Matthew Davies @mpdavies.bsky.social

Executive Dean, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Birkbeck University of London. Urban historian. Director of @layersoflondon project.

[Matthew Davies @mpdavies.bsky.social @mpdavies]

It's here! Wonderful cartography by Giles Darkes of the Historic Towns Trust, drawing on the latest documentary and archaeological research. More on the map at https://t.co/iQZjr4jY3Q. Browse it now on @LayersofLondon @HeritageFundL_S

[Layers of London @LayersofLondon]

New layer alert! A map of Medieval London, just published by the Historic Towns Trust. The map shows London between 1270 and 1300 when its population reached a height then not reached again until the mid 16th century - https://t.co/K03bDq0j5p

[Matthew Davies @mpdavies.bsky.social @mpdavies]

On 6 May Sarah Dickenson and I will be discussing our collaboration on her new play about a remarkable medieval woman, Thomasine Bonaventure @BirkbeckUoL Arts Week. Featuring a performance from Birkbeck MFA students. Please repost! https://t.co/YwqM2bw8YZ

[Matthew Davies @mpdavies.bsky.social @mpdavies]

Looking forward to Birkbeck Arts Week: on 6 May Sarah Dickenson and I will be discussing our collaboration on her new play about a remarkable medieval woman, Thomasine Bonaventure. Featuring a performance from Birkbeck MFA students. Please share! https://t.co/YwqM2bw8YZ

[Matthew Davies @mpdavies.bsky.social @mpdavies]

Delighted to be taking over as chair of the Executive Board of @REED_Project over the summer. A fabulous, distinguished project, reaching far and wide through its print and digital collections.

[Matthew Davies @mpdavies.bsky.social @mpdavies]

My biography of Derek Keene, founding director of the Centre for Metropolitan History, and colleague, now online @odnb (behind paywall). https://t.co/XLLY7RLX6M

[Birkbeck, University of London @BirkbeckUoL]

We're thrilled to announce that the schedule of this year's Birkbeck Social Sciences Festival - a celebration of research and scholarship within the School of Social Sciences - is now live! 📚

See what's on and sign up here: https://t.co/aZhid4Q0JP

[HistoricTownsTrust @hist_towns]

Are you a KS2 teacher or education professional looking to develop your map and fieldwork skills? Join our free workshop @UniofBath on 25/3 to learn more and get classroom resources based on our layered historical map of the city. https://t.co/MX2qgvEosi

[ICPR @ICPRtweet]

The 2025 ICPR Annual Lecture on 'Reimagining the Courtroom' will be delivered by Professor Jessica Jacobson on 3 April. More information and booking details here https://t.co/qEFDO4p4BU

[Guildhall Library @GuildhallLib]

In 2025 we are celebrating 600 years since the founding of the original Guildhall Library! We'll be hosting lots of fun events around this. To see what's happening at the start of the year check out our new events brochure for January-April 2025!
https://t.co/94UaJ8L5cy

[Heike Bauer @heikebauer.bsky.social @Heike_Bauer]

Birkbeck’s Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences is supporting Leverhulme Early Career Fellowship applications relating to artificial intelligence & data, environment & sustainability, health & wellbeing Deadline 29 Nov 24. See https://t.co/3ABHSKb6zu &
https://t.co/qWgGBAde79

[School of Creative Arts, Culture and Communication @birkbeck_arts]

This lecture coincides with the launch of two new MA degrees: Writing for Screen and Stage and Writing for Performance https://t.co/FLYtCkF8BN; https://t.co/DKPzFvb2V6

[LSE School of Public Policy @LSEPublicPolicy]

We are delighted to announce that our SPP Associate Dean, Professor Tony Travers, will be chairing @centreforlondon's flagship event on Monday, 11 November - The London Conference 2024.

Learn more and register below! 🎟️👇 https://t.co/A3VxIlWsKk

[The London Journal @LonJournal]

We are seeking new members of our editorial board, with expertise in the periods 1700–1850 or 1900–1940, as well as a joint book reviews editor (specialising in the modern period). More information is available here. All reposts much appreciated. https://t.co/NG4Q29cjDP

[Vasari Centre BBK @VasariCentre]

Professor of Political Aesthetics Esther Leslie will deliver the Annual Graduate Lecture at Birkbeck on 5 November, "Turbid Media and Political Colours: Aesthetics, Morality, Philosophy in Kaleidoscope." All are welcome. Details and registration:

https://t.co/30QPtuQhmZ

[Birkbeck School of Social Sciences @SocSciBBK]

By @willackah of @bbkgeography and @LeadingRoutes:

[Matthew Davies @mpdavies.bsky.social @mpdavies]

Congratulations to @bengidley of @SocSciBBK and his international team who have been recommended for HERA funding for their project ‘LIMINALWATER: liminal waterway countercultures’ 🎉🍾

[CHANSE @EUCHANSE]

📢The results of the Crisis & Well-being calls are out!

🎉Congratulations to 93 research teams involved in 20 excellent projects recommended for funding in the Calls!

The list of projects recommended for funding can be found at:
https://t.co/MuMIucsCc1

[CHANSE @EUCHANSE]

📢The results of the Crisis & Well-being calls are out!

🎉Congratulations to 93 research teams involved in 20 excellent projects recommended for funding in the Calls!

The list of projects recommended for funding can be found at:
https://t.co/MuMIucsCc1

[Mai Sato @drmaisato]

I'm joining @BirkbeckUoL @SocSciBBK in Feb 2025 as director of @ICPRtweet @ICPSLONDON. We have 2 vacancies. Deadline 11 Nov. Please share! Research fellow https://t.co/ZXHJQKwbIE & Human rights researcher https://t.co/1NL7DLs3yN

[HistoricTownsTrust @hist_towns]

🗺️ Did you know that beneath Ripon Cathedral lies a 7th-century crypt that is the oldest north of the Alps? Here's a sneak peek at our brand new historical map of Ripon which is now available to buy from our online shop: https://t.co/Ak0QCvqy6y

[Birkbeck School of Social Sciences @SocSciBBK]

Leverhulme Early Career Fellowships

This year we are prioritising:

•artificial intelligence and data
•environment and sustainability
•health and wellbeing

Apply by 29 November

https://t.co/xNrVpJFhIl

[Arts and Humanities Research Council @ahrcpress]

Have your say on the Strategic Research and Innovation Agenda (SRIA) for cultural heritage.

ARCHE (Alliance for Research on Cultural Heritage in Europe) has launched a public consultation.

Respond before the 15 Nov deadline.