The Ambivalent Archives Research Network is hosting a visit to the @britishlibrary.bsky.social's Eccles Institute for the Americas, inviting you to consider the range of print material, practice hands-on engagement, and ask questions of the role of the British Library in archiving in the UK today.

Struggling to make time for your writing? ✍️ Join @crasshlive.bsky.social’s Writing Weeks this March & July, giving you the perfect opportunity to commit to your writing and join a community. (Cambridge University only) Register to attend below: www.crassh.cam.ac.uk/research/pat...

Reading Recommendation: Why I Write By Joan Didion lithub.com/joan-didion-...

What happens when an essay becomes a book? Grace Huckins' book began with a single 3000 word essay but their questions and ideas reach well beyond it. We look forward to seeing Grace Huckins book fully realised later this year.

Writing is not measured only by its longevity, but also by its sincerity. A reminder that writing earnestly and led by your own curiosity is often where the most interesting work begins.

What place do the arts and culture have in academic research? This important question will be addressed next week by academics working in a range of disciplines, as part of the @crasshlive.bsky.social Connections event. www.crassh.cam.ac.uk/events/49069/

For some, January is a quieter time. In these moments, we can focus on our intentions for the months ahead and set our goals accordingly. What do you want to accomplish with your writing this year? #Writing #Writinggoals #Resolutions

The new year doesn’t have to mean reinventing your work or your ideas. It could be a great opportunity to return to projects you previously left unfinished, half-read essays or other work yet to be completed. #NewYears #NewYearResolutions

As we approach the new year, these quieter days offer space for thought and are a great opportunity to return to your half formed ideas and explore unfinished drafts.

Wishing all our followers a wonderful holiday season. Thank you to everyone who contributed their responses to this Prize cycle and to all the conversations and questions that have shaped this year.

As we prepare to wrap up a very exciting year and look forward to the next, now would be a great time to revisit Grace Huckins’ brilliant, Prize-winning response as we prepare for the publication of their book next year. ninedotsprize.org/extract-from...

Last chance next week! ‘Family Matters: Holding you up’ brings together 18 artists’ photographs, paintings, performances, films, sculptures, toys & drawings, offering imaginative and playful ways to consider the impacts of family. @crasshlive.bsky.social www.crassh.cam.ac.uk/events/47902/

Will generative AI lead to a loss of creativity and de-skilling in younger generations? Dive into @clemicollett.bsky.social new report into generative AI's impact on the novel: www.crassh.cam.ac.uk/blog/impact-... @mctd.bsky.social

CRASSH has a number of fellowships open for applications, inviting scholars all over the world to interact with and contribute to the vibrant interdisciplinary research environment they have fostered. For further details, click the link below: https://www.crassh.cam.ac.uk/research/fellowships

Is there a piece of writing that has changed how you see something ordinary? A place, a habit or a belief? We love hearing more about which essays you are reading and how they shift your perspectives.

A reminder that our podcast deepens our conversations about the essay and its defining features - exploring beginnings and endings, how to write creatively and much more. Listen to the podcast: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/n...

This Thursday, join @crasshlive.bsky.social for the launch of @clemicollett.bsky.social's new report on how GenAI is impacting novelists & publishing. Hear from an expert panel as they discuss key findings from the report. @mctd.bsky.social Join the discussion: www.crassh.cam.ac.uk/events/48948/

Writing thrives on reading and @crasshlive.bsky.social’s library of books, articles and academic papers offers a wealth of thought to broaden your ideas. www.crassh.cam.ac.uk/research/pub...

Every Thursday during this term, CRASSH will be holding seminars exploring some of the creative, critical, ethical, political or methodological aspects of research as a practice. https://www.crassh.cam.ac.uk/events/48474/#description#description

As the month of October comes to an end, which essays have you read lately that you think are likely to leave a lasting impression? Or introduced you to new ideas? Share your favourites with us below!

Why not take on one of our previous Prize questions? Practice is a key part of developing your writing, and we have five questions from our previous cycles to get you started.

Family Matters:Holding You Up is now open at @crasshlive.bsky.social until December 18 artists explore how family shapes us through pieces that navigate childhood experiences, parental strain and persistence, the impacts of social position and migration, and more www.crassh.cam.ac.uk/events/47902/

Join CRASSH on 23rd October as Grace Huckins, our 2024/25 winner, discusses their work-in-progress book, expanded from their winning entry. This is a great opportunity to hear directly from our winner and what made their essay so compelling. https://www.crassh.cam.ac.uk/events/48106/

On Wednesday, join us in celebrating the launch of the Cambridge Handbook of Generative AI and the Law, which brings together experts to explore the legal and regulatory implications of GenAI across jurisdictions and disciplines Cambridge University Press https://www.crassh.cam.ac.uk/events/48069/

Our board members are experts in a range of subjects, from economics and ecology to political science and palaeontology. Our first winner, James Williams joined our board for this Prize cycle and brings his expertise as a writer and technology ethicist.

