Hannah Barker
@historyhannahb.bsky.social
Professor of British History, University of Manchester. Social historian of northern England. Currently partial to a bit of material culture, religion, digital community history, popular culture and boxing. 🗃️
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Hannah Barker
@historyhannahb.bsky.social
· Feb 28
Faith in the Town: Lay Religion in Northern England, 1740–1830
Abstract. Faith in the Town explores the ways in which religious faith affected the lives of men, women, and children in the increasingly urban and industr
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So excited to see ‘Faith in the Town’ (co-authored my me, @kategibson Jeremy Gregory and Carys Brown & published in Open Access form (free to read) today by @oxfordunipress.bsky.social. Want to know how religious faith was woven through urban life in northern English towns 1740-1830? Then read on …
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What do UK graduates do? Lots of information in this annual report.
A reminder that Humanities graduates are quite employable. Compare unemployment rates for Biology (8.4%), Chemistry (5.9%) and Physics (8.0%) with English literature (6.4%), History (7.6%) and Languages (7.6%) for example.
A reminder that Humanities graduates are quite employable. Compare unemployment rates for Biology (8.4%), Chemistry (5.9%) and Physics (8.0%) with English literature (6.4%), History (7.6%) and Languages (7.6%) for example.
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November 28, 2025 at 2:18 PM
What do UK graduates do? Lots of information in this annual report.
A reminder that Humanities graduates are quite employable. Compare unemployment rates for Biology (8.4%), Chemistry (5.9%) and Physics (8.0%) with English literature (6.4%), History (7.6%) and Languages (7.6%) for example.
A reminder that Humanities graduates are quite employable. Compare unemployment rates for Biology (8.4%), Chemistry (5.9%) and Physics (8.0%) with English literature (6.4%), History (7.6%) and Languages (7.6%) for example.
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'Vast swathes of Europe’s water reserves are drying up, a new analysis using two decades of satellite data reveals, with freshwater storage shrinking across southern and central Europe, from Spain and Italy to Poland and parts of the UK.'
Revealed: Europe’s water reserves drying up due to climate breakdown
Exclusive: UCL scientists find large swathes of southern Europe are drying up, with ‘far-reaching’ implications
www.theguardian.com
November 29, 2025 at 8:11 AM
'Vast swathes of Europe’s water reserves are drying up, a new analysis using two decades of satellite data reveals, with freshwater storage shrinking across southern and central Europe, from Spain and Italy to Poland and parts of the UK.'
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Excellent!
I once gave entirely the wrong lecture and everyone was too polite to say
I once gave entirely the wrong lecture and everyone was too polite to say
November 27, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Excellent!
I once gave entirely the wrong lecture and everyone was too polite to say
I once gave entirely the wrong lecture and everyone was too polite to say
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Protest over future of University of Nottingham language courses
George Torr,East Midlandsand Heidi Booth,Nottingham Heidi Booth/BBC The protest has received letters of support from the Spanish and Cuban ambassadors to the UK Students and lecturers held a protest over the potential future of…
George Torr,East Midlandsand Heidi Booth,Nottingham Heidi Booth/BBC The protest has received letters of support from the Spanish and Cuban ambassadors to the UK Students and lecturers held a protest over the potential future of…
Protest over future of University of Nottingham language courses
George Torr,East Midlandsand Heidi Booth,Nottingham Heidi Booth/BBC The protest has received letters of support from the Spanish and Cuban ambassadors to the UK Students and lecturers held a protest over the potential future of modern languages courses after a university suspended entry for new students. In April, the University of Nottingham announced more than 250 non-academic roles could be cut…
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November 26, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Protest over future of University of Nottingham language courses
George Torr,East Midlandsand Heidi Booth,Nottingham Heidi Booth/BBC The protest has received letters of support from the Spanish and Cuban ambassadors to the UK Students and lecturers held a protest over the potential future of…
George Torr,East Midlandsand Heidi Booth,Nottingham Heidi Booth/BBC The protest has received letters of support from the Spanish and Cuban ambassadors to the UK Students and lecturers held a protest over the potential future of…
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❗The University of Nottingham has suspended music courses for new students - while it decides whether to terminate the courses permanently
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November 27, 2025 at 12:18 PM
❗The University of Nottingham has suspended music courses for new students - while it decides whether to terminate the courses permanently
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Read our full response to the news from University of Nottingham ⬇️
University of Nottingham nursing course closure statement | News | Royal College of Nursing
RCN expresses deep concern over University of Nottingham's decision
www.rcn.org.uk
November 27, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Read our full response to the news from University of Nottingham ⬇️
Classic local history society talk error on my part today when I wondered why I hadn’t heard any details about a talk I was giving next month, checked and realised it’s December 2026. Not as bad as one of my former colleagues who once turned up to give a similar talk a year early.
November 27, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Classic local history society talk error on my part today when I wondered why I hadn’t heard any details about a talk I was giving next month, checked and realised it’s December 2026. Not as bad as one of my former colleagues who once turned up to give a similar talk a year early.
