Catherine Angerson
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Archivist and manuscript curator. Research on Anglo-German cultural relations and literary networks.
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I'm co-supervising a PhD placement on 'War Poetry in the Manuscript Collections: Cataloguing, Discovery and Outreach'. Please have a look at the project profiles and share this with any PhD students who may be interested in applying (by 27 February).
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Sign the petition to save languages and intercultural studies at Heriot-Watt university. Friends there going through drastic times. They have an incredible interpreter training programme there
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I'm co-supervising a PhD placement on 'War Poetry in the Manuscript Collections: Cataloguing, Discovery and Outreach'. Please have a look at the project profiles and share this with any PhD students who may be interested in applying (by 27 February).
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Suzy Corrigan explores the provenance of Oscar Wilde’s manuscripts in the Eccles Bequest and describes the outputs of a PhD placement at the British Library
www.bl.uk/stories/blog...
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Researching manuscripts in the Lady Eccles Oscar Wilde Collection
The Eccles Bequest elevates the British Library as a premier site for Wilde scholarship.
https://www.bl.uk/stories/blogs/posts/researching-manuscripts-in-the-lady-eccles-oscar-wilde-collection
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British Library
about 1 month ago
We're delighted to have acquired the archive of writer and essayist Ronald Blythe, best known for book Akenfield, which explores changing rural life in Suffolk during the 20th century. Discover more in this blog post by curator Helen Melody:
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Alice Marples
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Our latest PhD Placement opportunities - come and work at the British Library for 3-6 months to develop your research and professional skills. 8 projects available, deadline for applications 27 February.
www.bl.uk/services/res...
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PhD placement scheme
Our annual placement scheme offers doctoral researchers from all disciplines the chance to develop and apply skills and expertise outside the university sector.
https://www.bl.uk/services/research-collaboration/phd-placement-scheme
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British Library
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We’re excited to share our new main catalogue, making it easier for you to find and request the majority of our published collection. We’ve also launched an interim version of our Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue. Find out how to start searching and requesting on our website
bit.ly/BLNewCatalogues
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Alexis Wolf
3 months ago
Need help with your manuscript, research assistance, or a book index? I have some limited availability in January and February for new projects. I never use AI or software (even for indexing), and it shows!
www.alexiswolf.co.uk/authorservices
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Author Services | Alexis Wolf
https://www.alexiswolf.co.uk/authorservices
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A fascinating exhibition about the connections between St Albans and the Islamic world at St Albans Museum and Gallery.
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We installed a new Jane Austen display case in time for Jane's 250th birthday in December. The display is available in the Treasures Gallery (free) at the British Library in London until 15 March 2026. Blogpost:
www.bl.uk/stories/blog...
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Hetan Shah
3 months ago
I’ve written a piece on the curious lack of media and political interest in the issues faced by our national
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. This is strange given we live in a world where ideas, knowledge and research are a long-term source of innovation and insight
www.cityam.com/the-british-...
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The British library is in crisis: why does nobody care?
The widespread indifference to the British Library's crippling cyberattack demonstrates a perilous failure to value the knowledge infrastructure vital for national prosperity
https://www.cityam.com/the-british-library-is-in-crisis-why-does-nobody-care/
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Jonathan Kasstan
4 months ago
I am hearing that
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is suspending (i.e shutting down) *all modern language courses* in 2026-27. One of the largest departments in the UK. A shocking short sighted move that damages regional and national prospects
@britishacademy.bsky.social
@hetanshah.bsky.social
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Headstrongways
about 1 year ago
Interesting PhD placement opportunity to research provenance of Lady Eccles Oscar Wilde Collection at the British Library
blogs.bl.uk/english-and-...
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PhD placement opportunity: Curating the manuscripts in the Lady Eccles Oscar Wilde Collection
The British Library has released a call for applicants for PhD placements in 2025–26. The PhD placement scheme supports the professional development of researchers for future career paths both within ...
https://blogs.bl.uk/english-and-drama/2025/02/phd-eccles-wilde.html
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