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Dr Antonia Wimbush @awimbush.bsky.social · 6d

Fantastic to see so much interdisciplinary research on the BUMIDOM- congratulations to all contributors!

Modern & Contemporary France @francemodern.bsky.social · 6d

Our 33.3 special issue on "The BUMIDOM and its Legacy" guest edited by @awimbush.bsky.social and Malika Danican is now available online !
www.tandfonline.com/toc/cmcf20/c...
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Dr Antonia Wimbush @awimbush.bsky.social · 20d

Pleased to see the introduction to our special issue of
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'The BUMIDOM and its legacy: an interdisciplinary approach', written with Malika Danican! Can't wait to see the rest of the issue & congratulations to all contributors! www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

The BUMIDOM and its legacy: an interdisciplinary approach/Le BUMIDOM et son héritage: une approche interdisciplinaire

This introduction to the special issue of ‘The BUMIDOM and its Legacy: An Interdisciplinary Approach/Le BUMIDOM et son héritage: une approche interdisciplinaire’ provides historical context to the ...

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Briony Neilson @brionyneilson.bsky.social · 23d

I'm honoured to be speaking to @petermcphee.bsky.social on Mon 6 Oct at 1pm AEDT about my book Dangers of Youth: Age, Criminality, and Juvenile Justice Reform in Third Republic France at an online event hosted by the George Rudé Society. Please register here: uni-sydney.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

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Women in French Australia @wifaustralia.bsky.social · 26d

We are thrilled to invite you to the roundtable "La délicatesse comme ruse pour habiter le monde et la planète en écosensibilité?"
🗓️ 25 Sept | ⏰ 9–11am GMT | 📍 Zoom

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Liverpool University Press @livunipress.bsky.social · Aug 25

🧵 New Special Issue of the Australian Journal of French Studies: “Corporeality: Critical Concerns in French & Francophone Studies” and a tribute to Professor Jarrod Hayes

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Women in French Australia @wifaustralia.bsky.social · Aug 21

Tune in for a thoughtful discussion on navigating academia, building international connections, and finding your voice in the early stages of your career. Many thanks to @awimbush.bsky.social @josiegoldman.bsky.social @besskearney.bsky.social and Pooja Booluck-Miller for a great conversation!

Dr Antonia Wimbush @awimbush.bsky.social · Jul 9

Great to speak on the @wifaustralia.bsky.social Positionalities podcast about navigating the ECR stage & cultivating community. Thanks to the wonderful hosts Pooja Booluck-Miller, @josiegoldman.bsky.social & @besskearney.bsky.social
womeninfrenchaustralia.wordpress.com/wif-australi...

Positionalities Podcast

Positionalities: The Women in French International Podcast is a space for open conversations about the intersection of our lives with our work in feminist criticism, gender studies, and studies of …

womeninfrenchaustralia.wordpress.com

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Liverpool University Press @livunipress.bsky.social · Aug 13

We are pleased to announce that the Australian Society for French Studies are now accepting submissions for the Jarrod Hayes AJFS Prize for 2025. 🏆 Find out more: bit.ly/JH-AJFS-Prize @sfhs.bsky.social @sfps.bsky.social @ilcs.bsky.social @profnatedwards.bsky.social

A red journal cover with white and black short lines of different lengths with the journal title, 'Australian Journal of French Studies' written in white serif text on a purple and red metallic striped background, with the journal synopsis, 'Devoted to French and Francophone literature, culture and society' written in white serif text to the right.

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Yale University Press @yalepress.bsky.social · Jul 29

How did Josephine Baker—an American-born performer—come to be re-buried in the Pantheon? Author Hanna Diamond explains how in a new original piece from Yale University Press.

“Ma France, ma Joséphine”: The Pantheonization of Josephine Baker - Yale University Press

Hanna Diamond— Panthéonisation is the tradition of burial or reburial in the Pantheon in central Paris. This imposing mausoleum is a secular national site, and burial there represents the highest... READ MORE

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Australian Academy of the Humanities @humanitiesau.bsky.social · Jul 25

An unprecedented agreement between France and New Caledonia would see the Pacific territory become a “state” in 2026 following a referendum.

Prof Robert Aldrich FAHA considers the opportunities & challenges of both independence and a ‘negotiated dependency’ for New Caledonia. bit.ly/3H3waZY

France proposes statehood for New Caledonia: will it work? – Australian Academy of the Humanities

France has proposed New Caledonia become a state. Will the proposal be accepted by residents who show increasing support for independence?

humanities.org.au

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Dr Antonia Wimbush @awimbush.bsky.social · Jul 23

Congratulations Nicki!

