Catherine Angerson

Display case in the British Library Treasures Gallery showing Jane Austen's manuscripts and printed editions.

We installed a new Jane Austen display case in time for Jane's 250th birthday in December. The display is available in the Treasures Gallery (free) at the British Library in London until 15 March 2026. Blogpost: www.bl.uk/stories/blog...

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The British library is in crisis: why does nobody care? The widespread indifference to the British Library's crippling cyberattack demonstrates a perilous failure to value the knowledge infrastructure vital for national prosperity

I’ve written a piece on the curious lack of media and political interest in the issues faced by our national @britishlibrary.bsky.social. This is strange given we live in a world where ideas, knowledge and research are a long-term source of innovation and insight
www.cityam.com/the-british-...

18.11.2025 06:27 — 👍 957    🔁 571    💬 33    📌 68

Thank you!

18.11.2025 14:53 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

I am hearing that @uniofnottingham.bsky.social is suspending (i.e shutting down) *all modern language courses* in 2026-27. One of the largest departments in the UK. A shocking short sighted move that damages regional and national prospects @britishacademy.bsky.social @hetanshah.bsky.social

06.11.2025 12:39 — 👍 165    🔁 93    💬 13    📌 29

PhD placement opportunity: Curating the manuscripts in the Lady Eccles Oscar Wilde Collection The British Library has released a call for applicants for PhD placements in 2025–26. The PhD placement scheme supports the professional development of researchers for future career paths both within ...

Interesting PhD placement opportunity to research provenance of Lady Eccles Oscar Wilde Collection at the British Library blogs.bl.uk/english-and-...

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