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Dr Corinne Painter
@corinnepainter.bsky.social
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Associate Prof Intercultural Studies @ Uni of Leeds @lcsleeds.bsky.social FHEA. FRHistS Research: Women's Life Writing, Revolution, Antifascism, German Jewish women. Tweets my own. She/Her
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Leeds Institute for Societal Futures @societal.bsky.social · 1d
🎉Leeds is joining the Festival of Social Science - a UK-wide celebration of research about people & society!🧑‍🔧👩‍⚕️👷‍♀️🧑‍🍼

Explore “Our Working Lives” and other topics through 300+ free events, incl. 7 in Leeds & 2 Light Night installations.🏮

🗓️18 Oct - 8 Nov

🔗 bit.ly/3WCWuOK
#ESRCFestival #events #Society
Bright graphic showing different people working and doing activities - text says Exploring society together #ESRCFestival
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Leeds City of Languages @leedscitylanguages.bsky.social · 17h
Do you want to boost your language students at A-level? Sign up to this webinar with Michael Slavinsky, founder of Languages For All, a charity which aims to increase the number of students at A-level & degree level from state schools. More info 👇: leedscityoflanguages.leeds.ac.uk/programme/we...
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Leeds City of Languages @leedscitylanguages.bsky.social · 2d
Leeds City of Languages is a vibrant celebration of the city's languages, cultures, and communities, highlighting our connections with the world.
Check out our webpage: leedscityoflanguages.leeds.ac.uk #leedscityoflanguages #languages #mfl
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Leeds University Libraries @leedsunilibraries.bsky.social · 1d
The Edward Boyle Library celebrates its 50th birthday today 🎉

Take 50 seconds to learn 50 years of history: bit.ly/43jmnqx
The Edward Boyle Library under construction A student taking out a book from the library between 1985-1995 Students using computers in the Edward Boyle Library in 2005 The front of Edward Boyle Library today, with daffodils in shot.
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Dr Corinne Painter @corinnepainter.bsky.social · 1d
Yes! I love putting books in my local little free libraries. Particularly if it's a book that brought me joy
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University of Nottingham UCU branch @uonucu.bsky.social · 4d
If the university is actually "committed to minimising any disruption to our students and our research," they should show it.

No compulsory redundancies or no labour from the people that make this university what it is. Your choice

#StoptheCuts #SaveHE

www.timeshighereducation.com/news/dundee-...
Dundee, UWS and Nottingham latest to face further strikes
UCU Scotland members back taking action over job cuts plans, while staff at Nottingham reject deal that would have postponed any compulsory redundancies
www.timeshighereducation.com
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Chris Havergal @chrishavergal.bsky.social · 4d
More than 12K jobs going across UK universities so far this year, with more to come, says @ucu.org.uk www.timeshighereducation.com/news/cuts-eq... via @helenpacker.bsky.social
Cuts equivalent to 15,000 jobs planned at UK universities – UCU
Proposed job losses almost triple since March as unions prepare to vote on nationwide industrial action
www.timeshighereducation.com
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Dr Ian McCormick @wokestudies.bsky.social · 5d
New analysis shows over 15,000 university job cuts and c. 4,000 courses "shuttered"
www.ucu.org.uk/article/1422...
#Highered #Edchat #students #research
New analysis shows over 15,000 university job cuts as UCU launches UK wide strike ballot
Universities have announced cuts equivalent to over 15,000 jobs in the last year.
www.ucu.org.uk
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Veronika Helfert @veenomen.bsky.social · 7d
My wonderful colleague Zhanna Popova turned our research in this gem of a #publichistory website: labouractivism.eu showcases selected protagonists, sources and activist practices
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Classics at Leeds @leedsclassics.bsky.social · 11d
It may be stormy but the Leeds Open Day is still on! Chat to our staff and students in Michael Sadler LG 10 throughout the day, and check out our Classics and Ancient History talks at 10.00 in Roger Stevens Building Lecture Theatre 22 and 13.00 in Lecture Theatre 19

www.leeds.ac.uk/homepage/137...
Undergraduate Open Days
Explore our campus, talk to staff and students and find out about your subject at our open day. Join us for the day and find out what it means to be Leeds.
www.leeds.ac.uk
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School of Languages, Cultures and Societies, University of Leeds @lcsleeds.bsky.social · 10d
It’s blowing a gale here in Leeds but it’s warm in our building and full of staff, students and stories! Welcome to our Open Day! 🥳🎉
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Prof Cat Davies @catdavies.bsky.social · 13d
Yesterday I gave oral evidence at the @ukcovid-19inquiry.bsky.social, based on our report 'Little Lives, Big Changes: How Covid-19 Shaped Early Years Services and Children’s Development from Birth to Five Years'. (1/11)
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UK Covid-19 Inquiry @ukcovid-19inquiry.bsky.social · 14d
Prof Catherine Davies (Expert in Child Development) is giving evidence to the Inquiry today. You can view it on the live stream (and via playback) through our YouTube channel 📺 now 👇

www.youtube.com/@UKCovid-19I...
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Maša Mrovlje @mmrovlje.bsky.social · 26d
Check out the feminist theory section call for the next European Conference on Politics and Gender (ECPG), to be held at Newcastle University 15-17 June 2026—Feminist Theory: Between Hope and Disappointment. Please share widely and join us in Newcastle! ecpr.eu/Events/Event...
Feminist Theory: Between Hope and Disappointment
European Consortium for Political Research
ecpr.eu
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Bob Peters @bobofleeds.bsky.social · 20d
Throwback Thursday #TBT. #UCU strike and rally in #Leeds - September 2023. @vickyblake.bsky.social @ucu.org.uk @leedsucu.bsky.social
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German Historical Institute London @ghilondon.bsky.social · 16d
Call for applications! 📣

The German Historical Institute London is seeking a Research Associate with a particular research interest in medieval history (with a focus on late medieval English history) for a part-time project position to start on 1 February 2026. 🤝
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IHR Black British History Seminar @ihrblackbritish.bsky.social · 19d
The IHR Black British History seminar series is now on BlueSky!

