Will Rossiter
@satyrane.bsky.social
Professor at UEA. Medievalist, Early Modernist, Italianist. Views are very much not those of my employer, by some measure. Inglese italianato.
Where was the safeguarding? Aren’t we supposed to be trained in this? To protect all kinds of vulnerabilities? Where was the collegiality?
August 14, 2026 at 8:26 PM
Where was the safeguarding? Aren’t we supposed to be trained in this? To protect all kinds of vulnerabilities? Where was the collegiality?
“And you in ruff of your opinions clothed; What had you got? […] by this pattern
Not one of you should live an agèd man,
For other ruffians, as their fancies wrought,
With self same hand, self reasons, and self right,
Would shark on you, and men like ravenous fishes
Would feed on one another…”
Not one of you should live an agèd man,
For other ruffians, as their fancies wrought,
With self same hand, self reasons, and self right,
Would shark on you, and men like ravenous fishes
Would feed on one another…”
August 14, 2026 at 8:08 PM
“And you in ruff of your opinions clothed; What had you got? […] by this pattern
Not one of you should live an agèd man,
For other ruffians, as their fancies wrought,
With self same hand, self reasons, and self right,
Would shark on you, and men like ravenous fishes
Would feed on one another…”
Not one of you should live an agèd man,
For other ruffians, as their fancies wrought,
With self same hand, self reasons, and self right,
Would shark on you, and men like ravenous fishes
Would feed on one another…”
Fielding and supporting the English PGR Essay Prize is always one of the highlights of the year, and reminds me what a privilege it is to edit the journal of the @englishassociation.bsky.social. Follow the link for details of the winners!
We are delighted to announce the winners of this year’s 2026 English Postgraduate Essay Prize: Lizette Gerber (1st) and Sosthenes Ekeh (2nd), with honourable mentions going to Maya Hollander & Daria Feldman. It was a v. close competition as the quality was stellar!
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English Postgraduate Essay Prize 2026: Winners
About the prize
We are delighted to announce the winners of this year’s English Postgraduate Essay Prize.
The first prize went to Lizette Gerber, fo
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June 19, 2026 at 3:14 PM
Fielding and supporting the English PGR Essay Prize is always one of the highlights of the year, and reminds me what a privilege it is to edit the journal of the @englishassociation.bsky.social. Follow the link for details of the winners!
It might not be anything new under the sun, but I’m again compelled to express my gratitude as a journal editor to colleagues across the field who, despite facing many challenges within their own institutions and more systemically across the sector, take the time to peer-review, & do so with care.
June 16, 2026 at 1:35 PM
It might not be anything new under the sun, but I’m again compelled to express my gratitude as a journal editor to colleagues across the field who, despite facing many challenges within their own institutions and more systemically across the sector, take the time to peer-review, & do so with care.
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🎨📚 2 Postdoctoral Fellowships in Art & Religion | London, UK
The National Gallery, London is recruiting two Howard and Roberta Ahmanson Fellows in Art and Religion for a 22-month full-time postdoctoral fellowship based in its newly established Research Department.
(1/7)
The National Gallery, London is recruiting two Howard and Roberta Ahmanson Fellows in Art and Religion for a 22-month full-time postdoctoral fellowship based in its newly established Research Department.
(1/7)
June 3, 2026 at 3:09 PM
🎨📚 2 Postdoctoral Fellowships in Art & Religion | London, UK
The National Gallery, London is recruiting two Howard and Roberta Ahmanson Fellows in Art and Religion for a 22-month full-time postdoctoral fellowship based in its newly established Research Department.
(1/7)
The National Gallery, London is recruiting two Howard and Roberta Ahmanson Fellows in Art and Religion for a 22-month full-time postdoctoral fellowship based in its newly established Research Department.
(1/7)
Addressing the burning issues…
June 13, 2026 at 5:57 PM
Addressing the burning issues…
MAP is brilliant. Do apply!
#CfA 📢 The Medici Archive Project Fellowships 2026-2027🌍 Florence
Short-term #fellowships for graduate and pre-doctoral scholars researching early modern Italy, with access to archives, paleography training, and mentorship.
