Emiliano Perra
@emilianoperra.bsky.social
Senior Lecturer in Modern European History
Co-Editor of the Journal of Perpetrator Research (https://jpr.winchesteruniversitypress.org/)
Co-Editor of the Journal of Perpetrator Research (https://jpr.winchesteruniversitypress.org/)
As a share of the economy, the public’s investment in students’ education and support has fallen by more than two-thirds, from 0.42% of GDP in 2012–13 to 0.12% in 2024–25 www.universitiesuk.ac.uk/what-we-do/p...
Government now expects to fund just 16p in every £1 spent on teaching and supporting undergraduates
New analysis for Universities UK from London Economics finds that graduates are now covering the great majority of the cost of a degree
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September 29, 2026 at 12:25 PM
As a share of the economy, the public’s investment in students’ education and support has fallen by more than two-thirds, from 0.42% of GDP in 2012–13 to 0.12% in 2024–25 www.universitiesuk.ac.uk/what-we-do/p...
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Update on Raz Segal, scholar of Genocide/Holocaust Studies
"The settlement came after Segal obtained dozens of emails through a public records request, revealing a pressure campaign on university officials by donors, legislators and pro-Israel activists. The documents shared exclusively with the
"The settlement came after Segal obtained dozens of emails through a public records request, revealing a pressure campaign on university officials by donors, legislators and pro-Israel activists. The documents shared exclusively with the
An Israeli professor lost a prestigious US job offer after speaking out on Gaza. Now the university is paying him $250,000
The University of Minnesota withdrew an offer for Raz Segal to lead its Center for Holocaust and Genocide Studies after an organized campaign against his hiring
www.theguardian.com
August 6, 2026 at 8:31 PM
Update on Raz Segal, scholar of Genocide/Holocaust Studies
"The settlement came after Segal obtained dozens of emails through a public records request, revealing a pressure campaign on university officials by donors, legislators and pro-Israel activists. The documents shared exclusively with the
"The settlement came after Segal obtained dozens of emails through a public records request, revealing a pressure campaign on university officials by donors, legislators and pro-Israel activists. The documents shared exclusively with the
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Post-92s have seen a 25% fall in the number of staff teaching history. 25% since 2018-19.
Changes in staffing vary considerably by institution / region. The period 2018/19 to 2024/25 has seen a 25% (200 FPE) decline in History staff in Post-92 institutions.
HESA regions with marked falls in staff for this period incl: South-East (-32%), East of England (-22%), Yorks & Humber (-18%) 2/3
HESA regions with marked falls in staff for this period incl: South-East (-32%), East of England (-22%), Yorks & Humber (-18%) 2/3
July 15, 2026 at 8:01 AM
Post-92s have seen a 25% fall in the number of staff teaching history. 25% since 2018-19.
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Emiliano Perra @emilianoperra.bsky.social reviews 'Italy’s Christian Democracy: The Catholic Encounter with Political Modernity', by Rosario Forlenza and Bjørn Thomassen
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Italy’s Christian Democracy: The Catholic Encounter with Political Modernity, by Rosario Forlenza and Bjørn Thomassen
Rosario Forlenza and Bjørn Thomassen’s book investigates the history of Italian Catholic positions vis-à-vis political modernity from the immediate afterma
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July 6, 2026 at 7:57 AM
Emiliano Perra @emilianoperra.bsky.social reviews 'Italy’s Christian Democracy: The Catholic Encounter with Political Modernity', by Rosario Forlenza and Bjørn Thomassen
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“Westminster needs to wake up…”
An important statement from the RHS today on the unfolding situation in UKHE.
An important statement from the RHS today on the unfolding situation in UKHE.
May 21, 2026 at 11:42 AM
“Westminster needs to wake up…”
An important statement from the RHS today on the unfolding situation in UKHE.
An important statement from the RHS today on the unfolding situation in UKHE.
Shocking
Timid librarian in plea to save my workplace from making a huge mistake.
A whole floor of Cardiff University's main library is under threat of being repurposed to teaching facilities with the removal of 7km of shelving holding valuable books. Pls share x
you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/sa...
A whole floor of Cardiff University's main library is under threat of being repurposed to teaching facilities with the removal of 7km of shelving holding valuable books. Pls share x
you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/sa...
Save the second floor of Cardiff University's Arts and Social Studies Library (ASSL)
Dear current patrons, past patrons, and future patrons of Arts and Social Sciences Library (ASSL) at Cardiff University.
On Friday 17th of May, library staff of the ASSL were informed by University Li...
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May 19, 2026 at 8:22 AM
Shocking
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Why I live here.
