Gordon McKelvie
Medieval Historian and UCU branch officer. Senior lecturer at Winchester University. Research on popular protest, political culture, warfare, rumour/conspiracy theories in England and Scotland, c.1300-1600. Views also on union stuff and politics
@vicderbyshire.bsky.social
Journalist, broadcaster, Mum of 2 boys, owner of 2 cocker spaniels BBC Newsnight 🎥 Ukrainecast 🎧 And Then Came Breast Cancer 🎧 BAFTA RTS Sony Pink News AIB British Podcast Award winner
@drgillhistory.bsky.social
Historian of women in late medieval/early mod Italy. Writing a book on a monastery for repentant prostitutes. Open University. Feminist. Strong words; weak tea. UCU rep. She/her.
@cordeliabeattie.bsky.social
Professor of History, with particular focus on women in England c.1300-1700. Was PI on AHRC-funded Alice Thornton’s Books project, 2021-25. https://thornton.kdl.kcl.ac.uk/people/cbeattie/
@unseenhistory.bsky.social
Sharing real moments from history, both famous and forgotten. Posting daily here since I left Twitter.
@jmarshallmed.bsky.social
All things medieval; PhD from @tcddublin; Current Early Career Research Fellow at @CWDLancaster; Previously the RHS Centenary Fellow @ihr_history Tutor at DCU, TCD, UCD Researcher for Virtual Record Treasury of Ireland and Irish Manuscripts Commission
@markhamillofficial.bsky.social
Believe in yourself! Work hard, never give up & anything's possible! OR: Kick back, relax & aim low: You'll never be disappointed...😜 I IGNORE ALL DMs!
@allagmatic.bsky.social
Academic worker. Occasionally writes about Gilbert Simondon. Likes post-bop for some reason.
@lottelydia.bsky.social
Historian. Imperial Island: A History of Empire in Modern Britain (Penguin, 2023). Is Free Speech Under Threat? (2024). Work stuff here: https://linktr.ee/charlottelydiariley repped by Carrie Plitt @ FBA pronouns are she/her and views are my own 💫
@medievalmcsheff.bsky.social
Professor of Medieval History, Concordia U, Montreal; president of the Canadian Society of Medievalists, 2024-26. Spend most waking hours thinking about London riots early 16thc., Dutch immigrants, sex, gender, and the like. Knitster. She/her.
@brookesucu.bsky.social
Oxford Brookes Branch of the University and College Union (UCU). Find us online at: https://oxfordbrookes.web.ucu.org.uk/
@vthuppil.bsky.social
@cash4questions.bsky.social
Strategic Research Development Manager (Research Growth) @ University of Nottingham. Occasional Research Professional columnist. Bureaucratic realist. Runner. Blog at socialscienceresearchfunding.co.uk
@vickyblake.bsky.social
♥️education ♥️unions ♥️democracy Widening Participation @ Leeds Uni UCU NEC, negotiator, Educ'n Comm Chair, Climate+Ecological Emergency Comm Co-chair @leedsucu Branch Sec vickyblakeucu.uk Neurodivergent, LC #EduSky #AbortionIsHealthcare #CleanTheAir
@ariskatzourakis.bsky.social
Viruses, Evolution, Education, Trade Unions, things like that. Prof at Uni of Oxford, NEC member for UCU. Posts mine, reposts not.
@drjogrady.bsky.social
General Secretary of the University and College Union (UCU) https://bsky.app/profile/ucu.org.uk | she/her | unrepentant dyslexic
@dyfrigjones.bsky.social
Dirprwy Lywydd (AU) undeb UCU Vice President (HE) of UCU www.dyfrigjones.com
@jakpeake.bsky.social
Senior Lecturer in Literature, Film and Theatre Studies and trade unionist - currently on UCU's Higher Education Committee. Interests: Caribbean and U.S. literature, 90s alternative/indie rock/grunge/alt dance, old films, books. campaignforucudemocracy.com
@carolinemccaff.bsky.social
Historian & Curator | Lecturer in French & British Material Culture 1600-1900 at University of Edinburgh |Director, Global Premodern Art MSc |Ceramics,Glass & History of Collecting
@mcopelov.bsky.social
Professor of Political Science & Public Affairs & Director of European Studies, UW - Madison. Jean Monnet Chair, 🇪🇺 & the Global Economy. International political economy, IR, & global finance. Politics & economic policy. Tradeoffs in everything.
@medimurdermaps.bsky.social
Medieval Murder Maps give insights into violence and justice in late medieval London, York, and Oxford. medievalmurdermap.co.uk
@petercrooks.bsky.social
Medieval Historian, Trinity College Dublin: @historytcd.bsky.social | Academic Director, Virtual Record Treasury of Ireland (https://www.virtualtreasury.ie): @virtualtreasury.bsky.social Digging sentences, in archives, in gardens.
