English is the fifth most popular A-level subject, although this is not always well-known because entries are split across the three qualifications – English Literature, English Language, English Language & Literature.  2/5

Numbers taking English A-levels in 2024 rose by more than 5% + numbers taking the A-level in Eng. Lit. grew by a v. significant 8%.Overall numbers of A-levels awarded only rose by 2.5% meaning English is becoming an increasingly popular choice relative to other subjects.  3/5

English is by far the largest Humanities subject at A-level. Overall, more students took one of the three English A-levels than any other Humanities A-level; around 30% more than took the next most popular (History). 4/5

can confirm that temporarily looking after a 9 month old puppy has been lovely, but that we are DEFINITELY not ready to be pet-parents. turns out they are... quite demanding? who knew! 🤣💕

Our next research seminar is on September 10, 14.00-15.00BST. Join Dr Jenni Hyde, @wallyberry.bsky.social Dr Una McIlvenna 💀🎶 & Jan-Friedrich Mißfelder as they discuss “Sounding the News in Early Modern Europe” emsoundscapes.co.uk/sounding-the-n…

We were very sorry to hear of the passing of Bruce Smith, who was inspirational to the work of the soundscapes network. Our thoughts are with his husband, Gordon, and the rest of his family. He will be sorely missed emsoundscapes.co.uk/remembering-br…

I’m running to be a member of the Royal Historical Society’s Council because I think representation matters, and Early Career Researchers must have a voice. Check your inbox and VOTE!

Please vote for Jesús Sanjurjo to join us on RHS council. His voice and perspective will be invaluable to the Society and its work.

News is out! This summer I signed with Faber Books to publish a trade book. It's a new history of Tudor & Stuart London, told through guavas & muskrats, Miskito ‘princes’ & Muzo emerald miners, baroque masterpieces & Caribbean gums in court masques. thebookseller.com/rights/faber-a…

Delighted to share that my first academic article has been published (open access) in The Seventeenth Century! tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.10…

Just reminding that the registration to our conference 'Writing the Self in Pain: Historical Perspectives' (24-25 Oct, Helsinki University) is closing on the 15th September. Do sign up and come to Helsinki! blogs.helsinki.fi/experiencingag…

If you, like me, can’t think about next summer during summer, think about it now instead!! CFP for our SRS biennial conference, hosted by Bristol. Interdisciplinary, expansive, and friendly, this is a great forum for new work!

I already can't wait for this! #SRSlyGood #earlymodern #rensoc25