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The Medieval and Early Modern Research Network (MEMRN)
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We’re MEMRN 🏰⚔️ We provide accessible training opportunities and host events online & in-person. Creating a supportive and vibrant community of passionate people, we promote lifelong learning for everyone.

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The Medieval and Early Modern Research Network (MEMRN) @memrn.bsky.social · 13d
You can find the full Call for Papers on our website right here: memrnchase.wordpress.com/memrn-winter...

You have until Friday 25th! GO GO GO!
MEMRN Winter Conference 2026
MEMRN Winter Conference 2026: Otherworlds The MEMRN Committee are delighted to announce that our popular Winter Conference event is returning for a third year! Generously supported by the CHASE doc…
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Attention applicants to the MEMRN Winter Conference 2026! Outcome emails should be hitting your inboxes!

We're so looking forward to having you all join us in Norwich for this year's event ⚔️
October 3, 2026 at 7:39 AM
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Dear MEMRN community & friends - the month of Samhain is upon us we have another two wonderful speakers presenting their research at our monthly online research seminar! 🎃

This month we have Sabrina Se Nie Ho and & Brittany Lugo. We are delighted to have the two of them join us for this seminar!
MEMRN meeting on 27th October 2026, 6pm GMT. Sabrina Se Nie Ho, an independent scholar, is presenting ‘Amuletic Charms & Charming Amulets: Textual Magic in York Minster Library MS XVI.E.32’. Join us on Microsoft Teams. Email us or DM for the meeting link. MEMRN meeting on 27th October 2026, 6pm GMT. Brittany Lugo, from Fordham University is presenting ‘The Moral Grammar of Colour: Late Antique Foundations of Racial Frameworks’. Join us on Microsoft Teams. Email us or DM for the meeting link.
October 1, 2026 at 11:02 AM
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Absolutely loved Rebeca’s paper on Fitzherbert’s Book of Husbandry as a devotional guidance book for the gentry. I have grown very found of it myself throughout my own research into DIY literature in Tudor England. Looking forward to next month’s talk @memrn.bsky.social
September 29, 2026 at 6:35 PM
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Don’t miss our monthly online research seminar, tonight at 6:30pm BST! Unfortunately due to unexpected scheduling problems, Tamar van Riessen will be unable to join, but we look forward to welcoming her in 2027!
In the meantime, join us to hear all about Rebeca Gouveia’s work!

Email us to attend!
memrn.bsky.social The Medieval and Early Modern Research Network (MEMRN) @memrn.bsky.social · 27d
Hwæt! MEMRN community & friends - we have two fantastic speakers lined up for our monthly online research seminar! We are delighted to welcome Tamar van Riessen and Rebeca Gouveia to present to our friendly community, followed by a short Q&A.

Come along and join us for two very exciting talks!
MEMRN meeting on 29th September 2026, 6:30pm BST. Tamar van Riessen from University of Exeter is presenting ‘ 'Global Encounters in the Early Modern English Country House: Pieter van Roestraten (1630-1700) and Burghley House'’. Join us on Microsoft Teams. Email us or DM for the meeting link. MEMRN meeting on 29th September 2026, 6:30pm BST. Rebeca Gouveia from University of Brasilia is presenting ‘’Everyman is captain of his own soul:’’ Catholic Devotion in Henry VIII’s England'. Join us on Microsoft Teams. Email us or DM for the meeting link.
September 29, 2026 at 11:25 AM
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🚨 SCHEDULE REVEAL 🚨 Sunday 15th November | Marginal Mischief!

