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Katherine Calvert

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Leverhulme Early Career Fellow in German Studies. Research interests: 19th/20th/21st-century political writing, print media, and the history of emotions.

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Katherine Calvert @katherine-calvert.bsky.social · Jun 12

Join me and the other @ags-gbi.bsky.social and @wigsblog.bsky.social PG/ECA reps online next Tues (17th June), 5-6pm to hear about the types of careers that recent German Studies PhD graduates are pursuing beyond academia.

Free to attend. All welcome. Register here: shorturl.at/KdDL7

Association of German Studies in Great Britain and Ireland @ags-gbi.bsky.social · Jun 11

📯Aufgepasst alle #PGR und #ECA Mitglieder der AGS!

Next week, our brilliant PG & ECA reps, @katherine-calvert.bsky.social & Joe Prestwich, will be talking-alongside their @wigsblog.bsky.social counterparts-to recent German Studies PhD graduates about careers beyond academia...

Details below👇👇

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Women+ in German Studies (W+IGS) @wigsblog.bsky.social · Jun 5

📣 Calling all #PGR and #ECA members!
Curious about where a German Studies PhD can take you beyond academia?
Join your reps Louise, Lara, and Liza — along with our friends at @ags-gbi.bsky.social — on Tuesday 17th June to hear from three PhD graduates who’ve built exciting careers outside academia.

White background with the following text:
AGS and W+IGS
'Careers Beyond Academia'
Roundtable Discussion
When: Tuesday 17th June 2025
Time: 5-6pm
Where: Microsoft Teams; Register via Eventbrite for the link!

In the centre there is the AGS and W+IGS logos.

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Women+ in German Studies (W+IGS) @wigsblog.bsky.social · May 8

W+IGS Statement on Inclusion, Equity, and Respect

W+IGS continues to advocate for gender equity, challenge exclusionary practices, and ensure that our own spaces remain welcoming, affirming and safe for all.

#WomenInGermanStudies #Inclusion #Equity #GenderDiversity #GenderJustice #GermanStudies

W+IGS Statement on Inclusion, Equity, and Respect

In light of the recent UK Supreme Court ruling clarifying the legal definition of sex under the Equality Act 2010, W+IGS reaffirms its unwavering commitment to fostering an inclusive and supportive space for scholars of all minoritised genders within German Studies. Our commitment to inclusivity means recognising the diversity of gender identities and experiences within our community and affirming the right of all individuals to self-identify and to live free from discrimination, erasure, or exclusion.

The recent UK Supreme Court ruling concerning the legal definition of “woman” exhibits a form of biological determinism, prioritising biological sex over lived gender identity, that does not align with our values and practices as an association. In recent years, we have adopted the name Women+ in German Studies (Wissenschaftler:innen in German Studies) to better reflect our association’s commitment to inclusivity, and to acknowledge that the community we serve extends beyond cisgender women to include trans, non-binary, and gender diverse scholars. We recognize that gender identity is a fundamental aspect of human dignity, and that trans women are an integral part of our academic community.

We believe that academic spaces and society at large are strengthened by recognising and valuing diversity, and we oppose any form of stereotyping or marginalization. W+IGS will continue to advocate for gender equity, challenge exclusionary practices, and ensure that our own spaces remain welcoming, affirming, and safe for all.

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Dr Dyi D. Huijg @drdyidhuijg.bsky.social · Apr 30

STATEMENT: 'Not In Our Name: Feminist Academics and Educators Speak Out Against Transphobia'
Read the statement online here: tinyurl.com/mud7va29
Co-sign the statement, fill in this form: forms.gle/oDYgnobrMiSc...

Not In Our Name: Feminist Academics and Educators Speak Out Against Transphobia

We call on all trans-inclusive feminist academics and educators to sign this statement: ‘Not In Our Name’ We are non-trans feminist academics and educators. We write in support of trans rights, tran...

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Susanne Baumann @germanambuk.bsky.social · Mar 24

If anyone was in any doubt that learning German is fun, they should check out #ShoutOutForGerman!

Thank you to everyone who took part in the campaign last week for highlighting the joys, benefits & importance of language learning.

We'll continue making the case for German in the UK.

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Association of German Studies in Great Britain and Ireland @ags-gbi.bsky.social · Mar 17

Are you participating in the #ShoutOutForGerman campaign this week? Reply to this post and let us know how...

#ShoutOutForGerman is a celebration of the German language in the United Kingdom – organised by the German Embassy in London with the Goethe-Institut UK & the DAAD

German flag in the shape of a speech bubble with 'Shout out for German!' written in it

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