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BrANCH @branchuk.bsky.social · 7d

Two weeks until the “Beyond Academia” online panel!!!

Should be a good discussion, especially for PGRs and ECRs, whether you are thinking of alternative paths to a career beyond academia or not 😄

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BrANCH @branchuk.bsky.social · 8d

A message from our friends @royalhistsoc.org about ECR prizes!

Royal Historical Society @royalhistsoc.org · 9d

RHS First Book and Early Career Article Prizes, 2026.

We invite submissions for the Society's book and article prizes: for eligible titles published in 2025. Further details and how to apply: bit.ly/3KnR47v

Submissions are by self-nomination by an author. Closing date: 15 December #Skystorians

Royal Historical Society Book and Article Prizes, 2026: submissions now invited - RHS

The Royal Historical Society invites applications for its First Book Prize, 2026 and Early Career Article Prize, 2026. The call for submissions opens on Monday 29 September 2025 and runs to Monday 15 ...

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BrANCH @branchuk.bsky.social · 13d

At BrANCH this year in Cardiff, I was struck by so many rich presentations exploring migration and borders, both timely and timeless subjects!

For those interested, the Immigration and Ethnic History Society offers a range of prestigious prizes, a few with deadlines coming up

iehs.org/awards/

Awards Overview

Visit the post for more.

iehs.org

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BrANCH @branchuk.bsky.social · 16d

Also, congrats to Sajidha Khatun, winner of the 2025 Harriet Tubman Essay Prize, as well as good news to us all as we can now read her award-winning essay, “Illustrating Belief: The Influence of Religion in Hammett Billings’ Work” online!

www.branch.org.uk/tubmanessayp...

Harriet Tubman Essay Prize — British American Nineteenth Century Historians

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BrANCH @branchuk.bsky.social · 16d

Two tenure-track positions in Nineteenth Century American history (in the US) have come across my radar if anyone is interested!

www.higheredjobs.com/faculty/deta...

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Assistant Professor of History - HigherEdJobs

Jobs in higher education. Faculty and administrative positions at colleges and universities. Updated daily. Free to job seekers.

www.higheredjobs.com

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American Nineteenth Century History Journal @anchistjournal.bsky.social · 29d

The latest issue of "American Nineteenth Century History" is now out! 🙌

This special issue's focus is "Universities and Slavery," it is edited by Benedict Carton & Natalie Zacek, and features contributions from Chana Kai Lee, George D. Oberle III & Wendi N. Manuel-Scott

American Nineteenth Century History

Universities and Slavery. Volume 26, Issue 1 of American Nineteenth Century History

www.tandfonline.com

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BrANCH @branchuk.bsky.social · 20d

Reminds me that history as a discipline talks about the past but speaks to the present and future, and how we interpret matters

Also, #ANCH is once again ahead of its time.

David Silkenat @davidsilkenat.bsky.social · 22d

In 2014, I wrote an article about the Scourged Back photo for @anchistjournal.bsky.social which has generated more public interest than nearly anything I've written. The erasure of this image, which remains as powerful today and when it was taken, horrifies me. www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

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BrANCH @branchuk.bsky.social · 21d

Speaking of, mark your calendars for a fantastic discussion with Dr. Catriona Byers and Dr. Laura Wilson about exploring alternative careers beyond academia, such as with libraries, archives, media and publishing!

🗓️ Wednesday, 15 October

🕐 17:30 - 18:30 (GMT)

📍 Online

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BrANCH @branchuk.bsky.social · 21d

A fond farewell and ‘tip of the hat’ to Mia Edwards, Aisha Djelid, and Liz Barnes who are retiring from our committee — thank you so much for making BrANCH such a wonderful and welcoming community!

A picture of Mia, Aisha, and Liz together

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BrANCH @branchuk.bsky.social · 23d

Another fantastic BrANCH conference for the ages (our first in Cymru/Wales!)

A big thank you to organisers David and Gareth, Emily and the BrANCH Committee, the kind staff at the Leonardo Hotel, and all of you for making it such a success!

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Adam Rothman enjoys a good sandwich @adamrothman.bsky.social · 24d

Questions for anyone who has taught or taken a college-level survey of US History up to 1865.

Teachers: What are your favorite primary source materials to teach?

Students: What assignments have you found meaningful and memorable?

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Royal Historical Society @royalhistsoc.org · 29d

Royal Historical Society vacancy: Events and Academic Engagement Officer bit.ly/3V8q5PC

We look to appoint an Events and Academic Engagement Officer (0.6 FTE) to join our professional Office to help us support history and historians. £36,433 pro rata.

Closing date: Sunday 5 October #Skystorians

Vacancy: the Society seeks to appoint an Events and Academic Engagement Officer - RHS

The Royal Historical Society seeks to appoint an Events and Academic Engagement Officer (0.6 FTE) to join its professional Office based at University College London. The post will help support and dev...

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daviddoddington.bsky.social @daviddoddington.bsky.social · Sep 7

@branchuk.bsky.social @anchistjournal.bsky.social BrANCH/BGEAH conference looking real now. Who doesn't love putting name tags into plastic wallets and lanyards. Rock n roll...

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Marc Palen @mwpalen.bsky.social · Sep 4

For the newest issue of the IMF's Finance & Development Magazine, I explore the contradictions of 19th-century globalization, and their parallels with today.

www.imf.org/en/Publicati...

