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Institute of #irishstudies @liverpooluni.bsky.social: world-leading research & teaching in peace & conflict, women's studies, literature & history.
https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/irish-studies
https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/irish-studies
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Annual Seamus Heaney Lecture (2025) - Sir Simon Schama - Leanne Best
YouTube video by Institute of Irish Studies, Liverpool
youtu.be
ICMY, the full 2025 Seamus Heaney Lecture, given by Sir Simon Schama on the topic of ‘Politics and the Poet’ and featuring poetry readings by Leanne Best, is now up at youtu.be/KtQVa_H0hEA.
Read more about the lecture @livuninews.bsky.social: news.liverpool.ac.uk/2025/11/25/i...
Read more about the lecture @livuninews.bsky.social: news.liverpool.ac.uk/2025/11/25/i...
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As #COP30 draws to a close, global leaders once again reaffirmed the urgent need to limit and prepare for the impacts of climate change. At #LivUni we are addressing global challenges with our research.
Find out how we have been making a difference in 2025
👉 www.liverpool.ac.uk/research/new...
Find out how we have been making a difference in 2025
👉 www.liverpool.ac.uk/research/new...
November 25, 2025 at 2:08 PM
As #COP30 draws to a close, global leaders once again reaffirmed the urgent need to limit and prepare for the impacts of climate change. At #LivUni we are addressing global challenges with our research.
Find out how we have been making a difference in 2025
👉 www.liverpool.ac.uk/research/new...
Find out how we have been making a difference in 2025
👉 www.liverpool.ac.uk/research/new...
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The latest PGR Bulletin has the @uolrsa.bsky.social coffee morning, some terrific sessions from The Academy, the launch of the PGR Social Media Methods Network, and a lot more! It's in your inbox now... www.liverpool.ac.uk/humanities-a...
November 25, 2025 at 2:33 PM
The latest PGR Bulletin has the @uolrsa.bsky.social coffee morning, some terrific sessions from The Academy, the launch of the PGR Social Media Methods Network, and a lot more! It's in your inbox now... www.liverpool.ac.uk/humanities-a...
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Earlier this month, the University was proud to welcome Professor Sir Simon Schama when he gave the @irishinstitute.bsky.social's annual Seamus Heaney Lecture. Read up on the event here:
Institute of Irish Studies welcomes Sir Simon Schama for sixth annual Seamus Heaney lecture - University of Liverpool News
Institute of Irish Studies welcomes Sir Simon Schama for sixth annual Seamus Heaney lecture
news.liverpool.ac.uk
November 25, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Earlier this month, the University was proud to welcome Professor Sir Simon Schama when he gave the @irishinstitute.bsky.social's annual Seamus Heaney Lecture. Read up on the event here:
ICMY, the full 2025 Seamus Heaney Lecture, given by Sir Simon Schama on the topic of ‘Politics and the Poet’ and featuring poetry readings by Leanne Best, is now up at youtu.be/KtQVa_H0hEA.
Read more about the lecture @livuninews.bsky.social: news.liverpool.ac.uk/2025/11/25/i...
Read more about the lecture @livuninews.bsky.social: news.liverpool.ac.uk/2025/11/25/i...
Annual Seamus Heaney Lecture (2025) - Sir Simon Schama - Leanne Best
YouTube video by Institute of Irish Studies, Liverpool
youtu.be
November 25, 2025 at 12:13 PM
ICMY, the full 2025 Seamus Heaney Lecture, given by Sir Simon Schama on the topic of ‘Politics and the Poet’ and featuring poetry readings by Leanne Best, is now up at youtu.be/KtQVa_H0hEA.
Read more about the lecture @livuninews.bsky.social: news.liverpool.ac.uk/2025/11/25/i...
Read more about the lecture @livuninews.bsky.social: news.liverpool.ac.uk/2025/11/25/i...
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A fantastic (and free) resource from Faculty colleague @hanachronism.bsky.social to help science communicators make their stories more memorable ⤵️
A couple of years ago, as part of a @britishacademy.bsky.social funded project, I interviewed some sci comm folk about storytelling strategies we know cause humans to pay attention to some stories more than others.
