Centre for Modern Studies

Centre for Modern Studies (CModS) at the University of York, supporting interdisciplinary research covering 1830-present.

[Centre for Modern Studies @UoYCModS]

Did you know our small project grants are still open?

You can apply for up to £500 for any event aimed at supporting or developing interdisciplinary connections. Both PGRs and staff are welcome to apply!

Details here: https://t.co/9CqmsXpgmd

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Postgrads! Join in with @HRCYork's Fringe Family Fun Afternoon for @YorkFestofIdeas

The theme this year is "The Power Of..." and the afternoon's activites will be aimed at 5-11year olds. What activity will you run?

Proposal form and more details here: https://t.co/H7RqzE4YRh

[Mariana Lopez @Mariana_J_Lopez]

The 2nd ep of our #DARCI podcast (Disability, Accessibility and Representation in the Creative Industries) is now available! I interviewed filmmaker Joseph Inman on his film 'Spines' and his experience working on accessibility, including #EnhancedAD https://t.co/pKlviEhYd3

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Deadline extended to Feb 9th! You have a week to get together an article or creative work submission on the theme of Eras of Feminism.

[Cultivate @CultivateFemJrn]

Call for Contributions: Eras of Feminism, Issue 6 ✨
Full CfC on our website: https://t.co/p9V7QJUq1D

[University of York @UniOfYork]

🗣️ How are you really doing?
February 1 is #TimeToTalkDay, when everyone is encouraged to talk about how they are. Join the movement by making time for a conversation about mental health.
Check out some conversation starters and ideas at: https://t.co/D6xEYf35VP

[Centre for Modern Studies @UoYCModS]

Staff! 💻Do some digital upskilling with the DISC team's bitesize sessions, never longer than an hour! Upcoming sessions covers Qualtrics, various Google services, and Digital Accessbility Tools.

Details here: https://t.co/0w3HsOVR9W

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At the risk of sounding like a supermarket chain, every little helps!

[Helen Smith @conversiontales]

Welcome to International 'At last Helen is going to stop tweeting about that blasted crowdfunder' day!

14 hours and £1,760 to go...

https://t.co/KKWt68C3Qt

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💻On 14th February, attend the Creativity Lab's Digital Wednesdays session to learn about the AI tools used to create comics and develop vector image editing skills to assemble media and text.

2-4pm, open to all
Details here: https://t.co/k3CCWNneN6

[Centre for Modern Studies @UoYCModS]

That was quick! Come on!💪

[Helen Smith @conversiontales]

Now at 92% funded!! Just over £2,000 to go...

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📢 Call for Papers!
@UniofExeter invites proposals for 15-minute papers on 'Patchwork and Authorship' as part of the @ahrcpress-funded 'The Art of Fiction' project; suggested topics include collaborative writing processes.

Deadline: March 13th
Details: https://t.co/z35yisMGwM

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So close!

[Helen Smith @conversiontales]

The hugest of thanks to the National Printing Heritage Committee for a very generous £1000 donation to our crowdfunding campaign. We're 85% funded with just three days to go!

Can you help us get over the line? Every donation massively welcome!

https://t.co/0TwybtHcOz

[University of York @UniOfYork]

First York is reintroducing the free-to-travel zone between University campuses 🚌
From Monday 5 February, you'll be able to travel between Campus East and Campus West for free on the 66 and 67 bus routes
Find out how it will work: https://t.co/gPyV6mj1fZ

[University of York Sustainability @UoYsustain]

Remember to recycle where you can ♻️ 🌿

52% of the University’s main waste was recycled in 2022-23, but we can do better. Make sure to always use the correct recycling bins across campus!

Find out more about what you can do to recycle here: https://t.co/Y83iz5xjIS

[Centre for Modern Studies @UoYCModS]

Next Friday, discover the untold histories, motivations, and colonial context of Rowntree & Co.'s Caribbean business activities with Laura Strachan (@laurastrachan_)

When: 9th February, 8-9.15pm
Where: Clements Hall, YO23 1BW
Details and to book: https://t.co/4j3Wp0kCZE

[Centre for Modern Studies @UoYCModS]

It's the International Day of Clean Energy! This day is intended to raise awareness and mobilize action for a just and inclusive transition to clean energy for the benefit of all.

So, why not check out the Carbon Literacy accredited course? Details here: https://t.co/VZb3h7FI01

[Mariana Lopez @Mariana_J_Lopez]

Great post from RNIB about adding alt text to images. Really simple and yet I'm still so surprised to notice how few people and organisations use it, including when posting on equality and diversity!

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Beautiful!

[University of York @UniOfYork]

Did someone say Swan Lake on Ice?
❄️🌟❄️🌟❄️
In case you didn't know, we're a little bit famous for our wildfowl - you'll find them striking a pose all over campus
📸: Garry Hornby

[Centre for Modern Studies @UoYCModS]

🗣️ First talk in @York_IGDC's Breaking Disciplinary Barriers lecture series

What: Doing Interdisciplinary Decolonial Research in a Digital Age
Who: Dr. Hameed Chughtai, @LancasterUni
When: 1st February, 10.30-12pm
Where: Hybrid, D/N/056

Details here: https://t.co/Rdjjr9TPUC

[Research Culture & Researcher Development Team @ResCultureUoY]

Happening today!

Communicating Your Research: Don't Sweat the Small Stuff

13:00-15:00
BS/008, Berrick Saul Building

More info & sign up here: https://t.co/zEmPvlwvxr

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January can be a slow month - why not liven it up with some new experiences?

A bunch of self-guided MOOCs are still available, as are information sessions with the careers sevice on Handshake.

Check them out here: https://t.co/Q1FwBJWzHo

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Tomorrow! Siobhan Dooley McDonald will talk on the portrayal and intersections of class, race, and gender in texts about Nelson and Winnie Mandela.

Part of @NVPoco's Broadening Temporalities lecture series.
Online, 4-5pm
More details and to book: https://t.co/7Ee3eiH8gw