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Dr Antonia Wimbush @awimbush.bsky.social · Jul 14

Looking forward to the Melbourne launch of my book! Friday 25th July, 2-3pm, all in Melbourne welcome!
australiansocietyforfrenchstudies.com/2025/07/09/m...

Melbourne French Studies Seminar Series (July): Book Launch – BUMIDOM (1963-1982) and its Afterlives

BUMIDOM (1963-1982) and its Afterlives: Literature, Memory and Migration Dr Antonia Wimbush (University of Melbourne) 🗓️When: Friday 25 July, 2:00-3:00pm 📍Where: 407 Babel Building, The Univer…

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Dr Antonia Wimbush @awimbush.bsky.social · Jul 9

Great to speak on the @wifaustralia.bsky.social Positionalities podcast about navigating the ECR stage & cultivating community. Thanks to the wonderful hosts Pooja Booluck-Miller, @josiegoldman.bsky.social & @besskearney.bsky.social
womeninfrenchaustralia.wordpress.com/wif-australi...

Positionalities Podcast

Positionalities: The Women in French International Podcast is a space for open conversations about the intersection of our lives with our work in feminist criticism, gender studies, and studies of …

womeninfrenchaustralia.wordpress.com

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Charles Forsdick @cforsdick.bsky.social · Jul 9

Australia can’t withstand further cuts to the humanities. Civil society depends on it.

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Australia can't withstand further humanities cuts

The Australian Academy of Humanities views with great concern the impact on staff, students and the wider community of the ANU’s plan for the humanities and social sciences. Now is not the time to red...

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The Guardian @theguardian.com · Jun 22

Campaigner calls for judge-led public inquiry into Windrush scandal

Victims of other injustices are treated better, says founder of ‘bittersweet’ Windrush Day A founder of Windrush Day has called for a public inquiry into the scandal amid this year’s “bittersweet” celebrations of Black Britons and their contribution to national life. Patrick Vernon, who campaigned for the national day for nearly a decade before the government adopted it, said the mistreatment, detention and removal of Black Britons wrongly accused of being in the UK illegally had not been treated seriously enough. Continue reading...

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Charles Forsdick @cforsdick.bsky.social · Jun 19

Three graphic novels that address the history of slavery – and commemorate resistance
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Three graphic novels that address the history of slavery – and commemorate resistance

Graphic novels are well-placed to bring forgotten history to life.

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Women in French Australia @wifaustralia.bsky.social · Jun 17

Wonderful discussion on 'French Women Writing Environment in the Long 19th century' led by @christiesmbc.bsky.social and Dan Finch-Race as part of our WiP seminar series! Thank you very much to our speakers and attendees 😊

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Dr Antonia Wimbush @awimbush.bsky.social · Jun 17

A great start to the @wifaustralia.bsky.social work-in-progress seminar on 'French Women Writing Environment in the Long 19th century', led by @christiesmbc.bsky.social & Daniel Finch-Race!

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Dr Antonia Wimbush @awimbush.bsky.social · Jun 5

That's brilliant, Josie, huge congratulations!!

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Dr Antonia Wimbush @awimbush.bsky.social · Jun 5

Looking forward to the online launch of BUMIDOM (1963-1982) and its Afterlives! Read about the book here! pursuit.unimelb.edu.au/articles/rem...

Remembering the BUMIDOM

A new book by a University of Melbourne expert explores BUMIDOM, the controversial mass migration program from the Caribbean to France from 1963-1982

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UCFL - University Council For Languages @ucflangs.bsky.social · May 31

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Dr Antonia Wimbush @awimbush.bsky.social · May 31

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Dr Antonia Wimbush @awimbush.bsky.social · May 29

Interested in Caribbean migration? Come to the book launch of my @edinburghup.bsky.social new book, BUMIDOM (1963-1982) and its Afterlives! Thursday 5th June 5pm GMT. Sign up here: unimelb.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

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Dr Antonia Wimbush @awimbush.bsky.social · May 28

This looks amazing, congratulations Khalid!

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Dr Antonia Wimbush @awimbush.bsky.social · May 14

Come to the online launch of BUMIDOM (1963-1982) and its Afterlives edinburghuniversitypress.com/book-bumidom... @edinburghup.bsky.social Thursday 5th June BST, chaired by @cforsdick.bsky.social & presentations by Adlai Murdoch & Audrey Célestine. unimelb.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Book launch BUMIDOM (1963-1982) and its Afterlives. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.

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Christie Margrave @christiesmbc.bsky.social · May 13

Venez nombreux/-euses! Please do join us for this online roundtable discussion.

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