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Founded by George Hay in 1971, the SFF promotes the study and understanding of science fiction, both in the UK and overseas. Home to the journal Foundation and the SFF Library at Liverpool. Become a member at www.sf-foundation.org and support our work!

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Science Fiction Foundation @sffoundation.bsky.social · Aug 22

Latest cfp - special (autumn 2026) issue of Foundation on pulp sf. call-for-papers.sas.upenn.edu/cfp/2025/08/...

cfp | call for papers

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Science Fiction Foundation @sffoundation.bsky.social · 1d

Microfiction writing competition for anyone 16+. london.sciencegallery.com/sgl-events/s...

Stories of the Quantum Universe micro-fiction competition — Science Gallery London

Are you a budding science-fiction writer? Quantum ideas open up boundless opportunities for storytelling. From branching realities to quantum technology gone wrong, create your own quantum universe an...

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Science Fiction Foundation @sffoundation.bsky.social · 12d

F151 is out! Here's the ToC with pieces from, amongst others, Joy Sanchez-Taylor, Nisi Shawl and Sheree Renee Thomas. And, as an added bonus, membership rates for 2026 have been frozen! So, it's the perfect time to join and support our activities. www.sf-foundation.org/sf-foundatio...

SF Foundation Latest Issue | SF Foundation Org

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Science Fiction Foundation @sffoundation.bsky.social · 25d

Online exhibition, marking 50 years of the Voyager space probe, co-created by Jonathan Thornton, our Book Reviews Editor. digitalheritagelab.liverpool.ac.uk/voyager

Voyager

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Science Fiction Foundation @sffoundation.bsky.social · 25d

Cheers Dave but we don't seem to be in the LibGen dataset.

Science Fiction Foundation @sffoundation.bsky.social · Sep 1

Farah Mendlesohn, Melanie Fishbane, Jed Hartman and Emily Tesh in conversation about Joanna Russ. fb.me/e/js9qlm5yL

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Science Fiction Foundation @sffoundation.bsky.social · Aug 29

2-year research post in a sf-adjacent project. www.jobs.gla.ac.uk/job/research...

Research Associate

College of Arts & HumanitiesSchool of Critical Studies Research Associate Vacancy Ref: 180594Salary, Grade 7, £41,064 - £46,049 per annum The School of Critical Studies seeks to appoint a ...

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Science Fiction Foundation @sffoundation.bsky.social · Aug 27

F151 is off the printers! A special issue on 'women in the black fantastic' with features by Nisi Shawl and Sheree Renee Thomas. If you want to become a member of the SFF, you can join via the website.
www.sf-foundation.org/new-membersh...

MEMBERSHIP | SF Foundation Org

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Science Fiction Foundation @sffoundation.bsky.social · Aug 22

You can also find our other cfps - including the 2026 Peter Nicholls Essay Prize - in our newsfeed. www.sf-foundation.org/fresh-about

SF Foundation UK News Science Fiction Journal

Foundation: The International Review of Science Fiction is a critical peer-reviewed literary magazine established in 1972 that publishes articles and reviews ab

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Science Fiction Foundation @sffoundation.bsky.social · Aug 22

Latest cfp - special (autumn 2026) issue of Foundation on pulp sf. call-for-papers.sas.upenn.edu/cfp/2025/08/...

cfp | call for papers

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Science Fiction Foundation @sffoundation.bsky.social · Aug 11

An in-person event to launch an online exhibition, Brian Aldiss and the Natural World, curated by the SFF Collections at Liverpool. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/brian-aldi...

Brian Aldiss and the Natural World Exhibition Launch

Launch of online exhibition about science fiction legend Brian Aldiss and his relationship with the environment through his fiction.

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Science Fiction Foundation @sffoundation.bsky.social · Aug 7

Eileen Gunn has started this GoFundMe on behalf of Nisi Shawl, GOH at this year's Worldcon, but short of funds for their next project. gofund.me/ed5ace6d

Donate to Help Nisi Shawl write the book of her dream!, organized by Eileen Gunn

Nisi Shawl, a wise and wonderful writer of science fiction and fantasy, had a… Eileen Gunn needs your support for Help Nisi Shawl write the book of her dream!

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Science Fiction Foundation @sffoundation.bsky.social · Jul 30

Job opportunity teaching science fiction in Liverpool. www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DOC313/l...

