Dr Lauren Theweneti
@laurentheweneti.bsky.social
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First World War Historian | research focuses on Women, Conflict and Class in First World War Leeds | Regional Ambassador HL+
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Flight redirected to Vienna to refuel because its v windy in London 🤦🏼‍♀️

I hope there is a big glass of wine waiting for me on the other side
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Fabulous first day at the @fwwsoc.bsky.social conference in Thessaloniki. Some fantastic panels already & I feel revitalised to revisit some of my own work😬😬

Excited for the rest of the week
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There are worse ways to spend a work day ☀️
much nicer than being stuck in reprographics 😂
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Tonight we are excited to launch the trailer for series 2 of the #WhosePowerPodcast

Our first episode will drop on streaming platforms next Thursday!

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Something exciting is happening over the next couple of days with Pres Party 👀 keep an eye on our feed for some clues... @professorabigail.bsky.social @researchpodcasts.bsky.social
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🚨Registration is now open!🚨

To join us in Scarborough on 6th June, head over to our website with the following link: ridingsofyorkshiresociety.co.uk/register2025/

Tickets are free , and our programme outline can now be viewed on the registration page.

#Yorkshire #History #Heritage #Scarborough
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We're excited to announce our second keynote this year will be Professor Joann Fletcher.

Jo is a British Egyptologist and BAFTA-winning TV personality, and has gained recognition in both the field of archaeology, and for her tv programmes.

Find out more about Jo at www.immortalegypt.co.uk/about
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Today marks the opening of ‘Whose Power? Gas Mark 2’ at the Leeds Discovery Centre

It’s been fab to reopen our exhibition with objects for round 2 & have fab discussions about all things labour saving and power! Also look at our amazing cupcakes @professorabigail.bsky.social @presparty.bsky.social
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If you're working on Yorkshire's past, we want to hear from you! Submit your paper abstract for our fourth annual conference in Scarborough.

Full details below 👇

ridingsofyorkshiresociety.co.uk/call-for-pap...
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@professorabigail.bsky.social and I have been writing again! Delighted to see our 2nd THE article go live

We’ve been podcasting to share our ‘Whose Power?’ research & experiences. This piece focuses on how powerful podcasting can be in participatory research. Check out our article here⬇️
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We're delighted to announce that this year's ROYS conference will be held at Scarborough Library, on Friday 6th June 2025.

We're seeking papers on any element of Yorkshire's past for the conference, now in its fourth year. Our full call for papers can be found below 👇
JPEG version of the ROYS call for papers. For a plaintext version please email help@ridingsofyorkshiresociety.co.uk
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The application deadline for these @historylabplus.bsky.social roles is BUT ONE WEEK AWAY!
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👍🏻👍🏻you bet. I’ll have a think about what I’ve enjoyed and let you know
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Oh I feel that. I found when I was trying to get back into reading for fun I either started with books I’ve read before that are like comfort reads or reading historical fiction. Then you get a bit of half and half
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HistoryLab+’s annual Christmas Connections event is coming to #Bristol! Want to build links w/other West Country #Skystorians & Humanities #ECRs? Join us on 19 Dec for FREE drinks & eats at Playground Coffee, a museum tour, then dinner & 🍺 at a local hostelry. For details & to register👉 t.ly/JIX2B.
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100% recommend applying for this if you are a Masters/PhD student of the FWW

I can honestly say my time at the Historial summer school was the highlight of my PhD experience
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Summer School
23rd to 27th June 2025
"Serving the Armies. Supply, Transport, Care during the First World War"
! Deadline for applications: 27 December 2024
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Breakfast with a view this morning ☕️🫖

Let’s see if the Christmas markets here in York can get me in the spirit
Image showing the York Minster over the skyline of York city centre through a window
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Tonight we opened our latest exhibition ‘Whose Power? Energy Change in the Home’ which has been worked on by PP in partnership with Abigail Harrison Moore on her AHRC fellowship. Such a great thing to research and be a part of!

Also can you tell how excited I am by the cool little cakes
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Thought I’d save my 1st post for good news

I am delighted to share that I’ve joined the team at Sheffield Hallam as an Associate Lecturer for this academic year on the BA History course. After day one of teaching, I can say that I am definitely looking forward to the semester and rest of the year!