Dr Eleanor Shaw
@eleanorshaw.bsky.social
Historian of medicine (ish). Parent of small monsters. Enthusiastic Yorkshirewoman in Sheffield.
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Dr Eleanor Shaw
@eleanorshaw.bsky.social
· Dec 14
Atmospheres of influence: the role of journal editors in shaping early climate change narratives | The British Journal for the History of Science | Cambridge Core
Atmospheres of influence: the role of journal editors in shaping early climate change narratives
doi.org
@roblnaylor.bsky.social and I's new paper has just been published with BJHS. We consider the role of editors in shaping early climate change narratives. Open access too!
Seeing this in my research on parents with hospitalised children too - Lady Mayoress says that if only women would commit themselves to children and husband as she did then hospital admissions would plummet. At the same time wealthy women running linen circle and knitting circle for hospital...
This was the argument put to female lawyers as well.
But there is a good PhD out there on the banning of women from work from the 1870s - 1940s. Because there was a big thing about what was considered a job for a woman both throughput the classes.
But there is a good PhD out there on the banning of women from work from the 1870s - 1940s. Because there was a big thing about what was considered a job for a woman both throughput the classes.
January 16, 2026 at 9:20 AM
Seeing this in my research on parents with hospitalised children too - Lady Mayoress says that if only women would commit themselves to children and husband as she did then hospital admissions would plummet. At the same time wealthy women running linen circle and knitting circle for hospital...
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'“Embedded precarity” in higher education is diminishing research quality as staff on short-term contracts favour “safer” work to secure future employment, according to the author of a new report.'
Royal Geographical Society maps important connections between precarity and research topics. 1/3
Royal Geographical Society maps important connections between precarity and research topics. 1/3
Use of fixed-term posts ‘stifling more critical research’
Scholars with short contracts seen as more likely to favour doing ‘safer’ work, with ‘serious ramifications’ for their disciplines
www.timeshighereducation.com
January 15, 2026 at 8:08 AM
'“Embedded precarity” in higher education is diminishing research quality as staff on short-term contracts favour “safer” work to secure future employment, according to the author of a new report.'
Royal Geographical Society maps important connections between precarity and research topics. 1/3
Royal Geographical Society maps important connections between precarity and research topics. 1/3
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Hello! I am sharing information about my @researchireland.ie project Locating Loss: histories of infertility in landscapes and spaces. I would love to connect with researchers/ practitioners from a wide range of backgrounds and disciplines, so please share widely! @nursingclio.bsky.social
January 14, 2026 at 7:16 PM
Hello! I am sharing information about my @researchireland.ie project Locating Loss: histories of infertility in landscapes and spaces. I would love to connect with researchers/ practitioners from a wide range of backgrounds and disciplines, so please share widely! @nursingclio.bsky.social
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Any handwriting or Jewish name experts out there? Can anyone decipher the first name of [ ... ] Ginsburg and the name of his wife? (The source is a UK Identity Book issued in 1917.)
January 10, 2026 at 9:42 AM
Any handwriting or Jewish name experts out there? Can anyone decipher the first name of [ ... ] Ginsburg and the name of his wife? (The source is a UK Identity Book issued in 1917.)
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Does anyone have any Manchester University Press book proposals that they could let me have a look at? #18c #19c #skystorians #AcademicSky
January 9, 2026 at 11:44 AM
Does anyone have any Manchester University Press book proposals that they could let me have a look at? #18c #19c #skystorians #AcademicSky
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We're hosting a hybrid conference in July!
"Health and the Environment in the Preindustrial World: Multidisciplinary Approaches" will explore traditional and recent themes converging on public health history.
To be notified when registration opens, fill out this form: forms.gle/5dMU4rNd8d5q...
"Health and the Environment in the Preindustrial World: Multidisciplinary Approaches" will explore traditional and recent themes converging on public health history.
To be notified when registration opens, fill out this form: forms.gle/5dMU4rNd8d5q...
January 9, 2026 at 4:37 AM
We're hosting a hybrid conference in July!
"Health and the Environment in the Preindustrial World: Multidisciplinary Approaches" will explore traditional and recent themes converging on public health history.
To be notified when registration opens, fill out this form: forms.gle/5dMU4rNd8d5q...
"Health and the Environment in the Preindustrial World: Multidisciplinary Approaches" will explore traditional and recent themes converging on public health history.
