Alex Wragge-Morley
@wraggem.bsky.social
Science & Medicine Historian @ Lancaster University. Author of Aesthetic Science: Representing Nature in the Royal Society of London http://tinyurl.com/yy4nhqn7
So happy to finally share the news that my book, “A History of Uncertainty: Science between the Ottoman Empire and Early Modern Europe,” will be out in Spring 2027 by the University of Pittsburgh Press. I still can't believe it's now beyond my hands and on its way to meeting its readers.
It's driving me insane. The govt spends £1.4 trillion a year. Borrowing estimates are often by tens of billions over a year. But we're supposed to imagine money is budgeted to the last penny.
Karl Whelan@karlwhelan.bsky.social · 2w agoChrist almighty. The British obsession with itemized “pay fors” for everything is insane. This is just really not how fiscal policy or government works anywhere functional.
*** Lectureship in Creative Writing *** School of English, University of Leeds Salary £41,064 to £59,966 p.a. jobs.leeds.ac.uk/Vacancy.aspx...
My first book is finally out! Here's a blog post about it: cambridgeblog.org/2026/07/fren...
Frenzy in Early Modern England: Madness, Brain Disease and the Soul
In the last decade of his life, my paternal grandfather suffered from undiagnosed vascular dementia. During those years, we saw sudden changes in his speech, mood, personality and behaviour, ranging f...
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Glasgow is hiring a lecturer in medieval history (c.800-1500) on an open-ended basis. We are a lovely bunch in the medieval area, would be great to have a new colleague! www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DSF052/l...
Lecturer in Medieval History (Research & Teaching Track) at University of Glasgow
Looking for a new job opportunity in academia? Check out this job opening for a Lecturer in Medieval History (Research & Teaching Track) on jobs.ac.uk!
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Two-year early modern English job, at Oriel College and the Oxford English Faculty, starting October. Happy to field any questions! my.corehr.com/pls/uoxrecru...
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I am *thrilled* to share that we are hiring again! A tenure track job in early modern literature! I’ve found Wesleyan a terrific place to work—help us spread the word? wesleyan.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/career...
Professor of English
The Department of English at Wesleyan University seeks a scholar-teacher of early modern literature for a tenure-track appointment beginning July 1, 2027. We are open to candidates with comparative ap...
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Got hard copy proofs a week or so ago, which was fun, so Sniff is slowly but surely getting closer to publication on September 8th. It's nice to hold something physical with all the words in (but the hardback cover will be shinier and more colourful looking!). Struggling to index it at the moment...
Permanent lectureship in Modern British History at the University of Manchester. FT, £42-58k, closing date 30 June 26, starting Sept 26 onwards. For international people, this is equivalent to a tenure-track Assistant Lectureship. www.jobs.manchester.ac.uk/Job/JobDetai... #SkyStorians
Lecturer in Modern British History (post-1800):Oxford Road
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the lie (or misunderstanding) at the heart of this is the idea that a 26-year old graduate should be earning the same as a 42-year old aka the average worker when has that ever been the case?
Yellow #fever apparently also troubled the English and French Anti-Slavery Societies in the 1830s! Fascinating finds in Oxford’s archives and libraries. Time to explore these historical documents, thanks to @feverprojecthd.bsky.social 📚☺️
Very happy to have the proofs of this contribution on Locke's botany for a volume on John Locke and the sciences, edited by Luisa Simonutti and Roberto Evangelista for @brepols.net #Locke #histphilo #histsci #plantstudies #pineapple #essences
Workshop at Lancaster Museum on 27 May! We'll explore the history of touch through talks & interactive activities, in collaboration with the brilliant @victorianhand.bsky.social project! Open to all, but registration required - sign up here! www.eventbrite.com/e/histories-...
Histories of Touch: Hands-on Workshop
An interactive workshop exploring the sensory past.
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We’re hiring! We are recruiting for a Lectureship in Global History of Science to join our Department from September 2026. For more info and to apply, please visit: https://bit.ly/3R94V58 Closing Date: 9th June 2026 #WeAreSTS #Science #Historyofscience #Globalscience
We're looking for a Lecturer in Global Medieval History (ongoing) to join us in the vibrant School of History @universityofleeds.bsky.social ! Deadline 1 June. Full details jobs.leeds.ac.uk/Vacancy.aspx... #jobfairy #medievalsky #history
Job Opportunity at University of Leeds: Lecturer in Global Medieval History
Are you an academic with proven abilities to carry out research and teaching in global medieval history? Do you have an established background in interdisciplinary global medieval studies? Are you est...
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IMPORTANT UPDATE - there was an administrative error that resulted in the closing date for this post being listed as 19 May. It is, in fact, 19TH JUNE. This has now been corrected, so please do alert anyone you know who might be interested in applying.
