Tim Grady

Call for Papers - 2026 Conference: The LBI is accepting proposals for papers to be presented at its 2026 conference The LBI is accepting proposals for papers to be presented at its 2026 conference Between Revolution and Reaction: German-Speaking Jews and the Ideas, Politics, and Cultures of the Right

Reposting this CfP for fall conference on German Jews and the Right -- deadline approaching fast please help spread the word. #academicsky 🗃️
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Such an important article about the horrific realities of this awful conflict. Thanks for sharing @milwelfhist.bsky.social

Our first talk of 2026 is on 21 January at the Grosvenor Museum by Prof Tim Grady of @HistArchChester on German War Graves and the British: The Great Exhumation Mission of 1962.

Non-members very welcome [£5 cash/cheque at the door].

Nationalising bodies, shifting loyalties: exhuming the war dead in a changing Europe Throughout Europe, thousands of national cemeteries contain the bodies of soldiers killed in the two world wars, each carefully divided according to nationality. Yet, as this article argues, determ...

Just published online & open access: @tlgrady68.bsky.social 'Nationalising Bodies, Shifting Loyalties: Exhuming the War Dead'. 1000s of national cemeteries in Europe contain the WWI & WWII dead. Yet, determining their nationality was never clear cut. www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

Ongoing decimation of British universities part 252:

Apx. 1000 academic staff at University of Essex just received formal ‘risk of redundancy’ letters via email.

Please share @ucuessex.bsky.social @ucu.org.uk

Fascinating read in the Museum of Liverpool today - striking bio given current politics.

Society visit to historians at the University of Suffolk and to Suffolk Archives, 22 October - RHS On 22 October, members of the Society’s Council visited historians at the University of Suffolk: to learn more about the department, and historical studies across the institution; to discuss shared pr...

Many thanks to all at the University of Suffolk and @suffolkarchives.bsky.social who hosted yesterday's visit by the Society to meet with historians, archivists and curators from Ipswich and the region bit.ly/3Jsoi5v

Our discussions focused on 'collaborative working with heritage partners' 1/2

Chester FC’s Deva stadium - one of the more unusual places I’ve been asked to speak at… very welcoming audience though.

Britain and the Memory of the Two World Wars A public lecture as part of the Royal Historical Society's visit to historians at the University of Suffolk, with Professor Tim Grady

On Weds 22 October, we visit historians at the University of Suffolk and Suffolk Archives, to discuss partnership working.

Our Ipswich visit includes a guest public lecture by Tim Grady (Chester) and a reception to meet fellow historians and RHS members bit.ly/4medzcd All are welcome #Skystorians

Very much looking forward to visiting…

Burying the Enemy - The Story of Those who Cared for the Dead in Two World Wars: A civilising veneer for savagery A thoughtful book about unfortunate men and what their treatment says about British-German relations

Burying the Enemy - The Story of Those who Cared for the Dead in Two World Wars: A civilising veneer for savagery

The Long Death of Adolf Hitler - Yale University Press London A fascinating exploration of why Hitler’s death was only confirmed in 2018   Adolf Hitler has taken a long time to die, despite the lethal efficie...

Delighted to see my forthcoming book - The Long Death of Adolf Hitler - is now available for preorder... yalebooks.co.uk/book/9780300... 👀

My hotel bathroom has a very fine example of efficient British plumbing!

In an ideal world, research should leave few environmental scars. But that’s easier said than done for all of us, but I admit that’s even harder starting out from Australia!

I know it’s a drop in the ocean but the climate impact of travel for academic research & conferences needs far greater attention. The Eurostar & Bahn might be slower & pricier but *generally* get you there (German archives if that’s your thing) in the end! #flightfreeresearch

‘I’ve £90k in student debt – for what?’ Graduates share their job-hunting woes amid the AI fallout AI isn’t just taking away entry-levels jobs, it’s helping thousands apply for the same job with almost the same CV

Well worth a read for the scale of AI problems facing us all. I’d like to think universities are capable of adapting, because knowledge, research and critical thinking are more important than ever. But unis need to get on top of this now, rethink assessment etc…
www.theguardian.com/money/2025/j...

Is it better to see your own book still on the shelves or an empty gap where it once was!?

History Books of the Year . . . so far! - Yale University Press London This reading list brings you our History books of the year so far, as chosen by critics. You can shop this selection with a 30% discount.

Our History books of the year so far, as chosen by the critics.

Includes books by @tlgrady68.bsky.social, @hdiamond.bsky.social, @nirarielli.bsky.social and many more!

You can shop this selection with a 30% discount and free UK postage here:
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#skystorians

I hope so… I’m feeling the pressure now though!

It was nice to see this. Thanks so much to Church Times and Ian Bradley for the review.

Looking forward to it @ddronline.bsky.social

They’re really trying hard to sell this job! Disappointing that this is seen as a positive…

Chester’s annual Festival of Ideas kicks off next week. On Friday (04/07) I’ll be speaking about what should happen to enemy bodies in times of conflict. Not cheery, but sadly timely. Join me in the Town Hall: festivalofideas.chester.ac.uk/event/war-an...

In a turbulent period of UK political history the treatment of universities has been arguably the defining symbol. Important to so many challenges - growth, local economies, international competitiveness, trade - yet generally treated as an irritation if not ignored completely.

The @royalhistsoc.org writing workshop is a fantastic scheme - it really helped with the final stages of writing, plus it was a nice way to bring people together for discussions and of course food. Anyway, it worked as the book has since appeared! yalebooks.co.uk/book/9780300...

We are here at the Second World War Research Group conference.

Browse our selection of books with 30% off, in person or online: yalebooks.co.uk/ww2offer/ (UK orders only).

#SWW80YearsOn

They’re amazing - certainly going to give a new look to the corridor at work!

Mourning across Borders: Britain, Germany and the Enemy War Dead' | Liverpool European Festival

Lots going on in this year’s Liverpool European Festival, including a supporting role from me: liverpooleuropeanfestival.co.uk/events/mourn...
If you’re in the city tomorrow evening, do pop by the German Church. @yalebooks.bsky.social

‘Burying the Enemy’ Review: Death Behind the Lines In both World War I and II, the bodies of those who died far from home were often left to the care of local communities and treated with surprising tenderness.

Very nice to be featured in the Wall Street Journal. Reposting just in case you’re not up to speed with the latest goings on in the WSJ! www.wsj.com/arts-culture...

Little ships set sail for Dunkirk commemoration from Ramsgate A fleet of 66 'little ships' to attend the 85th anniversary of Operation Dynamo in France.

We’ve only just made it to VE Day, but it looks like we’re ready to go again: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...