@johannastrong.bsky.social
PhD on Mary I’s legacy. History Teacher and Resident Tutor. Routledge author. Queen’s University alumna. Views my own. www.drjohannastrong.ca. 🇨🇦
@medievalfemina.bsky.social
Professor of Medieval Studies, Lincoln, formerly at Canterbury. Passionate about medieval women, queenship, the thirteenth century, English medieval government, medieval aristocratic life styles, medieval records, and Magna Carta. Views my own.
@histassoc.bsky.social
The Historical Association continues to support the study, teaching and enjoyment of history at all levels. We provide digital and face to face resources. Today there are approximately 50 branches around the UK. www.history.org.uk
@imc-leeds.bsky.social
Welcoming the world's researchers to share ideas in Medieval Studies at @UniversityofLeeds.bsky.social. Worlds of Learning, 7-10 July 2025
@britishacademy.bsky.social
We mobilise the humanities and social sciences to understand the world and shape a brighter future.
@standrewshist.bsky.social
School of History @uniofstandrews.bsky.social World-leading researchers and top-quality teaching https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/history/
@michaellivingston.com
Conflict Analyst | Medievalist | Novelist | Professor | Talking Head | Host, Bow and Blade Podcast | Opinions my own | rep’d by Georgina Capel
@lenscales.bsky.social
Medieval Europe, esp. German-speaking lands. Writing book about medieval emperors in myth and memory in Germany from Middle Ages to now.
@cmrsedinburgh.bsky.social
The CMRS brings together staff and students from across the University of Edinburgh studying the medieval and Renaissance periods. Find out more at https://hca.ed.ac.uk/centre-medieval-renaissance
@lucy-worldwide.bsky.social
Lecturer at the University of Reading. Interested in critical pedagogy, place-based learning, critical global citizenship, politics of HE. Union person, parent of 3 beauties, lover of walking and wine.
@mybool.bsky.social
UCU Immediate President Educator | Trade Union Activist | Negotiator | Join UCU today! https://www.ucu.org.uk/join
@ukhenews.bsky.social
Watching the slow-motion suicide of UK universities evolve into its next phase: fast-motion suicide.
@juleshumphrys.bsky.social
Historian, writer, and guide. Lecturer on historical tours. Leads English Heritage battlefield walks. Scriptwriter for museum audio guides across the UK. www.julianhumphrys.com
@drowenemmerson.bsky.social
Historian & Assistant Curator at Hever Castle. Consultant: #WolfHall (BBC, 2024). Broadcaster: Boleyns: A Scandalous Family (BBC); Blood, Sex, & Royalty (Netflix).
@estelleprnq.bsky.social
Historian, Author, Associate Prof, YouTuber, Broadcaster. Author and editor of 6 books.
@medievalrevolt.bsky.social
Professor of Medieval History at the University of Andrews Author of House of Lilies: The Dynasty that Made Medieval France • The Jacquerie of 1358: A French Peasants' Revolt • Violence and the State in Languedoc, 1250-1400
@nathenamin.bsky.social
Fellow of the Royal Historical Society • HWA Book judge • Son of Prophecy: The Rise of Henry Tudor https://amzn.to/4e499k9 • A Chronicle of Dragon & Cats https://bit.ly/48klsaQ • Events & Talks https://linktr.ee/nathenamin • Welsh-Kashmiri
@richardiiisociety.bsky.social
We have been working since 1924 to secure a more balanced assessment of Richard III and to support research into his life and times. We have a broad interest in the late 15th C.
@andrewayton.bsky.social
Historian (ret’d Univ of Hull, UK) working on late medieval military, maritime, soc & economic; & Napoleonic. MSS, prosopography, networks. Classical music, wildlife, cinema, coins, postal history, Dorset, France, Hungary. 🦋& #Shugborough Staffs pictures.
@jllaynesmith.bsky.social
Medievalist in Reading researching queenship, Wars of the Roses, royal adultery, and medieval noblewomen (Cecily Duchess of York appears frequently) | Editor of The Ricardian | May also mention Environment, Eco Church, Trade Justice . . .
@davidgrummitt.bsky.social
Historian of the late Middle Ages (and of the history of warfare more generally), academic and magazine editor. Very good with children and cats, not too shabby in the kitchen.
@jeanneologist.bsky.social
Too many Jeannes | Medieval lordship and power, French comparative history, archives | Associate prof. Universitetet i Oslo (personal account) | she/hun.
@newchaucersociety.bsky.social
Academic journal offering brief essays on teaching, service, and institutional cultures for teachers and scholars of Chaucer and his age. Peer-reviewed, open access. https://escholarship.org/uc/ncs_pedagogyandprofession
@eleanormaybaker.bsky.social
📖Writing and teaching on Middle English literature in Oxford 💀BOOK CURSES out now from Bodleian Publishing ✏️Being creatively critical @guildmedmak.bsky.social 🍂Liker of print making, woodland-haunting & folk horror She/her
@christophersmith.bsky.social
University of St Andrews; Executive Chair, Arts & Humanities Research Council; International Champion and Creative Industries Sector Champion UK Research and Innovation All views my own, but none of the poetry.
@pseudo-isidore.bsky.social
Professor of History at the University of Edinburgh https://www.ed.ac.uk/profile/charles-west