To be notified when registration opens, fill out this form: forms.gle/5dMU4rNd8d5q...
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I'm hiring 2 postdocs on my Wellcome project "How Did Infectious Diseases Become Wild?: Plague, Yellow Fever, and Disease Ecology in the Brazilian Hinterland (1920-1975)"
Department of Global Health and Social Medicine
King's College
3 years 01/10/26- 30/09/29
Deadline: 01/02/26
shorturl.at/KZ6Vh
Department of Global Health and Social Medicine
King's College
3 years 01/10/26- 30/09/29
Deadline: 01/02/26
shorturl.at/KZ6Vh
Postdoctoral Research Associate | King's College London
www.kcl.ac.uk
January 5, 2026 at 5:22 PM
I'm hiring 2 postdocs on my Wellcome project "How Did Infectious Diseases Become Wild?: Plague, Yellow Fever, and Disease Ecology in the Brazilian Hinterland (1920-1975)"
Department of Global Health and Social Medicine
King's College
3 years 01/10/26- 30/09/29
Deadline: 01/02/26
shorturl.at/KZ6Vh
Department of Global Health and Social Medicine
King's College
3 years 01/10/26- 30/09/29
Deadline: 01/02/26
shorturl.at/KZ6Vh
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2 year Postdoctoral Research Fellow opportunity at the University of St Andrews on my project "Aesthetic Values and the Social Dimensions of Science"
www.vacancies.st-andrews.ac.uk/Vacancies/W/...
#philosophy #philsci
www.vacancies.st-andrews.ac.uk/Vacancies/W/...
#philosophy #philsci
Research Fellow - AR3233
Research Fellow - AR3233,
Unit: Philosophical, Anthropological and Film Studies
Salary: Grade 6 / £38,784-£42,254 pa
Full time
Fixed term: 24 months,
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span>Application...
www.vacancies.st-andrews.ac.uk
January 7, 2026 at 7:31 PM
2 year Postdoctoral Research Fellow opportunity at the University of St Andrews on my project "Aesthetic Values and the Social Dimensions of Science"
www.vacancies.st-andrews.ac.uk/Vacancies/W/...
#philosophy #philsci
www.vacancies.st-andrews.ac.uk/Vacancies/W/...
#philosophy #philsci
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Thought for a while now that there's a market for *article* length intro texts on topics for UGs. I see a lot of queries like this that *should* have a good answer but don't - key texts are books whose chapters don't always stand alone & we turn to podcasts or interactive websites as alternatives.
Syllabus help: Looking for an article about eugenics history that can help introduce students (especially upper level undergrads) to the history of eugenics in the 19th-20th c in the US.
It’s for a class where students’ main competencies are mostly not humanities/social sciences.
Suggestions?
It’s for a class where students’ main competencies are mostly not humanities/social sciences.
Suggestions?
January 5, 2026 at 8:11 AM
Thought for a while now that there's a market for *article* length intro texts on topics for UGs. I see a lot of queries like this that *should* have a good answer but don't - key texts are books whose chapters don't always stand alone & we turn to podcasts or interactive websites as alternatives.
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Right. My students working two part time jobs and/or having an hour and a half commute to uni because they have to live at home due to the cost of student accommodation lack drive and vigour. Sure thing, Peter. The UK Govt still haven't a clue about the realities of universities today.
September 19, 2025 at 8:54 AM
Right. My students working two part time jobs and/or having an hour and a half commute to uni because they have to live at home due to the cost of student accommodation lack drive and vigour. Sure thing, Peter. The UK Govt still haven't a clue about the realities of universities today.
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When we say "no, everything hasn't been digitized," I need you to understand that we really mean is that virtually nothing has been digitized. This is because the realm of primary sources that historians use is incomprehensibly large.
Seems like it's worth posting this one again.
Why Do Historians Still Have To Go To Archives?
Why do historians go to archives? Hasn’t everything already been digitized?
contingentmagazine.org
December 22, 2025 at 1:40 AM
When we say "no, everything hasn't been digitized," I need you to understand that we really mean is that virtually nothing has been digitized. This is because the realm of primary sources that historians use is incomprehensibly large.
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This year, I published my first monograph—a comprehensive exploration of breast cancer in Europe, based on 10 years of ethnographic research. I would love to discuss my research further in seminars and classrooms, and if you want to review it, I still have physical copies I can send!
