QMCBS
@qmcbs.bsky.social
Queen Mary Centre for British Studies
Website being developed at: https://projects.history.qmul.ac.uk/qmcbs/
Website being developed at: https://projects.history.qmul.ac.uk/qmcbs/
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Prof Miles Ogborn, Queen Mary University of London
Who was Granville? Questions from the archive of the 1831-32 uprising in Jamaica
5-7 PM | SR24 | English Faculty Building, Cambridge University
Who was Granville? Questions from the archive of the 1831-32 uprising in Jamaica
5-7 PM | SR24 | English Faculty Building, Cambridge University
Faculty of English
www.english.cam.ac.uk
February 9, 2026 at 10:14 AM
Prof Miles Ogborn, Queen Mary University of London
Who was Granville? Questions from the archive of the 1831-32 uprising in Jamaica
5-7 PM | SR24 | English Faculty Building, Cambridge University
Who was Granville? Questions from the archive of the 1831-32 uprising in Jamaica
5-7 PM | SR24 | English Faculty Building, Cambridge University
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Excellent essay from @colmpm.bsky.social on Labour's current mess, adeptly balancing strucuture and agency
blogs.lse.ac.uk/politicsandp...
blogs.lse.ac.uk/politicsandp...
Labour's problem isn't Keir Starmer | LSE British Politics
Labour's dismal performance in the polls has lead to Keir Starmer's leadership of the Labour Party being openly contested. But Colm Murphy argues that, while Starmer is a flawed politician, many of th...
blogs.lse.ac.uk
February 4, 2026 at 2:44 PM
Excellent essay from @colmpm.bsky.social on Labour's current mess, adeptly balancing strucuture and agency
blogs.lse.ac.uk/politicsandp...
blogs.lse.ac.uk/politicsandp...
Job opportunity: 18 month fellowship in British Studies working @ihr.bsky.social to undertake own research and prep for NACBS2027 @thenacbs.bsky.social
www.jobs.london.ac.uk/Job/JobDetai...
www.jobs.london.ac.uk/Job/JobDetai...
Jacob Price Fellowship in British Studies (18 month FTC):London Senate House - Hybrid
The University of London is both the UK’s largest provider of international distance and online learning and the convenor of a federation of 17 renowned higher education institutions.
www.jobs.london.ac.uk
February 3, 2026 at 7:32 AM
Job opportunity: 18 month fellowship in British Studies working @ihr.bsky.social to undertake own research and prep for NACBS2027 @thenacbs.bsky.social
www.jobs.london.ac.uk/Job/JobDetai...
www.jobs.london.ac.uk/Job/JobDetai...
And another QM @qmulsse.bsky.social book launch - Leslie James' The Moving Word: How the West African and Caribbean Press Shaped Black Political Thought: Thurs 5 March 6pm: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/book-launc...
Book Launch: The Moving Word
Leslie James in conversation with Musab Younis about her new book (reception to follow)
www.eventbrite.co.uk
February 2, 2026 at 5:13 PM
And another QM @qmulsse.bsky.social book launch - Leslie James' The Moving Word: How the West African and Caribbean Press Shaped Black Political Thought: Thurs 5 March 6pm: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/book-launc...
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We're thrilled to be welcoming legendary broadcaster Kate Adie to the @mileendinstitute.bsky.social for our 5th distinguished Hennessy Lecture.
She'll discuss her life as a reporter and explore the challenges & paths ahead for journalism today.
16 Feb 6:30.Book here!
www.qmul.ac.uk/mei/events/m...
She'll discuss her life as a reporter and explore the challenges & paths ahead for journalism today.
16 Feb 6:30.Book here!
www.qmul.ac.uk/mei/events/m...
The Hennessy Lecture: Kate Adie CBE
www.qmul.ac.uk
January 29, 2026 at 8:58 AM
We're thrilled to be welcoming legendary broadcaster Kate Adie to the @mileendinstitute.bsky.social for our 5th distinguished Hennessy Lecture.
She'll discuss her life as a reporter and explore the challenges & paths ahead for journalism today.
16 Feb 6:30.Book here!
www.qmul.ac.uk/mei/events/m...
She'll discuss her life as a reporter and explore the challenges & paths ahead for journalism today.
16 Feb 6:30.Book here!
www.qmul.ac.uk/mei/events/m...
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Former Past & Present Co-Editor Matthew Hilton's (@qmcbs.bsky.social) new book "Charity After Empire: British Humanitarianism, Decolonisation and Development" is out now through @universitypress.cambridge.org CORE and formally published next month
doi.org/10.1017/9781...
doi.org/10.1017/9781...
