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Sarah Parkhouse @sarahparkhouse.bsky.social · Sep 10

We are looking for a one-year full-time Research Associate to work on Coptic manuscripts in Manchester as part of a wonderful project that connects mss with local communities. Requires strong skills in Coptic, English, & Arabic. Deadline 31/10. Please share! www.jobs.manchester.ac.uk/Job/JobDetai...

Research Associate – Coptic in Manchester (UKRI):John Rylands Library

Key collaborators are the Coptic Church in Stockport, Manchester, and the Coptic Church in Llandudno, Wales. The project has an extensive and international advisory board. A PDRA seeking an academic career may find the balance between traditional research and co-creation appealing.

www.jobs.manchester.ac.uk

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HMML @visithmml.bsky.social · Sep 3

How can HMML support your research? Apply for a fellowship to fund your visit to HMML in Collegeville, Minnesota.

Now accepting applications for research residencies to be completed between January 1 and June 30, 2026.

Application deadline: October 15
Learn more: hmml.org/research/fellowships

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Durham Classics and Ancient History @durhamclassics.bsky.social · Sep 1

🎉 Happy new (academic) year, and welcome to three new colleagues!

💻 We are joined today by Dr Chiara Palladino and Dr Thea Sommerschield, both as Assistant Professors in Digital Humanities and the Ancient Greek World.

👩🏫 Dr Ilaria Bucci joined us back in May as Leverhulme Early Career Fellow.

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Durham History @durhamhistory.bsky.social · Aug 20

🚨 JOB ALERT🚨
We are looking to hire an Assistant Professor in Histories of the Islamicate World (Medieval/Early Modern). This Grade 8 open-ended position has an application deadline of 28/09/2025. Click below to learn more and apply. Please share widely!

www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DOJ050/a...

Assistant Professor in Histories of the Islamicate World (Medieval/Early Modern) at Durham University

Apply now for the Assistant Professor in Histories of the Islamicate World (Medieval/Early Modern) role on jobs.ac.uk - the leading job board for higher education jobs. View details.

www.jobs.ac.uk

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Durham Archaeology @arcdurham.bsky.social · Aug 19

Congratulations to Dr Riley Snyder, awarded Best Article of the Year by 'Studies in Late Antiquity'!

Titled: 'Beyond Urban Planning: Challenges of Resource Management in the Construction of Late Antique Capital Cities'

Learn more: www.durham.ac.uk/departments/...

#archaeology #research #DurhamUni

Riley Snyder Best Article of the Year - Durham University

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Adam Bremer-McCollum @acbm.bsky.social · Aug 15

The Pearlsong has been out for just over a month. The PDF is (and will be) freely available at the link.

For $40, "wherever books are sold," you can enjoy it materially, with beautiful paper and a snake-&-pearl cover.

⬇️ A quick rundown of the book, and why you might be interested in it:

cswr.hds.harvard.edu

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Dan Schwartz @bergdenker.bsky.social · Aug 15

I was so happy to participate in the original roundtable discussion and this publication that came out of it. Many thanks to Dave Michelson for his work to bring this together!

Roundtable on Peter Brown, Journeys of the Mind: A Life in History (Princeton: Princeton University Press, 2023) | Church History | Cambridge Core

Roundtable on Peter Brown, Journeys of the Mind: A Life in History (Princeton: Princeton University Press, 2023)

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Hetan Shah @hetanshah.bsky.social · Jul 23

We are offering up to £10k for researchers to upgrade their skills - e.g. in AI/machine learning; or a language; or something else! Think about it over the summer and apply by early October
www.thebritishacademy.ac.uk/funding/tale...

Talent Development Awards 2025-26

The Talent Development Awards are available to promote the acquisition and advancement of skills in relevant areas by UK-based researchers, promoting innovative research methods, be that through skill...

www.thebritishacademy.ac.uk

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Philip Forness @philipforness.bsky.social · Jul 22

We have extended the call for applications to July 30th for a post-doc position in the Frankfurt-Leuven Project “Commentary on the Ecclesiastical History of John of Ephesus.” The successful candidate would not necessarily need to move to Frankfurt to take up this position.

Philip Forness @philipforness.bsky.social · Jul 2

I am happy to share an advertisement for a post-doc position in the Frankfurt-Leuven project "Commentary on John of Ephesus's Ecclesiastical History." The deadline is 23 July 2025, and the position is to be filled from 1 October 2025. Please feel free to contact me or Hartmut Leppin with questions.

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The British Academy @britishacademy.bsky.social · Jul 18

Applications are still open for the Mid-Career Fellowships. The scheme allows UK-based researchers in the humanities and social sciences to complete a major project and share their insights with the wider public. Apply now: buff.ly/VOWVPuC

White banner with an image of a person speaking in front of an audience during a presentation. The words 'Mid-Career Fellowships' are written on the right-hand side.

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Susan J. Smith @sjs1869.bsky.social · Jul 18

Exhilarating line-up of new Fellows of the British Academy. Can’t wait to meet them! www.thebritishacademy.ac.uk/news/agm-wel...

