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Members there is still time to complete the online application for the SSHM Mid Career Writing Retreat (funded by Wellcome) - Deadline 28 January 👇.

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RT @socialhistsoc: 📣Reminder that you still have until the 24th January to submit a paper or panel proposal to our 2025 conference!. https:….

RT @OralHist_ie: Our first networking event of the year is an introductory session discussing our range of events for 2025. New and returni….

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RT @SSHMedicine: 📣Attention SSHM Members 📣 .SSHM Mid Career Writing Retreat (funded by Wellcome) 7-10 April 2025 University of Strathclyd….

RT @EHCS_Journal: The CfP for the 5th Biennial Conference of The Society for the History of Emotions is now OPEN! ."Emotions at the Border"….

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📣Attention SSHM Members 📣 .SSHM Mid Career Writing Retreat (funded by Wellcome) 7-10 April 2025 University of Strathclyde's Ross Priory .Submit your online application before the deadline of 28 January .All details and application 👇.#histmed.