Matthew J Mills
@matthewjmills.bsky.social
Vice-Principal, St Cuthbert's Society, Durham University | Author, Forgiveness and Restorative Justice (Palgrave, 2021) & Blessed Mary (CUA Press, 2024) | More: https://www.dur.ac.uk/staff/matthew-mills/
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A fully illustrated guidebook to Northumberland, including a gazeteer, maps and more than 200 photographs
Northumberland: A Guide
A fully illustrated guidebook to Northumberland, including a gazeteer, maps and more than 200 photographs
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December 4, 2025 at 2:06 PM
A fully illustrated guidebook to Northumberland, including a gazeteer, maps and more than 200 photographs
Proceedings @cwi25.bsky.social continue apace! In a suitably festive Leech Hall at St John's College @durham.ac.uk, colleagues have been speaking about the future of the #CollegiateWay movement, and the unique potential of colleges to offer bespoke co-creative informal learning opportunities. 🎓
December 4, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Proceedings @cwi25.bsky.social continue apace! In a suitably festive Leech Hall at St John's College @durham.ac.uk, colleagues have been speaking about the future of the #CollegiateWay movement, and the unique potential of colleges to offer bespoke co-creative informal learning opportunities. 🎓
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Session 5's posters have been impeccably designed and discussed by Dr Ellen Crabtree (University College, Durham), Dr Martin Brader (University College, Durham), and Dr Michelle Atkins (Waterloo, Canada) #CollegiateWayInternational2025
December 4, 2025 at 11:12 AM
Session 5's posters have been impeccably designed and discussed by Dr Ellen Crabtree (University College, Durham), Dr Martin Brader (University College, Durham), and Dr Michelle Atkins (Waterloo, Canada) #CollegiateWayInternational2025
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Session 6 of #CollegiateWayInternational2025 is underway! A highlight 🧵:
December 4, 2025 at 11:33 AM
Session 6 of #CollegiateWayInternational2025 is underway! A highlight 🧵:
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"What difference can a collegiate system really make
compared to other more centralised universities and colleges [in challenging times]?" Dr Richard Anthony (Jesus College, Cambridge) reflects on identity and community reinforcement through the collegiate identity
compared to other more centralised universities and colleges [in challenging times]?" Dr Richard Anthony (Jesus College, Cambridge) reflects on identity and community reinforcement through the collegiate identity
December 4, 2025 at 10:33 AM
"What difference can a collegiate system really make
compared to other more centralised universities and colleges [in challenging times]?" Dr Richard Anthony (Jesus College, Cambridge) reflects on identity and community reinforcement through the collegiate identity
compared to other more centralised universities and colleges [in challenging times]?" Dr Richard Anthony (Jesus College, Cambridge) reflects on identity and community reinforcement through the collegiate identity
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Our biggest thanks to all the speakers and panelists who shared their perspectives today! We hope you had lots of fun during the afternoon events, and are having a grand time at tonight's college formals! See you all tomorrow for a fresh round of talks on Day 2 of #CollegiateWayInternational2025 💜
December 3, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Our biggest thanks to all the speakers and panelists who shared their perspectives today! We hope you had lots of fun during the afternoon events, and are having a grand time at tonight's college formals! See you all tomorrow for a fresh round of talks on Day 2 of #CollegiateWayInternational2025 💜
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Friday 2 May, 5pm, @regentsox.bsky.social and on zoom I'll be talking after the AGM of the Henry Bradshaw Society @oxmedstud.bsky.social. #medievalsky
April 28, 2025 at 11:11 AM
Friday 2 May, 5pm, @regentsox.bsky.social and on zoom I'll be talking after the AGM of the Henry Bradshaw Society @oxmedstud.bsky.social. #medievalsky
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Don’t miss @philosofemme.bsky.social on Simone de Beauvoir and French Existentialism @ Blackwells Oxford 11am Saturday 3rd May - free event #philosophyinthebookshop www.eventbrite.com/e/philosophy...
PHILOSOPHY IN THE BOOKSHOP with Kate Kirkpatrick and Nigel Warburton
Our regular Philosophy in the Bookshop series this month features Kate Kirkpatrick on Simone De Beauvoir and French existentialism.
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April 25, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Don’t miss @philosofemme.bsky.social on Simone de Beauvoir and French Existentialism @ Blackwells Oxford 11am Saturday 3rd May - free event #philosophyinthebookshop www.eventbrite.com/e/philosophy...
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Three recent books by CCS members @liamtemple.bsky.social, @eilishgregory.bsky.social and James Kelly are all available in @boydellandbrewer.bsky.social’s 60% discount sale with the code BB600 #skystorians #history #nuntastic #catholicism #cathhist
April 24, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Three recent books by CCS members @liamtemple.bsky.social, @eilishgregory.bsky.social and James Kelly are all available in @boydellandbrewer.bsky.social’s 60% discount sale with the code BB600 #skystorians #history #nuntastic #catholicism #cathhist
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New books, hot off the press!
