EVENT: "Reparation, Restitution and Restorative Justice: Countering Imperialism" Friday 2 June, from 11:00-13:00 BST, followed by a buffet lunch. Violet Laidlaw Room, Chrystal Macmillan Building, George Square, Edinburgh. Free registration at reparation.eventbrite.co.uk

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Twittersphere, I'm searching for blind sensitivity readers who are based in the UK for my YA novel which forms part of my PhD on improving disability representation. Can anyone help or point me in the right direction? Please RT and my DMs are open.

Thinking Like A Mountain: the next event in the Centre for Place Writing womentalkplace online series curated & hosted by Helen Mort will feature Dr Kerri Andrews & Abbie Garrington discussing gender, mountaineering, & ways of noticing. Thursday, 1 June, 19:30 eventbrite.co.uk/e/thinking-lik…

🔉 One week left to register for 'Sounding Modernism' King's College London, June 22-23 - join us for soundings from the inimitable Michael Bull, James Mansell & Ned Allen (to name a few!) and two fantastic keynotes from Claire Davison & @_Alex_Goody 🔉 soundingmodernism.wordpress.com

Looking forward to attending and speaking at this event in June! Still time to register for those interested in sound/music and literature - info below:

On the train to London and using the long journey time from Edinburgh to finalise the details of my presentation for the Sounding Modernism conference this week at KCL ✨ Excited to talk about a twentieth-century text for a change!

It's nearly here... this year's #EdinburghDeafFestival programme launches TOMORROW 🤸‍♀️ We've been working hard to bring you an exciting event programme, spotlighting the rich diversity and talent within the deaf community. We can't wait to reveal what's in store 🤙

Enjoying a little trip to the British Library today, the day before the Sounding Modernism conference! Popped in to check out a hard-to-find academic book relevant to my paper tomorrow 👩‍🏫 next stop: Daunt Books 📚

On the train back to Edinburgh from London & still thinking about the wonderful Sounding Modernism conference I’ve been attending these past two days. Such a thought-provoking mix of studies in sound, radio, literature... Thank you all + especially Anna Snaith & Dr Imogen Free!

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Extremely disappointing that, while other unis (most recently York) release statements acknowledging that the marking boycott can only end following renewed negotiation, Durham University is releasing statements downplaying support for the boycott within @UCU. palatinate.org.uk/durham-univers…

So today, Durham academics got a MAB email from the VC. Not to say there'd finally be a call from Durham University to restart negotiations, OBVIOUSLY. An email saying anyone who gives up on the MAB & does their marking in the next couple of weeks will get their June deductions back.

I've got a lot of author/bookshop events coming up in early autumn and beyond which I'm very excited for. First up is the *official launch* of my new book, Way Makers, the first ever anthology of women's writing about walking. Come join me in delightful Toppings on 5 September.

“It would not be right to stand here and not acknowledge staff who have been fighting for not more than the bare minimum”. How can we thank you enough for this brave and moving oration at Edinburgh Graduation today. UCU Edinburgh UCU Staff-Student Solidarity Network Edinburgh

I am super excited to take part in this fantastic symposium alongside all these amazing scholars! I'll be speaking about Fannie Lou Hamer's sonic presence and intergenerational exchange and how her songs and speeches resonated differently across race, class and gender lines.

Next spring, Persephone Books will celebrate its 25 year anniversary, as well as the publication of its 150th book. In honour of this, there is going to be a Persephone Festival from Fri April 19th until Sun April 21st, 2024. For more information, head to the Festival website.

Excited to be co-organising this event with @lit_metal - it’s taking place next week with promising, thought-provoking papers. The aim is a 9:15-5pm day of listening, discussion, and regular breaks (lunch and coffee included). Details below & do email us with any questions ☺️

First Durham commute of the 2023/24 academic year & I’m back to teaching Beowulf! The set text is Heaney, but I’ll be using Headley’s energetic translation to get students thinking about translation and Grendel’s mother the ‘āglǣc-wīf’ — ‘monstrous hell-bride’ or ‘warrior-woman’?