⏰ 15 June 2026
🔗 www.medici.org/scholarship/...
#EarlyModern
Short-term #fellowships for graduate and pre-doctoral scholars researching early modern Italy, with access to archives, paleography training, and mentorship.
⏰ 15 June 2026
🔗 www.medici.org/scholarship/...
#EarlyModern
Fellowships - The Medici Archive Project
Although MAP is actively engaged with the digitalization of this vitally significant (yet still only minimally explored) archival collection, we strongly believe in the critical value of direct access...
www.medici.org
June 12, 2026 at 3:09 PM
MAP is brilliant. Do apply!
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Our conference 'Teaching with Ovid' kicks off today! 2 days of sharing pedagogical insights, theories, and practical exercises from 30 educators who teach Ovid, or teach with Ovid.
Here's the programme, and be in touch if you'd like to join! drive.google.com/file/d/1nbLa...
Here's the programme, and be in touch if you'd like to join! drive.google.com/file/d/1nbLa...
Programme: Teaching With Ovid 2026
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June 12, 2026 at 9:07 AM
Our conference 'Teaching with Ovid' kicks off today! 2 days of sharing pedagogical insights, theories, and practical exercises from 30 educators who teach Ovid, or teach with Ovid.
Here's the programme, and be in touch if you'd like to join! drive.google.com/file/d/1nbLa...
Here's the programme, and be in touch if you'd like to join! drive.google.com/file/d/1nbLa...
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Job Opportunity!
Assistant Professor in European and or Global History (pre-1800)
University of Limerick - School of History and Geography
www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DRU993/a...
Assistant Professor in European and or Global History (pre-1800)
University of Limerick - School of History and Geography
www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DRU993/a...
Assistant Professor in European and or Global History (pre-1800) at University of Limerick
Discover Assistant Professor in European and or Global History (pre-1800) jobs and more in higher education on jobs.ac.uk. Apply for further details on the top job board.
www.jobs.ac.uk
June 10, 2026 at 6:28 AM
Job Opportunity!
Assistant Professor in European and or Global History (pre-1800)
University of Limerick - School of History and Geography
www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DRU993/a...
Assistant Professor in European and or Global History (pre-1800)
University of Limerick - School of History and Geography
www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DRU993/a...
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Nice-looking job in the other great history dept of our city
Permanent lectureship in Modern British History at the University of Manchester. FT, £42-58k, closing date 30 June 26, starting Sept 26 onwards.
For international people, this is equivalent to a tenure-track Assistant Lectureship.
www.jobs.manchester.ac.uk/Job/JobDetai...
#SkyStorians
For international people, this is equivalent to a tenure-track Assistant Lectureship.
www.jobs.manchester.ac.uk/Job/JobDetai...
#SkyStorians
Lecturer in Modern British History (post-1800):Oxford Road
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June 10, 2026 at 6:35 AM
Nice-looking job in the other great history dept of our city
It’s that time of year again, when university-educated journalists whose children all go to university tell their readers that nobody should go to university. These three pieces are from the last 24 hours alone.
June 10, 2026 at 7:19 AM
It’s that time of year again, when university-educated journalists whose children all go to university tell their readers that nobody should go to university. These three pieces are from the last 24 hours alone.
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January 20, 2026 at 3:40 PM
The Bach piece for three keyboards that was just on @bbcradio3bot.bsky.social was so exhilarating that it merits a public announcement. Just thrilling.
January 16, 2026 at 9:52 AM
The Bach piece for three keyboards that was just on @bbcradio3bot.bsky.social was so exhilarating that it merits a public announcement. Just thrilling.
Please do share far and wide. We are committed to supporting PGRs through the entire process of submitting work and getting it published. Since taking over as Editor of English this has been one of my core commitments, and I will happily field any queries you might have about submitting your work.
