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Jane Winters @jfwinters.bsky.social · 22h

Come and work with us! We have a two-year, half-time postdoctoral research associate position working on the @storymachine-ht.bsky.social project www.jobs.london.ac.uk/Job/JobDetai.... If you’re interested in #DigitalHumanities and/or folklore, we’d love to hear from you. Closing date 27 October.

Postdoctoral Research Associate, Project StoryMachine:London Senate House - Hybrid

The School of Advanced Study (SAS) comprises eight internationally renowned research institutes as well as centres in Digital Humanities and Public Engagement. It has four nationally and internationally recognised specialist research libraries. An important component of the humanities national infrastructure and part of the University of London, this is a really exciting time to join the School of Advanced Study as we are at the start of a new strategic plan.

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London Society for Medieval Studies @londonmedieval.bsky.social · 1d

Tomorrow’s seminar has been postponed due to the speaker’s illness. We apologise for the change and will share a new date as soon as possible. We send our best wishes to the speaker for a swift recovery!

London Society for Medieval Studies @londonmedieval.bsky.social · 8d

On 14 October we welcome Olivia Baskerville @ies-sas.bsky.social, a medievalist by training, presenting her research on 20C London trade in & nationalist discourse around medieval manuscripts📖

#medievalsky #skystorians

As ever - free & open to all, book here ➡️
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Institute of Historical Research

The Institute of Historical Research is the UK's national centre for history

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MEMRN @memrn.bsky.social · 4d

We are delighted to announce the full schedule for the MEMRN Winter Conference is here! Head over to our website to check out all the amazing speakers and exciting events we’ve got lined up! While you’re there, use the link to sign up for virtual attendance!
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MEMRN Winter Conference 2025

MEMRN Winter Conference 2025 The MEMRN Committee are delighted to announce the return of the Winter Conference after the huge success of last year’s inaugural in-person event in Norwich. The …

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International Medieval Congress Leeds @imc-leeds.bsky.social · 5d

🚨 Your reminder that there's only 1 WEEK left to get your #IMC2026 bursary application submitted.⏰

You can begin or resume your application, as well as find out more information on the process, at the following link: www.imc.leeds.ac.uk/about/bursary/

#IMC2026 #MedievalSky #Medieval #Skystorians

Bursaries and Awards | International Medieval Congress

Bursary Applications for IMC 2026 are now open! Read below to apply.

www.imc.leeds.ac.uk

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James Harland @jmharland.bsky.social · 9d

At the Bonn Center for Dependency and Slavery Studies we are offering 10 fellowships for scholars at any stage in their careers to stay with us for up to 6 months (PhD candidates and senior academics) or 12 months (postdocs) to complete a research project:

www.dependency.uni-bonn.de/images/pdf-f...

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The Society of Antiquaries of London @antiquaries.bsky.social · 6d

Catch up on our lecture from today, all about medievial uni students from @amwillemsen.bsky.social. www.youtube.com/watch?v=FJ0D...

Back in college: Daily life of students at European universities, 1200-1600 by Dr A. Willemsen FSA

YouTube video by SocAntiquaries

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Sarah-Maria Schober @smschober.bsky.social · 6d

Want to work on the history of hair? I am looking for a doc and postdoc to join my project team researching #earlymodern hair, race, trade and multispecies history at the University of Lucerne.

Do apply and spread the word!

www.unilu.ch/en/universit...

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PhD position in History (100%, 4 years) - Vacancies - University of Lucerne

Assistant or doctoral positions, employment or internship: Looking for a job at the University of Lucerne? Find our listed open positions and apprenticeships here.

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London Society for Medieval Studies @londonmedieval.bsky.social · 8d

On 14 October we welcome Olivia Baskerville @ies-sas.bsky.social, a medievalist by training, presenting her research on 20C London trade in & nationalist discourse around medieval manuscripts📖

#medievalsky #skystorians

As ever - free & open to all, book here ➡️
www.history.ac.uk/news-events/...

Institute of Historical Research

The Institute of Historical Research is the UK's national centre for history

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London Society for Medieval Studies @londonmedieval.bsky.social · 8d

Hello to our new followers! We are the LSMS: PGR & ECR-led since 1970, championing ✂️-edge research across the fields of medieval studies & the critical & creative possibilities of interdisciplinary work & learning

Our seminars are always free & open to all, register here 👉 bit.ly/londonmedieval

A blue term card with a manuscript banner at the top. It lists the times & dates of seminars for the winter term - includes link to register for them bit.ly/londonmedieval

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British School at Rome @bsrome.bsky.social · 11d

📣 BSR / Early Medieval Europe Fellowship – Call for Applications!