On #InternationalPodcastDay we celebrate the power of conversation. You can find our own podcast below, which brings together great writers, thinkers, and creatives. What podcasts have changed your way of thinking? https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nine-dots-prize-podcast/id1531329491

On 23rd October, join @crasshlive.bsky.social for a special online seminar with Nine Dots Prize winner @grace_huckins that will provide an early insight into their work-in-progress book, including a draft chapter. Register to attend here: www.crassh.cam.ac.uk/events/48106/

Albert Camus said “the purpose of a writer is to keep civilization from destroying itself.” What is the purpose of writing for you?

Writing tip of the day: Make sure to read your work out loud. This is a great way to spot simple mistakes, awkward phrasing and unnecessary sentences that only become clear when spoken. #writingtip

On 20th September, join @crasshlive.bsky.social in London for a day of workshops, a fashion show procession and celebrations in memory of the life, work and ideas of anthropologist and Radical Optimist David Graeber. www.crassh.cam.ac.uk/events/47400/

Have you checked out @crasshlive.bsky.social's summer watch list of recordings, conferences, talks and lectures? It is a brilliant curation of the excellent work CRASSH puts together throughout the year. www.crassh.cam.ac.uk/blog/summer-...

Write what you can, where you can. You never know where inspiration may strike you next, so always keep a notebook on hand for your ideas! #writingtips

Grace Huckins is the latest guest on the Ri Science podcast which continues the Ri’s long tradition of sharing science talks and discussions freely and widely. In this episode, they share insights on neuroscience and their Prize-winning response. open.spotify.com/episode/03Fu...

Grace Huckins is currently developing their Prize winning essay into a book. If you haven’t already, you can find out more about Grace and their winning response to the question, ‘is data failing us?’ here: ninedotsprize.org/winners/grac...

What are your non-fiction book recommendations that have been published so far this year? We would love to start a list of recommendations below 👇

Have you had a look at @crasshlive.bsky.social’s summer reading list yet? It includes an amazing selection of books, articles, essays and conference papers, written, edited, co-authored and compiled by CRASSH researchers and fellows. Check out the list here: www.crassh.cam.ac.uk/blog/summer-...

@edbookfest.bsky.social is back from 9th-24th August! If you’re not sure what to read next, the festival has a series of fascinating non-fiction events that may just give you the inspiration you’re looking for. www.edbookfest.co.uk/the-festival...

There is just one month left to see Kirsten Lavers’ solo exhibition ‘Admitting the Possibilities of Error’ hosted by @crasshlive.bsky.social. Next Saturday, you can join Lavers for a Q&A and insights into the back stories of some of the works on display. www.crassh.cam.ac.uk/events/47039/

Join @crasshlive.bsky.social this Thursday for Reading Week: Critical Archival Relationships with the internet, where you can unpack our relationship to personal data and social media. A timely conversation echoing themes from Grace Huckins’ Prize winning essay. www.crassh.cam.ac.uk/events/46538/

A reminder that you can write anywhere, even amid life’s everyday chaos. #writingtips

If you haven’t already, check out the incredible TEDx Talk from our first Nine Dots Prize winner, James Williams. In this presentation, he talks about the ways technology and social media are affecting our lives and attention. www.youtube.com/watch?v=MaIO...

What essays do you have on your reading list this month? We welcome any recommendations so please share them below 👇

A reminder that all of our winners’ books, developed from their winning essays, are available to read for free via #OpenAccess. www.cambridge.org/core/publica...

Next week, @crasshlive.bsky.social will be running an online information session for applicants to the British Academy Postdoctoral Fellowship. For early career researchers in humanities and social sciences, this is an incredible opportunity to have institutional support and time to write.

Next week, @crasshlive.bsky.social returns with its Writing Week. While it is only open to Cambridge researchers and academics, we love its premise. It is dedicated time to write and create. How do you make space for your writing? www.crassh.cam.ac.uk/events/42355/ #writingtips

A great essay aims to continue the conversation rather than ending it. In the coming months, Grace will be developing their essay into a book and we can’t wait to share more as it develops.

It has been a month since we announced our 2024/25 winner and we’re still thinking about Grace’s winning essay and the questions it raises about AI and the fundamental objectives of science. You can read an extract from their essay here. ninedotsprize.org/extract-from...

Earlier this month, we revealed the winner of the 2024/25 Nine Dots Prize. Our board spent many hours reading, debating and deliberating over each essay before selecting our winner, Grace Huckins. ninedotsprize.org/winners/grac...

Congratulations to Annie Zaidi on the publication of her new book, The Comeback. Described as ‘warm and large-hearted’, this novel is a moving exploration of friendship, self-realisation, and the magic behind a small-town Indian theatre.

A brilliant essay doesn’t just answer the question, but poses new ones. It is precisely this outside of the box response and approach that led to the selection of this year’s winner, Grace Huckins. You can read extracts from their essay here: ninedotsprize.org/extract-from...