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Colleen Curran
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Sermone nitidus. Early Insular, Irish, British, Breton, Cornish, Welsh and wider Palaeography & Manuscripts. I love the letter g.
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Colleen Curran @ccurran.bsky.social · Sep 15
When I started BretPal (almost two years ago 😪), I had one very clear research goal: to establish parameters for Breton Caroline minuscule
(Bern, Burgerbibliothek, Cod. 85)
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laurajcleaver.bsky.social
I’ll be reviving my irrepressible double act with Katherine Hindley for London International Palaeography Summer School 2026. We provide an introduction to manuscript studies ideal for anyone starting graduate study. It’s a lot of fun. #MedievalSky 👇

ies.sas.ac.uk/study-traini...
Introduction to Palaeography and Manuscript Studies
This course introduces students to key skills for the study of medieval manuscripts, from the making of parchment to reading text and imagery
ies.sas.ac.uk
January 21, 2026 at 6:15 PM
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helengittos.bsky.social
Terrible news of the death of Stephen Baxter, superb historian and kind colleague. www.spc.ox.ac.uk/news/in-memo...
In memoriam: Prof Stephen Baxter (1969-2026)
It is with deep sadness that the Master and Fellows of St Peter’s College share news of the death of Professor Stephen Baxter.
www.spc.ox.ac.uk
January 21, 2026 at 11:28 AM
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thecelticist.bsky.social
PhD scholarship in History or Geography at Dublin City University - applicants with an interest in medieval Ireland are particularly encouraged to apply.

#MedievalSky

www.dcu.ie/historygeogr...
PhD Scholarship Opportunity | School of History and Geography
www.dcu.ie
January 20, 2026 at 10:14 AM
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campsgalway.bsky.social
🔔What a great semester we have in store for you all!

Over the course of six exciting events, we will be treated to a diverse and fascinating array of lectures.

Check out our Spring 2026 schedule!

🗓️Fridays at 12pm
🍴Lunch will be provided afterwards

Everyone welcome!
January 14, 2026 at 11:48 AM
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carinr.bsky.social
Back to the Lindisfarne Gospels facsimile volumes. I wonder if there is any chance at all of a reprint of the commentary volume. It contains an absolute treasure trove of detailed paleographical observation by Julian Brown, not least a letter-by-letter description of the main script, 🧵 #medievalsky
Discussion of the letter R Discussion of "couplings"
January 15, 2026 at 2:27 PM
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enniusredloeb.bsky.social
St Matthew the Evangelist and the beginning of his Gospel

München, Bayerische Staatsbibliothek, BSB Clm 17011; Carolingian Gospel Book; c.860; Freising; ff.36v-37r
January 14, 2026 at 10:00 PM
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calthalas.bsky.social
For all the newcomers interested in book and manuscript history here is a handy starter pack

go.bsky.app/AN9pLVo
January 12, 2026 at 5:41 PM
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saracharles.bsky.social
I'm really looking forward to the wonderful exhibition on the Hereford Gospels later this year. I'll also be giving a talk and hosting an ink making workshop if you are in the area in May! www.herefordcathedral.org/Event/from-p...
www.herefordcathedral.org/Event/making...
@bibliojenni.bsky.social
From Parchment to Binding - 29/05/2026 19:00:00
The Practical Processes of Making a Medieval Manuscript with Dr Sara Charles
www.herefordcathedral.org
January 10, 2026 at 1:53 PM
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monicamedhist.bsky.social
Wow, this is an amazing deal: more than 50% off the registration price for the @medievalacademy.bsky.social meeting sponsored by the Five College Consortium in Massachusetts in March. maa2026.wordpress.amherst.edu. And if you're a K-12 educator, registration is only $25! #MedievalSky
A list of the registration fees for the Medieval Academy meeting in Massachusetts in March 2026. The early-bird registration price for MAA members is $140, less than have the announced "regular" fee of $305.
January 8, 2026 at 5:40 PM
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barootes.bsky.social
One heck of a Latin Literature job at Ghent!

euraxess.ec.europa.eu/jobs/397016
Professor in Latin literature (BOF) (29474)
→ Apply until 28/01/2026 (DD/MM/YYYY) 23:59 (Brussels time) → Discipline: Latin literature → 100% Assistant professor tenure track
euraxess.ec.europa.eu
January 7, 2026 at 5:21 PM
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samuelmoore.org
Apply to be the 2026-7 Munby Fellow in bibliography and history of the book @theul.bsky.social

www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DPZ688/m...
Munby Fellowship in Bibliography 2026 - 2027 at University of Cambridge
Searching for an academic job? Explore this Munby Fellowship in Bibliography 2026 - 2027 opening on jobs.ac.uk! Click to view more details and browse other academic jobs.
www.jobs.ac.uk
January 5, 2026 at 1:52 PM
ccurran.bsky.social
Another snowy holiday here. Happy 2026, everyone.
January 1, 2026 at 11:09 PM
ccurran.bsky.social
We've had an unexpectedly white Christmas this year! Happy Christmas to you and yours.
December 24, 2025 at 8:15 PM
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enniusredloeb.bsky.social
Initial 'Q'(uid) at the beginning of Psalm 51:

'Quid gloriaris in malitia qui potens es in iniquitate?'

