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IHR Women @ihrwomen.bsky.social · 3d

Please join us for our inaugural seminar of the term in the IHR and online. Register: tinyurl.com/298ssvkr
@ihr.bsky.social @clairelanghamer.bsky.social @dralanagharris.bsky.social @carmenmangion.bsky.social @lauragowing.bsky.social @harkaway1.bsky.social @womenshistoryrev.bsky.social

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IHR Women @ihrwomen.bsky.social · 4d

The IHR Women's History seminar programme for autumn 2025:
www.history.ac.uk/news-events/seminars/womens-history is now available. We look forward to seeing you soon!
@clairelanghamer.bsky.social @carmenmangion.bsky.social @lauragowing.bsky.social @dralanagharris.bsky.social @ihr.bsky.social

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History & Policy @historyandpolicy.bsky.social · 6d

We’re pleased to be able to share the recording of our online seminar @ihr.bsky.social on 17 September which reflected on what we can learn from the history of equal pay legislation, with the help of Sally Brett and Megan Fisher. youtu.be/KRDzkWi14cE

Equal pay – a long time coming. Reflections on the 50th anniversary of the Equal Pay Act

YouTube video by Institute of Historical Research

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University of London Press @uolpress.bsky.social · 6d

We too are very excited for the publication of the latest #OpenAccess book in our #NewHistoricalPerspectives series, Atlantic Isles by @grod.bsky.social!

Published with the @ihr.bsky.social and @royalhistsoc.org with funding from @jisc.bsky.social.

Read more:
uolpress.co.uk/book/atlanti...

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Margot Finn @eicathomefinn.bsky.social · 7d

'Our public libraries are free in three critical senses. Firstly, they cost nothing to join and to use. Secondly, they are open to all in our communities. We must also add a third concept of freedom: the freedom to read – to engage, without restraint, a diversity of knowledge and opinion'.

Libraries are palaces for the people. Their ramparts need...

The spirit of inquiry that led to Britain’s first public library opening its doors 173 years ago needs to be rekindled

observer.co.uk

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Royal Historical Society @royalhistsoc.org · 7d

RHS Funding opportunity: Postgraduate and Early Career Research Support Grants.

Grants of up to £1000 for graduate and early career historians to undertake research projects bit.ly/4nWLNlI

Closing date for the next round: 5 December 2025

Calls for research funding from the Royal Historical Society: current programmes - RHS

The Society currently invites applications for the following three schemes — open to historians across a range of career stages and backgrounds — with closing dates from 5 December 2025 onwards. For f...

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Margot Finn @eicathomefinn.bsky.social · 8d

'University of Sussex leader Sasha Roseneil said she felt opposition to higher education was often grounded in an explicit rejection of the expansion of access that has taken place in recent decades.' 1/2

Universities victims of ‘relentless negativity campaign’

Sussex v-c says media attacks motivated by view that fewer people should obtain a degree

www.timeshighereducation.com

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Royal Historical Society @royalhistsoc.org · 11d

Also published this week in 'Transactions of the Royal Historical Society'

"Us and Them: Disability Ethics, Oral History and Inclusive Praxis in the Reuse of Asylum Photography", by Alana Harris & Laura Mitchison bit.ly/4gH9e0f

What are the ethics of historical research using asylum photography?

First page of new TRHS article: 'Us and Them: Disability Ethics, Oral History and Inclusive Praxis in the Reuse of Asylum Photography'

Abstract in full
‘Us and Them’ is a community history project and artistic collaboration exploring physical and intellectual disability and mental illness, in the past and present. It is part of a broader initiative to open out wider conversations about the history of psychiatric care in Epsom (Surrey, UK) and to explore ways in which medical histories, creative engagement strategies and oral history praxis can illuminate the instability of contemporary understandings of ‘healthy minds’ and ‘normative bodies’. This article charts our recent reuse of asylum photography and the restaging of wet-plate collodion portrait making, opening out key ethical questions about our complicity as consumers of historical sources, the role of re-enactment and empathy, and the place of the haptic and the ludic in exposing the porous and precarious boundaries between ableism and disability. Exploring our own vulnerabilities and solidarities in co-producing a public history project with our disabled artist collaborators, it offers insight into our evolving ‘micro ethics’, foregrounds lived experience perspectives, and offers some initial thoughts on ways to rethink critically some core tenets of oral history methodology.