The British Academy welcomes 92 new Fellows in 2025

92 distinguished scholars have today been elected to the British Academy’s Fellowship, in recognition of their outstanding contributions to the humanities and social sciences.

www.thebritishacademy.ac.uk

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Clare Rowan @ancient-tokens.bsky.social · Jul 15

I know it's only part time, since this is cover for Alison Cooley being made head of Warwick Institute of Advanced Studies (take it up with the powers who decide these buy outs), but there is a 3 year teaching gig at in Roman history at Warwick.
www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DNX770/a...

Assistant Professor (Teaching Focussed) in Roman History (110578-0625) at University of Warwick

Apply now for the Assistant Professor (Teaching Focussed) in Roman History (110578-0625) role on jobs.ac.uk - the leading job board for higher education jobs. View details.

www.jobs.ac.uk

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Matthew R. Crawford @mcrawford.bsky.social · Jul 3

I am delighted to announce the IRCI has 2 job openings in early Christianity (specialisation open, research-focus, early career). Closing date 15 Aug. Contact me with any questions. We hope you'll consider joining our excellent group of scholars!
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Research Fellow/Senior Research Fellow (Early Christianity) - Vacancy Details

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Alberto Rigolio @albertorigolio.bsky.social · Jul 8

Congratulations!!

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Adam Bremer-McCollum @acbm.bsky.social · Jul 8

It's publication day for the Pearlsong! Syriac and two Greek texts, each w/ Eng. tr., + glossaries and commentary.

Just $40! The paper, cover & jacket, and printing are fabulous!

If you read it, I hope you have as much fun with it as I did writing it!

The Pearlsong — Harvard University Press

The Pearlsong is an ancient poem that recounts the story of a Parthian prince sent by his parents on a mission to Egypt to retrieve a pearl from the clutches of a giant serpent. Along the way, the pri...

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Leverhulme Trust @leverhulme.ac.uk · Jul 8

Established in 1925, the Trust has been supporting new ideas and research that benefits society for 100 years. In this podcast, Professor @annavignoles.bsky.social ‬speaks about committing a further £100m during the Trust’s centenary year.

Listen now: 🎙️ media.leverhulme.ac.uk/podcast/leve...

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Dept of Classics & Archaeology, Nottingham @uonclassarch.bsky.social · Jul 6

📣 Job Alert!

Come and join us! We’re looking for an R&T Assistant Professor in #Roman #History. You’ll need to be able to teach #Latin and have research that speaks to modern issues.

This position replaces Prof Simon Malloch who is moving to Oxford.

jobs.nottingham.ac.uk/vacancy.aspx...

Job Vacancy at the University of Nottingham: Assistant Professor in Roman History

The Department of Classics and Archaeology seeks to appoint an Assistant Professor in Roman History from 1 September 2025 (or as soon as possible thereafter).We are delighted to offer this exciting op...

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Grant Macaskill @grantmacaskill.bsky.social · Jul 3

The 3 year post funded by my @leverhulme.ac.uk Major Research Fellowship is now being advertised, now that the transfer of the grant to @durham-university.bsky.social @durhamtheology.bsky.social has been completed. Please share with exceptional candidates. durham.taleo.net/careersectio...

Career Development Fellow in New Testament (3 Years)

Click the link provided to see the complete job description.

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Mark Humphries @profmarkhumphries.bsky.social · Jul 4

Research fellowships in Early Christianity at ACU in Melbourne: an opportunity to work with a fantastic team!
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Research Fellow/Senior Research Fellow (Early Christianity) - Vacancy Details

Job No: APTAV119903#005

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Philip Forness @philipforness.bsky.social · Jul 2

I am happy to share an advertisement for a post-doc position in the Frankfurt-Leuven project "Commentary on John of Ephesus's Ecclesiastical History." The deadline is 23 July 2025, and the position is to be filled from 1 October 2025. Please feel free to contact me or Hartmut Leppin with questions.

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Alberto Rigolio @albertorigolio.bsky.social · Jun 19

Today!

Edith Hall @edithmayhall.bsky.social · Jun 10

Thurs. 19 June 1700, late antique luminary Prof Tim Whitmarsh's lecture! 5:00 pm, 'Translation as imperialism: Late Greek Poetics and the Hebrew Bible'. Durham Classics Ritson Room and online, for which register events.teams.microsoft.com/event/238c09...

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Harvard University Press @harvardpress.bsky.social · Jun 6

Gaudeat emptor: Our Loeb summer sale is on.

Now through 6/30, enjoy 30% off all Loeb Classical Library books with the code LCL30. There's no better time to brush up on your Greek and Latin. 📗📕 ⤵️

Shelves full of red and green Loeb Classical Library books.

A pair of hands holding open a Loeb Classical Library edition of Lucretius ahead of a shelf full of red Latin LCL books.

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Adam Bremer-McCollum @acbm.bsky.social · May 23

My book on the Pearlsong, inaugurating a new series (4T), is available for pre-ordering 😎

Has (vocalized) Syriac and 2 Greek texts w/ facing English translations, glossaries, and a wide-ranging commentary.

Come for the story, Syriac, and Greek — stay for the Coptic, Mandaic, Parthian, and more!

The Pearlsong — Harvard University Press

The Pearlsong is an ancient poem that recounts the story of a Parthian prince sent by his parents on a mission to Egypt to retrieve a pearl from the clutches of a giant serpent. Along the way, the pri...

www.hup.harvard.edu