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Centre for Modern Studies @UoYCModS

Centre for Modern Studies (CModS) at the University of York, supporting interdisciplinary research covering 1830-present.

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Centre for Modern Studies@UoYCModS
10 Mar 2023
Did you know our small project grants are still open? You can apply for up to £500 for any event aimed at supporting or developing interdisciplinary connections. Both PGRs and staff are welcome to apply! Details here: bit.ly/3KFJrHu
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Postgrads! Join in with @HRCYork's Fringe Family Fun Afternoon for @YorkFestofIdeas The theme this year is "The Power Of..." and the afternoon's activites will be aimed at 5-11year olds. What activity will you run? Proposal form and more details here: bit.ly/498B9BH
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Mariana Lopez@Mariana_J_Lopez
2 Feb 2024
The 2nd ep of our #DARCI podcast (Disability, Accessibility and Representation in the Creative Industries) is now available! I interviewed filmmaker Joseph Inman on his film 'Spines' and his experience working on accessibility, including #EnhancedAD shows.acast.com/65942920c316…

Interview with Joseph Inman | DARCI

Disability, Accessibility and Representation in the Creative Industries

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Deadline extended to Feb 9th! You have a week to get together an article or creative work submission on the theme of Eras of Feminism.
Cultivate@CultivateFemJrn
6 Nov 2023
Call for Contributions: Eras of Feminism, Issue 6 ✨ Full CfC on our website: cultivatefeminism.com/call-f…
Cultivate’s 6th issue will explore the eras of feminism(s) through a temporal and spacial lens. We are looking for both peer reviewed articles and creative submissions that: - reflect on feminism’s past, present and future. - question, re-examine or resituate feminist debates within different contexts, times and spaces. We are open to submissions from any self-identified feminists, both in and out of academia, and pride ourselves on our intersectional feminist values. To see the full Call for Contributions and to submit your work, please visit our website: www.cultivatefeminism.com Submission Deadline: Friday 26th January 2024, 12pm GMT

ALT Cultivate’s 6th issue will explore the eras of feminism(s) through a temporal and spacial lens. We are looking for both peer reviewed articles and creative submissions that: - reflect on feminism’s past, present and future. - question, re-examine or resituate feminist debates within different contexts, times and spaces. We are open to submissions from any self-identified feminists, both in and out of academia, and pride ourselves on our intersectional feminist values. To see the full Call for Contributions and to submit your work, please visit our website: www.cultivatefeminism.com Submission Deadline: Friday 26th January 2024, 12pm GMT
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University of York@UniOfYork
1 Feb 2024
🗣️ How are you really doing? February 1 is #TimeToTalkDay, when everyone is encouraged to talk about how they are. Join the movement by making time for a conversation about mental health. Check out some conversation starters and ideas at: bit.ly/47RNSXU
A teal background with large yellow text reading: Not tooooo bad. Below, white text reads: Sometimes means I feel lost and alone. Have a conversation about mental health. Time to Talk day

ALT A teal background with large yellow text reading: Not tooooo bad. Below, white text reads: Sometimes means I feel lost and alone. Have a conversation about mental health. Time to Talk day

