The *new* Oral History Society's Higher Education Special Interest Group - a network of people interested in the role/place of Oral History in Higher Education.

Joined June 2020
We aim to connect, facilitate and build conversations between people who are interested in the role of oral history in Higher Ed. We promote knowledge exchange between institutions, teachers, students/researchers & welcome anyone with a general interest to join the discussion!👏
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OHS Higher Education SIG retweeted
Details of the NTU Oral History Network seminar series for the 2023-24 academic year can be found below. Please spread the word and get in touch with any questions. @Verusca @ntuhum @OHS_HigherEd @ntu_research
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Very pleased that my chapter which explores the function of nostalgia in oral histories of institutional care is now out in this long-awaited edited collection. The is the first volume to explore memory in the history of psychiatry. @rebeccawynter @OHS_HigherEd
New book! Memory, Anniversaries and Mental Health in International Historical Perspective: Faith in Reform | SpringerLink is here! #HistPsych #HistMed #HistSTM #MentalHealth #MentalHealthMatters
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We will be at the Oral History Society's conference to deliver a paper based on the #oralhistory testimonies we collected with people who resisted cuts in mental health services and fought to save a Nottingham day centre from closing and won @Verusca @Geraldine.
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Excited to be presenting my research at the 50th anniversary @OralHistorySoc conference later this month!
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In-person bookings for our #hybrid conference ‘Making Histories Together’ in #Nottingham CLOSES ON FRIDAY 16th! Booked your place yet? Come join us, engage with other #oralhistory folk and celebrate the Society’s 50th anniversary! #OHS50 @ntu_research ohs.org.uk/conferences/
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OHS Higher Education SIG retweeted
Online bookings for our #hybrid conference 23-24/06 'Making Histories Together' closes this Thursday! Great line-up of plenary sessions - In Conversation: @OralHistorySoc @ 50 #OHS50 - Collaborative #oralhistory practice - Does #oralhistory have a future? ohs.org.uk/conferences/
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.@OralHistorySoc the final programme is out for the Oral History Society's entitled “Making Histories Together” @TrentUni, Friday 23 and Saturday 24 June 2023 #oralhistory @Verusca @ChrisReynolds68 @leicsoralhist find out more + book your place here ohs.org.uk/conferences.
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Thanks to Jaime and colleagues @InspireArchives for a fabulous intro and behind the scenes peek at some of the mental health records held at our local archives. Great fun had by friends from @StreetMiddle and @NTUSocSciences supported by @HeritageFundUK And the sun was shining!
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We are documenting the heritage of @StreetMiddle, a day centre which turned 50 last year, with funding from @HeritageFundUK. Do you have memories about Middle Street Resource Centre that you would like to share? Come along to our event on 5 June, details below.
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.@OralHistorySoc There's still time to book to attend this year Oral History Society's conference "Making Histories Together", 23-24 June 2023 @Verusca @ChrisReynolds68 @NatalieBraber @NTUResearch shorturl.at/ceHN8. Final programme coming soon.
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OHS Higher Education SIG retweeted
This year I am hosting the Oral History Society’s conference at Nottingham Trent University on 23-24 June 2023, entitled “Making Histories Together”. The event marks the Society’s 50th anniversary @OralHistorySoc. Registration is now open: ohs.org.uk/conferences.
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OHS Higher Education SIG retweeted
For anyone interested in learning more about oral history, interviewing processes and best practice in the field, the Oral History Society’s webpage is a brilliant resource, including the Oral History journal @OralHistorySoc ohs.org.uk. 🧵
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A new study aims to explore the often unexplored emotional demands of doing #oralhistory research and are looking for participants to share their experiences. If interested, follow this link: shorturl.at/emFPV
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OHS Higher Education SIG retweeted
PLS RT: Bookings are now open for the Oral History Society's 2023 conference entitled “Making Histories Together” on 23 & 24 June 2023 at Nottingham Trent University @OralHistorySoc @ntu_research. Register here: ohs.org.uk/events/conference…
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OHS Higher Education SIG retweeted
Come and work with me at @TrentUni @SocialWorkNTU as a Heritage Project Officer (part-time, 18 months) on the Heritage Lottery funded project 'Fifty Years of Middle Street Resource Centre'. Details here: vacancies.ntu.ac.uk/displayj… @NTU_Museum @ntu_research @OralHistorySoc Please RT.
OHS Higher Education SIG retweeted
.@CDH_Brighton is hosting a series of exciting online lectures in June and a workshop in July on the role of oral histories in researching #museum histories. #OralHistory Find out more: ohs.org.uk/events/series-of-…
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OHS Higher Education SIG retweeted
This Thursday 12th May. Get your FREE ticket now for this online talk with @hannanasiddiqui @SBSisters before they sell out! Limited tickets available! 👇
Just over a week away! FREE OHS Online Event '#Oralhistory in dialogue – Southall Black Sisters', 12 May 2022 6-8pm BST with @Hannanasiddiqui. @SBSisters represent experiences + views of survivors of gender-based violence in black and minority communities. eventbrite.co.uk/e/oral-hist…
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OHS Higher Education SIG retweeted
PLS RT: our last NTU #oralhistory network online seminar of the academic year. Details on how to sign up👇.
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