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Charles West @pseudo-isidore.bsky.social · 3d

A fabulous new VSI on travel and mobility in Early Medieval Europe, put together by @francescatinti.bsky.social
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Beyond migrations: travel and mobility in the early Middle Ages: Early Medieval Europe

Early Medieval Europe is an interdisciplinary medieval studies journal covering European history from the fall of the Roman Empire up until the 11th century.

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Francesca Tinti @francescatinti.bsky.social · 9d

At Early Medieval Europe we’re thrilled to team up once again with the BSR to sponsor a fellowship! One doctoral student or ECR will have the chance to carry out a month of research in Rome. More info below

British School at Rome @bsrome.bsky.social · 9d

📣 BSR / Early Medieval Europe Fellowship – Call for Applications!

Are you a PhD student or early career researcher in early medieval European history?
Apply now!

⏳ Deadline: 30 January 2026
More info here: bsr.ac.uk/awards-resid...

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IHR Earlier Middle Ages Seminar @earliermiddleages.bsky.social · 12d

📣 The Earlier Middle Ages seminar @ihr.bsky.social is now on Bluesky! Here's our autumn term schedule. First up is @rorynaismith.bsky.social on 8 October, giving the annual David Wilson Lecture (with @uclarchaeology.bsky.social). All welcome! Please sign up here: www.history.ac.uk/news-events/...

Autumn 2025 schedule for the Institute of Historical Research's Earlier Middle Ages seminar. Full information available at https://www.history.ac.uk/news-events/seminars/earlier-middle-ages

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Margot Finn @eicathomefinn.bsky.social · Sep 10

'As universities close courses and departments in response to financial pressures...students in parts of the North, South West and East of England, as well as large areas of Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, are losing access to social sciences, humanities and arts (SHAPE) courses.' 1/2

Humanities and arts degrees disappearing in parts of UK

Students from rural and disadvantaged areas disproportionally affected by subject cuts, British Academy warns

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The British Academy @britishacademy.bsky.social · Sep 6

Applications for SHAPE Involve and Engage are now open. This innovative public engagement programme allows UK-based researchers to work in partnership with a gallery, archive, library or museum (GLAM organisation). Application deadline is 15 Oct. Learn more: https://bit.ly/47XA41y

White banner with an image of an audience seated and facing forward. The words 'SHAPE Involve and Engage’ are written on the right-hand side.

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Julia Hillner @writinghelena.bsky.social · Sep 1

Huge congratulations to my wonderful colleague and former University of Sheffield pal @pseudo-isidore.bsky.social !!

Go read this book, the 11th century is the best century :)

Agenda des médiévistes @rmblf.bsky.social · Sep 1

Publication – Charles West, « Europe in the Eleventh Century. Beyond Revolution and Reform »

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Publication – Charles West, « Europe in the Eleventh Century. Beyond Revolution and Reform »

Eleventh-century Europe was diverse and fast-changing. Historians have often debated this change through two sets of competing arguments, one about the shifting role of the Church and the Papacy, a…

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

Applications for SHAPE Involve and Engage 2026-27 will open on 1 September. This innovative public engagement programme requires UK researchers to work in partnership with a gallery, archive, library or museum (GLAM organisation). Find out more: buff.ly/efUOSoL

SHAPE Involve and Engage

A funding programme for innovative public engagement from the British Academy.

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Clare Downham @downham.bsky.social · Aug 16

Call for Papers Leeds IMC #medievalsky #irish #law #skystorians

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The English Historical Review @enghistrev.bsky.social · Aug 13

New article! Ingrid Rembold on 'Widows, Orphans and Churches: Protection and Virtue Signalling in the Carolingian World'

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Widows, Orphans and Churches: Protection and Virtue Signalling in the Carolingian World*

Abstract. This article fundamentally reassesses the interpretation of grants of protection within the Carolingian world. The established view of such grant

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Rory Naismith @rorynaismith.bsky.social · Aug 8

A very interesting new article out in @enghistrev.bsky.social from Ingrid Rembold on the discourse around orphans, widows and protection in the Carolingian World. academic.oup.com/ehr/advance-...

Widows, Orphans and Churches: Protection and Virtue Signalling in the Carolingian World*

Abstract. This article fundamentally reassesses the interpretation of grants of protection within the Carolingian world. The established view of such grant

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Institut für Mittelalterforschung @imafo-oeaw.bsky.social · Aug 7

#callforapplications: #HTR #WinterSchool 2025 (deadline: 15 Sept. 2025) @imafo-oeaw.bsky.social @oeaw.bsky.social

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Focusing on the automated recognition of handwritten texts in medieval and early modern sources in #Latin, #Czech, #German, #Greek, #Syria and #Hebrew.
#AI

HTR Winter School 2025 | Call for Applications!

Handwritten Text Recognition of Historical Sources

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Institute for Medieval Studies Leeds @leedsims.bsky.social · Aug 6

Come and do an MA or PhD in Medieval Studies at the University of Leeds. To see what we are like: www.youtube.com/watch?v=g1Do... ahc.leeds.ac.uk/medieval #medievalsky #medievalstudies

Members of the Leeds Institute for Medieval Studies visiting Whitby Abbey in June 2025. Group of people looking at a gothic ruin. Beautiful view of hills and blue sky behind. Green grass in foreground.