Illustration by @jordancollver.bsky.social
Illustration by @jordancollver.bsky.social
November 24, 2025 at 2:49 PM
A fantastic (and free) resource from Faculty colleague @hanachronism.bsky.social to help science communicators make their stories more memorable ⤵️
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Happy Monday! Its getting cold - stay warm with a concert at
@thetungauditorium.bsky.social 🧡 Coming up this week:
🎶 Lois Levin
📅 Wednesday 26 November
🎟️ tinyurl.com/29k9u8sp
🎶 Manchester Collective x The Marian Consort: Wintering
📅 Saturday 29 November
🎟️ tinyurl.com/4ap7dx83
@thetungauditorium.bsky.social 🧡 Coming up this week:
🎶 Lois Levin
📅 Wednesday 26 November
🎟️ tinyurl.com/29k9u8sp
🎶 Manchester Collective x The Marian Consort: Wintering
📅 Saturday 29 November
🎟️ tinyurl.com/4ap7dx83
Ambro Collective | The Tung Auditorium
Yoko Ono Lennon Lunchtime Concert Series Liverpool music scene stalwarts bring their unique blend of jazz, funk, and experimental sounds
tinyurl.com
November 24, 2025 at 12:43 PM
Happy Monday! Its getting cold - stay warm with a concert at
@thetungauditorium.bsky.social 🧡 Coming up this week:
🎶 Lois Levin
📅 Wednesday 26 November
🎟️ tinyurl.com/29k9u8sp
🎶 Manchester Collective x The Marian Consort: Wintering
📅 Saturday 29 November
🎟️ tinyurl.com/4ap7dx83
@thetungauditorium.bsky.social 🧡 Coming up this week:
🎶 Lois Levin
📅 Wednesday 26 November
🎟️ tinyurl.com/29k9u8sp
🎶 Manchester Collective x The Marian Consort: Wintering
📅 Saturday 29 November
🎟️ tinyurl.com/4ap7dx83
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Calling PGRs from across the University of Liverpool!!
If you're not going home for the Christmas shutdown period (or even if you are!) feel free to drop in to our online social on Mon Dec 29th to have a friendly chat and meet some of your fellow researchers! www.liverpool.ac.uk/humanities-a...
If you're not going home for the Christmas shutdown period (or even if you are!) feel free to drop in to our online social on Mon Dec 29th to have a friendly chat and meet some of your fellow researchers! www.liverpool.ac.uk/humanities-a...
November 24, 2025 at 10:49 AM
Calling PGRs from across the University of Liverpool!!
If you're not going home for the Christmas shutdown period (or even if you are!) feel free to drop in to our online social on Mon Dec 29th to have a friendly chat and meet some of your fellow researchers! www.liverpool.ac.uk/humanities-a...
If you're not going home for the Christmas shutdown period (or even if you are!) feel free to drop in to our online social on Mon Dec 29th to have a friendly chat and meet some of your fellow researchers! www.liverpool.ac.uk/humanities-a...
Sir Simon Schama on empathy in Seamus Heaney's poetry.
Clip taken from Sir Simon's chat with our director Prof Peter Shirlow, recorded before Sir Simon spoke about "Politics and the Poet" at our Annual Seamus Heaney Lecture on 13 November.
Full #Podcast at youtu.be/bL5O-A8hhwk
Lecture coming soon!
Clip taken from Sir Simon's chat with our director Prof Peter Shirlow, recorded before Sir Simon spoke about "Politics and the Poet" at our Annual Seamus Heaney Lecture on 13 November.
Full #Podcast at youtu.be/bL5O-A8hhwk
Lecture coming soon!
November 23, 2025 at 10:35 AM
Sir Simon Schama on empathy in Seamus Heaney's poetry.
Clip taken from Sir Simon's chat with our director Prof Peter Shirlow, recorded before Sir Simon spoke about "Politics and the Poet" at our Annual Seamus Heaney Lecture on 13 November.
Full #Podcast at youtu.be/bL5O-A8hhwk
Lecture coming soon!
Clip taken from Sir Simon's chat with our director Prof Peter Shirlow, recorded before Sir Simon spoke about "Politics and the Poet" at our Annual Seamus Heaney Lecture on 13 November.
Full #Podcast at youtu.be/bL5O-A8hhwk
Lecture coming soon!
On 13 November, Sir Simon Schama delivered the 2025 Seamus Heaney Lecture on 'Politics and the Poet'. Before the lecture he sat down for a little chat with our director Prof Peter Shirlow.
Watch the resulting podcast: youtu.be/bL5O-A8hhwk
Watch the resulting podcast: youtu.be/bL5O-A8hhwk
PODCAST: 2025 Seamus Heaney Lecture with Sir Simon Schama
YouTube video by Institute of Irish Studies, Liverpool
youtu.be
November 22, 2025 at 5:13 PM
On 13 November, Sir Simon Schama delivered the 2025 Seamus Heaney Lecture on 'Politics and the Poet'. Before the lecture he sat down for a little chat with our director Prof Peter Shirlow.
