Dr Kyly Walker

There is only 1 day left before the #IMC2026 Bursary application portal closes! 😱 The deadline is Friday, 17 October 2025 at 23:59:59 BST (GMT +1). 👀

Click here to apply for an IMC Bursary and get the chance to attend #IMC2026:

www.imc.leeds.ac.uk/about/bursary/

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🖥 We have a number of online research training courses starting in October.

Visit the IHR website to register and find detailed information on each course: www.history.ac.uk/study-traini...

We are delighted to announce our research seminars for this semester in Leeds. All will be hybrid. Keep an eye out for links to register for zoom nearer the time or come in person. All welcome! #medievalsky #medievalresearch

Can anyone help me with a PDF of: Kicklighter, Joseph A. "An Unknown Brother of Pope Clement V." Mediaeval Studies 38 (1976): 492–95. doi.org/10.1484/J.MS...? #ICanHazPDF #MedievalSky TIA!!

This call for submissions states that the Journal of the Australian Early Medieval Association seeks submissions of scholarly articles on the early medieval period and late antiquity, from anywhere around the globe, between the fall of the Roman Empire and the end of the eleventh century. The Journal of the Australian Early Medieval Association publishes articles that appeal to those interested in our period, whether these are focused on the historical, political, social, literary, cultural, religious, ethnic, geographic, and interpretive crossovers between.

While the Call for Papers for our annual conference may be closed, we are still open to submissions for our Journal!

JAEMA publishes scholarly articles on the Late Antique and Early Medieval world, see our website for details: aema.org.au/journal/

CFP #IMC2026 'Flashpoints and Factions: Internal Temporalities of Crisis in the Crusader States' @imc-leeds.bsky.social Deadline 15 September 2025.

An interview with Tim Watkinson: Reflections on Medieval Studies and the International Medieval Congress Leeds’ Director of Communications and Engagement shares his journey from MA student to university leadership.

For the first in a series of interviews with Leeds IMS alumni on how medieval studies fitted into their career, go to ahc.leeds.ac.uk/medieval/new.... Interviews by Emily Caffery, community-building student assistant (currently doing an MA in Medieval Studies) #medievalsky #whatisamastersfor

Members of the Leeds Institute for Medieval Studies visiting Whitby Abbey in June 2025. Group of people looking at a gothic ruin. Beautiful view of hills and blue sky behind. Green grass in foreground.

Come and do an MA or PhD in Medieval Studies at the University of Leeds. To see what we are like: www.youtube.com/watch?v=g1Do... ahc.leeds.ac.uk/medieval #medievalsky #medievalstudies

An exciting day of papers for those interested in early medieval charters (on 9 September). If you’d like to attend, do send me a message!

Come along tomorrow night to learn more about swordplay in medieval and early modern England!

Call for papaers poster. Medieval image of Hildegard of Bingen as header. Neurodivergent infinity loop behind text. Text reads: Call for Papers: International Medieval Congress 2026 Neurodivergent and Neuroqueer Temporalities Over the past decade, critical neurodiversity studies and neuroqueer theory have come to prominence. These new paradigms seek to explore differences in mind through an understanding that there are naturally diverse ways of being rather than through pathologisation. While the paradigms are beginning to be used in other academic disciplines, they are yet to be implemented in a significant way in medieval studies. This panel seeks to change this by encouraging medievalists to see the potentials in neuroqueer and neurodivergent scholarship and prompting discussion in these areas. This panel is requesting proposals for papers which examine aspects of medieval temporalities through a neurodivergent or neuroqueer lens. This includes, but is not limited to: • Application of contemporary neuroqueer or neurodivergent theory to medieval temporal concerns. • Examination of non-normative experiences of time, e.g. in mystical ecstasy. • Exploration of neuroqueer attitudes to normative lifecycles. • Examination of the effects of time and age on the mind in medieval texts. • Neurodivergent readings of medieval material relating to temporalities. Paper proposals should be under 200 words and accompanied by a short bio. Proposals should be sent to A.T.Paley1@leeds.ac.uk for the attention of Ash Paley and Daniel Coultas by 9am on Monday 15th September 2025.

Call for Papers: Leeds IMC 2026
Neurodivergent and Neuroqueer Temporalities

Deadline: Monday 15th September 9am
#CFP #IMC2026 #Medievalsky #Neurodiversity #Neuroqueer

The #IMC2026 Padlet Page is filling up with so many amazing sessions which want your papers! 🎉

If you have a CfP for the IMC you would like advertising then email imc@leeds.ac.uk ☺️

Does anybody happen to have access to:
Weiss, Robert. 1949. "Cinque lettere inedite del Cardinale Benedetto Gaetani (Bonifacio VIII)." Rivista di Storia della Chiesa in Italia, 3:162–168.

TIA!
#MedievalSky #ICanHazPDF

A table full of sensory toys. Twp Liquid motion timers, a unicorn rainbow pop-it. A Clear Northern Lights projector with the box next to it. A pair of noise defending headphones, two multi-coloured fidget toys, a fidget spinner.

A table with 5 black rolled up blankets, 4 grey sleep masks, and a little bag of ear plugs.

#IMC2025 can be a full on experience and to some that can be quite overwhelming.

If any of our delegates need a break from their busy schedule, our Quiet Rooms and new Sensory Room are still open for you to visit 😊

Visit www.imc.leeds.ac.uk/imc-2025/del... for more infromation.