Charity After Empire
Cambridge Core - Global History - Charity After Empire
doi.org
January 26, 2026 at 6:03 PM
Former Past & Present Co-Editor Matthew Hilton's (@qmcbs.bsky.social) new book "Charity After Empire: British Humanitarianism, Decolonisation and Development" is out now through @universitypress.cambridge.org CORE and formally published next month
doi.org/10.1017/9781...
doi.org/10.1017/9781...
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There are a couple events discussing it scheduled for the spring in London:
The first at QMUL on Tuesday 24 March (5-7pm) with a panel comprising Ria Kapoor; Kavita Datta; David Williams
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/book-launc...
The first at QMUL on Tuesday 24 March (5-7pm) with a panel comprising Ria Kapoor; Kavita Datta; David Williams
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/book-launc...
Book Launch: Charity After Empire
British Humanitarianism, Decolonisation and Development
www.eventbrite.co.uk
January 26, 2026 at 6:03 PM
There are a couple events discussing it scheduled for the spring in London:
The first at QMUL on Tuesday 24 March (5-7pm) with a panel comprising Ria Kapoor; Kavita Datta; David Williams
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/book-launc...
The first at QMUL on Tuesday 24 March (5-7pm) with a panel comprising Ria Kapoor; Kavita Datta; David Williams
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/book-launc...
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I'm really looking forward to reading Matthew Hilton's timely new @universitypress.cambridge.org book Charity after Empire: British Humanitarianism, Decolonisation, and Development.
www.cambridge.org/core/books/c...
www.cambridge.org/core/books/c...
Charity After Empire
Cambridge Core - Global History - Charity After Empire
www.cambridge.org
January 26, 2026 at 10:26 AM
I'm really looking forward to reading Matthew Hilton's timely new @universitypress.cambridge.org book Charity after Empire: British Humanitarianism, Decolonisation, and Development.
www.cambridge.org/core/books/c...
www.cambridge.org/core/books/c...
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Published next month in our Modern British Histories series (though available earlier online via Cambridge Core), Matthew Hilton's Charity after Empire: British Humanitarianism, Decolonisation and Development. Essential reading for our times. #Skystorians
Charity After Empire
Cambridge Core - Global History - Charity After Empire
www.cambridge.org
January 26, 2026 at 10:05 AM
Published next month in our Modern British Histories series (though available earlier online via Cambridge Core), Matthew Hilton's Charity after Empire: British Humanitarianism, Decolonisation and Development. Essential reading for our times. #Skystorians
History Workshop Journal's 100th Issue: a celebration
Celebration of HWJ's 100th edition
www.bbk.ac.uk
January 21, 2026 at 1:24 PM
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FREE TO READ: Paul Kirby traces the history of Labour's long-standing feminist ambitions in the international sphere, and laments their apparent death amidst swingeing aid cuts
The Strange Death of Feminist Internationalism
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The history of Labour’s international development policy has long been intertwined with its views and aims on gender eq...
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January 20, 2026 at 2:32 PM
FREE TO READ: Paul Kirby traces the history of Labour's long-standing feminist ambitions in the international sphere, and laments their apparent death amidst swingeing aid cuts
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I'm delighted that we can share the termcard of the IHR Britain at Home and Abroad since 1800 seminar.
First up, @robertsaunders.bsky.social on 29 January to present on the history of UK democracy (specifically, the neglected Third Reform Act). Sign up in the link below!
First up, @robertsaunders.bsky.social on 29 January to present on the history of UK democracy (specifically, the neglected Third Reform Act). Sign up in the link below!
HERE IT IS! We are super excited to share our 2025/26 spring programme! Mark your calendars for some exciting new research in modern British history...
www.history.ac.uk/news-events/...
First up! QMUL's Dr Rob Saunders on DEMOCRACY on 29 January. Online or in person at the IHR. See you there.
www.history.ac.uk/news-events/...
First up! QMUL's Dr Rob Saunders on DEMOCRACY on 29 January. Online or in person at the IHR. See you there.
Britain at Home and Abroad
This seminar was formed from the merger of the Modern British History seminar and the Reconfiguring the British: Nation, Empire, World 1600-1900 seminar.
www.history.ac.uk
January 19, 2026 at 11:31 AM
I'm delighted that we can share the termcard of the IHR Britain at Home and Abroad since 1800 seminar.
First up, @robertsaunders.bsky.social on 29 January to present on the history of UK democracy (specifically, the neglected Third Reform Act). Sign up in the link below!
First up, @robertsaunders.bsky.social on 29 January to present on the history of UK democracy (specifically, the neglected Third Reform Act). Sign up in the link below!
