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Academic, Trustee, British by birth and European by conviction. Views are mine; reposts not necessarily an endorsement.

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#lessaintesmariesdelamer 09 August 2025 2/2

10.08.2025 10:12 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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#lessaintesmariesdelamer 09 August 2025 #holiday #relax 1/2

10.08.2025 10:10 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Aiguablava by night

Aiguablava by night

Moon over Aigublava

Moon over Aigublava

Pine trees and Mediterranean

Pine trees and Mediterranean

Pine trees and Mediterranean

Pine trees and Mediterranean

Great to be back in #aiguablava enjoying #holidaytime and Diegoโ€™s superlative company #parador #relaxingholiday #nofilter

03.08.2025 10:34 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

โ€œWe will have Erasmus Plus for young peopleโ€ says Ursula von der Leyen at Lancaster House. Finally!

19.05.2025 11:54 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐Ÿ“– The World of Jane Austen: All-Day Symposium
๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Saturday 24 May | 10:30 am โ€“ 4:30 pm BST
๐Ÿ“ BRLSI โ€“ Part of The World of Jane Austen Series
๐Ÿ”— www.brlsi.org/whatso...
#JaneAusten250 #BRLSI #JaneAustenSymposium #BathEvents #RegencyEra #AustenInspiredArt

17.05.2025 08:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

The King, this evening: โ€œAnd as we reach the conclusion of the 80th Anniversary commemorations, [โ€ฆ] we should also rededicate ourselves not only to the cause of freedom but to renewing global commitments to restoring a just peace where there is war, to diplomacy, and to the prevention of conflict.โ€

08.05.2025 21:24 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Romantic poetry in romantic fiction: Byron & Austen โ€“ Bath Royal Literary and Scientific Institution This talk concentrates on two protagonists of Romantic-period literature โ€“ one extremely famous in his time, Lord Byron, and the other, Jane Austen, hugely popular nowadays โ€“ as well as other popular early nineteenth-century novelists such as the Anglo-Irish Maria Edgeworth and the Scottish Susan Ferrier. After exploring Byronโ€™s views on womenโ€™s fiction and poetry (and considering whether he knew Austenโ€™s novels), the focus will shift to Austenโ€™s knowledge of Byronโ€™s verse and the traces it left in her novels and letters. The talk will then open up a discussion of Byronโ€™s presence in the fiction and letters of Austenโ€™s contemporaries Edgeworth and Ferrier, with references to some later women novelists from the 1830s and 1840s. Bringing together the bicentenary of Byronโ€™s death in 2024 and the 250th anniversary of Austenโ€™s birth in 2025, this discussion celebrates the interconnections between two major literary figures as well as, more generally, how women novelists in the first half the nineteenth century repeatedly engaged with, questioned and reinventedByronโ€™s figure and poetry. Professor Diego Saglia has worked at the Universities of Cardiff and Bath, and is now Professor of English Literature at the University of Parma (Italy). His research focuses on Romantic literature and culture, also in relation to other European traditions, and particularly on such figures as Lord Byron, Jane Austen, Felicia Hemans, and Walter Scott.

Romantic Poetry in Romantic Fiction: Byron & Austen
Professor Diego Saglia
Wed, April 30 | 7:30 pm โ€“ 9:00 pm
๐ŸŽŸ๏ธwww.brlsi.org/whatso...

@visitbath #Byron #JaneAusten #RomanticLiterature #Poetry #LiteraryTalks #BookLovers #BRLSI"""

25.04.2025 12:26 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 6    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Looking forward to thisโ€ฆ

04.03.2025 13:49 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Thomas Hood: poet, comic, commentator โ€“ Bath Royal Literary and Scientific Institution Many may not have heard of the editor, poet, and social commentator Thomas Hood, but will know some of his poetry for its punning irony, general wordplay, and impact. Dogged by illness and depression,...

Just over a day to go until this talk - Hood was a man whose life and work (and wordplay!) deserve more appreciation
www.brlsi.org/whatson/thom...

