Today is the final day to register for MBS2026! We're filling up fast, and are so excited to see how the programme has come together. Programme and registration details here: www.birmingham.ac.uk/events/moder...

Today is the final day to register for MBS2026! We're filling up fast, and are so excited to see how the programme has come together. Programme and registration details here: www.birmingham.ac.uk/events/moder...

Really looking forward to presenting here next month alongside so many great papers. There's not long left to register if you want to join!

This has now been resolved, and registration is now available through the link on the website. Registration closes at 5pm tomorrow. www.birmingham.ac.uk/events/moder...

Registration closes for MBS2026 tomorrow at 5pm! We are aware of an issue with the online shop that means people aren't currently able to access the registration form. If you would like to register and are unable to, please email [email protected]. We hope this will be resolved shortly.

Really looking forward to this - especially to sharing a panel with @tsasson.bsky.social , Erika Rappaport, and Jonathan Saha. If you're about, come and check out our discussion on capital and capitalism on 3 June.

This time in four weeks we'll be welcoming everyone to the (hopefully sunny!) University of Birmingham campus for Modern British Studies 2026. Registration is open until May 12. Registration and programme details here: www.birmingham.ac.uk/events/moder...

This time in four weeks we'll be welcoming everyone to the (hopefully sunny!) University of Birmingham campus for Modern British Studies 2026. Registration is open until May 12. Registration and programme details here: www.birmingham.ac.uk/events/moder...

MBS2026 is next month! Please note that registration closes on May 12. The conference and registration link is available here: www.birmingham.ac.uk/events/moder...

If you’re an ERC or a postgraduate considering publishing your work but aren’t sure where to start, feel free to get in touch—I’d be happy to talk you through the publishing process of @mbhjournal.bsky.social

MBS2026 is next month! Please note that registration closes on May 12. The conference and registration link is available here: www.birmingham.ac.uk/events/moder...

So great to see amazing @unibirmingham.bsky.social @mbsbirmingham.bsky.social PhD researcher Kelly Bosomworth‘s work in “The Women’s Library at 100“ exhibition @lselibrary.bsky.social as part of her wider PhD project all about the Six Point Group 😍

Registration for MBS2026 is now open! Registration link and the conference programme can be found here: www.birmingham.ac.uk/events/moder...

Registration for MBS2026 is now open! Registration link and the conference programme can be found here: www.birmingham.ac.uk/events/moder...

Deadline is tomorrow!

Submissions are coming in thick and fast, so a reminder that the deadline to submit a proposal for MBS2026 is Saturday! If you're having difficulty with the form please also email submissions to [email protected]. www.birmingham.ac.uk/events/moder...

Fantastic looking online conference all about the history of motherhood - and including cutting edge new research by FIVE current history PhD researchers from @mbsbirmingham.bsky.social

We are delighted to be co-sponsoring this event alongside @ihr.bsky.social and @royalhistsoc.org. Details and sign-up information is below!

As we wind down towards the break, a reminder that the details of our June 2026 conference can be found here: www.birmingham.ac.uk/events/moder... The deadline for proposals is 31 January 2026 via the link in our CFP. Any questions? Email [email protected].

Had a very good time talking about stomach aches, pain, and conservatism at #nacbs in Montreal while also representing @mbsbirmingham.bsky.social

We are delighted to announce that MBS2026 will be held at the University of Birmingham, 3-5 June 2026! Papers may consider the opening day's theme of 'Polycrisis', but we also welcome all submissions related to modern British studies. For any questions please contact [email protected]

Looking forward to welcoming @samwetherell.bsky.social this afternoon - all welcome to join!

This week - all welcome!

The Centre for Midlands History and Cultures is hosting the @histparl.bsky.social team for an online session revealing resources for researchers. Thurs 3 April 19:00 - 20:00 (UK time) All Welcome! @midlandhistory.bsky.social @mbsbirmingham.bsky.social @bhamcrems.bsky.social

Join us next Wednesday (2 April) as we're joined by @samwetherell.bsky.social. Sam's paper is titled 'Liverpool, Obsolescence and the Management of "Surplus" Populations in Post-War Britain. Arts Building LR2, 3:00-4:30pm. All welcome.

It was a pleasure to be joined by @vawright10.bsky.social earlier this week. Valerie's paper explored the experiences of children and teenagers in Scotland's new towns, and reflected on what these places came to mean for families and their children.

Our final event of the semester is this Wednesday, 4-6pm and it promises to be fantastic. Mo Moulton will be in conversation with Matt Cook on the topic of 'New Directions in Queer and Trans History'. The event is hybrid, and you can sign up here: www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/hist...

Our autumn series begins this week. Dates and details are available through the link below, and sign-up options for our hybrid session in December are forthcoming. www.canva.com/design/DAGT6...

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