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! YES, it’s PGR Essay Prize Competition time again! We are delighted to open this year’s competition, and invite PGRs from across the diverse fields of English to submit their essays. Details can be found here:
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English Postgraduate Essay Prize 2026
About the prize
The English Association is pleased to invite submissions to the English journal’s annual essay competition, which is exclusive to postgrad
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December 2, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Please do share far and wide. We are committed to supporting PGRs through the entire process of submitting work and getting it published. Since taking over as Editor of English this has been one of my core commitments, and I will happily field any queries you might have about submitting your work.
The first Sunday of Advent as marked in a Roman missal (Missale secundum morem Romane curie, c. 1486) held @norwichcathedral.bsky.social library. The introit, “Ad te levavi animam meam” is taken from Ps. 24 (25) and there is a cracking version of it set by Palestrina. #advent #christmas
November 30, 2025 at 10:12 AM
The first Sunday of Advent as marked in a Roman missal (Missale secundum morem Romane curie, c. 1486) held @norwichcathedral.bsky.social library. The introit, “Ad te levavi animam meam” is taken from Ps. 24 (25) and there is a cracking version of it set by Palestrina. #advent #christmas
‘A lot of people know I did two degrees: one in engineering, one in law. But while I can’t remember how to do parallel integration, I can remember how to fix a broken computer—which I learned on my apprenticeship.’
So Badenoch’s capacity to remember some things & not others determines her HE policy?
So Badenoch’s capacity to remember some things & not others determines her HE policy?
Breaking: Tories would slash university places by 100k.
Student numbers cap plan billed as saving £3 billion to invest in apprenticeship funding.
Tomorrow, Badenoch will unveil plans to limit student numbers across all subjects.
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Student numbers cap plan billed as saving £3 billion to invest in apprenticeship funding.
Tomorrow, Badenoch will unveil plans to limit student numbers across all subjects.
www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-p...
Tories would slash university places by 100,000 - Research Professional News
Student numbers cap plan billed as saving £3 billion to invest in “doubled” apprenticeship funding
www.researchprofessionalnews.com
October 7, 2025 at 9:39 PM
‘A lot of people know I did two degrees: one in engineering, one in law. But while I can’t remember how to do parallel integration, I can remember how to fix a broken computer—which I learned on my apprenticeship.’
So Badenoch’s capacity to remember some things & not others determines her HE policy?
So Badenoch’s capacity to remember some things & not others determines her HE policy?
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University of California Berkeley, Assistant Professor of Italian Renaissance Literature:
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University of California Berkeley, Assistant Professor of Italian Renaissance Literature | MEMOs
Assistant Professor -- Italian Renaissance Literature -- Department of Italian Studies
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September 27, 2025 at 11:50 AM
University of California Berkeley, Assistant Professor of Italian Renaissance Literature:
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Delighted to have this splendid volume arrive in the post today. Am humbled to be in such learned company. Hats off to @mbelle4912.bsky.social, Riccardo and Francesco on doing such a sterling job of bringing this all together.
September 23, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Delighted to have this splendid volume arrive in the post today. Am humbled to be in such learned company. Hats off to @mbelle4912.bsky.social, Riccardo and Francesco on doing such a sterling job of bringing this all together.
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Thank you to everyone who submitted to our CfP – we're delighted by your abstracts and can't wait to put the program together!
Registration link coming soon ... keep yer eyes peeled 🥰🥰
Registration link coming soon ... keep yer eyes peeled 🥰🥰
Our CfP closes tomorrow 🫀🤖💭
September 16, 2025 at 10:36 AM
Thank you to everyone who submitted to our CfP – we're delighted by your abstracts and can't wait to put the program together!
Registration link coming soon ... keep yer eyes peeled 🥰🥰
Registration link coming soon ... keep yer eyes peeled 🥰🥰
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You’ve seen the Call for Papers for our second annual conference (if not, check it out below) but now it’s time for conference teasers! Each image relates to one of the activities we’ve got planned for attendees… can you guess what they are before we release the schedule? Let us know your thoughts!
August 19, 2025 at 7:50 PM
You’ve seen the Call for Papers for our second annual conference (if not, check it out below) but now it’s time for conference teasers! Each image relates to one of the activities we’ve got planned for attendees… can you guess what they are before we release the schedule? Let us know your thoughts!