QM's @robertsaunders.bsky.social will be speaking at the @ihrbritainseminar.bsky.social about the Third Reform Act: 29 January, 5.30pm, Room N304, Third Floor, IHR, Senate House,
www.history.ac.uk/news-events/...
www.history.ac.uk/news-events/...
"Democracy has come!" The Third Reform Act and the making of British Democracy
www.history.ac.uk
January 19, 2026 at 3:05 PM
QM's @robertsaunders.bsky.social will be speaking at the @ihrbritainseminar.bsky.social about the Third Reform Act: 29 January, 5.30pm, Room N304, Third Floor, IHR, Senate House,
www.history.ac.uk/news-events/...
www.history.ac.uk/news-events/...
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My latest article is out in British Politics. I try to account for the distressed confusion gripping the UK government's economic strategy. In honour of the article's namesake, I include a tortured football analogy.
It's free to read (open access) here.
link.springer.com/article/10.1...
It's free to read (open access) here.
link.springer.com/article/10.1...
January 18, 2026 at 5:16 PM
My latest article is out in British Politics. I try to account for the distressed confusion gripping the UK government's economic strategy. In honour of the article's namesake, I include a tortured football analogy.
It's free to read (open access) here.
link.springer.com/article/10.1...
It's free to read (open access) here.
link.springer.com/article/10.1...
QM's Deanna Lyncook @deannalyncook.bsky.social speaking at Black British History seminar on 22 Jan about Norman Manley's visits to Britain and transnational care www.history.ac.uk/news-events/...
“You are not to allow yourselves to be frightened”, Norman Manley’s Visits to Britain and Transnational Care in Post-war Britain
www.history.ac.uk
January 16, 2026 at 12:50 PM
QM's Deanna Lyncook @deannalyncook.bsky.social speaking at Black British History seminar on 22 Jan about Norman Manley's visits to Britain and transnational care www.history.ac.uk/news-events/...
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Interested in the intersection between policymaking, especially in the UK, and academic research? Come work with us! The @mileendinstitute.bsky.social at @qmulsse.bsky.social is advertising for a new Policy Partnerships Officer. Details and application here:
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Policy Partnerships Officer - QMUL Jobs
ID: 8276. Title: Policy Partnerships Officer. Application Deadline:
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January 15, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Interested in the intersection between policymaking, especially in the UK, and academic research? Come work with us! The @mileendinstitute.bsky.social at @qmulsse.bsky.social is advertising for a new Policy Partnerships Officer. Details and application here:
qmul-jobs.tal.net/vx/mobile-0/...
qmul-jobs.tal.net/vx/mobile-0/...
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History Workshop Journal’s 100th Issue: a celebration
31 Jan 2026, 2.00pm, Bloomsbury, London
Speakers include former and newer editors, and friends of the journal.
To join us, book here HWJ100.eventbrite.co.uk
@bbkhistorical.bsky.social
@qmul.bsky.social
31 Jan 2026, 2.00pm, Bloomsbury, London
Speakers include former and newer editors, and friends of the journal.
To join us, book here HWJ100.eventbrite.co.uk
@bbkhistorical.bsky.social
@qmul.bsky.social
December 8, 2025 at 5:00 PM
History Workshop Journal’s 100th Issue: a celebration
31 Jan 2026, 2.00pm, Bloomsbury, London
Speakers include former and newer editors, and friends of the journal.
To join us, book here HWJ100.eventbrite.co.uk
@bbkhistorical.bsky.social
@qmul.bsky.social
31 Jan 2026, 2.00pm, Bloomsbury, London
Speakers include former and newer editors, and friends of the journal.
To join us, book here HWJ100.eventbrite.co.uk
@bbkhistorical.bsky.social
@qmul.bsky.social
Together with @rshc.bsky.social QMCBS's Rob Waters is involved in a great event on 24 Feb at Rich Mix, Bethnal Green on the history of the Home Office and border control, featuring @liamliburd.bsky.social, @juanitacox.bsky.social and Bobby Phe Amis
January 15, 2026 at 1:26 PM
Together with @rshc.bsky.social QMCBS's Rob Waters is involved in a great event on 24 Feb at Rich Mix, Bethnal Green on the history of the Home Office and border control, featuring @liamliburd.bsky.social, @juanitacox.bsky.social and Bobby Phe Amis
whole bunch of publications coming out in 2026 by colleagues at QMCBS
January 14, 2026 at 4:46 PM
whole bunch of publications coming out in 2026 by colleagues at QMCBS
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A reminder that the call for papers for the Modern British Studies conference in June 2026 is still open - you've got until Jan 31st to submit panel or paper proposals. Exciting to see some already on our desk! #MBS26
www.birmingham.ac.uk/events/moder...
www.birmingham.ac.uk/events/moder...
