On Tuesday, 14th October, three of us from the University of Nottingham’s medievalist PhD community had the pleasure of giving a talk for the Southwell branch of the Women’s Institute. The event took place in the beautiful and historic setting of Southwell, a town whose quiet, lamplit streets provided the perfect backdrop for an eveningContinueContinue reading “Sharing Our Research with the Southwell Women’s Institute, by Francesca Squitieri”
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The First Anniversary of Bodies and Being, by Autumn Reinhardt-Simpson
July was a joyous month for us at Bodies and Being because it meant celebrating our first anniversary together at the International Medieval Congress. Well, sort of. Francesca and I, and a virtual James, convened to host a round table and bask in the glory of our first year while Natalie stayed home and attendedContinueContinue reading “The First Anniversary of Bodies and Being, by Autumn Reinhardt-Simpson”
Bodies and Being Reunite at Leeds IMC 2025, by Francesca Squitieri
This July, I had the pleasure of returning to the International Medieval Congress (IMC) at the University of Leeds, and what a week it was! From the buzz of scholarly panels to late-night dancing at the infamous IMC disco, it was a conference filled with research, reunions, and reflections—both personal and academic. Things began onContinueContinue reading “Bodies and Being Reunite at Leeds IMC 2025, by Francesca Squitieri”
Reflections on the 17th Midlands Viking Symposium 2025, by Francesca Squitieri
On Saturday 17th May 2025, I had the pleasure of attending—and presenting at—the 17th annual Midlands Viking Symposium. Founded by Dr Christina Lee (University of Nottnigham) the symposium is a one-day event dedicated to sharing the latest Viking research with public audiences and academic colleagues across the region. Held this year at the University ofContinueContinue reading “Reflections on the 17th Midlands Viking Symposium 2025, by Francesca Squitieri”
Inspiring New Scholars: My Experience with The Scholars Programme, by Francesca Squitieri
One of the most rewarding aspects of my PhD has been teaching my research in schools and colleges with The Brilliant Club’s ‘Scholar’s Programme.’ It’s a fantastic initiative that sends PhD researchers into secondary schools and colleges to teach a seven-week course based on their research specialism. The aim? To encourage students from underrepresented backgroundsContinueContinue reading “Inspiring New Scholars: My Experience with The Scholars Programme, by Francesca Squitieri”
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