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The opportunity for Black UK-domiciled students to undertake PhD research at @uofglasgow.bsky.social is still available!
Apply by 31 January 2026 for entry to our Scholarships in October 2026.
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Apply by 31 January 2026 for entry to our Scholarships in October 2026.
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November 26, 2025 at 3:40 PM
The opportunity for Black UK-domiciled students to undertake PhD research at @uofglasgow.bsky.social is still available!
Apply by 31 January 2026 for entry to our Scholarships in October 2026.
@uofgstem.bsky.social
@uofgmvls.bsky.social
@uofgartshums.bsky.social
@uofgsocsci.bsky.social
Apply by 31 January 2026 for entry to our Scholarships in October 2026.
@uofgstem.bsky.social
@uofgmvls.bsky.social
@uofgartshums.bsky.social
@uofgsocsci.bsky.social
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'The policy will only apply to English universities, although there are fears across the sector that the devolved government may also adopt the levy in future.
The government intends to reintroduce maintenance loans for domestic students, which were scrapped in 2017.' 3/3
The government intends to reintroduce maintenance loans for domestic students, which were scrapped in 2017.' 3/3
November 26, 2025 at 2:14 PM
'The policy will only apply to English universities, although there are fears across the sector that the devolved government may also adopt the levy in future.
The government intends to reintroduce maintenance loans for domestic students, which were scrapped in 2017.' 3/3
The government intends to reintroduce maintenance loans for domestic students, which were scrapped in 2017.' 3/3
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'Going with a flat fee rather than a percentage is thought to favour elite institutions, including those in the Russell Group, who typically charge higher fees.' 2/3
November 26, 2025 at 2:14 PM
'Going with a flat fee rather than a percentage is thought to favour elite institutions, including those in the Russell Group, who typically charge higher fees.' 2/3
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'The government will charge universities £925 per international student for each year of study from August 2028, in a blow to cash-strapped higher education institutions.' 1/3
International student levy set at £925 per student from 2028
Chancellor confirms details of controversial tax on income from overseas students, while universities also expect to be hit by changes to pension tax rules
www.timeshighereducation.com
November 26, 2025 at 2:14 PM
'The government will charge universities £925 per international student for each year of study from August 2028, in a blow to cash-strapped higher education institutions.' 1/3
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this is amazing news - the HPV vaccine promises to eliminate cervical cancer in countries where uptake is high.
November 26, 2025 at 6:57 PM
this is amazing news - the HPV vaccine promises to eliminate cervical cancer in countries where uptake is high.
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News – University of Nottingham secures funding grant for groundbreaking research on early British voices and identities
https://www.europesays.com/uk/595100/
Wednesday, 26 November 2025
What did the voices of Britain sound like during and after…#uk #news #uknews
https://www.europesays.com/uk/595100/
Wednesday, 26 November 2025
What did the voices of Britain sound like during and after…#uk #news #uknews
News - University of Nottingham secures funding grant for groundbreaking research on early British voices and identities - United Kingdom
What did the voices of Britain sound like during and after the Roman period? How did early British communities construct and represent their identities, and
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November 26, 2025 at 2:00 PM
News – University of Nottingham secures funding grant for groundbreaking research on early British voices and identities
https://www.europesays.com/uk/595100/
Wednesday, 26 November 2025
What did the voices of Britain sound like during and after…#uk #news #uknews
https://www.europesays.com/uk/595100/
Wednesday, 26 November 2025
What did the voices of Britain sound like during and after…#uk #news #uknews
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'But skills minister Jacqui Smith (pictured right), whose brief includes higher education, and the Office for Students chief executive Susan Lapworth disputed that a provider was on the brink.
“I do not think that before the end of the year there is an imminent collapse,” Smith said.' 3/3
“I do not think that before the end of the year there is an imminent collapse,” Smith said.' 3/3
November 25, 2025 at 4:41 PM
'But skills minister Jacqui Smith (pictured right), whose brief includes higher education, and the Office for Students chief executive Susan Lapworth disputed that a provider was on the brink.
“I do not think that before the end of the year there is an imminent collapse,” Smith said.' 3/3
“I do not think that before the end of the year there is an imminent collapse,” Smith said.' 3/3
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'The committee had heard about one institution that had been approached by another regarding a potential merger. The institution approached had been “doing their due diligence” by gathering information, but after examining the financial situation concluded that the other provider “can’t go on”.' 2/3
November 25, 2025 at 4:41 PM
'The committee had heard about one institution that had been approached by another regarding a potential merger. The institution approached had been “doing their due diligence” by gathering information, but after examining the financial situation concluded that the other provider “can’t go on”.' 2/3
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'“During that roundtable, we heard that a provider could collapse before the end of the year,” she [Helen Hayes] said. As the hearing was in late November, this was “essentially a warning of an imminent collapse of a higher education institution”, she added.' 1/3
MPs told collapse of UK higher education provider could happen by Christmas
Education Committee chair says situation is “not hypothetical”, but skills minister and regulator rebut claim
www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-p...