May 17, 2026 at 9:57 PM
Why I live here.
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For further context: almost everyone in the Faculty of Arts is at risk of redundancy. Music, Modern Languages & American & Canadian Studies courses to close completely.
History will not close but staff numbers will be significantly reduced.
This is what 'right-sizing' looks like, apparently.
History will not close but staff numbers will be significantly reduced.
This is what 'right-sizing' looks like, apparently.
Every single member of the History Department at Uni of Nottingham is at risk of redundancy. Every single one of us.
May 13, 2026 at 10:52 AM
For further context: almost everyone in the Faculty of Arts is at risk of redundancy. Music, Modern Languages & American & Canadian Studies courses to close completely.
History will not close but staff numbers will be significantly reduced.
This is what 'right-sizing' looks like, apparently.
History will not close but staff numbers will be significantly reduced.
This is what 'right-sizing' looks like, apparently.
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2,700 in limbo for months, with more than 600 expected to lose their jobs.
Having been at risk of redundancy last year, I can’t imagine the impact of so many feeling so insecure and devalued.
Cruel and destructive.
Solidarity to all.
Having been at risk of redundancy last year, I can’t imagine the impact of so many feeling so insecure and devalued.
Cruel and destructive.
Solidarity to all.
Thousands of University of Nottingham staff told they are at risk of redundancy
Thousands of University of Nottingham staff told they are at risk of redundancy
Institution says it could run out of money by 2031 and wants to cut more than 600 academic and support posts
Thousands of staff at the University of Nottingham have been told to prepare for redundancy as part of swingeing financial cuts that academics say will harm the institution’s future.
The university’s administration sent letters to 2,700 staff on Tuesday, notifying them their role was at risk of redundancy after its leadership said it could run out of money by 2031. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
May 12, 2026 at 6:13 PM
2,700 in limbo for months, with more than 600 expected to lose their jobs.
Having been at risk of redundancy last year, I can’t imagine the impact of so many feeling so insecure and devalued.
Cruel and destructive.
Solidarity to all.
Having been at risk of redundancy last year, I can’t imagine the impact of so many feeling so insecure and devalued.
Cruel and destructive.
Solidarity to all.
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now thats an anecdote with a punch, from Gillian Tett
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May 8, 2026 at 11:27 AM
now thats an anecdote with a punch, from Gillian Tett
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On Friday afternoon before the Bank Holiday, colleagues in the Humanities department were called to a meeting on Tuesday.
They were informed that the University Portfolio Review had decided that English Language, English Literature, Philosophy, History & Creative Writing UG degrees would close
They were informed that the University Portfolio Review had decided that English Language, English Literature, Philosophy, History & Creative Writing UG degrees would close
Aye. Heard today that my university is closing UG History, Philosophy, English Lit, Linguistics, and Creative Writing in one go.
May 6, 2026 at 8:56 AM
On Friday afternoon before the Bank Holiday, colleagues in the Humanities department were called to a meeting on Tuesday.
They were informed that the University Portfolio Review had decided that English Language, English Literature, Philosophy, History & Creative Writing UG degrees would close
They were informed that the University Portfolio Review had decided that English Language, English Literature, Philosophy, History & Creative Writing UG degrees would close
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'The students – who have launched a “Free Goldsmiths” campaign – are asking for “immediate widespread transparency” about the latest redundancy plans and the state of the university’s finances. They...demand that university leaders rule out compulsory redundancies, course closures and mergers.' 1/2
Goldsmiths students occupy library in protest against job cuts
Group demands university leaders rule out compulsory redundancies and course closures following new cost-saving plans
www.timeshighereducation.com
April 20, 2026 at 6:17 PM
'The students – who have launched a “Free Goldsmiths” campaign – are asking for “immediate widespread transparency” about the latest redundancy plans and the state of the university’s finances. They...demand that university leaders rule out compulsory redundancies, course closures and mergers.' 1/2
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This is so pointlessly cruel.
39 Sudanese Chevening Scholarship finalists ejected this week from consideration for the scheme, for being Sudanese.
‘The law changed around me’: top Sudanese students blocked from UK universities by visa ban
High-achieving applicants’ educational plans derailed by ‘emergency visa brake’
www.ft.com
March 13, 2026 at 8:57 AM
This is so pointlessly cruel.
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Every morning dreading looking out of the window but yet knowing I must.
The picture of a 5yr old young boy being taken as I look today has echos from history I never wanted to see, or thought I would
The picture of a 5yr old young boy being taken as I look today has echos from history I never wanted to see, or thought I would
January 22, 2026 at 6:21 AM
Every morning dreading looking out of the window but yet knowing I must.