Are you a PhD student or early career researcher in early medieval European history?
Apply now!

⏳ Deadline: 30 January 2026
More info here: bsr.ac.uk/awards-resid...

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Maia Blumberg @maiablumberg.bsky.social · 11d

*Call for Contributors* The Medieval in Museums
@archumanities.bsky.social

Check out the full CfP via link ➡️ bit.ly/CfPMiM

Welcoming chapters/dialogues/critical-creative texts from scholars, museum professionals, creative practitioners

deadline: Mon 3 Nov (5pm GMT)

#MedievalSky #MuseumSky #CfP

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London Society for Medieval Studies @londonmedieval.bsky.social · 13d

Tune in tonight at 17:30 for the first LSMS seminar of the term with @annamolnar.bsky.social speaking on late medieval women’s financial literacy!

Book here:
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Female Financial Literacy in Late Medieval Central Europe

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Royal Historical Society @royalhistsoc.org · 15d

RHS First Book and Early Career Article Prizes, 2026.

We invite submissions for the Society's book and article prizes: for eligible titles published in 2025. Further details and how to apply: bit.ly/3KnR47v

Submissions are by self-nomination by an author. Closing date: 15 December #Skystorians

Royal Historical Society Book and Article Prizes, 2026: submissions now invited - RHS

The Royal Historical Society invites applications for its First Book Prize, 2026 and Early Career Article Prize, 2026. The call for submissions opens on Monday 29 September 2025 and runs to Monday 15 ...

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Robert Gallagher @hwaetspur.bsky.social · 14d

Interested in letter-writing in early medieval Britain? A three-year postdoc on @francescatinti.bsky.social’s and my project is now available. Apps close on 17th Oct. Let me know if you have any questions and please circulate! 🙂 jobs.kent.ac.uk/Vacancy.aspx...

Job Opportunity at the University of Kent: Postdoctoral Research Associate

Are you passionate about early medieval Britain? Do you have advanced knowledge of Medieval Latin and interested in the analysis of Latin letter-writing? If yes, then you may be interested in this f...

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Helen Gittos @helengittos.bsky.social · 14d

This looks a good programme - and includes Tim Pestell, Curator @norwichcastle.bsky.social talking about the huge project of 'Recreating Norwich Castle's Keep'.

London Society for Medieval Studies @londonmedieval.bsky.social · 17d

We warmly invite you to another term of exciting seminars - our programme this term explores manuscripts, identity, & heritage from Central Europe to the States, Scotland to the South East 📖

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London Society for Medieval Studies @londonmedieval.bsky.social · 17d

We warmly invite you to another term of exciting seminars - our programme this term explores manuscripts, identity, & heritage from Central Europe to the States, Scotland to the South East 📖

bit.ly/londonmedieval

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London Society for Medieval Studies @londonmedieval.bsky.social · 17d

What’s the LSMS, you ask? we are the London Society for Medieval Studies: PGR- & ECR-led since 1970, showcasing the latest research on the Middle Ages by global scholars, committed to the creative possibilities of interdisciplinary work & learning

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London Society for Medieval Studies @londonmedieval.bsky.social · 17d

Next week join us for the first LSMS seminar of the term with @annamolnar.bsky.social speaking on late medieval women’s financial literacy!

🗣️Online & in-person @ihr.bsky.social
🗓️ Tues 30 September
⏰ 17.30 GMT
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Institute of Historical Research

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London Society for Medieval Studies @londonmedieval.bsky.social · 21d

👋 welcome! @tudorstuartseminar.bsky.social

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Senate House Library @senatehouselib.bsky.social · 26d

After 80 years, Senate House Library has reunited a rare 14th-century manuscript looted in WWII with the Chandon family. Thanks to expert detective work, MS541 will remain accessible for study, preserving its history for future generations.

www.london.ac.uk/senate-house...

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Jack Newman @jack-newman.com · 28d

Are you a postgraduate researcher trying out digital methods, tools or resources as a means of exploring historical phenomena? Consider applying for our Postgraduate Seminar Series ihrdighist.blogs.sas.ac.uk/2025/08/ihr-...

IHR Digital History Seminar Postgraduate Panels Call for Papers 2025-26 - Digital History Seminar

Are you a postgraduate researcher trying out digital methods, tools or resources as a means of exploring historical phenomena? Is your historical research made possible by the use of electronic tools ...

ihrdighist.blogs.sas.ac.uk

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