Lecturer in English Literature (Part Time) - Grade 7 at University of Liverpool

Searching for an academic job? Explore this Lecturer in English Literature (Part Time) - Grade 7 opening on jobs.ac.uk! Click to view more details and browse other academic jobs.

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Science Fiction Foundation @sffoundation.bsky.social · Jul 29

Fascinating festival in Senegal. www.graphichistorycompany.com/futurewaves?...

Future Waves | Graphic History Company

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Science Fiction Foundation @sffoundation.bsky.social · Jul 8

Editorial consultant and director of the Olaf Stapledon Centre, Will Slocombe, has announced a new call for chapters on sf and social problems. See our newsfeed for more details. www.sf-foundation.org/fresh-about

SF Foundation UK News Science Fiction Journal

Foundation: The International Review of Science Fiction is a critical peer-reviewed literary magazine established in 1972 that publishes articles and reviews ab

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Science Fiction Foundation @sffoundation.bsky.social · Jul 3

Editorial consultant Anna McFarlane on techno-futures and the medical humanities. www.youtube.com/watch?v=DtAJ...

Science Fiction Techno-Futures and the Medical Humanities (Dr Anna McFarlane, University of Glasgow)

YouTube video by Literature and Science

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Science Fiction Foundation @sffoundation.bsky.social · Jun 26

Tonnvane Wiswell of the London Lovecraft Festival is editing a new magazine of weird short fiction. If interested in submitting a story, you can contact Tonnvane at [email protected]

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Science Fiction Foundation @sffoundation.bsky.social · Jun 26

Many congratulations to Sierra Greer for winning this year's Clarke Award and congrats to our sponsored judges, Nic Clarke and John Coxon.

Sierra Greer accepting the 2025 Clarke Award for her novel Annie Bot.

Science Fiction Foundation @sffoundation.bsky.social · Jun 24

A quick reminder that, although Foundation publishes special issues and special sections, we also publish general issues and accept submissions throughout the year. If you'd like to submit an article to Foundation, here's our style guide. www.sf-foundation.org/style-guide

SF Foundation Style Guide | SF Foundation Org

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Science Fiction Foundation @sffoundation.bsky.social · Jun 22

Thank you for taking part - the conversation and the Q & A were brilliant ❤️

Science Fiction Foundation @sffoundation.bsky.social · Jun 22

And we are also sad to hear of the death of Helen de Cruz, philosopher and science fiction anthologist. dailynous.com/2025/06/20/h...

Helen De Cruz (1978-2025) - Daily Nous

Helen De Cruz, professor of philosophy at Saint Louis University, has died. Professor De Cruz specialized in philosophy of religion and cognitive science. They were the author of Wonderstruck: How Won...

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Science Fiction Foundation @sffoundation.bsky.social · Jun 19

We are sad to announce the death of Prof Simon James, one of the leading experts on the work of H.G. Wells. His enthusiasm, knowledge, and support of younger colleagues will be deeply missed. readdurhamenglish.wordpress.com/2025/06/18/o...

Obituary Notice: Professor Simon James

It is with immense sadness that we must announce that Professor Simon James, our friend and colleague in our Department of English Studies, has died. Simon passed away peacefully surrounded by his …

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Science Fiction Foundation @sffoundation.bsky.social · Jun 11

Now also at cfp UPenn: call-for-papers.sas.upenn.edu/cfp/2025/06/...

cfp | call for papers

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Science Fiction Foundation @sffoundation.bsky.social · Jun 5

Later than usual - due to several other calls - but the Peter Nicholls Essay Prize 2026 is now open! Details in our newsfeed plus the latest on the AGM. www.sf-foundation.org/fresh-about

SF Foundation UK News Science Fiction Journal

Foundation: The International Review of Science Fiction is a critical peer-reviewed literary magazine established in 1972 that publishes articles and reviews ab

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Science Fiction Foundation @sffoundation.bsky.social · Jun 2

Draft schedule for our AGM (22 June), with Guest of Honour E.J. Swift, is now online. www.sf-foundation.org/fresh-about

SF Foundation UK News Science Fiction Journal

Foundation: The International Review of Science Fiction is a critical peer-reviewed literary magazine established in 1972 that publishes articles and reviews ab

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GoldSF @goldsf.bsky.social · May 27

"We had sensed this need for greater diversity in the ecosystem"

Editors of GoldSF @unamccormack.bsky.social
& Paul March-Russell - on why they started a feminist sci-fi imprint, who they want to read proposals from and where the project is going!

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