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Rhys Kaminski-Jones @rhyskamjones.bsky.social · 16d

JOIN ME in writing your paper proposal on the last possible day of the final deadline extension

Not like I have a book to promote there or anything

BSECS @bsecs.bsky.social · 16d

THIS IS IT!
You have until 11.59pm TONIGHT to submit your proposals for #BSECS2026
Ease yourself into the New Year by joining us @pembrokeoxford.bsky.social, 7-9 January 2026
#skystorians #18thC 🗃️
www.bsecs.org.uk/conferences/...

Submit a Proposal. BSECS welcomes proposals for the Annual Conference. The deadline for submission of papers and panel proposals is usually November.

A Question of Sex? Assessing Lord Mansfield’s “judgment” on the sex of the Chevalier d’Eon

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Tim Hitchcock @timhitchcock.bsky.social · 16d

Very much looking forward to Dan Gosling (TNA) speaking on 'A Question of Sex? Assessing Lord Mansfield’s “judgment” on the sex of the Chevalier d’Eon' this Wed. @long18thsem.bsky.social @ihrlibrary.bsky.social All welcome online or in person, but please register: www.history.ac.uk/news-events/...

www.history.ac.uk

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BSECS @bsecs.bsky.social · 16d

THIS IS IT!
You have until 11.59pm TONIGHT to submit your proposals for #BSECS2026
Ease yourself into the New Year by joining us @pembrokeoxford.bsky.social, 7-9 January 2026
#skystorians #18thC 🗃️
www.bsecs.org.uk/conferences/...

Submit a Proposal. BSECS welcomes proposals for the Annual Conference. The deadline for submission of papers and panel proposals is usually November.

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BSECS @bsecs.bsky.social · 16d

Hi Jodie, you have until 11.59pm to submit your proposal. We're looking forward to reading it!

BSECS Annual Conference: the annual meeting of the British Society for Eighteenth-Century Studies is Europe's largest and most prestigious annual conference

BSECS @bsecs.bsky.social · 19d

THERE IS STILL TIME TO SUBMIT YOUR PAPER PROPOSAL FOR #BSECS2026!

The deadline is MONDAY 22 SEPTEMBER and there will be no more extensions!

Come & share your research with us @pembrokeoxford.bsky.social, 7-9 January 2026. It's a lovely way to start the new year!
#skystorians #18thC #academicsky 🗃️

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Dr Rachel Bynoth @rachelbynoth.bsky.social · 22d

Come join us in January 2026. This year’s theme is Big and Small (though papers can be on any topic).

I’ve gone for comfort/discomfort + letter writing for my paper, with the Big/Small highlighting the stress placed on each in 18th c. letters.

What are you thinking of topicwise? #skystorians #18c

BSECS @bsecs.bsky.social · 25d

***CFP DEADLINE EXTENSION TO 22 SEPTEMBER 2025***
Due to some members experiencing issues with our submission site, we have decided to extend the #BSECS2026 #CFP deadline by a whole week.
Get scribbling #skystorians! #18thC 🗃️

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BSECS @bsecs.bsky.social · 23d

Today should have been the deadline for #BSECS2026, but we are extending it by a WHOLE EXTRA WEEK! Share your research with us @pembrokeoxford.bsky.social, 7-9 January 2026 by sending us your proposals before MONDAY 22 SEPTEMBER #skystorians #18thC 🗃️
www.bsecs.org.uk/conferences/...

BSECS Annual Conference

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BSECS @bsecs.bsky.social · 25d

***CFP DEADLINE EXTENSION TO 22 SEPTEMBER 2025***
Due to some members experiencing issues with our submission site, we have decided to extend the #BSECS2026 #CFP deadline by a whole week.
Get scribbling #skystorians! #18thC 🗃️

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BSECS @bsecs.bsky.social · 29d

Hello, this is the norm. You can expect to receive a response soon, but if you are in doubt, please e-mail [email protected] with information, particularly the time and date that you submitted your proposal and they will look into it for you.

BSECS @bsecs.bsky.social · 29d

Our conference team tell me that this is an issue affecting a small number of accounts. Please e-mail [email protected] and they will be able to help you get it sorted.

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BSECS @bsecs.bsky.social · 29d

@yalebooks.bsky.social are celebrating Jane Austen's 250th birthday by offering a 30% discount on their 'World of Jane Austen' books using discount code JA250 #skystorians #18thC
yalebooks.co.uk/austen-250-t...

30% off the listed prices - and free postage in the UK - on our selected World of Jane Austen books. Use the code JA250 when prompted in the checkout to

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BSECS @bsecs.bsky.social · 29d

***The #CFP for the #BSECS2026 conference closes on the 15 September 2025***
Submissions are welcome on any aspect of #18thC history, culture, and literature, but particularly on our conference theme 'Big and Small'.
@pembrokeoxford.bsky.social, 7-9 January 2026
www.bsecs.org.uk/conferences/...

Submit a Proposal. BSECS welcomes proposals for the Annual Conference. The deadline for submission of papers and panel proposals is usually November.

CFP: Terraqueous Globe: Land and Sea in the Age of Sterne - BSECS

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BSECS @bsecs.bsky.social · 29d

Good morning! Sorry to hear that you are having difficulties. The conference team have been informed and I'll let you know what they say.

