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Clare Lees @clarelees.bsky.social · 25d

Brilliant and inspiring exhibition co-curated by Cynthia Johnston @ies-sas.bsky.social and @blackburnmuseum.bsky.social

Clare Lees @clarelees.bsky.social · 25d

New exhibition explores history of decorative borders: from medieval manuscripts to William Morris
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New exhibition explores history of decorative borders: from medieval manuscripts to William Morris

The new show at Blackburn Museum and Art Gallery covers the late medieval age to the Arts and Crafts Movement.

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Clare Lees @clarelees.bsky.social · 25d

New exhibition explores history of decorative borders: from medieval manuscripts to William Morris
theconversation.com/new-exhibiti...

New exhibition explores history of decorative borders: from medieval manuscripts to William Morris

The new show at Blackburn Museum and Art Gallery covers the late medieval age to the Arts and Crafts Movement.

theconversation.com

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Hetan Shah @hetanshah.bsky.social · Sep 8

Good job if you care about the arts and humanities.

Executive Director for Portfolios, Partnerships and Engagement at the Arts and Humanities Research Council - £91k-£99k
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Executive Director for Portfolios, Partnerships and Engagement

Salary: £91,943 - £99,000 | UKRI Band X | Closing Date: 5th October 2025

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pwschoolandlib.bsky.social @pwschoolandlib.bsky.social · Sep 8

The Institute of Museum and Library Services has published the results of its 2023 Public Libraries Survey

IMLS Releases 2023 Public Libraries Survey Data

The Institute of Museum and Library Services’ national survey collects information about when, where, and how public libraries are changing to meet the needs of Americans.

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Liverpool University Press @livunipress.bsky.social · Sep 4

Our CEO Anthony Cond, the Chair of LUP's Board of Directors Professor Georgina Endfield FBA, and the Chair of LUP's Editorial Advisory Board Professor Claire Taylor have all been appointed to #REF2029 panels.
Find out more about @ref2029.bsky.social: 2029.ref.ac.uk/news/expert-...

Expert panels appointed for REF 2029 – REF 2029

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James Hand @jamesahand.bsky.social · Sep 4

Extract from #REF2029 Commitment to diversity and inclusion in REF panels

“we…actively encourage and support applications to REF panels from individuals across … career stages …”

Law panel is (currently) 100% Professors and B&M is 96.67% (which rather makes sense but for the statement above)

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Margot Finn @eicathomefinn.bsky.social · Sep 4

And the criteria-setting Sub-panel membership for REF2029 is now up. All the best to them and to the later additions to the SPs: it's exhausting but also stimulating and vital work. 2029.ref.ac.uk/news/

Image of a woman lying flat and reading a book.

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Margot Finn @eicathomefinn.bsky.social · Sep 4

Sub-panel membership for criteria setting phase of REF2029 to be announced later today. PCE pilot report publication delayed to 'by the end of October'. Overall, changes to be announced by end December and 'Every opportunity will be taken to simplify, streamline and reduce burden on the sector.'

Pause to REF 2029 criteria setting and publication of final guidance – REF 2029

2029.ref.ac.uk

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Margot Finn @eicathomefinn.bsky.social · Jul 21

'If a conclusion is reached that it is not feasible to carry the sector toward a new REF in time for 2029 there only seems to be one route forward which is to return to a system more like 2021.' A good analysis of many of the woes of REF2029.

The disagreements on REF cannot go on forever – it may be time for a compromise

The debates on REF risk becoming a fatal distraction for the whole exercise. James Coe plots a path forward

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Clare Lees @clarelees.bsky.social · Mar 19

Delighted to see this! @ies-sas.bsky.social is lucky that Natasha is currently a Fellow. Plus I’m an Elstob fan too.

Natasha Simonova @philistella.bsky.social · Mar 19

I could not be more proud that my article on Elizabeth Elstob, precarity, scholarship, teaching, women's time, and having toast for dinner has now been published in this special issue on 'Precarity.' This one was personal and meant a lot to me.
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Natasha Simonova @philistella.bsky.social · Mar 19

I could not be more proud that my article on Elizabeth Elstob, precarity, scholarship, teaching, women's time, and having toast for dinner has now been published in this special issue on 'Precarity.' This one was personal and meant a lot to me.
academic.oup.com/english/arti...

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Royal Historical Society @royalhistsoc.org · Mar 18

A key message is be aware of the very heavy workloads and time-commitment involved in being a panellist.