You know how we like to take some time on the last day of conference to do something creative! This November, we are thrilled to welcome back Ross Chettleburgh of NANMA Reenactment to run our very own scriptorium!
Ross, in the historical costume of a 14th century scribe, demonstrates medieval illumination painting to students around a table, using shells, small pots of pigment, brushes and worksheets titled "Making a Bestiary."
September 26, 2026 at 10:30 AM
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Reasons to submit an abstract: there’ll be sword fighting, painting, pub crawls, a quiz AND we always provide breakfast pastries. WHAT are you waiting for?!?! memrnchase.wordpress.com/memrn-winter...
MEMRN Winter Conference 2026
MEMRN Winter Conference 2026: Otherworlds The MEMRN Committee are delighted to announce that our popular Winter Conference event is returning for a third year! Generously supported by the CHASE doc…
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September 25, 2026 at 9:52 AM
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It’s DEADLINE DAY for the MEMRN Winter Conference 2026! 🚨 If you haven’t yet submitted an abstract to join us in Norwich from the 12th-15th November, today is your last chance! Find all the details here: memrnchase.wordpress.com/memrn-winter...
MEMRN Winter Conference 2026
MEMRN Winter Conference 2026: Otherworlds The MEMRN Committee are delighted to announce that our popular Winter Conference event is returning for a third year! Generously supported by the CHASE doc…
memrnchase.wordpress.com
September 25, 2026 at 9:50 AM
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Some good news – a new library! Shakespeare’s Globe has opened a new public library and archive holding more than 6,000 books, original texts, recordings of productions and other treasures from the theatre’s history. www.thebookseller.com/news/shakesp... #Shakespeare #TheatreHistory #Renaissance
Shakespeare library and archive containing 6,000 books opens under the Globe theatre
The theatre has opened its newly renovated research and collection centre, which features London’s only publicly accessible dedicated Shakespeare library and archive
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September 25, 2026 at 8:20 AM
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🚨 ONLY ONE DAY TO GO 🚨 The Call for Papers for our Winter Conference ends tomorrow on Friday, the 25th of September, at midnight. If you haven't already submitted an abstract, what are you waiting for? Take the leap!
Final Call Poster for "Otherworlds": a massive purple dragon breathes fire over a burning landscape. The text reads "Final Call! The Deadline for Submissions Ends Tomorrow at Midnight!" with CHASE and University of East Anglia logos along the bottom. How to Apply for the MEMRN Winter Conference! It is open to all UK and overseas postgraduates. Email your submission to chasememrn@gmail.com with your name and 'Conference Paper Submission' in the subject line. Indicate whether you plan to present in person or remotely, and your funding status. Deadline for submissions is midnight on Friday 25th September
September 24, 2026 at 9:00 AM
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September’s online research seminar is only a week away and you won’t want to miss it! We can’t wait to welcome our two exciting speakers!

If you aren’t already subscribed to our mailing list to receive the meeting invite, you can do so on our website. Or, if you’d like to attend, drop us an email
memrn.bsky.social The Medieval and Early Modern Research Network (MEMRN) @memrn.bsky.social · 27d
Hwæt! MEMRN community & friends - we have two fantastic speakers lined up for our monthly online research seminar! We are delighted to welcome Tamar van Riessen and Rebeca Gouveia to present to our friendly community, followed by a short Q&A.

Come along and join us for two very exciting talks!
MEMRN meeting on 29th September 2026, 6:30pm BST. Tamar van Riessen from University of Exeter is presenting ‘ 'Global Encounters in the Early Modern English Country House: Pieter van Roestraten (1630-1700) and Burghley House'’. Join us on Microsoft Teams. Email us or DM for the meeting link. MEMRN meeting on 29th September 2026, 6:30pm BST. Rebeca Gouveia from University of Brasilia is presenting ‘’Everyman is captain of his own soul:’’ Catholic Devotion in Henry VIII’s England'. Join us on Microsoft Teams. Email us or DM for the meeting link.
September 22, 2026 at 10:21 AM
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You can find the full Call for Papers on our website right here: memrnchase.wordpress.com/memrn-winter...

