The Returning Soldier
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A collaborative research network studying veterancy from the ancient world to the modern day Based at Manchester Met & part of @HaCCMMU PhD applications welcome
Manchester, England
Joined September 2018
Members may be interested in the following exhibition on the stories of British Army soldiers killed in Northern Germany during the SWW. 10-13 November at Craiglockhart, Edinburgh. Tickets available at https://t.co/qHqQSwibBR
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What happened to Algerian veterans of the Great War, wounded fighting for the French Empire? In this blog post, network member Dónal Hassett explores their experiences of healthcare and demobilisation 👇
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This post explores experiences of veterancy for those who had served in France’s colonial Forces.
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Searching for Shadrack Byfield 📅 29 August, 12pm-1pm 🎟️ Free (attend in person or online) Join Dr Eamonn O’Keeffe as he explores the War of 1812 through the eyewitness account of a disabled British veteran of the conflict.
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Today, we pause to remember all veterans of the Second World War. You can read about Australian experiences of VJ Day on the blog of Network member, Dr Lisa Cooper: https://t.co/37XWRlRZme
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This #ArmedForcesWeek, we salute those who serve, have served, and their families. At DMWS, we’re proud to support the health and wellbeing of our Armed Forces community — every day. 🎖️ Thank you for your service. #DMWS #SupportTheFrontline #ArmedForcesDay #VeteranSupport
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In the lead up to Armed Forces Day (28 June) you can look for events in your area here:
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Our new website is live! 🥳 Check it out, and don't forget to read up about our Demobbed conference - Call for Papers closes 1 November https://t.co/NQF5vXO6Yy
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Studying veterancy from the ancient world to the modern day
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Our followers may be interested in this virtual talk by Network member Allison Finkelstein about the ways she used Library of Congress archives in researching her new book on veterans Library of Congress "Made at the Library" Series, Nov. 12 at 12 noon ET https://t.co/cjfYxCP07c
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Join author Allison S. Finkelstein as she discusses her recent book, "Forgotten Veterans, Invisible Memorials: How American Women Commemorated the Great War, 1917-1945," with Library specialists...
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Wonderful to meet @_PaulHamilton today and chat all things war and pilgrimage! @KathrynHurlock @MMoffski
Great to attend the online War and Pilgrimage Scoping Workshop earlier today. It was expertly facilitated by @MMoffski and @KathrynHurlock from @ManMetUni, in conjunction with @thereturningso1… Exciting updates to follow, I am certain of that!
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Great to attend the online War and Pilgrimage Scoping Workshop earlier today. It was expertly facilitated by @MMoffski and @KathrynHurlock from @ManMetUni, in conjunction with @thereturningso1… Exciting updates to follow, I am certain of that!
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The call for Expressions of Interest for the Leverhulme Early Career Fellowship is now open at Manchester Met. Why not come and work on your research with The Returning Soldier? EOI deadline 20th October #ECRChat #veterans
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We're committed to the development of early career researchers and support outstanding candidates to apply for externally funded research schemes.
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📢Call For Papers: Please RT! Plunder, Pillage and Spoils of War in History and Law - New research and exhibitions. 📅28-28 April, 2025 ⚔️Royal Armouries, Leeds, UK 🪙 Bursaries available Submit proposals by 11 October. Links to proposal forms in thread. 🧵
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early-career researchers to apply. Proposals should be submitted by 1 November 2024 to conference organiser Dr Michelle Moffat via m.moffat @mmu.ac.uk
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abstract summarising the theme of the panel; a paper title and 300-word abstract for each proposed paper; a nominated chair; and a brief biography for each panellist and chair. All papers should be no longer than 20 minutes in length. We warmly encourage postgraduate students and
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and grief, friendship and veteran support networks/agencies · Political: activism, disenfranchisement, radicalisation Paper proposals must include a paper title, a 300-word abstract of the paper, and a one-page academic CV. Panel proposals must include a panel title and 300-word
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Social: issues relating to race, class, faith, love and marriage · Economic: unemployment, social welfare or services, access to study/education · Health and Wellbeing: trauma, disability, rehabilitation, mental health · Cultural: identity, transitioning and reintegration, loss
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Professor Angela Wanhalla (University of Otago, New Zealand), will speak of her studies into the post-war health and wellbeing of veterans of New Zealand’s celebrated 28 (Māori) Battalion. We welcome proposals for individual papers or themed panels on any of the following themes:
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