We do not consider REF's current guidance of a '40-60 days' commitment between 2026 & 2029 accurate for History and other Panel D subjects, based on the experience of members for REF2021, 3/4 👇

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Margot Finn @eicathomefinn.bsky.social · Mar 19

'UK research council leaders are bracing for cuts to quality-related (QR) research funding of up to £100 million a year ahead of next week’s Spring Statement – a move likely to lead to a fresh round of redundancies at UK universities.' 1/3

Job fears grow as Research England models £100 million QR cut

Loss of almost 8 per cent of mainstream quality-related funding feared amid concerns that Spring Statement will deepen sector funding crisis

www.timeshighereducation.com

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Clare Lees @clarelees.bsky.social · Feb 28

Looking forward to this great collaborative event @ies-sas.bsky.social

Slade School of Fine Art @sladeschoolucl.bsky.social · Feb 17

Book now for Spineless Wonders at Aberystwyth School of Art in March!
14 Mar: Conversing, traversing, translating the collection
& Off The Shelf–Performing The Collection
15 Mar: Workshop, creative writing and making
@senatehouselib.bsky.social
@ies-sas.bsky.social

Free, book via 🔗
bit.ly/sa_soa

Spineless Wonders at Aberystwyth School of Art

Spineless Wonders Exhibition of Small Press Publications, Words and Images: Re:Collection: Out of the Collection: School of Art, (SOA) Aberystwyth University, also runs 10 March–6 May 2025 (check Abe...

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Centre for Place Writing @centreplacewriting.bsky.social · Feb 21

www.manchestercityofliterature.com/opportunity/...

Fully Funded Collaborative Doctoral Project announced on the impact of literature and creative writing on communities - Manchester City of Literature

Manchester Metropolitan University and Manchester City of Literature have announced a Collaborative Doctoral Award, fully funded by the Arts & Humanities Research Council. The Collaborative Doctoral P...

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Christopher Smith @christophersmith.bsky.social · Feb 21

Academic freedom is a fundamental pillar of democratic societies & essential for knowledge production & innovation worldwide. The open & collaborative nature of global research strongly depends on the ability of researchers & scientific institutions to operate free from undue political interference

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Christopher Smith @christophersmith.bsky.social · Feb 21

A strong statement from ALLEA

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ALLEA Statement on Threats to Academic Freedom and International Research Collaboration in the United States

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The Bibliographical Society of America @bibsocamer.bsky.social · Feb 21

The BSA Events Committee is proud to support the Winterthur Library's virtual symposium, "Fresh Perspectives on Collecting", organized by @book-historia.bsky.social 💻 📚 Stay tuned for deets on future sessions!

📅 Date: 18 & 19 March 2025
📍 Location: Virtual
👥Link in bio to register

Promotional graphic for "Fresh Perspectives on Collecting" symposium featuring blue flowers over a pattern of sketches of individual people in white ovals surrounding by a dark background with dark red-purple areas. Event info in white text over a black background at bottom.

Black text on a white background with event details for the Fresh Perspectives Symposium hosted by Winterthur Library on 18 and 19 March 2025.

Black text on a white background listing event schedules with speakers for each day of the symposium and a note that registration links can be found on the BSA website.

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laurajcleaver.bsky.social @laurajcleaver.bsky.social · Feb 21

Cambridge people! On March 3rd I will be talking about Francis Wormald as a collector of medieval manuscripts. It would be lovely to have an audience. Book 👇 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/cambridge-...

Cambridge Medieval Art Seminar: Francis Wormald and Medieval Manuscripts

Francis Wormald as a Collector of Medieval Manuscripts: Laura Cleaver, Institute of English Studies, SAS, University of London

www.eventbrite.co.uk

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Clare Lees @clarelees.bsky.social · Feb 21

Great to see, even better to listen in! @oewordhord.bsky.social is doing great work for Old English. Plus @michaelrosenyes.bsky.social

Old English Wordhord @oewordhord.bsky.social · Feb 21

On BBC’s Word of Mouth podcast, @michaelrosenyes.bsky.social and I discuss Old English and life in early medieval England. Listen here: www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
If you want more Old English, check out my books, follow me, & download the free app (more info on oldenglishwordhord.com).

BBC Radio 4 - Word of Mouth, Old English, New English

Michael Rosen on the Old English words used in daily life then and now, with Hana Videen.

www.bbc.co.uk

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Centre for Place Writing @centreplacewriting.bsky.social · Feb 21

There are around 200 languages spoken in Manchester making it the most languages in the densest population in the UK, so this is a brilliant day to celebrate with local communities.
This year there are a range of events in person & some are online.
www.manchestercityofliterature.com/event/intern...