My first monograph, Assemblages of Cancer. Experiences and contexts of #breastcancer in the UK, France and Italy, published by MUP
@manchesterup.bsky.social, is out.
If you are interested in having a look, the book is also available in open access here www.manchesterhive.com/display/9781...
@manchesterup.bsky.social, is out.
If you are interested in having a look, the book is also available in open access here www.manchesterhive.com/display/9781...
December 19, 2025 at 8:29 AM
This year, I published my first monograph—a comprehensive exploration of breast cancer in Europe, based on 10 years of ethnographic research. I would love to discuss my research further in seminars and classrooms, and if you want to review it, I still have physical copies I can send!
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#CFP: "Cattle Commodification in Global History: Capitalism, Science and Empire". International Workshop, Ghent University, 3-5 June 2026.
Deadline for abstracts: 23 January 2026
Info: cattlefrontiers.eu/workshop-cat...
#envhum #envhist #agriculture #environment #hstm #histsci
Deadline for abstracts: 23 January 2026
Info: cattlefrontiers.eu/workshop-cat...
#envhum #envhist #agriculture #environment #hstm #histsci
Cattle Commodification in Global History - International Workshop
Call for Papers - CATTLEFRONTIERS International Workshop, 3-5 June, Ghent University
cattlefrontiers.eu
December 17, 2025 at 11:12 AM
#CFP: "Cattle Commodification in Global History: Capitalism, Science and Empire". International Workshop, Ghent University, 3-5 June 2026.
Deadline for abstracts: 23 January 2026
Info: cattlefrontiers.eu/workshop-cat...
#envhum #envhist #agriculture #environment #hstm #histsci
Deadline for abstracts: 23 January 2026
Info: cattlefrontiers.eu/workshop-cat...
#envhum #envhist #agriculture #environment #hstm #histsci
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-- historians of death and dying -- I'm looking for any studies of men dying from illness/old age as opposed to '''exceptional''' circs i.e., war, execution
December 17, 2025 at 10:59 AM
-- historians of death and dying -- I'm looking for any studies of men dying from illness/old age as opposed to '''exceptional''' circs i.e., war, execution
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Well, well, well…
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December 16, 2025 at 7:22 AM
Well, well, well…
VERY HAPPY to say that I passed my viva with minor corrections today so am currently busy adding "Dr" to everything.
December 15, 2025 at 3:20 PM
VERY HAPPY to say that I passed my viva with minor corrections today so am currently busy adding "Dr" to everything.
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I write a newspaper column about Scottish history, historians and heritage.
I’m keen to feature more Early Career Researchers. Their work might not otherwise be publicised to a wide audience. Do you know anyone who might like to be in the column?
I’m keen to feature more Early Career Researchers. Their work might not otherwise be publicised to a wide audience. Do you know anyone who might like to be in the column?
December 12, 2025 at 7:15 PM
I write a newspaper column about Scottish history, historians and heritage.
I’m keen to feature more Early Career Researchers. Their work might not otherwise be publicised to a wide audience. Do you know anyone who might like to be in the column?
I’m keen to feature more Early Career Researchers. Their work might not otherwise be publicised to a wide audience. Do you know anyone who might like to be in the column?
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Extremely excited to announce the AFREXTRACT conference 'Rethinking Environmentalism: Perspectives from Africa' 17-18 September 2026 in Groningen! If you study environmental thought, activism, and environmental lifeworlds anywhere in Africa, please send us your abstract! www.rug.nl/research/ico...
Call for Abstracts for the 'Rethinking Environmentalism: Perspectives from Africa' Conference
Please find the call for abstracts for the conference 'Rethinking Environmentalism: Perspectives from Africa' attached. The conference, organised by the...
www.rug.nl
December 11, 2025 at 11:13 AM
Extremely excited to announce the AFREXTRACT conference 'Rethinking Environmentalism: Perspectives from Africa' 17-18 September 2026 in Groningen! If you study environmental thought, activism, and environmental lifeworlds anywhere in Africa, please send us your abstract! www.rug.nl/research/ico...
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We are delighted to share the programme for our upcoming conference!
We will be running fourteen panels across two days in early February - all online and open to everyone 😊 please see our website for more details on speakers, panels and how to book.
