Executive Dean, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Birkbeck University of London. Urban historian. Director of @layersoflondon project.
Joined December 2008
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It's here! Wonderful cartography by Giles Darkes of the Historic Towns Trust, drawing on the latest documentary and archaeological research. More on the map at historictownsatlas.org.uk/co…. Browse it now on @LayersofLondon @HeritageFundL_S
New layer alert! A map of Medieval London, just published by the Historic Towns Trust. The map shows London between 1270 and 1300 when its population reached a height then not reached again until the mid 16th century - layersoflondon.org/map/layer…
On 6 May Sarah Dickenson and I will be discussing our collaboration on her new play about a remarkable medieval woman, Thomasine Bonaventure @BirkbeckUoL Arts Week. Featuring a performance from Birkbeck MFA students. Please repost! bbk.ac.uk/events/event/61513…
Looking forward to Birkbeck Arts Week: on 6 May Sarah Dickenson and I will be discussing our collaboration on her new play about a remarkable medieval woman, Thomasine Bonaventure. Featuring a performance from Birkbeck MFA students. Please share! bbk.ac.uk/events/event/61513…
Delighted to be taking over as chair of the Executive Board of @REED_Project over the summer. A fabulous, distinguished project, reaching far and wide through its print and digital collections.
My biography of Derek Keene, founding director of the Centre for Metropolitan History, and colleague, now online @odnb (behind paywall). oxforddnb.com/display/10.109…
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We're thrilled to announce that the schedule of this year's Birkbeck Social Sciences Festival - a celebration of research and scholarship within the School of Social Sciences - is now live! 📚
See what's on and sign up here: ow.ly/O2GT50VX2qt
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Are you a KS2 teacher or education professional looking to develop your map and fieldwork skills? Join our free workshop @UniofBath on 25/3 to learn more and get classroom resources based on our layered historical map of the city. eventbrite.co.uk/e/place-det…
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The 2025 ICPR Annual Lecture on 'Reimagining the Courtroom' will be delivered by Professor Jessica Jacobson on 3 April. More information and booking details here bbk.ac.uk/events/event/46952…
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In 2025 we are celebrating 600 years since the founding of the original Guildhall Library! We'll be hosting lots of fun events around this. To see what's happening at the start of the year check out our new events brochure for January-April 2025!
cityoflondon.gov.uk/assets/T…
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Birkbeck’s Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences is supporting Leverhulme Early Career Fellowship applications relating to artificial intelligence & data, environment & sustainability, health & wellbeing Deadline 29 Nov 24. See bbk.ac.uk/research/early-car… &
bbk.ac.uk/faculty/humanities…
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This lecture coincides with the launch of two new MA degrees: Writing for Screen and Stage and Writing for Performance bbk.ac.uk/courses/postgradua…; bbk.ac.uk/courses/postgradua…
Join for a public lecture by @hannykha on 11 December: 'How I learned to stop worrying and making a living as a writer (for stage and screen'.
For more information and to book:
bbk.ac.uk/events/event/45912…
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We are delighted to announce that our SPP Associate Dean, Professor Tony Travers, will be chairing @centreforlondon's flagship event on Monday, 11 November - The London Conference 2024.
Learn more and register below! 🎟️👇 lnkd.in/e2rWYqHs
Our panel ‘Governing London’ will feature @LondonAssembly’s @HinaBokhariLD & @CarolineRussell, @cityoflondon's @citypolicychair, @londoncouncils, Cllr Claire Holland & @RBKC Cllr Kim Taylor-Smith.
Prof Tony Travers, @LSEGovernment, will chair.
Full info:
centreforlondon.org/conferen…
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We are seeking new members of our editorial board, with expertise in the periods 1700–1850 or 1900–1940, as well as a joint book reviews editor (specialising in the modern period). More information is available here. All reposts much appreciated. thelondonjournal.org/EOI_Cal…
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Professor of Political Aesthetics Esther Leslie will deliver the Annual Graduate Lecture at Birkbeck on 5 November, "Turbid Media and Political Colours: Aesthetics, Morality, Philosophy in Kaleidoscope." All are welcome. Details and registration:
bbk.ac.uk/events/event/45232…
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By @willackah of @bbkgeography and @LeadingRoutes:
Black students are succeeding in spite of academia, rather than because of it – we need a reset
On #THECampus: The narrative that widening participation is enough is creating isolation and disillusionment among Black PhD students. How can universities move beyond it to empower Black academics? bit.ly/48rTbyW
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Congratulations to @bengidley of @SocSciBBK and his international team who have been recommended for HERA funding for their project ‘LIMINALWATER: liminal waterway countercultures’ 🎉🍾
📢The results of the Crisis & Well-being calls are out!
🎉Congratulations to 93 research teams involved in 20 excellent projects recommended for funding in the Calls!
The list of projects recommended for funding can be found at:
chanse.org/results-of-crisis…
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📢The results of the Crisis & Well-being calls are out!
🎉Congratulations to 93 research teams involved in 20 excellent projects recommended for funding in the Calls!
The list of projects recommended for funding can be found at:
chanse.org/results-of-crisis…
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I'm joining @BirkbeckUoL @SocSciBBK in Feb 2025 as director of @ICPRtweet @ICPSLONDON. We have 2 vacancies. Deadline 11 Nov. Please share! Research fellow cis7.bbk.ac.uk/vacancy/resea… & Human rights researcher cis7.bbk.ac.uk/vacancy/human…
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🗺️ Did you know that beneath Ripon Cathedral lies a 7th-century crypt that is the oldest north of the Alps? Here's a sneak peek at our brand new historical map of Ripon which is now available to buy from our online shop: shop.historictownstrust.uk/p…
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Leverhulme Early Career Fellowships
This year we are prioritising:
•artificial intelligence and data
•environment and sustainability
•health and wellbeing
Apply by 29 November
bbk.ac.uk/research/early-car…
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Have your say on the Strategic Research and Innovation Agenda (SRIA) for cultural heritage.
ARCHE (Alliance for Research on Cultural Heritage in Europe) has launched a public consultation.
Respond before the 15 Nov deadline.
ALT Card featuring a quote from Katherine Warren, Head of Histories, Cultures and Heritage. “This is an exciting opportunity for the UK community to help shape the research themes of the future Resilient Cultural Heritage Partnership and to identify priority areas for future funding calls and joint policy and practice activities. The Partnership will bring together funders, ministries, researchers, practitioners, stakeholders and the public across Europe and beyond, to facilitate Cultural Heritage and Climate Change collaboration on a scale not seen before.” The AHRC Logo sits underneath the quote.
Find out more about the #ARCHE_eu consultation and the event during which it was launched! The #HeritageResearchAlliance couldn't be more excited to discover your contributions🙌
tinyurl.com/ARCHEConsultatio…
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