You have until Friday 25th! GO GO GO!
MEMRN Winter Conference 2026
MEMRN Winter Conference 2026: Otherworlds The MEMRN Committee are delighted to announce that our popular Winter Conference event is returning for a third year! Generously supported by the CHASE doc…
memrnchase.wordpress.com
September 22, 2026 at 7:53 AM
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Just a few days left to submit for our Winter Conference! Share the news widely with your networks & come and join us in Norwich for this lovely, relaxed & supportive event
memrn.bsky.social The Medieval and Early Modern Research Network (MEMRN) @memrn.bsky.social · 17d
🚨 Deadline approaching! 🚨 Our Winter Conference call for papers deadline is midnight, Friday 25th September, which means there's only one week to go! If you haven't already submitted an abstract, why not? Surely no one wants to be finishing their abstract minutes before the deadline... do they? 👀
A dragon peers down at text reading: Otherworlds, One week to go! Call for Papers deadline, midnight Friday 25th September. The MEMRN conference, kindly sponsored by CHASE (AHRC), is open to all UK and overseas postgraduates, professionals & practitioners. This includes independent researchers who are unaffiliated at this time. To submit your abstract: email your submission to chasememrn@gmail.com, with your name & ‘Conference Paper Submission’ in the subject line. When submitting your abstract, please indicate whether you plan to present in-person or remotely; include your institution (if applicable) and, if from a CHASE-affiliated university institution, whether or not you are directly funded by CHASE. Deadline for submissions: Friday 25th September
September 22, 2026 at 7:52 AM
memrn.bsky.social
🚨 Deadline approaching! 🚨 Our Winter Conference call for papers deadline is midnight, Friday 25th September, which means there's only one week to go! If you haven't already submitted an abstract, why not? Surely no one wants to be finishing their abstract minutes before the deadline... do they? 👀
A dragon peers down at text reading: Otherworlds, One week to go! Call for Papers deadline, midnight Friday 25th September. The MEMRN conference, kindly sponsored by CHASE (AHRC), is open to all UK and overseas postgraduates, professionals & practitioners. This includes independent researchers who are unaffiliated at this time. To submit your abstract: email your submission to chasememrn@gmail.com, with your name & ‘Conference Paper Submission’ in the subject line. When submitting your abstract, please indicate whether you plan to present in-person or remotely; include your institution (if applicable) and, if from a CHASE-affiliated university institution, whether or not you are directly funded by CHASE. Deadline for submissions: Friday 25th September
September 18, 2026 at 3:01 PM
memrn.bsky.social
Less than two weeks until our monthly online research seminar? 😱 We can’t wait to welcome Tamar van Riessen and Rebeca Gouveia to present their work, with time for questions from our friendly community audience.

If you’d like to come along and aren’t on our mailing list, drop us an email!
memrn.bsky.social The Medieval and Early Modern Research Network (MEMRN) @memrn.bsky.social · 27d
Hwæt! MEMRN community & friends - we have two fantastic speakers lined up for our monthly online research seminar! We are delighted to welcome Tamar van Riessen and Rebeca Gouveia to present to our friendly community, followed by a short Q&A.

Come along and join us for two very exciting talks!
MEMRN meeting on 29th September 2026, 6:30pm BST. Tamar van Riessen from University of Exeter is presenting ‘ 'Global Encounters in the Early Modern English Country House: Pieter van Roestraten (1630-1700) and Burghley House'’. Join us on Microsoft Teams. Email us or DM for the meeting link. MEMRN meeting on 29th September 2026, 6:30pm BST. Rebeca Gouveia from University of Brasilia is presenting ‘’Everyman is captain of his own soul:’’ Catholic Devotion in Henry VIII’s England'. Join us on Microsoft Teams. Email us or DM for the meeting link.
September 16, 2026 at 12:20 PM
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🚨 SCHEDULE REVEAL 🚨 Arrival Day | Thursday 12th November |

Arriving in Norwich the day before conference and don't know what to do with yourself? You're in luck! 🎉 It's time to reveal our Thursday programme!
Two pictures of the Research Remixed workshop taking place. The top image shows people gathered together choosing the craft materials they'd like to use. A vast range of recycled fabrics and paper are strewn across the table. The bottom image shows participants hard at work creating their collage masterpieces based on their own research.
September 14, 2026 at 12:30 PM
memrn.bsky.social
Hwæt! MEMRN community & friends - we have two fantastic speakers lined up for our monthly online research seminar! We are delighted to welcome Tamar van Riessen and Rebeca Gouveia to present to our friendly community, followed by a short Q&A.