We will be running fourteen panels across two days in early February - all online and open to everyone 😊 please see our website for more details on speakers, panels and how to book.
‘The Politics of Motherhood: Maternalism, Maternity and Mothering’ Conference Programme – Voices of Motherhood
voicesofmotherhood.wp.worc.ac.uk
December 11, 2025 at 8:29 AM
We are delighted to share the programme for our upcoming conference!
We will be running fourteen panels across two days in early February - all online and open to everyone 😊 please see our website for more details on speakers, panels and how to book.
We will be running fourteen panels across two days in early February - all online and open to everyone 😊 please see our website for more details on speakers, panels and how to book.
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It's been a pleasure being on the great organising team at York and Northumbria for next year's NEHN meeting - a collaborative worksop on the many histories of 'unwanted life'. Do see the CFP below, and send in a submission if it appeals!
December 1, 2025 at 11:46 AM
It's been a pleasure being on the great organising team at York and Northumbria for next year's NEHN meeting - a collaborative worksop on the many histories of 'unwanted life'. Do see the CFP below, and send in a submission if it appeals!
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Favorite recent or classic readings on the history of environmental movements, 19th and 20th C? This is for a senior seminar, US and Europe as geographical focus
#envhist
#envhist
December 8, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Favorite recent or classic readings on the history of environmental movements, 19th and 20th C? This is for a senior seminar, US and Europe as geographical focus
#envhist
#envhist
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📣 Call for Papers 📣
Please share widely.
I am pleased to announce a #CfPs for the upcoming international
conference on Museums and Dissidence at @officialuom.bsky.social
Scan the QR code for further details.
#Museums
#Dissidence
#PoliticalDisagreement
#Conference
#MuseumActivism
Please share widely.
I am pleased to announce a #CfPs for the upcoming international
conference on Museums and Dissidence at @officialuom.bsky.social
Scan the QR code for further details.
#Museums
#Dissidence
#PoliticalDisagreement
#Conference
#MuseumActivism
November 12, 2025 at 3:11 PM
📣 Call for Papers 📣
Please share widely.
I am pleased to announce a #CfPs for the upcoming international
conference on Museums and Dissidence at @officialuom.bsky.social
Scan the QR code for further details.
#Museums
#Dissidence
#PoliticalDisagreement
#Conference
#MuseumActivism
Please share widely.
I am pleased to announce a #CfPs for the upcoming international
conference on Museums and Dissidence at @officialuom.bsky.social
Scan the QR code for further details.
#Museums
#Dissidence
#PoliticalDisagreement
#Conference
#MuseumActivism
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📣 Applications are open for our 2026-27 Medical Humanities in Practice Research Fellowship scheme! The scheme supports professionals and researchers from health or voluntary and community sectors to develop research within the medical humanities.
Apply by 30 Jan:
Apply by 30 Jan:
Practice Research Fellowship Scheme
Announcing our Medical Humanities In Practice Research Fellowship Scheme
medhumsplatform.org
November 27, 2025 at 9:00 AM
📣 Applications are open for our 2026-27 Medical Humanities in Practice Research Fellowship scheme! The scheme supports professionals and researchers from health or voluntary and community sectors to develop research within the medical humanities.
Apply by 30 Jan:
Apply by 30 Jan:
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The opportunity for Black UK-domiciled students to undertake PhD research at @uofglasgow.bsky.social is still available!
Apply by 31 January 2026 for entry to our Scholarships in October 2026.
@uofgstem.bsky.social
@uofgmvls.bsky.social
@uofgartshums.bsky.social
@uofgsocsci.bsky.social
Apply by 31 January 2026 for entry to our Scholarships in October 2026.
@uofgstem.bsky.social
@uofgmvls.bsky.social
@uofgartshums.bsky.social
@uofgsocsci.bsky.social
November 26, 2025 at 3:40 PM
The opportunity for Black UK-domiciled students to undertake PhD research at @uofglasgow.bsky.social is still available!
Apply by 31 January 2026 for entry to our Scholarships in October 2026.
@uofgstem.bsky.social
@uofgmvls.bsky.social
@uofgartshums.bsky.social
@uofgsocsci.bsky.social
Apply by 31 January 2026 for entry to our Scholarships in October 2026.
@uofgstem.bsky.social
@uofgmvls.bsky.social
@uofgartshums.bsky.social
@uofgsocsci.bsky.social