04.03.2025 13:27 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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An underrated #Poet โœ๏ธ, #ThomasHood was known for his wit and humour, despite a life marked by personal struggles.

Steve Wharton of @uniofbath.bsky.social explores this contrast, shedding light on his famous and hidden #Poetic gems.

๐Ÿ“† Wed 5 March | 7:30 pm
๐ŸŽซ ยฃ3 โ€“ ยฃ6
๐Ÿ”— www.brlsi.org/whatson/thom...

26.02.2025 10:33 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
ASMCF - Annual Conference 2025 CfP: Nomadismes We are delighted to announce our Annual Conference in 2025 will be hosted by the University of Kent in the Canterbury Cathedral Lodge on 2-3 September 2025. The theme for the conference will beย Nomadi...

๐ŸšฉInstead of our traditional #FrancophoneFriday, we have an important announcement: the deadline to send a proposal for our 2025 conference on "Nomadismes" has been extended until 28/02! More details here: www.asmcf.org/news/annual-...

14.02.2025 17:52 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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a single candle is lit up in the dark with a black background ALT: a single candle is lit up in the dark with a black background
27.01.2025 20:03 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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โœจ Celebrate 200 Years of BRLSI with usโœจ
BRLSIโ€™s Bicentenary celebrations! Gather with fellow members and their guests at #TheGuildHall Bath for a memorable morning filled with coffee, tea, cake, and more.
Tuesday, 21st January
10:00 am โ€“ 12:00 pm GMT
๐Ÿ“Guildhall, Bath

14.01.2025 12:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Lโ€™Arlatan, Arles

Lโ€™Arlatan, Arles

Museon Arlaten - vestiges du Forum

Museon Arlaten - vestiges du Forum

Museon Arlaten - dรฉtail de la Chappelle des Jรฉsuites

Museon Arlaten - dรฉtail de la Chappelle des Jรฉsuites

Room to relax at the Arlatan in #arles, remains of the Roman Forum at the #museonarlaten, and a little architectural detail in the Museonโ€™s Jesuit Chapel. 29 December 2024 #chillingindecember #nofilter

29.12.2024 17:20 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
A Christmas tree with red lights

A Christmas tree with red lights

Itโ€™s beginning to look a lot like #christmasinparma #nofilter

18.12.2024 18:39 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Teachers and staff, we want to hear from you.

Have you used our services due to work-related stress? Would you be willing to share your experience to help support more staff?

Email: Emily.Kenneally@edsupport.org.uk if you're interested!

#EduSky

27.11.2024 16:23 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Weโ€™ve been supporting the education sector for over 145 years and understand the challenges you face.

Talk to us, we exist to support you ๐Ÿ’™

Open to all teachers and education staff.

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#EduSky

23.11.2024 09:33 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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Teachers and education staff recently told us theyโ€™ve seen a change in behaviour from parents and guardians.

Does this chime in with your experience?

See how pupil and parent behaviour is affecting staff morale and wellbeing in the 2024 Teacher Wellbeing Index: buff.ly/3Zdv6cs

#TWIX2024 #EduSky

22.11.2024 14:18 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 6    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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@edsupportuk.bsky.socialโ€™s Teacher Wellbeing Index #TWIX2024 published today.

Some particularly concerning findings relating rises in vexatious complaints from parents and more significant pupil behaviour challenges.

Read the full report here:

ow.ly/jR0850U9MMa

20.11.2024 07:28 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The 2024 Teaching Wellbeing Index is live!

Hereโ€™s what's new:

- Insights on how pupil/parent behaviour impacts staff wellbeing

- Data on how the lack of support from public services is affecting educatorsโ€™ morale

Read the findings: ow.ly/n1Ei50UaFnJ

#TWIX2024 #EduSky

20.11.2024 08:06 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 6    ๐Ÿ” 8    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
Bath Abbey at dusk

Bath Abbey at dusk

#Bath at dusk on #remembrancesunday 2024 #nofilter

10.11.2024 17:20 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Thanks!

07.11.2024 17:52 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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