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Eddie Meehan @eddiemeehan99.bsky.social · Aug 6

If early medieval Aquitaine or Carolingian political culture is your jam, please do give this a read (also on Open Access thanks to @livunihss.bsky.social @livunilibrary.bsky.social)!

Charles West @pseudo-isidore.bsky.social · Aug 6

Fresh on early view: @eddiemeehan99.bsky.social on how Pippin I of Aquitaine (d. 838) balanced kingship "as an office and as a dynastic status".
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...

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Prof. Elaine Chalus @profelainechalus.bsky.social · Aug 5

Associate Professor/Professor in Cambridge Digital Humanities
University of Cambridge - Office of the School of Arts and Humanities #skystorians 🗃️www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DOD837/a...

Associate Professor/Professor in Cambridge Digital Humanities at University of Cambridge

Looking for a new job opportunity in academia? Check out this job opening for a Associate Professor/Professor in Cambridge Digital Humanities on jobs.ac.uk!

www.jobs.ac.uk

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Lisa Fagin Davis @lisafdavis.bsky.social · Jul 10

In the meantime, you can read the story of this object and the Roth Collection here: www.leeds.ac.uk/news-arts-cu...

Opening up pioneering Jewish historian’s treasured collection

Looked at from one side, it’s the leather sole of a child’s shoe, a scarce resource re-purposed during wartime.

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Eddie Meehan @eddiemeehan99.bsky.social · Jul 7

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University of Leeds @universityofleeds.bsky.social · Jul 4

The International Medieval Congress is back next week from 7 to 10 July ⚔️
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@imc-leeds.bsky.social, Europe’s largest forum for sharing ideas in medieval studies, will draw medievalists from over 60 countries, and we expect to welcome thousands of attendees 👇

www.imc.leeds.ac.uk

#IMC2025

Person in medieval armour riding a horse at the Leeds International Medieval Congress, with colourful banners and spectators in the background.

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Jon Dell Isola @medievaljon.bsky.social · Jun 29

Apparently I need to spend money to make my dissertation Open Access on Proquest, so I've instead hosted it on my blog. If you want to read "From Usurper to Emperor: Political Practice and Dynastic Tradition in the Reign of Arnulf of Carinthia, 887-899" just follow this link:

#medievalsky

Who I am

I have always been passionate about history, but it was not my first choice. Originally I went to American University to study Political Science, before switching (first) to Computer Science and then ...

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Alex Bamji @alexbamji.bsky.social · Jun 13

Are you a researcher interested in histories of collecting and 19thC Victorian decorative art? This wonderful short-term fellowship is an opportunity to research the Albert Dawson archive in Cultural Collections and Galleries at the University of Leeds jobs.leeds.ac.uk/Vacancy.aspx... #jobfairy

Job Opportunity at University of Leeds: Albert Dawson Collection Fellowship

This role will be based on the University campus, with scope for it to be undertaken in a hybrid manner. We are open to discussing flexible working arrangements.Are you interested in nineteenth-centur...

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Digital Creativity & Cultures Hub @dcch-leeds.bsky.social · Jun 13

Upcoming event for @n8research.bsky.social members in DCCH: Multi-spectral imaging on a budget. See cultural heritage artefacts in a new light!

2nd July, 10:00-17:00. For more info and to sign up 👉 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/multi-spec...

Multi-Spectral Imaging on a Budget Workshop

Explore the world of multi-spectral imaging on a budget in a fun and interactive workshop

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Manchester University Press @manchesterup.bsky.social · Jun 10

Any Medievalists want a copy of the newest edition of Debating #Medieval Europe - The central and later Middle Ages - for... free?

Our DME books serve as an entry point for understanding the distinctive historiography of their periods.

Hit repost and we'll add you to the giveaway 📗👇 #booksky

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Institute of English Studies @ies-sas.bsky.social · Jun 5

📣Applications now open for the Senate House Library Visiting Fellowships 📣

In 2025-6 up to two awards of £1500 will be allocated to support a fellowship of up to two weeks.

Deadline: 15th September 2025.

More info 👇
www.london.ac.uk/senate-house...

Senate House Library announces relaunch of Visiting Research Fellowship

Senate House Library and the Friends of Senate House Library are delighted to report that the Visiting Research Fellowships programme has been relaunched.

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Dr N. Kıvılcım Yavuz @nkivilcimyavuz.bsky.social · May 28

Come and do an MA in Medieval Studies at @leedsims.bsky.social! This year we have *two scholarships* specifically for UK students from underrepresented groups. Apps due 9 June: ahc.leeds.ac.uk/dir-record/s.... Get in touch with us if you have any questions! #MedievalStudies #Scholarships #Leeds #MA

Leeds Masters Scholarships (Thomson fund for Medieval Studies)

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Jonathan Tickle @ticklejonathan.bsky.social · May 17

For those interested in Æthelstan, charters, or early medieval succession, look out for my new article in the Journal of Medieval History - available on early view online now - doi.org/10.1080/0304... #medievalsky

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Jon Dell Isola @medievaljon.bsky.social · May 13

My newsletter is about medieval politics, history writing, and how we reckon with the past. I also want to have interviews with PhD students and early career people about what drives their research.

Among the Ruins

History, Writing, and the Medieval Past

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