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I hope all the medievalists in Leeds enjoy #IMC2025. For various reasons I'm not attending this year. It's a rather strange feeling: the last time I didn't attend was 2018. But since I work at UoL, I will get to enjoy the craft fair and Making Leeds Medieval when I'm on campus later in the week.

Hey kids! First time at the #IMC2025 @imc-leeds.bsky.social?

Here are some of Old Man Kramer's Hot Tips!

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Seconding this! This year, delegates travelling to #IMC2025 who do not need a visa may need to apply for an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA).

You can apply online through the UK government website.

For more IMC travel guidance, please check out our website: www.imc.leeds.ac.uk/imc-2025/del...

An excellent example of historical research having a direct impact on modern world problems #EnvironmentalHistory

Leeds IMS seminars are normally hybrid, they're usually 5.30 on Tuesdays

Job Opportunity at University of Leeds: Lecturer (Teaching & Research) in German Studies Are you an academic with proven abilities to carry out cutting-edge teaching and research in German Studies?We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated individual with expertise in German ...

Job klaxon! We are advertising for a permanent lecturer in German (Teaching and Research). Come and join our team here at the School of Languages, Cultures and Societies. Deadline 9th July. @lcsleeds.bsky.social jobs.leeds.ac.uk/Vacancy.aspx...

People standing around a long table, looking down at a variety of books and papers laid out.

Are you a PhD student using the Library for your research, or interested in doing so?

Join one of our Doctoral Open Days for a deep dive into the areas of our collection which might be relevant to your research, as well as top tips on using the Library 👇

bit.ly/BLPhDOpenDays

Australian authors, creatives, anyone who generates copyrighted works! If you aren't already registered with the copyright agency, why not? They collect your royalties for you & distribute annually in late June. Get on it. www.copyright.com.au/about-us/wha...

A very large stained glass window with seven lights (panels) and intricate stone tracery at top, showing a Jesse tree in the three central panels. This is the family tree of Jesus with a figure of a man (Jesse) asleep at the bottom dreaming of his descendants as a succession of prophets who rise up through the window with Mary and baby Jesus at top. Selby Abbey, Yorkshire. Window built 1340 but glass replaced in 20th century because of fire damage.

Deadline for Leeds MA in Medieval Studies scholarships is 9 June. Available for both part-time and full-time home students ahc.leeds.ac.uk/dir-record/s... #medievalsky #MAscholarships Selby Abbey Jesse window of 1340 #medievalstainedglass

Come and do an MA in Medieval Studies at @leedsims.bsky.social! This year we have *two scholarships* specifically for UK students from underrepresented groups. Apps due 9 June: ahc.leeds.ac.uk/dir-record/s.... Get in touch with us if you have any questions! #MedievalStudies #Scholarships #Leeds #MA

Photographs taken from YouTube of TV commercials inspired by the Middle Ages. Top left to bottom right: KitKat commercial from 2017 - two men consult an IKEA style manual to build a giant catapult with a huge allen key; Tetley tea commercial from 2014 - four people in medieval costume drink from white china teacups; Budlight Super Bowl advert from 2018 - panoramic battle scene with dragon and light sabre type sword; Nespresso coffee commercial from 2018 with a group of people in medieval costume including George Clooney in full armour drinking from a glass cup. See instagram @leedsims for full links and analysis. No endorsement or sponsorship intended for any products.

Study for an MA or PhD Medieval Studies in the UK at Leeds. Find out how the Middle Ages still influence modern culture even commercials. Registration free for enrolled students at Leeds International Medieval Congress @imc-leeds.bsky.social ahc.leeds.ac.uk/medieval #medievalsky #medievalmasters

Royal Historical Society ‪@royalhistsoc.org‬ Home Explore 3 Notifications Chat Feeds Lists Profile Settings New Post Search Discover Following What's History 🗃️ More feeds Trending Israeli Embassy Shooting Survivor Finale Tottenham Hotspur Qatar Jet FDA SCOTUS Feedback • Privacy • Terms • Help Image of University of London with the text: RHS Centenary Fellowships, for PhD completion, 2025-26. Closing date for applications: 31 May 2025 Image of University of London with the text: RHS Centenary Fellowships, for PhD completion, 2025-26. Closing date for applications: 31 May 2025

The Society welcomes applications for two Centenary Fellowships, 2025-26, to support PhD students in completing a doctorate in #history.

Fellowships are held in association with
@ihr.bsky.social and are for £8500 over 6 months. Applications, by 31 May, are via the IHR bit.ly/4mybVDV #Skystorians

PhD funding available on a very exciting project for a medieval Latinist.

Calling medievalists/Byzantinists! I have a bright new MA student starting a project on late Byzantine diplomacy, & many fewer spoons than usual to help him with groundwork/networking. Any tips about conferences, readings, associations etc that I should pass on to him would be much appreciated! TIA

The University of Leeds great hall (for graduations). Gothic revival building in red brick surrounded by trees without leaves. Blue sky

Come and do an MA in Medieval Studies at Leeds and register for free in the International Medieval Congress next year. Two £7000 scholarships available for low-income home students (full and part-time): ahc.leeds.ac.uk/history/dir-.... Deadline 9th June #medievalsky #scholarships

Named after our Professor Surya Subedi, the next round of the Subedi Essay Prize is now open! ✏️
The prize is for the best essay on the #abolition of modern forms of #slavery or the protection of human #dignity anywhere in the world.
For more info and to apply, click below!
tinyurl.com/7evb5yvy