Watch the resulting podcast: youtu.be/bL5O-A8hhwk
Watch the resulting podcast: youtu.be/bL5O-A8hhwk
Last week Sir Simon Schama delivered the 2025 Seamus Heaney Lecture on 'Politics and the Poet'.
Here's a little preview from Sir Simon in conversation with our director Prof Peter Shirlow before the lecture - more to come in the next few days ...
Here's a little preview from Sir Simon in conversation with our director Prof Peter Shirlow before the lecture - more to come in the next few days ...
November 21, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Last week Sir Simon Schama delivered the 2025 Seamus Heaney Lecture on 'Politics and the Poet'.
Here's a little preview from Sir Simon in conversation with our director Prof Peter Shirlow before the lecture - more to come in the next few days ...
Here's a little preview from Sir Simon in conversation with our director Prof Peter Shirlow before the lecture - more to come in the next few days ...
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❄️ It's Abrrrrrr-cromby Square out there this morning. Wrap up warm and perhaps have a hot chocolate later? You deserve it. ❄️
November 21, 2025 at 8:05 AM
❄️ It's Abrrrrrr-cromby Square out there this morning. Wrap up warm and perhaps have a hot chocolate later? You deserve it. ❄️
Our friends @livirishfest.bsky.social are holding a public consultation on their redesign of the Liverpool Irish Famine Trail to provide:
👉Better accessibility
👉Updated information
👉Digital enhancement
Have your say: www.liverpoolirishfestival.com/help-trail-f... (Deadline: 5.12.2025)
#speirgorm
👉Better accessibility
👉Updated information
👉Digital enhancement
Have your say: www.liverpoolirishfestival.com/help-trail-f... (Deadline: 5.12.2025)
#speirgorm
Help shape the future of the Liverpool Irish Famine Trail - Liverpool Irish Festival
A consultation on the Liverpool Irish Famine Trail plaques. Contact us to get involved in shaping the future of the trail.
www.liverpoolirishfestival.com
November 20, 2025 at 12:36 PM
Our friends @livirishfest.bsky.social are holding a public consultation on their redesign of the Liverpool Irish Famine Trail to provide:
👉Better accessibility
👉Updated information
👉Digital enhancement
Have your say: www.liverpoolirishfestival.com/help-trail-f... (Deadline: 5.12.2025)
#speirgorm
👉Better accessibility
👉Updated information
👉Digital enhancement
Have your say: www.liverpoolirishfestival.com/help-trail-f... (Deadline: 5.12.2025)
#speirgorm
Our lovely building just soaking up some rays😎
November 20, 2025 at 10:46 AM
Our lovely building just soaking up some rays😎
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Did you know stone circle building isn’t just an ancient practice? This contemporary stone circle at Brockholes, Preston, was created in 2014. Discover more in our Sacred Spaces exhibition.
🕐 Tue-Sat, 10am-5pm
🎟️ Free
#sacredspaces #photography #livuni #victoriagallery
🕐 Tue-Sat, 10am-5pm
🎟️ Free
#sacredspaces #photography #livuni #victoriagallery
November 20, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Did you know stone circle building isn’t just an ancient practice? This contemporary stone circle at Brockholes, Preston, was created in 2014. Discover more in our Sacred Spaces exhibition.
🕐 Tue-Sat, 10am-5pm
🎟️ Free
#sacredspaces #photography #livuni #victoriagallery
🕐 Tue-Sat, 10am-5pm
🎟️ Free
#sacredspaces #photography #livuni #victoriagallery
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Today we are excited to be hosting the HSS PGR Opportunities Showcase, highlighting the resources and support available to PhD students in the Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences at the University of Liverpool. Might some of today's attendees be our doctoral candidates of the future?
November 19, 2025 at 10:53 AM
Today we are excited to be hosting the HSS PGR Opportunities Showcase, highlighting the resources and support available to PhD students in the Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences at the University of Liverpool. Might some of today's attendees be our doctoral candidates of the future?
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@liverpooluni.bsky.social and University College Dublin (UCD) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to deepen research collaboration between the two institutions, at a ceremony at Dublin’s Royal Irish Academy on 4 November.
👉 news.liverpool.ac.uk/2025/11/07/u...
👉 news.liverpool.ac.uk/2025/11/07/u...
University of Liverpool and University College Dublin announce research collaboration plans - University of Liverpool News
University of Liverpool and University College Dublin announce research collaboration plans
news.liverpool.ac.uk
November 19, 2025 at 9:31 AM
@liverpooluni.bsky.social and University College Dublin (UCD) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to deepen research collaboration between the two institutions, at a ceremony at Dublin’s Royal Irish Academy on 4 November.
