Colleen Curran

Medieval Manuscripts Seminar The seminar covers current research into the intellectual history of book production in the Middle Ages

The first medieval manuscripts seminar of the term is next Tuesday. It’s a hybrid lecture. Eyal Poleg will be talking about The Science of Erasures #MedievalSky 👇
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Wonderful news from Birkbeck's School of Historical Studies. We're hiring not one but TWO open-ended, full-time roles: Medieval Studies, and History of Art! cis7.bbk.ac.uk/home.html#fi...

I’m writing a Biography of Neil R. Ker and his foundational rôle in British Manuscript Studies. The enormous correspondence to him is touching testimony to his astonishing vision & generosity. Time and again, scholars—senior & early career alike—write to seek his knowledge, which he freely gave. /1

Lecturer in Early Medieval History | King's College London

Exciting job at KCL: www.kcl.ac.uk/jobs/136727-...

A magnificent hidden treasure of Irish legal history - the Bechbretha ('bee-judgments') of the Brehon law manuscripts composed in the seventh century (TCD MS 1316/2 page 25)
#medievalsky

Digital Tools for Manuscript Studies

If you have graduate students working with medieval manuscripts this free online training might be useful 👇
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Timely news as it's St Manchan's Day tomorrow!

Lemanaghan was founded by Manchan in the 7th century. It's a highly significant early monastery. Well worth a visit if you're in the midlands.

Introduction to Palaeography and Manuscript Studies This course introduces students to key skills for the study of medieval manuscripts, from the making of parchment to reading text and imagery

I’ll be reviving my irrepressible double act with Katherine Hindley for London International Palaeography Summer School 2026. We provide an introduction to manuscript studies ideal for anyone starting graduate study. It’s a lot of fun. #MedievalSky 👇

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In memoriam: Prof Stephen Baxter (1969-2026) It is with deep sadness that the Master and Fellows of St Peter’s College share news of the death of Professor Stephen Baxter.

Terrible news of the death of Stephen Baxter, superb historian and kind colleague. www.spc.ox.ac.uk/news/in-memo...

PhD scholarship in History or Geography at Dublin City University - applicants with an interest in medieval Ireland are particularly encouraged to apply.

#MedievalSky

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🔔What a great semester we have in store for you all!

Over the course of six exciting events, we will be treated to a diverse and fascinating array of lectures.

Check out our Spring 2026 schedule!

🗓️Fridays at 12pm
🍴Lunch will be provided afterwards

Everyone welcome!

Discussion of the letter R

Discussion of "couplings"

Back to the Lindisfarne Gospels facsimile volumes. I wonder if there is any chance at all of a reprint of the commentary volume. It contains an absolute treasure trove of detailed paleographical observation by Julian Brown, not least a letter-by-letter description of the main script, 🧵 #medievalsky

But completely agree with your observations about re-printing Brown's commentary. I am lucky to have a copy of his facsimile of the Vatican Paulinus, and his commentary on those scribes has been absolutely foundational for me.

Julia has a copy in her office, so when I taught for her, I had prime access to it. I just wouldn't recommend bringing both volumes up and down eight flights of stairs, especially if you're wearing heels (do as I say, not as I do).

BOOK OF LINDISFARNE Evangeliorum Quattuor. Codex Lindisfarnensis. » De Burca Rare Books seo_description

Oh my, I have just seen a copy for sale for... €3,750. 😭https://www.deburcararebooks.com/product/books/fine-bindings/lindisfarne/?srsltid=AfmBOopZufCoGsdsib5FyM6UixDvGPxBJsUHfDaGopNbdyCrprrXN23P

St Matthew the Evangelist and the beginning of his Gospel

München, Bayerische Staatsbibliothek, BSB Clm 17011; Carolingian Gospel Book; c.860; Freising; ff.36v-37r

For all the newcomers interested in book and manuscript history here is a handy starter pack

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I love this!!! Need to plan my trip to Hereford!

From Parchment to Binding - 29/05/2026 19:00:00 The Practical Processes of Making a Medieval Manuscript with Dr Sara Charles

I'm really looking forward to the wonderful exhibition on the Hereford Gospels later this year. I'll also be giving a talk and hosting an ink making workshop if you are in the area in May! www.herefordcathedral.org/Event/from-p...
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Oh my word, this is so exciting!!! I love the Hereford Gospels.
(Well, I love every Insular manuscript but)

A list of the registration fees for the Medieval Academy meeting in Massachusetts in March 2026. The early-bird registration price for MAA members is $140, less than have the announced "regular" fee of $305.

Wow, this is an amazing deal: more than 50% off the registration price for the @medievalacademy.bsky.social meeting sponsored by the Five College Consortium in Massachusetts in March. maa2026.wordpress.amherst.edu. And if you're a K-12 educator, registration is only $25! #MedievalSky

Actually, one of the Aldhelm mss is definitely referred to as being difficult to read because it was written in Insular script (it is now lost 🥲). I'll have to chase up that reference for you.

I don't have any examples off of the top of my head, but I am fascinated by this project.

Professor in Latin literature (BOF) (29474) → Apply until 28/01/2026 (DD/MM/YYYY) 23:59 (Brussels time) → Discipline: Latin literature → 100% Assistant professor tenure track

One heck of a Latin Literature job at Ghent!

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Munby Fellowship in Bibliography 2026 - 2027 at University of Cambridge Searching for an academic job? Explore this Munby Fellowship in Bibliography 2026 - 2027 opening on jobs.ac.uk! Click to view more details and browse other academic jobs.

Apply to be the 2026-7 Munby Fellow in bibliography and history of the book @theul.bsky.social

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I have had this conversation like five times, and I have now just given up on it. My life is easier that way.

Another snowy holiday here. Happy 2026, everyone.

Et joyeux Noël à toi aussi, Cyprien!

We've had an unexpectedly white Christmas this year! Happy Christmas to you and yours.

Initial 'Q'(uid) at the beginning of Psalm 51:

'Quid gloriaris in malitia qui potens es in iniquitate?'

BL Add MS 36929; The 'Psalter of Cormac'; 1275-1325 CE; Ireland; f.60r