The picture of a 5yr old young boy being taken as I look today has echos from history I never wanted to see, or thought I would
The picture of a 5yr old young boy being taken as I look today has echos from history I never wanted to see, or thought I would
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It's out!🍾
I am delighted to announce the publication of our "Germany's History Wars. Contesting Memory and Identity Today"
It is Open Access!
👇 You can download it here for free.
www.degruyterbrill.com/document/doi...
I am delighted to announce the publication of our "Germany's History Wars. Contesting Memory and Identity Today"
It is Open Access!
👇 You can download it here for free.
www.degruyterbrill.com/document/doi...
December 19, 2025 at 10:52 AM
It's out!🍾
I am delighted to announce the publication of our "Germany's History Wars. Contesting Memory and Identity Today"
It is Open Access!
👇 You can download it here for free.
www.degruyterbrill.com/document/doi...
I am delighted to announce the publication of our "Germany's History Wars. Contesting Memory and Identity Today"
It is Open Access!
👇 You can download it here for free.
www.degruyterbrill.com/document/doi...
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The new issue of Journal of Perpetrator Research is now out! You can download the full issue and the individual articles here: jpr.winchesteruniversitypress.org/15/volume/8/...
December 23, 2025 at 9:49 AM
The new issue of Journal of Perpetrator Research is now out! You can download the full issue and the individual articles here: jpr.winchesteruniversitypress.org/15/volume/8/...
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**New Pub Unboxed!**
@oxfordup.bsky.social Handbook of #TransitionalJustice
48 Chapters by Leading Scholars
6 Parts / 1154 Pages long
A decade in the making
Oxford Academic link in next thread
@oxfordup.bsky.social Handbook of #TransitionalJustice
48 Chapters by Leading Scholars
6 Parts / 1154 Pages long
A decade in the making
Oxford Academic link in next thread
December 2, 2025 at 6:59 PM
**New Pub Unboxed!**
@oxfordup.bsky.social Handbook of #TransitionalJustice
48 Chapters by Leading Scholars
6 Parts / 1154 Pages long
A decade in the making
Oxford Academic link in next thread
@oxfordup.bsky.social Handbook of #TransitionalJustice
48 Chapters by Leading Scholars
6 Parts / 1154 Pages long
A decade in the making
Oxford Academic link in next thread
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The new and improved 2nd Edition of The Holocaust in Eastern Europe is out now, hot off the presses!!!
If you're teaching about the Holocaust or just interested in the topic, please check it out!
If you're teaching about the Holocaust or just interested in the topic, please check it out!
September 21, 2025 at 10:16 AM
The new and improved 2nd Edition of The Holocaust in Eastern Europe is out now, hot off the presses!!!
If you're teaching about the Holocaust or just interested in the topic, please check it out!
If you're teaching about the Holocaust or just interested in the topic, please check it out!
It's a great book, and it's open access to boot!
Full open access ❗
Nicholas K. Johnson's book on the production of television representations of the Wannsee Conference. With @degruyterbrill.bsky.social and @c2dh.uni.lu
#Television #WWII #PublicHistory
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Nicholas K. Johnson's book on the production of television representations of the Wannsee Conference. With @degruyterbrill.bsky.social and @c2dh.uni.lu
#Television #WWII #PublicHistory
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Scripting Genocide
Scripting Genocide traces the history of how and why the Wannsee Conference has repeatedly attracted the attention of American, British, and German artists, writers, and filmmakers since 1960. Almost ...
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September 8, 2025 at 11:59 AM
It's a great book, and it's open access to boot!
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Shaimaa has a scholarship to do a PhD on Palestinian literature with me at @uoe-llc.bsky.social, but she's stuck in Gaza because the foreign office won't help. Please share. www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2...
I should be at Cambridge, but I’m trapped in Gaza
Home Office red tape strands dozens of Palestinian scholarship winners in war zone
www.telegraph.co.uk
July 19, 2025 at 10:03 AM
Shaimaa has a scholarship to do a PhD on Palestinian literature with me at @uoe-llc.bsky.social, but she's stuck in Gaza because the foreign office won't help. Please share. www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2...
This is excellent by Omer Bartov, with serious food for thought for anyone engaged in the study of the Holocaust and Genocide.
"I have been teaching classes on genocide for a quarter of a century. I can recognize one when I see one."
Omar Bartov, professor of Holocaust and genocide studies at Brown University.
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Omar Bartov, professor of Holocaust and genocide studies at Brown University.
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July 15, 2025 at 8:24 AM
This is excellent by Omer Bartov, with serious food for thought for anyone engaged in the study of the Holocaust and Genocide.