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@merseysideha.bsky.social have organised a public lecture with Prof. Jon Belchem on 24 June, 6 pm, to mark the creation of our HA branch. Jon will reflect on the question of which factors have shaped #Liverpool's past. Was it geography or culture that made Liverpool the city it is today? Free event!

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A proper teaching cover post in modern US history - no 9 months or 0.8 PT nonsense, one year and FT - based in Belfast. Genuinely lovely & harmonious School, and (relatively) stable institution. hrwebapp.qub.ac.uk/tlive_webrec...

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Powerful open letter from Liverpool Hope #DisabilityStudies students/grads in response to proposed redundancy of the ENTIRE DS team: DS "is not just an academic discipline but a lifeline. [Tutors] bring lived expertise, intellectual leadership, and care that cannot be replicated elsewhere"

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📢 #Academic #Job Klaxon 📢 - @ljmuhistory.bsky.social is hiring a #historian of modern #Africa. The application deadline is very tight on 15 June, though! www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DNH697/l...

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The #Liverpool European Festival is such a beautiful thing. Highlighting, showcasing, and celebrating the different communities that made Liverpool their home. It's a great programme, from #German barbecue, #Italian music, #Polish garden parties, to #Swedish Midsommar celebration.

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It's the Liverpool European Festival this month, and there's a #German Sommerfest on 21 June. Bratwurst, beer, and some good German-style barbecue. What's not to like?

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#Inter is almost as good as Armenia #Bielefeld in the German cup final.

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I read this and think that many specialised and vocational degrees might soon become obsolete (business, accounting, commercial law, etc) because there will be very little human labour needed. On the flip side, it could strengthen the value of arts, humanities, and social sciences.

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This is an interesting read. I guess the bottom line is that the value of (higher) #education cannot be measured in financial terms alone. (Although it's worth emphasising that a degree still brings tangible economic benefits to graduates!)

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Here's some wholesome #gardening content. I harvested the first of the fresh #radishes today, and they are delicious! Due to the sun in the last few weeks, I'll have a bumper crop this year. There's nothing better than some dark bread with butter and some sliced radishes.

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@ljmuhistory.bsky.social is hiring! We're looking for a #historian of Modern #Ireland. Unfortunately, it's fixed-term, but it's certainly good first gig or so to get a foot into the academic job market. #skystorians

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Exciting news for people in #Liverpool and #Merseyside! We now have a local branch of the @histassoc.bsky.social! If you are a #historian, #history #teacher, or just generally interested in history, feel free to join us! We're here on Bluesky: @merseysideha.bsky.social and online: merseysideha.co.uk

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We should welcome any #Harvard student who's now getting kicked out with open arms to our universities. Their loss, our gain...

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I've been very critical of the government recently, but the UK-EU deal is good for everyone. It is the first genuine achievement of the Labour government.

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Basically the end of clickbait... which is kinda good?

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The lesson for Labour should be: speak to and for your actual voters, stop chasing imaginary voters. Make consistent policies that you can defend to your voting coalition (and benefits them), and use them to mobilise them come the next election.

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German news magazine of record, Der Spiegel: "Suddenly Starmer sounds like Farage"...

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It's great to hear from Starmer and Labour that, as an immigrant to this country, I am responsible for "immeasurable" damage to Britain. I wonder what most damaged the country: educating young people, paying taxes, or engaging with the local community. Anyway, I apologise unreservedly for it!

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Last thought for the night: what is Labour's big plan for the country? Less of everything? Managed decline? What's their project and vision for the future? Hard to see any of that in any area of policy at the moment.

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A university collapsing would lead to thousands of local job losses, a significant decline in local economies (students do spend money!), and certainly real issues on the property market (student accommodation, etc). I wonder whether there are any calculations of such economic and financial impacts?

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This isn’t radical, but it’s an important step. Letter from The Education Committee chair to the Secretary of State for Education, demanding information on the basis of a seemingly good understanding of the crisis in HE.

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There are two possible readings of this: the first, more benign one: this is yet another example of abysmal political communication. The second, more cynical one, is that this is an attempt to deflect blame for the coming partial collapse of Higher Education in Britain. Either way, it's not good.

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It was a real pleasure to listen to my colleague @jamescrossland.bsky.social talking about the enigmatic British spy Robert Bruce Lockhart this afternoon. Great questions from the audience! #haconf25 @ljmuofficial.bsky.social

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Amen!

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A lovely evening in spectacular Liverpool where we are to attend the @histassoc.bsky.social conference which starts on Friday. We look forward very much to meeting fellow historians #HAconf25

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I am super-excited to give this paper on Saturday at this year's @histassoc.bsky.social conference in #Liverpool. If you happen to be around, come along! If you follow online, tune in at 3pm! #haconf25

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The real pressing question is what sport and team does the new #pope follow? I hope it's something good like the Chicago Bears...

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Ditto. The real question is whether Labour strategists have the political nous to understand this. In theory, at least, the potential among the 75% non-REF voters should be more promising than chasing a small minority among the 25% REF voters, who are mostly likely former Tory supps anyway.

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My thoughts... (not the Seinfeld reference, though. I am too young for that).

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Maybe I am cynical, but this is a fatal mistake by Ukraine. Why should European allies now provide assistance for "free"? Even more so, why should European allies pay for the protection of American economic interests in Ukraine? This is perfect ammunition for all critics of supporting Ukraine.

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