When Free Trade First Faltered

Globalization’s first age some 200 years ago sheds light on today’s turn toward economic nationalism

www.imf.org

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Mark Jacob @markjacob.bsky.social · Aug 12

You can't teach U.S. history without "divisive" narratives. Slavery wasn't "unifying." The Japanese incarceration wasn't "unifying." The anti-immigrant Operation Wetback (real name) wasn't "unifying."
It's history's job to tell the truth, not cover up past racism to pave the way for future racism.

White House Announces Comprehensive Review of Smithsonian Exhibitions

www.nytimes.com

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BrANCH @branchuk.bsky.social · Aug 13

There's only one week left to register for our upcoming conference in Cardiff 🚨 Details below - don't miss out!

BrANCH @branchuk.bsky.social · Jun 12

Registration is now open for our 2025 conference in Cardiff 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

Hosted in collaboration with BGEAH, this year's conference has an excellent programme of speakers, including keynotes from @timlockley.bsky.social (Warwick) and Catherine Kelly (William & Mary/OIEAHC)!

Check it out 👇

2025 Conference — British American Nineteenth Century Historians

www.branch.org.uk

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daviddoddington.bsky.social @daviddoddington.bsky.social · Jul 14

Applications still open for this exciting opportunity. Happy to take questions via DM or email.

American Nineteenth Century History Journal @anchistjournal.bsky.social · Jun 21

CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: Exciting news - the journal is looking for a new book review editor or editors! For details of the role and how to apply, visit the journal website at: www.branch.org.uk/anch Deadline: 28 July 2025 📚✒️

ANCH — British American Nineteenth Century Historians

www.branch.org.uk

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BrANCH @branchuk.bsky.social · Jul 14

Calling all PGRs/ECRs 📣

In collaboration with @hotcus.bsky.social we are hosting a workshop at the Rothermere Americation Institute this November!

Participants can meet other junior scholars, get feedback on works-in-progress, and take part in academic publishing and ‘viva survivor’ sessions 💪📚

2025 PGR/ECR Workshop — British American Nineteenth Century Historians

www.branch.org.uk

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Marc Palen @mwpalen.bsky.social · Jul 3

Delighted to rejoin the amazing @ppfideas.bsky.social, this time to discuss ‘monopoly’ for its ‘history of bad ideas’ series.

Featuring Henry George, Lizzie Magie, Leo Tolstoy, Sun Yat-sen, J. A. Hobson, and V. I. Lenin just to name a few.

Past Present Future Podcast @ppfideas.bsky.social · Jul 3

NEW EPISODE OUT NOW!

For today’s ep in the history of bad ideas David talks to economic historian @mwpalen.bsky.social about monopoly, an idea that's always had its defenders as well as its critics. Why do monopolies arise even in supposedly competitive economies?

Find us at...🎧 ppfideas.com

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BrANCH @branchuk.bsky.social · Jun 12

Registration is now open for our 2025 conference in Cardiff 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

Hosted in collaboration with BGEAH, this year's conference has an excellent programme of speakers, including keynotes from @timlockley.bsky.social (Warwick) and Catherine Kelly (William & Mary/OIEAHC)!

Check it out 👇

2025 Conference — British American Nineteenth Century Historians

www.branch.org.uk

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American Nineteenth Century History Journal @anchistjournal.bsky.social · Jun 21

CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: Exciting news - the journal is looking for a new book review editor or editors! For details of the role and how to apply, visit the journal website at: www.branch.org.uk/anch Deadline: 28 July 2025 📚✒️

ANCH — British American Nineteenth Century Historians

www.branch.org.uk

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BrANCH @branchuk.bsky.social · Jun 17

Calling all UK-based PGRs/ECRs 📣 Are you planning your next conference visit or research trip stateside? Apply for one of our Peter Parish Travel Grants for up to £1000 towards your trip!

Our next round closes in TWO WEEKS on July 1st - don't miss out!

Parish Travel Grants — British American Nineteenth Century Historians

www.branch.org.uk

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Aisha Djelid @aishadjelid.bsky.social · Jun 13

Closes today!!

Aisha Djelid @aishadjelid.bsky.social · Jun 4

The @royalhistsoc.org sponsored @branchuk.bsky.social Harriet Tubman Essay closes soon on the 13th June! Please do get students to submit - details here: www.branch.org.uk/tubmanessayp...

Harriet Tubman Essay Prize — British American Nineteenth Century Historians

www.branch.org.uk

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BrANCH @branchuk.bsky.social · Jun 11

Our Harriet Tubman Essay Prize closes this Friday - 13th June! 🚨

The prize celebrates the best undergrad essay on 19thC US History written by a BAME student. There's lots of amazing work out there - make sure to encourage your students to submit!

More details 👇

Harriet Tubman Essay Prize — British American Nineteenth Century Historians

www.branch.org.uk

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BrANCH @branchuk.bsky.social · Jun 12

Registration is now open for our 2025 conference in Cardiff 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

Hosted in collaboration with BGEAH, this year's conference has an excellent programme of speakers, including keynotes from @timlockley.bsky.social (Warwick) and Catherine Kelly (William & Mary/OIEAHC)!

Check it out 👇

2025 Conference — British American Nineteenth Century Historians

www.branch.org.uk

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