👉 news.liverpool.ac.uk/2025/11/07/u...
👉 news.liverpool.ac.uk/2025/11/07/u...
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It was a delight to host @lexie-henning.bsky.social for a 2 hour workshop today with 3rd year special subject students at @irishinstitute.bsky.social on archaeogaming and podcasting #medievalsky #archaeology #history
November 18, 2025 at 9:29 PM
It was a delight to host @lexie-henning.bsky.social for a 2 hour workshop today with 3rd year special subject students at @irishinstitute.bsky.social on archaeogaming and podcasting #medievalsky #archaeology #history
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The University of Liverpool has been ranked 64th of 2001 institutions in the QS Sustainability Rankings, placing us in the top 5% globally! This reflects strong progress toward our goal of maintaining a global top 100 position. More on the rankings here: www.topuniversities.com/sustainabili...
November 18, 2025 at 12:10 PM
The University of Liverpool has been ranked 64th of 2001 institutions in the QS Sustainability Rankings, placing us in the top 5% globally! This reflects strong progress toward our goal of maintaining a global top 100 position. More on the rankings here: www.topuniversities.com/sustainabili...
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📚 On 1 Dec, join @heritageinstitute.bsky.social for a triple book launch featuring new works on Indian cities, African architecture, and migrant culture in the UK.
In person at @victoriagallery.bsky.social at 1pm
www.eventbrite.com/e/a-book-lau...
#BookSky 🔖
In person at @victoriagallery.bsky.social at 1pm
www.eventbrite.com/e/a-book-lau...
#BookSky 🔖
November 18, 2025 at 9:01 AM
📚 On 1 Dec, join @heritageinstitute.bsky.social for a triple book launch featuring new works on Indian cities, African architecture, and migrant culture in the UK.
In person at @victoriagallery.bsky.social at 1pm
www.eventbrite.com/e/a-book-lau...
#BookSky 🔖
In person at @victoriagallery.bsky.social at 1pm
www.eventbrite.com/e/a-book-lau...
#BookSky 🔖
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Tucked among the bright colours and celebratory feel of #Lightbulbmoments is a stark reminder that bright ideas can also be devastating.
Read about how @liverpooluni.bsky.social's Professor of Physics James Chadwick links to the Los Alamos notebooks on display.
👇
https://orlo.uk/I4RwX
Read about how @liverpooluni.bsky.social's Professor of Physics James Chadwick links to the Los Alamos notebooks on display.
👇
https://orlo.uk/I4RwX
November 18, 2025 at 8:43 AM
Tucked among the bright colours and celebratory feel of #Lightbulbmoments is a stark reminder that bright ideas can also be devastating.
Read about how @liverpooluni.bsky.social's Professor of Physics James Chadwick links to the Los Alamos notebooks on display.
👇
https://orlo.uk/I4RwX
Read about how @liverpooluni.bsky.social's Professor of Physics James Chadwick links to the Los Alamos notebooks on display.
👇
https://orlo.uk/I4RwX
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This week‼️
There's still time to register for sessions 👇
There's still time to register for sessions 👇
Thinking of your next career move? Join our Postgraduate Online Open Week 17-21 November!
📚 Attend live sessions and get your questions answered from the comfort of your own home.
Register here 👇
www.liverpool.ac.uk/postgraduate...
@livunienglish.bsky.social @commmedia.bsky.social
📚 Attend live sessions and get your questions answered from the comfort of your own home.
Register here 👇
www.liverpool.ac.uk/postgraduate...
@livunienglish.bsky.social @commmedia.bsky.social
November 18, 2025 at 10:29 AM
This week‼️
There's still time to register for sessions 👇
There's still time to register for sessions 👇
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🎶 New Scholarship Alert! 🎶
The Peter Astaire Memorial Scholarship in Beatles Studies offers two £4,000 awards for MA Beatles, Heritage & Culture applicants 🎸 @livunihss.bsky.social
Learn more at the MA Beatles session on Wednesday, during PG Online Open Week! 👇
www.liverpool.ac.uk/postgraduate...
The Peter Astaire Memorial Scholarship in Beatles Studies offers two £4,000 awards for MA Beatles, Heritage & Culture applicants 🎸 @livunihss.bsky.social
Learn more at the MA Beatles session on Wednesday, during PG Online Open Week! 👇
www.liverpool.ac.uk/postgraduate...