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BSECS @bsecs.bsky.social · Sep 1

Also due on the 15 September are proposals for 'Terraqueous Globe: Land and Sea in the Age of Sterne' #cfp #skystorians #18thC #BSECS 🗃️

Full details at the link below:
www.bsecs.org.uk/news-and-eve...

Terraqueous Globe Land and Sea in the Age of Sterne 5-7 November 2025 Eighteenth-century global history is a history of seas and oceans. International trade and migration stretched across all cont...

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BSECS @bsecs.bsky.social · Sep 1

The deadline for submitting proposals for #BSECS2026 is only two weeks away. Get scribbling! #skystorians #18thC 🗃️
This year's theme is 'Big and Small', 7-9 January, Pembroke College, Oxford.
www.bsecs.org.uk/conferences/...

Submit a Proposal. BSECS welcomes proposals for the Annual Conference. The deadline for submission of papers and panel proposals is usually November.

Vacancies on the Council This page gives details of any current vacancies on the BSECS Council. Vacancies are normally advertised in the autumn of the year and appointments are made or elections held ...

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BSECS @bsecs.bsky.social · Sep 1

HAPPY NEW (academic) YEAR #skystorians!!! #18thC 🗃️

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BSECS @bsecs.bsky.social · Aug 11

Reminder that we are looking for an engagement officer at BSECS. Associated travel & accommodation plus generous support to attend the annual conference, and you get to hang out with some lovely #18thCists a few times a year! #skystorians 🗃️

BSECS @bsecs.bsky.social · Jul 23

***Engagement Officer Vacancy***
We're looking for an engagement officer to act as primary point of contact for #18thC centres across the UK, and to oversee our outreach and engagement. It's a voluntary role, but associated travel & accommodation expenses are paid...
www.bsecs.org.uk/the-society/...

Vacancies - BSECS

Vacancies on the Council This page gives details of any current vacancies on the BSECS Council. Vacancies are normally advertised in the autumn of the year and appointments are made or elections held ...

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BSECS @bsecs.bsky.social · Jul 23

***Engagement Officer Vacancy***
We're looking for an engagement officer to act as primary point of contact for #18thC centres across the UK, and to oversee our outreach and engagement. It's a voluntary role, but associated travel & accommodation expenses are paid...
www.bsecs.org.uk/the-society/...

Vacancies - BSECS

Vacancies on the Council This page gives details of any current vacancies on the BSECS Council. Vacancies are normally advertised in the autumn of the year and appointments are made or elections held ...

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Dr Helen Williams @drwilliams.bsky.social · Jul 30

Deadline 31 August 💚

BSECS @bsecs.bsky.social · Jul 23

***Engagement Officer Vacancy***
We're looking for an engagement officer to act as primary point of contact for #18thC centres across the UK, and to oversee our outreach and engagement. It's a voluntary role, but associated travel & accommodation expenses are paid...
www.bsecs.org.uk/the-society/...

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New History Book Series Call for Proposals: Routledge Studies in Eighteenth- Century Cultures and Societies - BSECS

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Dr Rachel Bynoth @rachelbynoth.bsky.social · Jul 31

Call for interested parties in a panel for @bsecs.bsky.social January 2026! Theme this year is Big/Small. My paper will focus on small comforts + large discomforts in 18th c. letter writing. Let me know if you are interested #18c @cecs-york.bsky.social @long18thsem.bsky.social

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Dr Rachel Bynoth @rachelbynoth.bsky.social · Aug 1

That’s a wrap on @bsecs.bsky.social PGR/ECR conference Bath 2025! It was a fab mix of papers, roundtables, and my 18th c. fan workshop (we made fans, learnt the language, got the history with the important twist - don’t spoil it if you know!) Thanks to everyone who made it another one to remember!

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Dr Adam James Smith @elementaladam.bsky.social · Aug 6

Terraqueous Globe: Land & Sea in the Age of Sterne
University of Liverpool, 5-7 Nov 2025
CFP open until 15 Sept 2025
More info: terraqueousglobe.wordpress.com
#18thC #18C #18thCentury #Sterne #LaurenceSterne @bsecs.bsky.social @cecs-york.bsky.social

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Dr Rachel Bynoth @rachelbynoth.bsky.social · Aug 6

Still looking for others wanting to present at @bsecs.bsky.social 2026 and form a panel. Message me if interested by end of August 2025 though it might be that others have got in touch and a panel is formed by then so don’t delay! #18c #comfort #discomfort #skystorians

Dr Rachel Bynoth @rachelbynoth.bsky.social · Jul 31

Call for interested parties in a panel for @bsecs.bsky.social January 2026! Theme this year is Big/Small. My paper will focus on small comforts + large discomforts in 18th c. letter writing. Let me know if you are interested #18c @cecs-york.bsky.social @long18thsem.bsky.social

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BSECS @bsecs.bsky.social · Jul 28

#skystorians #18thC 🗃️

BSECS @bsecs.bsky.social · Jul 28

***CALL FOR PROPOSALS***
Routledge Studies in #18thC Cultures & Societies (eds. @profelainechalus.bsky.social & Deborah Simonton) seeks proposals for book-length studies on aspects of British, European, or transnational culture and society c.1680-1850. Full details: www.bsecs.org.uk/news-and-eve...

Series Editors: Elaine Chalus, University of Liverpool, UK and Deborah Simonton, University of Southern Denmark, Denmark Routledge Editor: Max Novick The long eighteenth century sits as a pivotal poin...