In honor of World Book Day, you can use discount code "CT10" for 20% off books today.
In honor of World Book Day, you can use discount code "CT10" for 20% off books today.
April 23, 2025 at 7:55 PM
New books, hot off the press!
In honor of World Book Day, you can use discount code "CT10" for 20% off books today.
In honor of World Book Day, you can use discount code "CT10" for 20% off books today.
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Call for Abstracts: Women in Parenthesis 2025-6 online Work in Progress series!
We welcome talks on the Wartime Quartet and connected figures! Have a look at the link below for previous talks
Send 250 words to [email protected] by 31st July 2025!
www.womeninparenthesis.co.uk/news/
#philsky
We welcome talks on the Wartime Quartet and connected figures! Have a look at the link below for previous talks
Send 250 words to [email protected] by 31st July 2025!
www.womeninparenthesis.co.uk/news/
#philsky
April 23, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Call for Abstracts: Women in Parenthesis 2025-6 online Work in Progress series!
We welcome talks on the Wartime Quartet and connected figures! Have a look at the link below for previous talks
Send 250 words to [email protected] by 31st July 2025!
www.womeninparenthesis.co.uk/news/
#philsky
We welcome talks on the Wartime Quartet and connected figures! Have a look at the link below for previous talks
Send 250 words to [email protected] by 31st July 2025!
www.womeninparenthesis.co.uk/news/
#philsky
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As a University community we are deeply saddened by the passing of Pope Francis. Our hearts go out to the global Roman Catholic community, and everyone touched by this news, during this time of sorrow.
Read our full statement 👉 www.durham.ac.uk/news-events/...
#PopeFrancis
Read our full statement 👉 www.durham.ac.uk/news-events/...
#PopeFrancis
April 21, 2025 at 1:51 PM
As a University community we are deeply saddened by the passing of Pope Francis. Our hearts go out to the global Roman Catholic community, and everyone touched by this news, during this time of sorrow.
Read our full statement 👉 www.durham.ac.uk/news-events/...
#PopeFrancis
Read our full statement 👉 www.durham.ac.uk/news-events/...
#PopeFrancis
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11th century frontispiece drawing of the Crucifixion
#GoodFriday
Cambridge, Corpus Christi College, MS 421; Old English Homilies; 11th century; p.1 @parkerlibcccc.bsky.social @corpuscambridge.bsky.social
#GoodFriday
Cambridge, Corpus Christi College, MS 421; Old English Homilies; 11th century; p.1 @parkerlibcccc.bsky.social @corpuscambridge.bsky.social
April 17, 2025 at 7:59 PM
11th century frontispiece drawing of the Crucifixion
#GoodFriday
Cambridge, Corpus Christi College, MS 421; Old English Homilies; 11th century; p.1 @parkerlibcccc.bsky.social @corpuscambridge.bsky.social
#GoodFriday
Cambridge, Corpus Christi College, MS 421; Old English Homilies; 11th century; p.1 @parkerlibcccc.bsky.social @corpuscambridge.bsky.social
📸 Lovely pictures from today's Royal Maundy @durhamcathedral.bsky.social. This special service was last celebrated in #Durham with Queen Elizabeth II in 1967. 👑 St Cuthbert's Society was represented by our principal, @proftammiwalker.bsky.social. More: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Crowds in Durham watch the King and Queen attend Maundy ceremony
Maundy Money was given to 76 men and women during the service, chosen for their work in the community.
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April 17, 2025 at 12:10 PM
📸 Lovely pictures from today's Royal Maundy @durhamcathedral.bsky.social. This special service was last celebrated in #Durham with Queen Elizabeth II in 1967. 👑 St Cuthbert's Society was represented by our principal, @proftammiwalker.bsky.social. More: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Lost for Decades, a Medieval Madonna and Child Returns in Stunning Restoration www.medievalists.net/2025/04/medi... #ArtHistory #RenaissanceArt #HistorySky
Lost for Decades, a Medieval Madonna and Child Returns in Stunning Restoration - Medievalists.net
A 15th-century stucco Madonna and Child, hidden for over 70 years, has undergone a dramatic restoration in Florence. Once discoloured and forgotten, the sculpture now reveals its original colours and…
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April 16, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Lost for Decades, a Medieval Madonna and Child Returns in Stunning Restoration www.medievalists.net/2025/04/medi... #ArtHistory #RenaissanceArt #HistorySky
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ICYMI This week's #WiseWomen episode exploring the life & thought of Iris Murdoch is now available for download: podcasts.apple.com/id/podcast/t...
#PhilSky #philosophy @irismurdoch.bsky.social @nehgov.bsky.social @altnehgov.altgov.info
#PhilSky #philosophy @irismurdoch.bsky.social @nehgov.bsky.social @altnehgov.altgov.info
This Week: Iris Murdoch
Podcast Episode · Select Episodes · 12/04/2025 · 52m
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April 16, 2025 at 2:16 PM
ICYMI This week's #WiseWomen episode exploring the life & thought of Iris Murdoch is now available for download: podcasts.apple.com/id/podcast/t...