Education Committee chair says situation is “not hypothetical”, but skills minister and regulator rebut claim
www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-p...
MPs told collapse of UK provider could happen by Christmas - Research Professional News
Education Committee chair says situation is “not hypothetical”, but skills minister and regulator rebut claim
www.researchprofessionalnews.com
November 25, 2025 at 4:41 PM
'“During that roundtable, we heard that a provider could collapse before the end of the year,” she [Helen Hayes] said. As the hearing was in late November, this was “essentially a warning of an imminent collapse of a higher education institution”, she added.' 1/3
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'Under the plans, the highest-paid employee at an institution would not be permitted to earn more than 10 times the salary of the lowest-paid worker.' 2/2
November 24, 2025 at 8:59 AM
'Under the plans, the highest-paid employee at an institution would not be permitted to earn more than 10 times the salary of the lowest-paid worker.' 2/2
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'The Scottish Greens have lodged an amendment to the Scottish Government's Tertiary Education and Training Bill – set to be debated this week – which they believe will help to "boost the wages of ordinary workers".' 1/2
Plans lodged for crack down on 'obscene' pay of university principals
Propsals have been lodged to crack down on the 'obscene' pay inequality across Scotland's universities and colleges
www.thenational.scot
November 24, 2025 at 8:59 AM
'The Scottish Greens have lodged an amendment to the Scottish Government's Tertiary Education and Training Bill – set to be debated this week – which they believe will help to "boost the wages of ordinary workers".' 1/2
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'It is notable that in the last Research Excellence Framework exercise the Department of American Studies at Nottingham was ranked third in the Area Studies unit of assessment and was one of the top-performing units across the whole of the University of Nottingham.' 1/2
RED ALERT: the University of Nottingham is threatening to close its Department of American Studies, putting all staff at risk of redundancy, and ending any American specialist knowledge in the Faculty of Arts.
Sign the petition here to save jobs:
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SAVE AMERICAN STUDIES TEACHING AT THE UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM
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November 23, 2025 at 1:38 PM
'It is notable that in the last Research Excellence Framework exercise the Department of American Studies at Nottingham was ranked third in the Area Studies unit of assessment and was one of the top-performing units across the whole of the University of Nottingham.' 1/2
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This has been such an incredible experience in interdisciplinary collaboration, and I've learned so much. I hope that you all enjoy reading about Mary and her crew! Do get in touch with any questions about access etc.
November 21, 2025 at 1:55 PM
This has been such an incredible experience in interdisciplinary collaboration, and I've learned so much. I hope that you all enjoy reading about Mary and her crew! Do get in touch with any questions about access etc.
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Farage crony Nathan Gill gets 10.5 year sentence for taking bribes from Russia www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c8...
Ex-leader of Reform UK in Wales sentenced to 10-and-a-half years for taking pro-Russian bribes
The judge tells Nathan Gill his actions were a
www.bbc.co.uk
November 21, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Farage crony Nathan Gill gets 10.5 year sentence for taking bribes from Russia www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c8...
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The thing I still can't get my head around while following this story, is what he was willing to do, and risk (TEN YEARS in prison now...) for such relatively tiny sums of money? Farage's bins in Frinton are probably worth more than 40k.
This should be a much, much bigger story than it is playing as so far. Is it the 'Wales' bit that's distracting? Just because it's a devolved administration is hardly the point. This is a corrupt operator that Reform embraced.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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Reform UK’s former Wales leader jailed for taking bribes for pro-Russia speeches
Police say Nathan Gill received at least £40,000 while he was an MEP from Oleg Voloshyn, an alleged Russian asset
www.theguardian.com
November 21, 2025 at 4:29 PM
The thing I still can't get my head around while following this story, is what he was willing to do, and risk (TEN YEARS in prison now...) for such relatively tiny sums of money? Farage's bins in Frinton are probably worth more than 40k.
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But most of all, to @historyhannahb.bsky.social for leading the project and to my wonderful Co-Investigators and co-editors David Denison and @nuriyabo.bsky.social for the teamwork. Nuria in particular has been the powerhouse behind this volume, and we'd be nowhere without her.
November 21, 2025 at 1:53 PM
But most of all, to @historyhannahb.bsky.social for leading the project and to my wonderful Co-Investigators and co-editors David Denison and @nuriyabo.bsky.social for the teamwork. Nuria in particular has been the powerhouse behind this volume, and we'd be nowhere without her.
So pleased to have been involved in the Mary Hamilton project with this great team ☺️
November 21, 2025 at 7:59 AM
So pleased to have been involved in the Mary Hamilton project with this great team ☺️
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At last our special issue, JECS 48.4, is out, all 200+ pages of it! We're very proud of it. Thanks are due to many colleagues, but especially Nuria Yáñez-Bouza for proof-correcting heroics, and the general editor, Emrys Jones, for brilliant support throughout. #18thC #langsky
November 21, 2025 at 6:57 AM