BL Add MS 36929; The 'Psalter of Cormac'; 1275-1325 CE; Ireland; f.60r
December 20, 2025 at 9:13 PM
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ccockburn.bsky.social
An interim version of the Explore Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue is now available through the BL website: searcharchives.bl.uk

It contains all the catalogue data from the eve of the 2023 cyberattack, and features embedded links to all currently available digitised content within the records.
A screenshot of a search input in the British Library's interim Explore Archives and Manuscripts catalogue.
December 15, 2025 at 1:40 PM
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scs-dias.bsky.social
2 scoláireacht ar fáil i Scoil an Léinn Cheiltigh
2 scholarships available in the School of Celtic Studies
Sprioc: 5 Eanáir 2026
Deadline: 5 January 2026
www.dias.ie/2025/12/05/v...
@dias.ie
DIAS building, Dublin
December 19, 2025 at 1:11 PM
ccurran.bsky.social
I have been tasked with summarising the palaeography of tenth-century Britain and its wider context in about 2,000 words.
a woman with blonde hair is standing in front of a lamp and looking at the camera .
ALT: a woman with blonde hair is standing in front of a lamp and looking at the camera .
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December 18, 2025 at 11:50 PM
ccurran.bsky.social
Very interesting position at ASNC for a Celticist: www.cam.ac.uk/jobs/assista...
Assistant Professor in Celtic
The Department of Anglo-Saxon, Norse and Celtic, within the Faculty of English wishes to appoint an Assistant Professor in Celtic from 1 September 2026. We seek applicants who have research and
www.cam.ac.uk
December 18, 2025 at 10:40 AM
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enniusredloeb.bsky.social
'Karolus magnus
pippini filius'

Cambridge, Corpus Christi College, MS 373; Anonymous Chronicle (to 1114 CE, based on Ekkehard of Aura's Imperial Chronicle); ca. 1114 CE - 1125 CE; Germany; f.24r @parkerlibcccc.bsky.social @corpuscambridge.bsky.social
December 17, 2025 at 9:56 PM
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enniusredloeb.bsky.social
St Jerome poised to translate the Psalms.
#writingdesk
BnF MS Latin 1152; Psalter of Charles the Bald; 9th century (between 842 CE & 869 CE); School of the Palace of Charles the Bald; f.4r @gallicabnf.bsky.social
December 14, 2025 at 5:31 PM
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kristelzilmer.bsky.social
There's lots of ongoing work as we're preparing for the new Museum of the Viking Age to open in Oslo. Our museum, @kult-hist-museum.bsky.social is now hiring an Associate Professor in Nordic archaeology, with expertise in the Viking Age. www.jobbnorge.no/ledige-still... #Vikingtidsmuseet
Førsteamanuensis innen nordisk arkeologi (284576) | Universitetet i Oslo
Stillingstittel: Førsteamanuensis innen nordisk arkeologi (284576), Arbeidsgiver: Universitetet i Oslo, Søknadsfrist: lørdag 31. januar 2026
www.jobbnorge.no
December 12, 2025 at 3:43 PM
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cathamclarke.bsky.social
Interested in connections between #history & #CreativeWriting / #poetry? @ihr.bsky.social is seeking a Creative Practitioner in Residence for 2026. £1000 monthly stipend, opportunities for collaboration & developing projects. Happy to have a chat! Please share:
www.history.ac.uk/fellowships-...
Creative Practitioner in Residence
The Institute of Historical Research hosts a Creative Practitioner in Residence who is interested in working collaboratively with historians.
www.history.ac.uk
December 12, 2025 at 10:56 AM
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hwaetspur.bsky.social
The ad for the second postdoctoral position on our @leverhulme.ac.uk Britain’s Early Medieval Letters project is now live. We’re looking for an Old English specialist (who also works with Latin). 32-month FT post. Deadline for apps is 16 Jan 🙂 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 Old English and proficiency in Medieval Latin?  If yes, then you may be interested in this fixed term full time post...
jobs.kent.ac.uk
December 11, 2025 at 10:49 AM
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dhaydenceltic.bsky.social
🎆Job Klaxon!!🎆

Folúntais: Scoláireachtaí Uí Dhonnabháin @scs-dias.bsky.social @dias.ie. Spriocdháta 5 Eanáir 2026

2 O’Donovan Scholarship vacancies at the School of Celtic Studies, Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies. Deadline 5 January 2026:

www.dias.ie/2025/12/05/v...
Vacancies: O’Donovan Scholarships – DIAS
www.dias.ie
December 10, 2025 at 12:49 PM
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ciaraioch.bsky.social
An illustrated line from the Prayer Of St. Brendan The Navigator, who is said to have travelled from County Kerry in Ireland to America a thousand years before Columbus made his journey. Trust in the darkness. 🌌

Prints available here: www.ciaraioch.com/artprints/p/...
My "I Will Trust In The Darkness" print against a starry photograph background - the print shows a painting of small wooden sail boat with a red Celtic cross on a white sail travelling into the horizon on a starry night. #SpéirGorm #SpéirGhorm #BlueskyArt #Art #Ireland #TraditionalArt #HandDrawn
December 9, 2025 at 8:13 AM