#PhilSky #philosophy @irismurdoch.bsky.social @nehgov.bsky.social @altnehgov.altgov.info
#PhilSky #philosophy @irismurdoch.bsky.social @nehgov.bsky.social @altnehgov.altgov.info
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A rare *double unboxing* this afternoon as I receive author copies of ‘Pre-Christian Baltic Religion and Belief’ AND advance copies of ‘Silence of the Gods’ (out in June) 📚
April 14, 2025 at 1:45 PM
A rare *double unboxing* this afternoon as I receive author copies of ‘Pre-Christian Baltic Religion and Belief’ AND advance copies of ‘Silence of the Gods’ (out in June) 📚
Great news! 🎉 A privilege to have contributed to this volume, especially alongside a friend and colleague @regentsox.bsky.social, the wonderful Prof Paul Fiddes. Huge thanks to Miles and Frances at the Iris Murdoch Research Centre, and all at #PalgraveMacmillan, for making it happen! 📚🎉
Now available for pre-order! The first collection examining Murdoch's theological thought in decades: huge thanks to @amyinvernizzi.bsky.social and all at #PalgraveMacmillan @springer1842.bsky.social.
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April 14, 2025 at 10:27 AM
Great news! 🎉 A privilege to have contributed to this volume, especially alongside a friend and colleague @regentsox.bsky.social, the wonderful Prof Paul Fiddes. Huge thanks to Miles and Frances at the Iris Murdoch Research Centre, and all at #PalgraveMacmillan, for making it happen! 📚🎉
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In the post this morning: the new OUP Very Short Introduction to "The Catholic Reformation" by Durham colleague and good friend James E. Kelly (@ccshistorycatholic.bsky.social). One for my growing VSI collection! #skystorians #history #catholic #cathhist #catholicism #reformation
April 14, 2025 at 8:45 AM
In the post this morning: the new OUP Very Short Introduction to "The Catholic Reformation" by Durham colleague and good friend James E. Kelly (@ccshistorycatholic.bsky.social). One for my growing VSI collection! #skystorians #history #catholic #cathhist #catholicism #reformation
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📢 Bill Bryson Library will be closed over Easter Weekend (Good Friday 18 April to Easter Monday 21 April inclusive). We will re-open at 8am on Tuesday 22 April 😊
April 14, 2025 at 9:32 AM
📢 Bill Bryson Library will be closed over Easter Weekend (Good Friday 18 April to Easter Monday 21 April inclusive). We will re-open at 8am on Tuesday 22 April 😊
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Countless histories of Britain’s free-market transformation end up being hit jobs. Not the new Radio 4 series Invisible Hands.
✍️ Kate Andrews
✍️ Kate Andrews
Impeccable history of the free market – and from the BBC too
The launch of Radio 4’s Invisible Hands series has been both blessed and cursed by timing. It tells the story of Britain’s ‘free market revolution’, just as President Donald Trump overhauls the free…
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April 12, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Countless histories of Britain’s free-market transformation end up being hit jobs. Not the new Radio 4 series Invisible Hands.
✍️ Kate Andrews
✍️ Kate Andrews
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Head over to Philosophers Corner where the conversation about philosopher-novelist Iris Murdoch has started ahead of tomorrow's broadcast with Eva-Maria Düringer from the University of Tübingen: www.philosophytalk.org/blog/philoso...
#PhilSky #philosophy @irismurdoch.bsky.social
#PhilSky #philosophy @irismurdoch.bsky.social
The Philosopher-Novelist
Iris Murdoch, along with Elizabeth Anscombe, Philippa Foot, and Mary Midgley, was one of the so-called Quartet of Oxford philosophers. Most famous for her novels, Murdoch also made hugely important co...
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April 12, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Head over to Philosophers Corner where the conversation about philosopher-novelist Iris Murdoch has started ahead of tomorrow's broadcast with Eva-Maria Düringer from the University of Tübingen: www.philosophytalk.org/blog/philoso...
#PhilSky #philosophy @irismurdoch.bsky.social
#PhilSky #philosophy @irismurdoch.bsky.social
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Classicists take ‘ancient philosophical wisdom’ into English jails
Classicists take ‘ancient philosophical wisdom’ into English jails
Inmates in several prisons given chance to study ethics and rhetoric ‘to inform contemporary life’ and skills
A classical education, once the preserve of Eton, Oxbridge and the likes of Boris Johnson, is being made available to inmates serving time in prisons.
In a break from the kind of curriculum usually on offer inside – lessons in literacy, numeracy, tiling and decorating – a small number of prisoners are being offered the opportunity to learn life skills from the ancient philosophers. Continue reading...
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April 12, 2025 at 10:14 AM
Classicists take ‘ancient philosophical wisdom’ into English jails