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(Everybody needs good) Neighbours: Jews and Christians living together in medieval Kent (2024)
Presentation / Conference
Irwin, D. (2024, April). (Everybody needs good) Neighbours: Jews and Christians living together in medieval Kent. Presented at Medieval Canterbury Weekend

This is an invited paper which will see me return to the Medieval Canterbury Weekend, where I will talk about my book project.

There as a Jewish presence in medieval Kent from at least the 1180s until the general expulsion of the Jews from England... Read More about (Everybody needs good) Neighbours: Jews and Christians living together in medieval Kent.

The Queen's Man: Eleanor of Castile and Cok Hagin (2024)
Presentation / Conference
Irwin, D. (2024, April). The Queen's Man: Eleanor of Castile and Cok Hagin. Paper presented at Loyalty in the Medieval World, University of Lincoln

Eleanor of Castile’s use Jewish debts to expand and consolidate her landholdings is well known. An under explored element of her activities relates to how Eleanor worked with individual Jews. Many of these relationships were formal, routine even. In... Read More about The Queen's Man: Eleanor of Castile and Cok Hagin.

In the Shadow of Lincoln? The Jews of Stamford, c.1190-1290 (2024)
Presentation / Conference
Irwin, D. (2024, April). In the Shadow of Lincoln? The Jews of Stamford, c.1190-1290. Paper presented at Abseits großer Gemeinden: Kleine jüdische Siedlungen im Mittelalter, University of Klagenfurt

This was an invited paper to participate in a conference on Small Jewish communities, with the paper being delivered virtually.

The county of Lincolnshire was home to two medieval Jewish communities. One, that of Lincoln, is incredibly well docume... Read More about In the Shadow of Lincoln? The Jews of Stamford, c.1190-1290.

Gone but not Forgotten: 'Jewish' Properties in Post-Expulsion England (2024)
Presentation / Conference
Irwin, D. (2024, March). Gone but not Forgotten: 'Jewish' Properties in Post-Expulsion England. Presented at Historical Association (Leicestershire Branch), Online

This is an invited talk which will see me return (virtually) to the Leicestershire branch of the Historical Association.

Following the expulsion of the Jews from England in 1290, their properties defaulted to the Crown. Although they were subseque... Read More about Gone but not Forgotten: 'Jewish' Properties in Post-Expulsion England.

Elevating and Embedding the Student Voice Through Technology and Third Sector Interventions (2024)
Presentation / Conference
Whitnall, D., & Derbyshire, B. (2024, March). Elevating and Embedding the Student Voice Through Technology and Third Sector Interventions. Poster presented at Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Conference 2024: The future is now: Building EDI practice for the changing world of HE, Liverpool, UK

This poster presentation focuses on two case studies that demonstrate different creative approaches to elevating and embedding the student voice. Each study looks at a different platform, input or example from
The University of Salford, responding... Read More about Elevating and Embedding the Student Voice Through Technology and Third Sector Interventions.

England Remembers, Jews Forget: Memory of Jews and England, 1290-1541 (2024)
Presentation / Conference
Irwin, D. (2024, March). England Remembers, Jews Forget: Memory of Jews and England, 1290-1541. Paper presented at Enterprise, Engagement, Integration: Jews of Seventeenth-Century Britain and the Empire, Oxford Centre for Hebrew and Jewish Studies

This paper was an invited presentation to at the Oxford Centre for Hebrew and Jewish Studies' conference on Jews in Britain and the Empire during the seventeenth century.

Following the expulsion of the Jews from England in 1290, their properties d... Read More about England Remembers, Jews Forget: Memory of Jews and England, 1290-1541.

A thematic approach to enhance transition between levels, for students with vocational qualifications. (2024)
Presentation / Conference
Power, J., Blezard, E., Whitnall, D., Thomson, C., Dermo, J., & Grayson, N. (2024, February). A thematic approach to enhance transition between levels, for students with vocational qualifications. Presented at QAA: Quality Insights Conference 2024, Online

This workshop explores insightful practice in relation to supporting students who enter higher education having undertaken vocational qualifications. We will provide an opportunity to reflect on different factors which affect levelness and how to cha... Read More about A thematic approach to enhance transition between levels, for students with vocational qualifications..

Henry III and the Jews: Rex Simplex? (2024)
Presentation / Conference
Irwin, D. (2024, February). Henry III and the Jews: Rex Simplex?. Presented at Graduate Centre for Medieval Studies Seminar, University of Reading (online)

This paper was an invited presentation at the University of Reading's Graduate Centre for Medieval Studies Seminar.

This paper considers Henry III's relations with, and treatment of, the Jews of medieval England. It moves away from treating Henry... Read More about Henry III and the Jews: Rex Simplex?.

Jews and Labour in Medieval England: Episcopal Theory and Legislative Reality (2024)
Presentation / Conference
Irwin, D. (2024, January). Jews and Labour in Medieval England: Episcopal Theory and Legislative Reality. Paper presented at Religious Minorities and Labour: Towards a New Paradigm, Queen Mary University of London

This was an invited presentation to a workshop feeding into the MIREL project, which is exploring Religious Minorities and Labour Specialization.

My paper took, as it's starting point, Robert Grosseteste's letter to Margaret de Quincy (1231-2), an... Read More about Jews and Labour in Medieval England: Episcopal Theory and Legislative Reality.

International PGR Voices: Lived Experiences of Completing a Doctorate at the University of Salford (2023)
Presentation / Conference
Hardman, M., & Underwood, J. (2023, July). International PGR Voices: Lived Experiences of Completing a Doctorate at the University of Salford. Paper presented at UKCGE Annual Conference 2023, Edinburgh

Completing a doctoral degree on time is an extremely important metric for the awarding institution, for sponsors, for the department, for the supervisor, and not least for the PGRs themselves. When the PGR is an international student with English as... Read More about International PGR Voices: Lived Experiences of Completing a Doctorate at the University of Salford.

Designing Emotions: Strategies for Furniture Designers. (2023)
Presentation / Conference
Lewis, D., MARTINEZ SANCHEZ, M., Power, J., & Webb, D. (2023, March). Designing Emotions: Strategies for Furniture Designers. Presented at Seventeenth International Conference on Design Principles & Practices, Mar 29, 2023 – Mar 31, 2023, Polytechnic Institute of Lisbon., Polytechnic Institute of Lisbon, Lisbon, Portugal

Investigating the characteristics of furniture most loved by consumers, this research presents a tool for designers to create new products that emotionally connect with people. The research undertaken explores methodologies associated with emotional... Read More about Designing Emotions: Strategies for Furniture Designers..

Social Capital: Understanding Its Value in Strengthening Resilience & Securing Sustainability of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) (2021)
Presentation / Conference
Yioutani-Iacovides, M., Elkadi, H., & Heysham, N. (2021, November). Social Capital: Understanding Its Value in Strengthening Resilience & Securing Sustainability of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs). Paper presented at ESCR The 2021 Festival of Social Science. Exploring Society together., Online

I. Presentations + Interactive polls
School of Science, Engineering and Environment, University of Salford:
▪ Prof Hisham Elkadi: Social Capital for Resilience of Industry SMEs
▪ Dr Nourhan Heysham: Social Capital Networks
▪ Dr Maria Yioutani-Iac... Read More about Social Capital: Understanding Its Value in Strengthening Resilience & Securing Sustainability of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs).

Providing user access to bibliometric tools (2007)
Presentation / Conference
Clay, D. (2007, November). Providing user access to bibliometric tools. Paper presented at XXIV Annual Charleston Conference: Issues in book and serial acquisition, Charleston, South Carolina