International Mother Language Day 2025 - Manchester City of Literature

International Mother Language Day takes place on the 21st February every year. This year to celebrate, Manchester City of Literature and partners from our networks have a series of activities and even...

www.manchestercityofliterature.com

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Old English Wordhord @oewordhord.bsky.social · Feb 21

On BBC’s Word of Mouth podcast, @michaelrosenyes.bsky.social and I discuss Old English and life in early medieval England. Listen here: www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
If you want more Old English, check out my books, follow me, & download the free app (more info on oldenglishwordhord.com).

BBC Radio 4 - Word of Mouth, Old English, New English

Michael Rosen on the Old English words used in daily life then and now, with Hana Videen.

www.bbc.co.uk

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The Bibliographical Society @bibsoc.bsky.social · Feb 19

On Thursday, 27 February, at 17.00 GMT, the Society will travel virtually to visit the library at St. Catherine’s Monastery, Mount Sinai. The library, founded in the 6th century, is the world’s oldest continuously operating library.

Bibliographical Society Virtual Winter Visit

ies.sas.ac.uk

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Bernard Quaritch Ltd @quaritch1847.bsky.social · Feb 19

We are delighted to be hosting the reception for the IES's study day Belle da Costa Greene and the European Book Trade on Monday 24 February! https://buff.ly/4i6pHdR

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Slade School of Fine Art @sladeschoolucl.bsky.social · Feb 17

Book now for Spineless Wonders at Aberystwyth School of Art in March!
14 Mar: Conversing, traversing, translating the collection
& Off The Shelf–Performing The Collection
15 Mar: Workshop, creative writing and making
@senatehouselib.bsky.social
@ies-sas.bsky.social

Free, book via 🔗
bit.ly/sa_soa

Spineless Wonders at Aberystwyth School of Art

Spineless Wonders Exhibition of Small Press Publications, Words and Images: Re:Collection: Out of the Collection: School of Art, (SOA) Aberystwyth University, also runs 10 March–6 May 2025 (check Abe...

bit.ly

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Centre for the History of People, Place & Community @chppc.bsky.social · Feb 14

Excellent free event on #place -based cultural #regeneration coming up at @ies-sas.bsky.social on Monday 3 March - see full info and booking details below.
ies.sas.ac.uk/events/place...

Place-based Cultural Regeneration: A Panel Discussion

ies.sas.ac.uk

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Patricia Lovett MBE @patricialovett.bsky.social · Feb 14

Woooohoooo! Blow the trumpets, drum the drums! Just got an advance copy of my new book! Drum those drums and blow trumpets blow, and pop that cork! It’s always exciting!!

The cover of Patricia Lovett’s ‘The Art of the Scribe’.

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Michael Durrant @michaelwdurrant.bsky.social · Feb 13

www.lahp.ac.uk/prospective-... deadline extended for fully funded PhD with the British Jesuit Archives and @ies-sas.bsky.social Share! Apply! You have 3 weeks!

Collaborative Doctoral Awards – student recruitment - LAHP

Information Sessions Information sessions have now taken place. If you would like to catch up on the LAHP CDA Information Session held on 9 December 2024, please find below the recording and presentat...

www.lahp.ac.uk

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Clare Lees @clarelees.bsky.social · Feb 12

Another great event from this partnership with the Slade, @senatehouselib.bsky.social @ies-sas.bsky.social. Join us in person or online

Slade School of Fine Art @sladeschoolucl.bsky.social · Jan 31

Join us for Spineless Wonders at Aberystwyth School of Art in March!

14 Feb: Conversing, traversing, translating the collection
& Off The Shelf – Performing The Collection
15 Feb: Workshop, creative writing and making
Free, book via 🔗

Exhibition: 10 Mar–6 May
www.eventbrite.com/cc/spineless...

Spineless Wonders at Aberystwyth School of Art

Spineless Wonders Exhibition of Small Press Publications, Words and Images: Re:Collection: Out of the Collection: School of Art, (SOA) Aberystwyth University.

www.eventbrite.com

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laurajcleaver.bsky.social @laurajcleaver.bsky.social · Feb 11

Fantastic to see the results of @erc.europa.eu funded research at the medieval manuscripts seminar @ies-sas.bsky.social/ @senatehouselib.bsky.social tonight. Thank you Jaakko Tahkokallio!

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