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Institute of Historical Research @ihr.bsky.social · 12d

🎉The call for participation for #HAP26 is now open!

Alongside @nationalarchives.gov.uk.web.brid.gy, @royalhistsoc.org & @unisheffieldlib.bsky.social we invite you to explore the theme 'Shaping Societies, Improving Lives: The Impact of Archives and Historical Research'.

Apply today: bit.ly/46VfEVY

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History & Policy @historyandpolicy.bsky.social · 14d

We’re delighted to publish a new Policy Paper today by Jonathan Moss & @emilyrobinson.bsky.social. They suggest that Mass Observation @massobsarchive.bsky.social - founded in the 1930s - can help us understand the reasons behind contemporary voter apathy. historyandpolicy.org/policy-paper...

Mass Observation and Political Engagement in Britain - History & Policy

Low turnout in the 2024 General Election and other signs of voter disengagement from politics pose serious challenges for the UK’s democratic system. To meet these, this policy paper argues, we need a...

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Claire Langhamer @clairelanghamer.bsky.social · 16d

I really cannot recommend this more highly - from my brilliant IHR colleague @cathamclarke.bsky.social
Catch her on Start the Week today too!
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

A History of England in 25 Poems by Catherine Clarke - 1: Vikings - 'The Battle of Maldon' - BBC Sounds

A history of England exploring the ways in which poetry has shaped English identity.

www.bbc.co.uk

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Claire Langhamer @clairelanghamer.bsky.social · 16d

Very much this. The IHR really is open to everyone and this includes our common room and our library as well as our wonderful seminars. All free, all welcome!

Margot Finn @eicathomefinn.bsky.social · 16d

History curious? You don't need to be in London (or the UK) to attend many Institute of Historical Research seminars, although if you're in Bloomsbury you'll enjoy doing so. Most are hybrid (online/in person). They're free, usually fortnightly and open to the public.

Starting this week:

Events

Stay up to date with the upcoming events organised or hosted by the Institute of Historical Research

www.history.ac.uk

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Institute of Historical Research @ihr.bsky.social · 16d

Welcome IHR @tudorstuartseminar.bsky.social! You can find them and our other projects, seminars and people in our starter pack go.bsky.app/2AUxmcA Let me know if we've missed anyone.

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EUI Department of History @eui-history.bsky.social · 22d

Interested in the latest research around the potential of planetary histories?

Join the @ihr.bsky.social seminar series organised by our own Glenda Sluga and Giorgio Riello with Andrew Fitzmaurice @qmul.bsky.social and Thomas Simpson @warwickuni.bsky.social 👉 loom.ly/I0kI0cg

📅 Starting 9 October!

Planetary Histories

Since the turn of the 21st century, the prospect of planetary histories has begun to appear on the horizon of historians’ views.

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IHR British History in the Long C18th Seminar @long18thsem.bsky.social · 21d

Join us next Wednesday for our first seminar of this year with @thegozfather.bsky.social discussing Lord Mansfield’s judgement on the Chevalier d’Eon (register via this link www.history.ac.uk/news-events/...)

Check out the following clip to receive a sneak peak!

www.tiktok.com/@long18thcen...

Live hybrid seminar 5:30-7:30 (London - see link in bio) 24 September 2025. Dr Daniel F. Gosling, ‘A question of Sex? Assessing Lord Mansfield’s “judgment” of the sex of Chevalier d’Eon’. In July 1777...

