THANK YOU to everyone who has so far submitted a paper proposal for HistoryLab+'s July conference at Wilberforce Institute... but SO many of you have been in touch to ask for more time, we've decided to extend the CFP deadline to 23:59 on 31 May. Details?👉t.ly/ENtiv

Fantastic work by Sofya Anisimova to organise the FWW Studies Society (Account Inactive) ECR conference yesterday. Chris Kempshall (Gone to Bluesky) is doing a wonderful job as president, and such fascinating research was shared by the amazing new scholars joining the field. Such a boost to attend an in-person event.

Just a quick reminder that the extended CFP deadline for @historylabplus's 2024 conference at Wilberforce Institute closes TOMORROW at 23:59! So👇...there's still time! Details: t.ly/b3Hyp

Marvin Gaye’s voice isolated from music, "I heard It through the grapevine" from 1967.

Fellow historians, we have some work to do.

Study Humanities. Run the Country. In classrooms on Monday.

The electoral analysis we have been waiting for.

Farewell to a brilliant director, friend and mentor. RIP Professor Trevor Burnard

Such very sad news: a brilliant scholar, and a wonderful colleague. A dear friend to many in History@Hull

Ever wondered where in the country has performed best at the Olympics? Lauren Woodhead has gathered and analysed the stats on every single person to ever win a medal for Team GB, from 1896 onwards. bbc.co.uk/sport/extra/gm…

The academic job market in the good ol' days vs the academic job market today.

Impressive results for Yorkshire in this great article about regional success in the Great British Olympic Battle Royale, as well as input from Dr Jenny Macleod who has been researching Olympic history with Team GB. bbc.co.uk/sport/extra/gm…

If, like me, you’re missing all the coverage of the Olympics today, you might enjoy this piece from Dr Jenny Macleod, who has shared some little-known facts about the Paris games 100 years ago. theconversation.com/the-paris-olym…

Today, we said farewell to Professor Trevor Burnard, a much-loved colleague and friend. He will be greatly missed. Messages of condolences from around the world have meant so much to everyone who cared for him. The University of Hull flag was lowered as a final mark of respect.

Canadian readers! This Indigo exclusive #queenofthemist edition includes bonus content: an exclusive never before seen chapter and a letter from me. Publishing October 1st.

The Society will be holding its first online book launch event on Wed 25th September. Join us to celebrate Dr Ann-Marie Foster's wonderful new book 'Family Mourning After War & Disaster in 20th-Century Britain'. You can register to attend at the following link: eventbrite.co.uk/e/book-launch-…

Well, hello there new novel. You’re looking mighty fine 🩷💛

There has never been a better time to become a member of FWW Studies Society (Account Inactive) and, if you are interested in joining us to enjoy these benefits of membership, then please see the QT below or contact Sofya Anisimova or Chris Kempshall (Gone to Bluesky) for more info! End/ x.com/FWWsoc/status/…

Why did Dracula come to Whitby?🧛🏻‍♂️ To get in the spooky spirit, we asked Catherine, one of our academics, to talk about Dracula & his links to the north. Want to learn more about the Gothic? It’s one of the modules on our English Literature course! Apply: hull.ac.uk/ugenglish

On #THECampus, Nick Evans explains how knowledge exchange can help remedy social injustice and bring forward previously overlooked perspectives, based on a project at University of Hull’s Wilberforce Institute (Hull Museums), shortlisted for #THEAwards Knowledge Exchange/Transfer