Dr Sam Hirst

romgothsam.bsky.social

02 October 2026 22:16

Day 2 of #AScareADay and we read 'Bornholm Island' or 'The Island of Bornholm' by Nikolai Karamzin. I was able to let loose my inner drama llama for the live reading. Love the old guy's conversational gambit with his unknown guest is 'Does love reign on the terrestrial sphere?'

Durham Institute for Medical Humanities

durhamimh.bsky.social

02 October 2026 22:16

🎉 We are excited to share that Georgia Punton has been awarded an Addison Wheeler Research Fellowship with IMH and Durham’s Department of Psychology! Her project, 'The Imagination After Midnight', explores night-time thoughts and imagination, and how they relate to sleep and wellbeing. 👇 Read here

Durham Institute for Medical Humanities

durhamimh.bsky.social

02 October 2026 17:30

🎭 Join us for Crossroads: A Research Cabaret, an evening of live music, poetry, dance, stand-up comedy and surprises exploring experiences of illness, disability and health decision-making. 📅 12 November 2026 🕖 7–10pm 📍 Radisson Blu Hotel, Durham, DH1 5TA 👇 Find out more and book your place

Durham Institute for Medical Humanities

durhamimh.bsky.social

26 September 2026 10:45

Survey reminder! If you've ever read or written for @the-polyphony.bsky.social, the team are still keen to hear your views on the site and any connections, ideas and opportunities that may have emerged through the experience. Take part today: durhamuniversity.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

Durham Institute for Medical Humanities

durhamimh.bsky.social

26 September 2026 10:45

Don't miss @thereaderbank.bsky.social at BBC Contains Strong Language in Salford later this month! Join us on 25–27 September to explore how poetry engages the imagination in different and surprising ways at our workshop and drop-in sessions. Find out more: medhumsplatform.org/readerbank-a...