Come along and join us for two very exciting talks!
MEMRN meeting on 29th September 2026, 6:30pm BST. Tamar van Riessen from University of Exeter is presenting ‘ 'Global Encounters in the Early Modern English Country House: Pieter van Roestraten (1630-1700) and Burghley House'’. Join us on Microsoft Teams. Email us or DM for the meeting link. MEMRN meeting on 29th September 2026, 6:30pm BST. Rebeca Gouveia from University of Brasilia is presenting ‘’Everyman is captain of his own soul:’’ Catholic Devotion in Henry VIII’s England'. Join us on Microsoft Teams. Email us or DM for the meeting link.
September 8, 2026 at 11:00 AM
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🚨 SCHEDULE REVEAL 🚨
The first rule of Knight Club is that we ALWAYS talk about Knight Club! 😏

We are thrilled for our first schedule reveal for this year’s Winter Conference - Knight Club! We are once again partnering with our friends at Norwich Medieval Armoured Combat

📸: @fullcontactframes
September 4, 2026 at 11:00 AM
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🚨 22 DAYS TO GO 🚨

Can you believe it’s September already!? That means it’s time to remind you all that submissions are open for the MEMRN Winter Conference in Norwich at the @uniofeastanglia.bsky.social until midnight on Friday, September 25th ⏰
September 3, 2026 at 9:51 AM
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📢 Excited to announce this Call for Papers for 'Imagining Difference in Early Modern London', a conference exploring how EM Londoners experienced and negotiated forms of
difference.
August 25, 2026 at 12:00 PM
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Today's the day! Our August research seminar is happening tonight at 6pm BST where the wonderful Dr Julia Martins will present her research! Come and join us for an interesting talk and a lively Q&A after! If you'd like to join, just drop us an email or a DM! Our meetings are free and open to all!
August 25, 2026 at 8:49 AM
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You still have time until Friday, the 25th of September, to submit an abstract for our Winter Conference taking place from the 12th-15th of November! The theme is 'Otherworlds' and we cannot wait to see your interpretations! We're excited to welcome you all in Norwich and learn about your research!
August 21, 2026 at 5:30 PM
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Don't forget about our monthly online research seminar on Tuesday, August 25th at 6pm BST. The wonderful Dr Julia Martins will give a talk which will be followed by a short Q&A! You can email us for the Teams link and we'll send it to you. Anyone is welcome at our seminars, we can't wait to see you!
August 20, 2026 at 3:56 PM
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‼️Exciting opportunity‼️
erikagaffney.bsky.social Erika Gaffney @erikagaffney.bsky.social · Aug 14
Call for papers -

Women’s Professional Networks in the Early Modern Book Trade
University of Edinburgh
6-7 May 2027
Deadline: 20 December

This conference also launches a new collaborative database sourcing biographical information about women in the early modern book trade.

#earlymodern
Front page of a call for papers, with a b&w engraving of women sitting at a table, and a man apparently just walking into the room. In the bottom half of the page is the title of the conference with the dates. A full page of text about the conference - description, possible topics to explore, etc. At the bottom the text reads "Proposals for papers of maximum 20 minutes, including title, an abstract of up to 300 words, and a biography of up to 150 words should be sent to Dr Elise Watson, elise.watson@ed.ac.uk, by 20 December 2026. While all papers will be delivered in person, the conference will be available to attend online."
August 15, 2026 at 8:55 AM
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Have you checked out our call for papers yet? Have you submitted an abstract? If not, why not? MEMRN’s Winter Conference is a friendly and welcoming space that is here to support you no matter how many times you have (or haven’t) presented

So check out the details below and get writing!
memrn.bsky.social The Medieval and Early Modern Research Network (MEMRN) @memrn.bsky.social · Aug 4
CALL FOR PAPERS ‼️| Otherworlds | 12th - 15th November | @uniofeastanglia.bsky.social

The MEMRN team are delighted to finally share the Call for Papers for this year’s exciting Winter Conference! Abstract submissions are now open for ‘Otherworlds’ !!! 🐉
A mysterious floating city on a rock emerges from wispy green and violet smoke and enigmatic galactic clouds. Birds and mythical creatures fly around this emerald city. The post reads: The Medieval & Early Modern Research Network, Otherworlds. Call for Papers. 12th - 15th November, University of East Anglia. 
August 14, 2026 at 11:13 AM
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We are delighted to announce that our August online research seminar will have public historian Dr Julia Martins
presenting! Join us for this exciting talk, followed by a short Q&A.

MEMRN's monthly online research seminars are free and open to all, whatever your relationship to MEMs studies.
MEMRN meeting on 25th August 2026, at 6pm BST. Public historian Dr Julia Martins is presenting ‘Witches or Healers? Afro-Brazilian Women Face the Portuguese Inquisition in the 18th Century’. Join us on Microsoft Teams. Email us or DM for the meeting link.
August 12, 2026 at 11:26 AM