Ayesha Gaye
@ayeshagaye.bsky.social
PhD candidate at Durham University Department of English Studies, researching Representations of Black Identity in Nineteenth-Century British Travel Literature📚 | Victorianist🎩 | Occasional poet🖋️ | she/her ✨
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Ayesha Gaye
@ayeshagaye.bsky.social
· Nov 8
Ayesha Gaye - Durham University
www.durham.ac.uk
Hello to all of my new followers! I’m Ayesha and I am currently in the second year of my PhD at Durham University Department of English Studies. I’m researching Representations of Blackness and Biracialism in c-19 British Literature, here is the link to my profile: www.durham.ac.uk/staff/ayesha....
With our new Prime Minister being an English Literature graduate, could he please help put a stop to the cuts to Arts & Humanities subjects in universities across the country? @downingstreet.bsky.social @andyburnham.bsky.social @ucu.org.uk @universities-uk.bsky.social
July 20, 2026 at 3:58 PM
With our new Prime Minister being an English Literature graduate, could he please help put a stop to the cuts to Arts & Humanities subjects in universities across the country? @downingstreet.bsky.social @andyburnham.bsky.social @ucu.org.uk @universities-uk.bsky.social
Yesterday, I baked my Mum’s birthday cake 🎂
June 6, 2026 at 6:15 AM
Yesterday, I baked my Mum’s birthday cake 🎂
I am delighted to have been elected as a Postgraduate Member of the @royalhistsoc.org (RHS) in their recent council meeting.
From a very young age, I’ve always been fascinated by history (being bias, it’s always been about Victorians, being a Victorianist). 1/2
From a very young age, I’ve always been fascinated by history (being bias, it’s always been about Victorians, being a Victorianist). 1/2
May 15, 2026 at 12:23 PM
I am delighted to have been elected as a Postgraduate Member of the @royalhistsoc.org (RHS) in their recent council meeting.
From a very young age, I’ve always been fascinated by history (being bias, it’s always been about Victorians, being a Victorianist). 1/2
From a very young age, I’ve always been fascinated by history (being bias, it’s always been about Victorians, being a Victorianist). 1/2
This is absolutely disgusting. My thoughts are with all students and staff at the University of Hertfordshire.
www.timeshighereducation.com/news/hertfor...
www.timeshighereducation.com/news/hertfor...
Hertfordshire drops history, English and other humanities courses
University says programmes no longer financially viable owing to drops in recruitment
www.timeshighereducation.com
May 8, 2026 at 11:50 AM
This is absolutely disgusting. My thoughts are with all students and staff at the University of Hertfordshire.
www.timeshighereducation.com/news/hertfor...
www.timeshighereducation.com/news/hertfor...
It’s been a while since I posted! A little update: a couple of weeks ago, I did a telephone interview with a reporter from The Times on the subject of “low-value” degrees. 1/4
May 6, 2026 at 7:58 AM
It’s been a while since I posted! A little update: a couple of weeks ago, I did a telephone interview with a reporter from The Times on the subject of “low-value” degrees. 1/4
A few pictures taken in a glorious Stratford-upon-Avon during a visit on Easter Sunday 🌸
April 8, 2026 at 7:52 AM
A few pictures taken in a glorious Stratford-upon-Avon during a visit on Easter Sunday 🌸
My cat decided to assist me with thesis-writing yesterday…🐈⬛
March 3, 2026 at 9:41 AM
My cat decided to assist me with thesis-writing yesterday…🐈⬛
So sad to hear about the passing of Jesse Jackson. A civil rights icon who made such an impact for Black people throughout his life. He will be so missed. Thank you for your advocacy, Jesse.
February 17, 2026 at 10:41 AM
So sad to hear about the passing of Jesse Jackson. A civil rights icon who made such an impact for Black people throughout his life. He will be so missed. Thank you for your advocacy, Jesse.
I haven’t posted on here for a while! Bit of a life/PhD update: I had my PhD confirmation review last week…
February 4, 2026 at 9:29 AM
I haven’t posted on here for a while! Bit of a life/PhD update: I had my PhD confirmation review last week…
Just baked an apple crumble 🍏🥧
December 30, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Just baked an apple crumble 🍏🥧
I’d just like to wish everyone a very, Merry Christmas, and all the very best for 2026! I hope you have a wonderful time with your families and loved ones!🎄❄️☃️🌟
December 24, 2025 at 10:41 AM
I’d just like to wish everyone a very, Merry Christmas, and all the very best for 2026! I hope you have a wonderful time with your families and loved ones!🎄❄️☃️🌟
So Charlie decided to bring a dead mouse into the dining room last night!😩🐭
December 1, 2025 at 7:05 PM
So Charlie decided to bring a dead mouse into the dining room last night!😩🐭
Completely agree!🙌🏾
There's a lot of talk in the news lately that Art and Humanities are "easy" topics and are made fun of by being called Micky Mouse degress (which to me makes absolutely no sense... that Mouse could by the world... in fact already has) but Art and Humanities is not an easy topic. 1/7
November 25, 2025 at 10:44 AM
Completely agree!🙌🏾
“Just look at the degree on that chick – No man ever” – Richard Cooper, 2025
Recently on X (formerly Twitter), there has been a growing trend of trolls (mostly incels), directing hate towards women who have achieved academic success.
Recently on X (formerly Twitter), there has been a growing trend of trolls (mostly incels), directing hate towards women who have achieved academic success.
November 19, 2025 at 4:31 PM
“Just look at the degree on that chick – No man ever” – Richard Cooper, 2025
Recently on X (formerly Twitter), there has been a growing trend of trolls (mostly incels), directing hate towards women who have achieved academic success.