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Staff! 💻Do some digital upskilling with the DISC team's bitesize sessions, never longer than an hour! Upcoming sessions covers Qualtrics, various Google services, and Digital Accessbility Tools. Details here: bit.ly/48UcH6J
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At the risk of sounding like a supermarket chain, every little helps!
Helen Smith@conversiontales
31 Jan 2024
Welcome to International 'At last Helen is going to stop tweeting about that blasted crowdfunder' day! 14 hours and £1,760 to go... yustart.hubbub.net/p/Heritag…
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💻On 14th February, attend the Creativity Lab's Digital Wednesdays session to learn about the AI tools used to create comics and develop vector image editing skills to assemble media and text. 2-4pm, open to all Details here: bit.ly/48PC4qg
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That was quick! Come on!💪
Helen Smith@conversiontales
30 Jan 2024
Now at 92% funded!! Just over £2,000 to go...
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📢 Call for Papers! @UniofExeter invites proposals for 15-minute papers on 'Patchwork and Authorship' as part of the @ahrcpress-funded 'The Art of Fiction' project; suggested topics include collaborative writing processes. Deadline: March 13th Details: bit.ly/49gvdpx
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So close!
Helen Smith@conversiontales
29 Jan 2024
The hugest of thanks to the National Printing Heritage Committee for a very generous £1000 donation to our crowdfunding campaign. We're 85% funded with just three days to go! Can you help us get over the line? Every donation massively welcome! yustart.hubbub.net/p/Heritag…
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University of York@UniOfYork
29 Jan 2024
First York is reintroducing the free-to-travel zone between University campuses 🚌 From Monday 5 February, you'll be able to travel between Campus East and Campus West for free on the 66 and 67 bus routes Find out how it will work: bit.ly/free-zone-york
A close-up of a First York bus in pink and blue branding. Text reads: Reintroducing the free zone. From Monday 5 February, staff and students will be able to travel free between Campus East and West on the 66 and 67, as well as on the C1 and C2. Simply Tap on and Tap off.

ALT A close-up of a First York bus in pink and blue branding. Text reads: Reintroducing the free zone. From Monday 5 February, staff and students will be able to travel free between Campus East and West on the 66 and 67, as well as on the C1 and C2. Simply Tap on and Tap off.

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University of York Sustainability@UoYsustain
26 Jan 2024
Remember to recycle where you can ♻️ 🌿 52% of the University’s main waste was recycled in 2022-23, but we can do better. Make sure to always use the correct recycling bins across campus! Find out more about what you can do to recycle here: bit.ly/3OjkUcp
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Next Friday, discover the untold histories, motivations, and colonial context of Rowntree & Co.'s Caribbean business activities with Laura Strachan (@laurastrachan_) When: 9th February, 8-9.15pm Where: Clements Hall, YO23 1BW Details and to book: bit.ly/3tYlu8B
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It's the International Day of Clean Energy! This day is intended to raise awareness and mobilize action for a just and inclusive transition to clean energy for the benefit of all. So, why not check out the Carbon Literacy accredited course? Details here: bit.ly/498ZjeE
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Mariana Lopez@Mariana_J_Lopez
23 Jan 2024
Great post from RNIB about adding alt text to images. Really simple and yet I'm still so surprised to notice how few people and organisations use it, including when posting on equality and diversity!
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University of York@UniOfYork
25 Jan 2024
Did someone say Swan Lake on Ice? ❄️🌟❄️🌟❄️ In case you didn't know, we're a little bit famous for our wildfowl - you'll find them striking a pose all over campus 📸: Garry Hornby
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🗣️ First talk in @York_IGDC's Breaking Disciplinary Barriers lecture series What: Doing Interdisciplinary Decolonial Research in a Digital Age Who: Dr. Hameed Chughtai, @LancasterUni When: 1st February, 10.30-12pm Where: Hybrid, D/N/056 Details here: bit.ly/4b2a0S7
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Research Culture & Researcher Development Team@ResCultureUoY
22 Jan 2024
Happening today! Communicating Your Research: Don't Sweat the Small Stuff 13:00-15:00 BS/008, Berrick Saul Building More info & sign up here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F…

York Festival of Ideas: Communicating research workshop

1pm to 3pm, Monday 22 January 2024 BS008, Berrick Saul Communicating Your Research: Don't Sweat the Small Stuff In this workshop we will examine and use a simple framework for producing talks,...

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January can be a slow month - why not liven it up with some new experiences? A bunch of self-guided MOOCs are still available, as are information sessions with the careers sevice on Handshake. Check them out here: york.joinhandshake.co.uk/edu…
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Tomorrow! Siobhan Dooley McDonald will talk on the portrayal and intersections of class, race, and gender in texts about Nelson and Winnie Mandela. Part of @NVPoco's Broadening Temporalities lecture series. Online, 4-5pm More details and to book: bit.ly/48IndOg
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