Follow us for updates and keep your eyes peeled for information about our upcoming seminars 👀

@ihr.bsky.social #BlackBritishHistory #historians #academia
Photograph of the Black People’s Day of Action, March 1981
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David Geiringer @davidgeiringer.bsky.social · 16d
How do we teach public history today? Pleasure to join @julialaite.bsky.social, @ktrcarpenter.bsky.social & Anna Maguire in this roundtable for @historyworkshop.org.uk. Image from @qmul.bsky.social qHeritage project with @museumofthehome.bsky.social
academic.oup.com/hwj/advance-...
Teaching Public History in Britain Today: A Roundtable Discussion
Abstract. ‘What is Public History Now?’ This was the question posed by the 2022 AHRC Network led by Julia Laite. The network culminated in a conference of
academic.oup.com
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Margot Finn @eicathomefinn.bsky.social · 16d
'A steep decline in the number of Chinese students studying abroad is “highly likely” in the next decade but universities reliant on these enrolments for survival remain mostly oblivious to the scale of the coming challenge, experts have said.'
Collapse in Chinese student numbers ‘highly likely’ by 2040
Long-term trends including declining birth rate mean number of students looking to study abroad set to be much lower in only 10 years’ time
www.timeshighereducation.com
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UCFL - University Council For Languages @ucflangs.bsky.social · 18d
It's European Day of Languages today! 😀

"Languages open hearts and minds" - to connect us, inspire new ideas and broaden horizons.
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German at Bristol | University of Bristol @germanatbristol.bsky.social · 18d
We are already excited! Mandy Poetzsch, our Language Director for German, will discuss why language learning is still relevant in times of AI.
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Grand Union Language Network @grandunionln.bsky.social · 19d
Goethe Institut Online Career Roadshow - 29 September

What career opportunities open up when you study German at school or university? The online edition of our Career Roadshows offers a dynamic and engaging programme that highlights the value of German.

Read more: tinyurl.com/mx56ezzr
Career Roadshow - Online Edition - Goethe-Institut United Kingdom
Teachers, students and companies can find all the information they need about the Career Roadshow on 29.09.2025 here. Schools from Scotland, Northern Ireland, England, Wales, Denmark, Norway,…
tinyurl.com
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StanleyBurtonCentre @uolsbc.bsky.social · 18d
📣 IN SOLIDARITY WITH THE UPCOMING STRIKE at the University of Leicester, Prof. Neil Gregor @neilgregor.bsky.social has CANCELLED his talk next week! The strike takes place in response to the threat of staff cuts with History being one of the areas affected: www.uculeicester.org.uk/information-...
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UK HE News @ukhenews.bsky.social · 20d
Everybody knows that universities emerged historically due to the social need to generate student satisfaction surveys.
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University and College Union (UCU) @ucu.org.uk · 20d
£140m cuts. 1,800 jobs at risk.
Edinburgh staff are voting again.

@drjogrady.bsky.social: “The quickest way to force their hand is a resounding YES vote.

We stand with our members at Edinburgh as they ballot to defend jobs, students, and education. ✊
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UCU Scotland @ucuscotland.bsky.social · 20d
Herald coverage of the re-ballot opening at @ucuedinburgh.bsky.social #StopTheCuts #SaveHE #NoCompulsoryRedundancies www.heraldscotland.com/news/2549091...
Edinburgh University staff balloted on further strike action in row over job cuts
Staff at Edinburgh University are to be re-balloted on potential strike action in protest against financial cuts and job losses.
www.heraldscotland.com
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Dr Corinne Painter @corinnepainter.bsky.social · 21d
Some practical tips here (as well as some examples of terrible behaviour)
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will o’the wisp pooley @willpooley.bsky.social · 21d
Treat ECRs like people, prepare ECRs in our fields for other careers, only supervise students if you can really commit. It’s sad this stuff still needs saying.

2nd anon post in ECR in 2025 series on the French History Network asks “What can be done?”

🗃️#FRHistory

frenchhistorysociety.co.uk/6693/
ECR in 2025: Part Two- What can be done? – SSFH
frenchhistorysociety.co.uk
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European Consortium for Political Research @ecpr.bsky.social · 21d
🌸 #ECPG26 @ecprgender.bsky.social Section seeking Papers ⤵️
🌦️ Feminist Theory: Between Hope and Disappointment
🪑 @corinnepainter.bsky.social @mmrovlje.bsky.social @deryaozkaya.bsky.social
⌛👇 7 Nov buff.ly/3C2Xwn2

#Gender #Governance #PoliticalTheory #Sociology #Feminism
Feminist Theory: Between Hope and Disappointment
European Conference on Politics and Gender, 15 – 17 June 2026, Newcastle University
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