Recently on X (formerly Twitter), there has been a growing trend of trolls (mostly incels), directing hate towards women who have achieved academic success.
I am both angered and saddened to read that my previous university, the University of Nottingham, is suspending its music and modern languages courses from 10th November. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Music and modern languages courses suspended at University of Nottingham - BBC News
In a statement the institution also says it is "proposing to reduce its nursing offer".
www.bbc.co.uk
November 6, 2025 at 12:16 PM
I am both angered and saddened to read that my previous university, the University of Nottingham, is suspending its music and modern languages courses from 10th November. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
🧵I always had my head stuck in a book when I was little…From Ladybird books, to Roald Dahl, to Jacqueline Wilson, I was always fascinated with literature. Every other week, I was reading a different book…
October 13, 2025 at 8:10 PM
🧵I always had my head stuck in a book when I was little…From Ladybird books, to Roald Dahl, to Jacqueline Wilson, I was always fascinated with literature. Every other week, I was reading a different book…
‘Only if we understand, can we care. Only if we care, we will help. Only if we help, we shall be saved.’ – Dame Jane Goodall
I am saddened to hear of the passing of Dame Jane Goodall. She was an incredible woman who cared so much for wildlife. She will be so missed. ❤️
www.bbc.com/news/article...
I am saddened to hear of the passing of Dame Jane Goodall. She was an incredible woman who cared so much for wildlife. She will be so missed. ❤️
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Dame Jane Goodall remembered as 'true hero for the planet' - BBC News
Leonardo DiCaprio and Barack Obama are among those paying tribute to the leading conservationist.
www.bbc.com
October 2, 2025 at 6:01 AM
‘Only if we understand, can we care. Only if we care, we will help. Only if we help, we shall be saved.’ – Dame Jane Goodall
I am saddened to hear of the passing of Dame Jane Goodall. She was an incredible woman who cared so much for wildlife. She will be so missed. ❤️
www.bbc.com/news/article...
I am saddened to hear of the passing of Dame Jane Goodall. She was an incredible woman who cared so much for wildlife. She will be so missed. ❤️
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Back to thesis-writing! Currently writing Chapter Two, Section Three on Mary Kingsley and West Africa, and reading the Victorian periodical: Mainly about People.
September 29, 2025 at 12:10 PM
Back to thesis-writing! Currently writing Chapter Two, Section Three on Mary Kingsley and West Africa, and reading the Victorian periodical: Mainly about People.
I’m happy to announce that I have started recording the first episode of my podcast, Victorian Curiosities!🎙️The episode will focus on the life of Victorian icon, Frederick Douglass, and will discuss his tireless advocacy for the civil rights of African Americans.
September 23, 2025 at 7:27 AM
I’m happy to announce that I have started recording the first episode of my podcast, Victorian Curiosities!🎙️The episode will focus on the life of Victorian icon, Frederick Douglass, and will discuss his tireless advocacy for the civil rights of African Americans.
Amazing night at the Theatre Royal in Nottingham for #UncannyFearoftheDark last night! #UncannyCommunity #IKnowWhatISaw #TeamBeliever
September 22, 2025 at 9:41 AM
Amazing night at the Theatre Royal in Nottingham for #UncannyFearoftheDark last night! #UncannyCommunity #IKnowWhatISaw #TeamBeliever
Currently reading for Chapter Two, Section Three of my thesis, which focuses on Mary Kingsley’s Travels in West Africa (1897). It’s a fascinating narrative! 📚
September 3, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Currently reading for Chapter Two, Section Three of my thesis, which focuses on Mary Kingsley’s Travels in West Africa (1897). It’s a fascinating narrative! 📚
Last night, I attended An Evening with Jacqueline Wilson, hosted by @waterstones.bsky.social at the beautiful St Mary’s Church in Nottingham. 1/3
August 26, 2025 at 5:11 AM
Last night, I attended An Evening with Jacqueline Wilson, hosted by @waterstones.bsky.social at the beautiful St Mary’s Church in Nottingham. 1/3
Happy 207th birthday to my favourite Brontë sister, Emily, and happy 67th birthday to one of my favourite musical artists, Kate Bush! Two amazingly talented women born on the same day, 140 years apart.
‘I will walk where my own nature would be leading.’ - Emily Brontë
‘I will walk where my own nature would be leading.’ - Emily Brontë
July 30, 2025 at 9:02 AM
Happy 207th birthday to my favourite Brontë sister, Emily, and happy 67th birthday to one of my favourite musical artists, Kate Bush! Two amazingly talented women born on the same day, 140 years apart.
‘I will walk where my own nature would be leading.’ - Emily Brontë
‘I will walk where my own nature would be leading.’ - Emily Brontë
Just renewed my @dickensfellowhq.bsky.social subscription. It’s good to be back!🎩📚
July 25, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Just renewed my @dickensfellowhq.bsky.social subscription. It’s good to be back!🎩📚
Yesterday I completed the first draft of Chapter Two, Section Two on Charles Dickens after having a bit of a break from thesis-writing. Current overall word count is about 42,000 words, so I’m now onto the countdown to 50,000. Feeling more determined than ever to finish my PhD.
July 17, 2025 at 5:56 AM
Yesterday I completed the first draft of Chapter Two, Section Two on Charles Dickens after having a bit of a break from thesis-writing. Current overall word count is about 42,000 words, so I’m now onto the countdown to 50,000. Feeling more determined than ever to finish my PhD.