Modern British Studies Conference 2026 - University of Birmingham
Conference information
www.birmingham.ac.uk
January 12, 2026 at 1:44 PM
A reminder that the call for papers for the Modern British Studies conference in June 2026 is still open - you've got until Jan 31st to submit panel or paper proposals. Exciting to see some already on our desk! #MBS26
www.birmingham.ac.uk/events/moder...
www.birmingham.ac.uk/events/moder...
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📢Upcoming Event!
💻JBS Listening Session for UK-based Scholars
📅January 8
⏰4pm GMT/ 11am EST/ 9am MST/ 8am PST
Info and RSVP here: www.nacbs.org/event-detail...
💻JBS Listening Session for UK-based Scholars
📅January 8
⏰4pm GMT/ 11am EST/ 9am MST/ 8am PST
Info and RSVP here: www.nacbs.org/event-detail...
JBS Listening Session for UK-based scholars | NACBS
The Journal of British Studies will host a listening session for UK-based scholars of British Studies on Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 4pm GMT.
www.nacbs.org
December 5, 2025 at 4:30 PM
📢Upcoming Event!
💻JBS Listening Session for UK-based Scholars
📅January 8
⏰4pm GMT/ 11am EST/ 9am MST/ 8am PST
Info and RSVP here: www.nacbs.org/event-detail...
💻JBS Listening Session for UK-based Scholars
📅January 8
⏰4pm GMT/ 11am EST/ 9am MST/ 8am PST
Info and RSVP here: www.nacbs.org/event-detail...
Check out Colm Murphy's @colmpm.bsky.social latest article in Past and Present: academic.oup.com/past/advance...
The Political Crisis of British Keynesianism, 1973–1983*
Abstract. In histories of Western political economy in the 1970s–1980s, Keynesianism is conventionally depicted as a victim of neoliberal ascendancy. Build
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December 18, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Check out Colm Murphy's @colmpm.bsky.social latest article in Past and Present: academic.oup.com/past/advance...
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We're excited to announce the call for papers for #MBS26, the next Modern British Studies conference, at Birmingham in June 2026. We'll be launching the #MBS Association at this event, to support further regular conferences in Modern British Studies.
www.birmingham.ac.uk/events/moder...
www.birmingham.ac.uk/events/moder...
Modern British Studies Conference 2026 - University of Birmingham
Conference information
www.birmingham.ac.uk
October 16, 2025 at 8:47 PM
We're excited to announce the call for papers for #MBS26, the next Modern British Studies conference, at Birmingham in June 2026. We'll be launching the #MBS Association at this event, to support further regular conferences in Modern British Studies.
www.birmingham.ac.uk/events/moder...
www.birmingham.ac.uk/events/moder...
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I’m honoured that my book, MULTICULTURAL BRITAIN: A PEOPLE’S HISTORY has been shortlisted for the Wolfson History Prize. Hugely grateful to the judges and the many people who have supported this work along the way
@wolfsonhistory.bsky.social
www.wolfsonhistoryprize.org.uk/2025-wolfson...
@wolfsonhistory.bsky.social
www.wolfsonhistoryprize.org.uk/2025-wolfson...
2025 Wolfson History Prize shortlist announced
The Wolfson History Prize has revealed its 2025 shortlist, with six books in contention for the UK's most prestigious history writing prize.
www.wolfsonhistoryprize.org.uk
September 30, 2025 at 8:14 AM
I’m honoured that my book, MULTICULTURAL BRITAIN: A PEOPLE’S HISTORY has been shortlisted for the Wolfson History Prize. Hugely grateful to the judges and the many people who have supported this work along the way
@wolfsonhistory.bsky.social
www.wolfsonhistoryprize.org.uk/2025-wolfson...
@wolfsonhistory.bsky.social
www.wolfsonhistoryprize.org.uk/2025-wolfson...
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There is a reason why history is at the heart of the culture wars. History is central to public consciousness and people care.
History seems to be thriving everywhere apart from in the spaces where historians are trained… #QMCBS
History seems to be thriving everywhere apart from in the spaces where historians are trained… #QMCBS
May 2, 2025 at 3:15 PM
There is a reason why history is at the heart of the culture wars. History is central to public consciousness and people care.
History seems to be thriving everywhere apart from in the spaces where historians are trained… #QMCBS
History seems to be thriving everywhere apart from in the spaces where historians are trained… #QMCBS