Michael Brown@medhistoryman.bsky.social · 3mo ago📢JOB ALERT 📢 We are looking to appoint a F/T open-ended Lecturer in Late Medieval / Early Modern History (1400-1700) @lancasteruni.bsky.social. This is an amazing opportunity that we are very proud to announce, so please spread the word far and wide! www.hr-jobs.lancs.ac.uk/Vacancy.aspx...
fab late #medievalsky / #earlymodern history job folks! considering what magical unicorns perm jobs in history departments are these days, i can only imagine with some trepidation how many apps this well get... 🗃️
Michael Brown@medhistoryman.bsky.social · 3mo ago📢JOB ALERT 📢 We are looking to appoint a F/T open-ended Lecturer in Late Medieval / Early Modern History (1400-1700) @lancasteruni.bsky.social. This is an amazing opportunity that we are very proud to announce, so please spread the word far and wide! www.hr-jobs.lancs.ac.uk/Vacancy.aspx...
It's quaint that Keir Starmer thinks a policy blitz can improve his chances. If the current situation were about a few policies, Reform wouldn't be anywhere near power. The issue is his failure to articulate a vision for society. Apart from Sunak, I don't think I've seen a PM more devoid of vision.
📢JOB ALERT 📢 We are looking to appoint a F/T open-ended Lecturer in Late Medieval / Early Modern History (1400-1700) @lancasteruni.bsky.social. This is an amazing opportunity that we are very proud to announce, so please spread the word far and wide! www.hr-jobs.lancs.ac.uk/Vacancy.aspx...
Job Opportunity at Lancaster University: Lecturer in Medieval/Early Modern History
The School of Global Affairs at Lancaster University is seeking to appoint a Lecturer in Late Medieval / Early Modern History (1400-1700). This is a 1.0 FTE indefinite appointment to start on 1 August...
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A rare permanent medieval/EM lectureship is being advertised at Lancaster. Get your apps in! Loved my time working at Lancaster - apply and then invite me to all your events please and thanks 🙏
Katie McDonough@kmcdono.bsky.social · 3mo agoJOB - indefinite post in Medieval/Early Modern History at Lancaster - www.hr-jobs.lancs.ac.uk/Vacancy.aspx... Ability to teach Tudor history desirable, as is #DH expertise. @medhistoryman.bsky.social can address informal queries by email. #skystorians
So glad that the @victorianhand.bsky.social project is teaming up with @wraggem.bsky.social to deliver this exciting engagement event in Lancaster. If you are free on the (half-term) afternoon of 27 May, please do sign up and come along.
The Victorian Hand@victorianhand.bsky.social · 3mo agoWe are delighted to be partnering with colleagues from Lancaster University for a free workshop at Lancaster City Museum exploring the histories of touch! Tickets: www.eventbrite.com/e/histories-...
🗣️ We have just signed a new volume for our 'Critical Texts' series! 'George Psalmanazar, An Historical and Geographical Description of Formosa', edited by Alice Wickenden (@awickenden.bsky.social). 👉 www.mhra.org.uk/publications...
Author copies are here and the book is officially out!! Please order a copy for your university libraries 🙏 Also online here: doi.org/10.1093/9780...
🚨#History Job Alert: My Department is hiring an Assistant Professor in the History of Capitalism. 🗃️ Come work with us at Warwick. You'll get both excellent colleagues and great students! See details below... And do not hesitate to spread the word... 👇👇👇 warwick-careers.tal.net/vx/appcentre...
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🚨And another #History Job Alert: My Department is hiring an Assistant Professor in the History of Iberian Empires. 🗃️ Come work with us at Warwick. You'll get both excellent colleagues and great students! And do not hesitate to spread the word... 👇👇👇 warwick-careers.tal.net/vx/appcentre...
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You must learn to hate the aristocracy as much as it hates you. It changes shape, tosses aside old husks like "divine right of kings" and "bloodlines" and slides right into slick new shells like "meritocracy".
Gregory A. Hargreaves@bordergroves.bsky.social · 4mo agoAmerican decline is due, in large part, to the persistent efforts by rich people to ensure that their own progeny retain wealth and power no matter how stupid and lazy they are.
Publication day! My book Keeping Hold: A Cultural and Social History of Possession in Eighteenth-Century Britain is out now. 20% discount code KEHO2026. www.cambridge.org/core/books/k...
We launched our Work of Mending workshop series at The Quilters' Guild in York, exploring skilled hands from the nineteenth century to the present day. Thank you to everyone who joined and we’re looking forward to continuing the conversation at our next workshop at @hunterianmuseum.bsky.social!