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Congratulations on all receiving A-level English Language, Lang & Lit, Literature results! 💫 And to all their teachers ! We commend the fantastic opportunities that study of these subjects offer 🥳. Find out what English studies brings ! englishassociation.ac.uk/case-studies/
Case studies | The English Association
We support the teaching, learning, and enjoyment of English at all levels of education, from early years to further and higher education and beyond.
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August 14, 2025 at 9:17 AM
Congratulations on all receiving A-level English Language, Lang & Lit, Literature results! 💫 And to all their teachers ! We commend the fantastic opportunities that study of these subjects offer 🥳. Find out what English studies brings ! englishassociation.ac.uk/case-studies/
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The English Association congratulates every student who has received results for an A-level in English. 👏🏽
English remains a v. popular A-level choice, the 5th most popular A-level-
*not always well-known as entries split across the 3 qualifications – English Lit, English Lang, English Lang & Lit.*⬇️
English remains a v. popular A-level choice, the 5th most popular A-level-
*not always well-known as entries split across the 3 qualifications – English Lit, English Lang, English Lang & Lit.*⬇️
August 14, 2025 at 9:48 AM
The English Association congratulates every student who has received results for an A-level in English. 👏🏽
English remains a v. popular A-level choice, the 5th most popular A-level-
*not always well-known as entries split across the 3 qualifications – English Lit, English Lang, English Lang & Lit.*⬇️
English remains a v. popular A-level choice, the 5th most popular A-level-
*not always well-known as entries split across the 3 qualifications – English Lit, English Lang, English Lang & Lit.*⬇️
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Could you be the next editor of our journal, The Year's Work in Critical and Cultural Theory?
@oupacademic.bsky.social #criticaltheory #culturaltheory #literarytheory
Take a look and apply: englishassociation.ac.uk/opportunity-...
@oupacademic.bsky.social #criticaltheory #culturaltheory #literarytheory
Take a look and apply: englishassociation.ac.uk/opportunity-...
Opportunity to join the editorial team of The Year's Work in Critical and Cultural Theory | The English Association
We support the teaching, learning, and enjoyment of English at all levels of education, from early years to further and higher education and beyond.
englishassociation.ac.uk
August 8, 2025 at 1:19 PM
Could you be the next editor of our journal, The Year's Work in Critical and Cultural Theory?
@oupacademic.bsky.social #criticaltheory #culturaltheory #literarytheory
Take a look and apply: englishassociation.ac.uk/opportunity-...
@oupacademic.bsky.social #criticaltheory #culturaltheory #literarytheory
Take a look and apply: englishassociation.ac.uk/opportunity-...
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BIG NEWS! We are delighted to share the dates for our second annual in-person Winter Conference.
Join us from the 14th - 16th of November at the @uniofeastanglia.bsky.social and online. The Call for Papers is available via the MEMRN website and our social media. We look forward to seeing you!
Join us from the 14th - 16th of November at the @uniofeastanglia.bsky.social and online. The Call for Papers is available via the MEMRN website and our social media. We look forward to seeing you!
August 5, 2025 at 2:29 PM
BIG NEWS! We are delighted to share the dates for our second annual in-person Winter Conference.
Join us from the 14th - 16th of November at the @uniofeastanglia.bsky.social and online. The Call for Papers is available via the MEMRN website and our social media. We look forward to seeing you!
Join us from the 14th - 16th of November at the @uniofeastanglia.bsky.social and online. The Call for Papers is available via the MEMRN website and our social media. We look forward to seeing you!
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CALL FOR PAPERS!!! The MEMRN Committee are delighted to share the call for papers for our second annual Winter Conference: Fragmented Worlds, Shared Histories.
Please share widely! Sponsored by @chase-dtp.bsky.social
Please share widely! Sponsored by @chase-dtp.bsky.social
August 5, 2025 at 2:31 PM
CALL FOR PAPERS!!! The MEMRN Committee are delighted to share the call for papers for our second annual Winter Conference: Fragmented Worlds, Shared Histories.
Please share widely! Sponsored by @chase-dtp.bsky.social
Please share widely! Sponsored by @chase-dtp.bsky.social