the past. I explore these ideas with reference to modern literature (Flaubert, Chekhov), the Mass-Observation archive and examples from my own work in contemporary cultural history and family history."

Dr Bryony Coombs @bryonycoombs.bsky.social · 6d ago

A lovely flurry of activity here... do please let me know if you would like to be added...

Dr Bryony Coombs@bryonycoombs.bsky.social · 6d ago

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Royal Historical Society @royalhistsoc.org · 5d ago

"Details, in their singularity and idiosyncrasy, point to the capaciousness of human experience." New today in the Society's journal 'Transactions': Joe Moran 'On Detail in Historical Writing': bit.ly/44UMi8C Now available OA @joemoransblog.bsky.social @massobsarchive.bsky.social #Skystorians 1/2

Margot Finn @eicathomefinn.bsky.social · 6d ago

That's just the tip of the rapidly melting Arts iceberg, and does not address the loss of Strategic Priority Grant for Archaeology programmes, Geography, Nursing... 2/2

Photo of icebergs seen from above, but mainly submerged under a lot of surrounding ocean water.

Margot Finn @eicathomefinn.bsky.social · 6d ago

Creative & performing arts subjects received £16.8 million SPG 2024-25; £12.9 million in 2025-26; £ O million in 2026-27. The University of Creative Arts will thus lose half of its government funding this year; Art University Bournmouth 40.7%, Norwich U of Arts 40.4% and Leeds Arts U 30.3%. 1/2

Arts institutions hit hard as OfS details teaching grant cuts

University for the Creative Arts loses more than half of its funding after support for creative subjects reduced to zero

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Institute of Historical Research @ihr.bsky.social · 6d ago

Are you starting a new research degree in history from Sept? If so, come along to our in-person IHR workshop & learn about our fantastic @ihrlibrary.bsky.social, our 60 IHR seminars & how you can join @ihrhistorylab.bsky.social, our national postgraduate network! www.history.ac.uk/news-events/...

IHR Workshop for New Research Students in History | 2026

IHR Research Training

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Royal Historical Society @royalhistsoc.org · 6d ago

The Society's lecture programme resumes in September when we welcome speakers @gsoh31.bsky.social, Meleisa Ono-George and @sathnam.bsky.social, among others. We also hope to welcome you to these public events, in-person or online. Further details of our autumn events bit.ly/3RIOJrQ #Skystorians

Forthcoming lectures from the Royal Historical Society - RHS

The Society takes a break from public events in August before resuming its lecture programme in September. Booking is now available for the next three lectures in our autumn season, with these events ...

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Paige Roberts @paige-roberts.bsky.social · last wk.

JOB: Head of Information, Research & Culturally Sensitive Collections at @wellcomecollection.bsky.social London wellcome.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/Wellcome/job... #archives #museum #HistMed #HistSci via @ncph.bsky.social

Head of Information, Research & Culturally Sensitive Collections

Salary: pay range £65,600-£82,000 Closing date: 18th August 2026 Contract type: Permanent Interview dates: W/C 7th September Wellcome Collection is a free museum and library. We believe everyone’s exp...

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Royal Historical Society @royalhistsoc.org · last wk.

'History and Archives in Practice' 2027: call for participation now open for our annual gathering of historians and archivists, co-hosted with @ihr.bsky.social and TNA. HAP27's theme is connecting past and future with sessions on advocacy, value and applied history bit.ly/3RGHbWy #Skystorians

'History and Archives in Practice' (HAP), 2027. Call for participation now open - RHS

History and Archives in Practice (HAP) is an annual partnership event, co-hosted by the Royal Historical Society, The National Archives, and the Institute of Historical Research. Now in its fifth year...

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Society for the Social History of Medicine (SSHM)@sshmedicine.bsky.social · last wk.

📣CFPs - deadline 31 July📣 Symposium: Global Childhood(s) and Histories of Science, Technology, and Medicine 📆16-18 November 2026 🏛️The Centre for History and Philosophy of Science at the University of Leeds (UK) In-person with online presentation option #histmed #histSTM

History of Medicines CFPs

If you wish to share your CFPs on the SSHM website please contact the Exec Sec, Dr Justine Pick admin@sshm.org Symposium: Global Childhood(s) and Histories of Science, Technology, and Medicine Keyn…

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Royal Historical Society @royalhistsoc.org · last wk.

We have the following 3 calls for research funding for RHS Fellows & Members: bit.ly/4wwSMGu > 'Open Research Grants', for mid & later career historians > 'Early Career Fellowship Grants', for postdocs > Martin Lynn Scholarship', for PhD research in African history Closing 4 September #Skystorians

Calls for research funding from the Royal Historical Society: September 2026 deadlines - RHS

The Society invites applications for the following three schemes — open to historians at a range of career stages — with closing dates of 4 September 2026. Early Career Fellowship Grants, 2026-27* off...