November 17, 2025 at 4:57 PM
🎶 New Scholarship Alert! 🎶
The Peter Astaire Memorial Scholarship in Beatles Studies offers two £4,000 awards for MA Beatles, Heritage & Culture applicants 🎸 @livunihss.bsky.social
Learn more at the MA Beatles session on Wednesday, during PG Online Open Week! 👇
www.liverpool.ac.uk/postgraduate...
The Peter Astaire Memorial Scholarship in Beatles Studies offers two £4,000 awards for MA Beatles, Heritage & Culture applicants 🎸 @livunihss.bsky.social
Learn more at the MA Beatles session on Wednesday, during PG Online Open Week! 👇
www.liverpool.ac.uk/postgraduate...
📚CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS📚John McGahern Book Prize 📚
We are seeking submissions to the John McGahern Book Prize for best debut work of fiction by an Irish or Irish-resident writer published in 2025.
DEADLINE: Friday 12 December 2025
ℹ️+ submission form: www.liverpool.ac.uk/irish-studie...
#booksky
We are seeking submissions to the John McGahern Book Prize for best debut work of fiction by an Irish or Irish-resident writer published in 2025.
DEADLINE: Friday 12 December 2025
ℹ️+ submission form: www.liverpool.ac.uk/irish-studie...
#booksky
John McGahern Book Prize | The John McGahern Annual Book prize | Institute of Irish Studies | University of Liverpool
The John McGahern Annual Book prize of £5,000 is for the best debut work of fiction - either novel or collection of short stories - by an Irish writer or writer resident in Ireland for more than 5 yea...
www.liverpool.ac.uk
November 17, 2025 at 12:48 PM
📚CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS📚John McGahern Book Prize 📚
We are seeking submissions to the John McGahern Book Prize for best debut work of fiction by an Irish or Irish-resident writer published in 2025.
DEADLINE: Friday 12 December 2025
ℹ️+ submission form: www.liverpool.ac.uk/irish-studie...
#booksky
We are seeking submissions to the John McGahern Book Prize for best debut work of fiction by an Irish or Irish-resident writer published in 2025.
DEADLINE: Friday 12 December 2025
ℹ️+ submission form: www.liverpool.ac.uk/irish-studie...
#booksky
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Happy Monday! Coming up this week at @thetungauditorium.bsky.social 🧡
🎶 Ambro Collective
📅 Wednesday 19 November
🎟️ tinyurl.com/2wk9d5cf
🎶 Folk Rock Pioneers Steeleye Span in Concert
📅 Sunday 23 November
🎟️ tinyurl.com/fam68amz
🎶 Ambro Collective
📅 Wednesday 19 November
🎟️ tinyurl.com/2wk9d5cf
🎶 Folk Rock Pioneers Steeleye Span in Concert
📅 Sunday 23 November
🎟️ tinyurl.com/fam68amz
Ambro Collective | The Tung Auditorium
Yoko Ono Lennon Lunchtime Concert Series Liverpool music scene stalwarts bring their unique blend of jazz, funk, and experimental sounds
tinyurl.com
November 17, 2025 at 10:09 AM
Happy Monday! Coming up this week at @thetungauditorium.bsky.social 🧡
🎶 Ambro Collective
📅 Wednesday 19 November
🎟️ tinyurl.com/2wk9d5cf
🎶 Folk Rock Pioneers Steeleye Span in Concert
📅 Sunday 23 November
🎟️ tinyurl.com/fam68amz
🎶 Ambro Collective
📅 Wednesday 19 November
🎟️ tinyurl.com/2wk9d5cf
🎶 Folk Rock Pioneers Steeleye Span in Concert
📅 Sunday 23 November
🎟️ tinyurl.com/fam68amz
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What do you get out of doing a PhD here at Liverpool?
"I can't think of any other sphere that would have offered me the chance to do so many different things... and meet people that I ordinarily would just not have met... I've loved it so much here." - Omar @livunihss.bsky.social
"I can't think of any other sphere that would have offered me the chance to do so many different things... and meet people that I ordinarily would just not have met... I've loved it so much here." - Omar @livunihss.bsky.social
November 17, 2025 at 9:37 AM
What do you get out of doing a PhD here at Liverpool?
"I can't think of any other sphere that would have offered me the chance to do so many different things... and meet people that I ordinarily would just not have met... I've loved it so much here." - Omar @livunihss.bsky.social
"I can't think of any other sphere that would have offered me the chance to do so many different things... and meet people that I ordinarily would just not have met... I've loved it so much here." - Omar @livunihss.bsky.social