TikTok video by Long 18th Century Seminar IHR

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Joseph Rowntree Foundation @jrf-uk.bsky.social · 23d

One week left to apply 📅

We’re hiring for a Research Officer and a Lead Researcher.

Are you passionate about conducting qualitative research on poverty and financial hardship? Do you have a strong commitment to ethical and inclusive research?

Apply here: www.jrf.org.uk/careers.

Careers

Do you want to help build a fairer future, free from poverty? Join us and use your skills to make a real difference.

www.jrf.org.uk

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History Lab Plus @historylabplus.bsky.social · 26d

As part of our Network Northern Ireland 2025 event @mauricejcasey.com will be hosting our latest History Open Mic Night w/ special guests at The Pavillion pub in Belfast. Open to all.

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Catherine Clarke @cathamclarke.bsky.social · 25d

I was invited to write a post for the @ihr.bsky.social blog about #AHistoryOfEnglandIn25Poems.
'The book tells a story about how England has been shaped over the centuries - and, between the lines, I think it tells a story about my working life here at the IHR...'
blog.history.ac.uk/2025/09/a-hi...

A History of England in 25 Poems - On History

This new book from IHR Professor Catherine Clarke explores the history of England in new ways—drawing on her work here in the Institute. It’s been quite a journey. From hours in the archive to writing...

blog.history.ac.uk

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Claire Langhamer @clairelanghamer.bsky.social · 28d

I’m so sorry Barbara - sending you all solidarity from the IHR X

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History & Policy @historyandpolicy.bsky.social · 28d

Wonderful launch this evening at @ihr.bsky.social of ‘A History of England in 25 Poems’ @penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social by
@cathamclarke.bsky.social. Catherine was discussing the book with the poet Hannah Lowe, and the discussion was chaired by IHR director @clairelanghamer.bsky.social.

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Colm Murphy @colmpm.bsky.social · Aug 26

I had a blast speaking with Izzy Conn for her brilliant @ihr.bsky.social podcast, Leading Labour, about former Labour party leader John Smith.

I am also delighted and honoured to share the (digital) platform with several experts on his leadership.

open.spotify.com/episode/2oMa...

7. John Smith

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Fabian Krautwald @fkrautwald.bsky.social · Sep 8

Happy to share the launch of the new, hybrid African History Seminar @ihr.bsky.social . Check out our fall program here: history.ac.uk/news-events/... If you're in London and want to present new research on Africa, get in touch!

Institute of Historical Research

The Institute of Historical Research is the UK's national centre for history

history.ac.uk

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Margot Finn @eicathomefinn.bsky.social · Sep 7

Just a reminder that in the midst of waves of anti-migrant, anti-refugee and anti-asylum-seeker rhetoric and activism, there are also many charities working quietly, stoically and hard to fuel a better conversation and a better future. Actively supporting them makes a difference.

Migration Museum @migrationmuseum.org · Aug 21

Join the Migration Museum team for a walking tour exploring the incredible stories of the generations of migrants who’ve lived, worked, and shaped the City of London.

🗓️ Sat 13 Sept 2025
🕜 1.30–3pm
📍 Starts behind the Royal Exchange, London EC3V 3LL
🔗 Book now: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/migration-...

Migration Museum Walking Tour

Discover 2000 years of migration history, following the stories of generations of migrants that have shaped the City of London.

www.eventbrite.co.uk

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Claire Langhamer @clairelanghamer.bsky.social · Aug 27

Ah, totally brilliant news! Congratulations!

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Margot Finn @eicathomefinn.bsky.social · Aug 24

This is not only a serious issue for historians and not only a serious issue for academics (although it is that). It's a development that's also deleterious for the GLAM sector, for example, and part of a much larger trend nationally and internationally to restrict and dismantle access to archives.

Historians dismayed by ‘scandal’ of BBC cutting access to...

Critics say new limit to trove of information sounds knell for independent research

observer.co.uk

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