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Royal Historical Society @royalhistsoc.org · last wk.

We've two new volumes in the Society's Camden Series of primary editions: > 'The Correspondence of Katherine Jones, Viscountess Ranelagh, 1640–91', ed Evan Bourke > 'Francis Slingsby (1611–42) and the Jesuits', ed Brian Mac Cuarta - published next week More on our latest Camdens bit.ly/4wvv9P1

Cover images of six recent volumes in the Royal Historical Society's Camden Series of primary source editions:

Francis Slingsby (1611–1642) and the Jesuits, edited by Brian Mac Cuarta
The Correspondence of Katherine Jones, Viscountess Ranelagh, 1640–1691, edited by Evan Bourke
A Collector Collected. The Journals of William Upcott, 1803-1823, edited by Mark Philp, Aysuda Akan and Curtis Leung.
The Holograph Letters of Margaret Tudor, Queen of Scots (1489-1541), edited by Helen Newsome-Chandler
The Papers of Admiral George Grey, edited by Michael Taylor
THE HOUSEHOLD ACCOUNTS OF ROBERT AND KATHERINE GREVILLE, LORD AND LADY BROOKE, AT HOLBORN AND WARWICK, 1640–1649, edited Stewart Beale, Andrew Hopper, Ann Hughes

Royal Historical Society @royalhistsoc.org · last wk.

'History and Archives in Practice' 2027: call for participation now open for our annual gathering of historians and archivists, co-hosted with @ihr.bsky.social and TNA. HAP27's theme is connecting past and future with sessions on advocacy, value and applied history bit.ly/3RGHbWy #Skystorians

'History and Archives in Practice' (HAP), 2027. Call for participation now open - RHS

History and Archives in Practice (HAP) is an annual partnership event, co-hosted by the Royal Historical Society, The National Archives, and the Institute of Historical Research. Now in its fifth year...

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The Conversation UK @uk.theconversation.com · last wk.

No 10 North is historic – but not unprecedented. Medieval York shows England has governed from more than one centre before.

Andy Burnham’s No 10 North has a precedent – in medieval York

No 10 North is historic – but not unprecedented. Medieval York shows England has governed from more than one centre before.

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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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Dr Carmen M. Mangion @carmenmangion.bsky.social · last wk.

IHR Women's History Seminar Lightning Talks. Please post! @dralanagharris.bsky.social @lauragowing.bsky.social @sshmedicine.bsky.social @socialhistsoc.bsky.social @camunicampop.bsky.social @royalhistsoc.org

IHR Women@ihrwomen.bsky.social · last wk.

Call for Participants for IHR Women's History Seminar Lightning Talks to be held Friday, 20th of November 2026.

Call For Participants in 3rd Annual Institute of Historical Research Women's History Seminar Lightning Talks

Institute of Historical Research @ihr.bsky.social · last wk.

How do you decide which digital tools will help structure your historical research data? How can you organise your notes, tables and/or spreadsheets to help with your analysis? Join @justincolson.bsky.social at his IHR short course Sources to Data to find out more! www.history.ac.uk/news-events/...

Sources to Data: Excel and Alternatives for Historians

IHR Short Course (PAID)

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Independent Historians Network (UK)@indyhistnetwork.bsky.social · last wk.

Want to join IHN? You can now sign up as a member for just £10 a year! You'll get our newsletter, access to free online events with experts, invites to our meet-ups and access to online resources. The more of us, the better! Do join up! membermojo.co.uk/independenth...

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British Association for Local History @balhnews.bsky.social · 2w ago

A new programme of free training from The National Archives is available now! Learn more about the training, in collaboration with the Community Archives and Heritage Group, here: www.balh.org.uk/news-free-co... #WeAreLocalHistory #LocalHistoryForAll

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Institute of Historical Research @ihr.bsky.social · 2w ago

You may also be interested in our PhD Masterclasses: Improving the Structure of your Academic Writing // Improving your Writing Style. Carefully curated for historians looking for hands-on support with their academic writing. www.history.ac.uk/news-events/... www.history.ac.uk/news-events/...

PhD Masterclass: Improving the Structure of your Academic Writing

IHR Short Course (PAID)

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Institute of Historical Research @ihr.bsky.social · 2w ago

Are you a PhD student, an ECR and/or an historian looking to improve your public speaking skills? Do you find the idea of presenting your research overwhelming? If so, then come along to our new IHR masterclass, expertly led by the historian @lisapine.bsky.social www.history.ac.uk/news-events/...

Masterclass in Public Speaking and Presentation Skills for Historians

IHR Short Course (PAID)

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