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Professor of Sociology UKRI Future Leaders Fellow, Following Young Fathers Further Chair of Trustees of the North East Young Dads and Lads Research, education and training about father-inclusive practice and policy https://followingyoungfathersfurther.org .. more

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Anna Tarrant @profatarrant.bsky.social · Nov 24

Thought BlueSky could do with a fatherhood starter pack! Message me if youd like an add!

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Anna Tarrant @profatarrant.bsky.social · Sep 9

Wow, thank you so much Lisa!!

Anna Tarrant @profatarrant.bsky.social · Sep 8

Thank you Ros!

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Gary Rawnsley @garydrawnsley.bsky.social · Sep 8

Proud of my School of Social & Political Sciences colleague Professor Anna Tarrant @profatarrant.bsky.social who has been elected a Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences. This honour reflects her outstanding transformative research. More details are available here: acss.org.uk/news/the-aca...

The Academy of Social Sciences welcomes 63 leading social scientists to its Fellowship this autumn – Academy of Social Sciences

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Following Young Fathers Further @followingyff.bsky.social · Aug 6

Authored by @profatarrant.bsky.social,
@drlinziladlow.bsky.social& Dr Laura Way, the chapter explores how young fathers in the UK narrate their experiences and understanding of fathering,fatherhood and co-parenting in the context of recent cultural and generational shifts towards engaged fatherhood

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Following Young Fathers Further @followingyff.bsky.social · Mar 10

You are invited to join us for the Inaugural Lecture of FYFF Director @profatarrant.bsky.social, Professor of Sociology

📅 Wednesday 26th March
🕕 18:00 – 19:00 (registration from 17:30)
📍 University of Lincoln (MB0312)

See full details and register here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/inaugural-...

Inaugural Lecture: Anna Tarrant

LIAS are delighted to invite you to Professor Anna Tarrant's Inaugural Lecture

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The Conversation UK @uk.theconversation.com · Mar 26

The issues boys and men navigate are diverse and messy, linked to socioeconomic inequalities, geography and social history.

Blaming absent dads for the crisis of masculinity is too simplistic – many men want to be more involved

The issues boys and men navigate are diverse and messy, linked to socioeconomic inequalities, geography and social history.

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Following Young Fathers Further @followingyff.bsky.social · Apr 1

📣 New event!

@familypolicyspa.bsky.social is delighted to host @joelib.bsky.social , founder of Pregnant Then Screwed, for a special webinar

📅 Monday 19th May
🕛 12noon-1pm
📍 Zoom

See full details and register for free now: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/social-pol...

Social Policy Association Family Policy Group Webinar: Joeli Brearley

The Family Policy Group of the Social Policy Association is delighted to host Joeli Brearley, founder of Pregnant Then Screwed

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Following Young Fathers Further @followingyff.bsky.social · May 13

📣 New event

Does the UK have a family policy?

Join @familypolicyspa.bsky.social to explore the evolving relationship between the state and the family, with keynote speaker Professor Mary Daly

📅2nd June
🕙 10am
📍 Zoom

Full details and registration: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/exploring-...

Exploring the Relationship between the State and the Family

Social Policy Association Family Policy Group and rEUsilience Research Project, University of Oxford

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Following Young Fathers Further @followingyff.bsky.social · Apr 8

Register now for the @familypolicyspa.bsky.social webinar with @joelib.bsky.social

📅 Monday 19th May
🕛 12noon-1pm
📍 Zoom

See full details and register here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/social-pol...

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Anna Tarrant @profatarrant.bsky.social · Jun 16

We offer a sociological and longitudinal analysis of young fathers' mental health trajectories from pregnancy, birth and beyond to highlight the joys and challenges of a stigmatised form of parenthood and one that is sorely under-represented and lacking support.

Anna Tarrant @profatarrant.bsky.social · Jun 16

To learn more about what works in being father-inclusive sign up to our website for key resources and ideas here: fatherinclusion.org

This link will take you to a page that’s not on LinkedIn

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Anna Tarrant @profatarrant.bsky.social · Jun 16

Where fatherhood can be predictive of mental ill-health it can also be protective and enable (young) men to invest in an identity and sets of relationships that are grounded in love, care and compassion.

Anna Tarrant @profatarrant.bsky.social · Jun 16

Today, and every day, we encourage attention to how we can co-create more father-inclusive services, policies and systems as a preventative measure, that ensures all parents feel safe to disclose about the challenges of parenthood, while also feeling safe and supported.

Anna Tarrant @profatarrant.bsky.social · Jun 16

The @followingyff.bsky.social are proud to support #FathersMentalHealth on International Father's Mental Health Day 2025 #IFMHD2025

To mark the occasion @drlinziladlow.bsky.social and I reflect on findings about young fathers and their mental health

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Anna Tarrant @profatarrant.bsky.social · Jun 4

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Anna Tarrant @profatarrant.bsky.social · Jun 4

The afternoon session will focus on the intricate nature of QL analysis.

The course comprises 2 lectures and 2 workshops and options to consult with us directly about your own research ideas in one-to-one meetings at the end of the day.

To register please visit: www.ncrm.ac.uk/training/sho...

Training course: Introducing Qualitative Longitudinal Research: From Design to Analysis (Online)

This one-day online, interactive course will provide a practical introduction to qualitative longitudinal enquiry. The morning session will explore key design features of this methodology, including

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Anna Tarrant @profatarrant.bsky.social · Jun 4

Starting at 10am, the morning session will explore key design features of this methodology, including how to build time into a study, how to sample through time, how to generate temporal data, the ethics of longitudinal enquiry, and the potential to create real-time impact in policy processes.

Anna Tarrant @profatarrant.bsky.social · Jun 4

Taking forwards Bren Neale’s highly sought after training, Kahryn Hughes and I offer this one-day online, interactive course to provides a practical introduction to qualitative longitudinal research and enquiry.

Anna Tarrant @profatarrant.bsky.social · Jun 4

There are still spaces available to join our online and revamped National Centre for Research Methods training:

Introducing Qualitative Longitudinal Research: From Design to Analysis

Monday 23rd June, 10-5pm

Register here: www.ncrm.ac.uk/training/sho...

Training course: Introducing Qualitative Longitudinal Research: From Design to Analysis (Online)

This one-day online, interactive course will provide a practical introduction to qualitative longitudinal enquiry. The morning session will explore key design features of this methodology, including

www.ncrm.ac.uk

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ESRC Centre for Population Change and Connecting Generations @cpc-cg.bsky.social · Jun 2

THIS WEEK's #CPCCGWebinar ⤵️

👩‍💻 @profatarrant.bsky.social will discuss findings from the @ukri.org @followingyff.bsky.social study on how young #fathers navigate their romantic and intergenerational relationships over time in the context of early #parenthood

Register: www.cpc.ac.uk/activities/f...

Image shows person sitting at a desk with their back to the camera, wearing headphones, their hand on a computer mouse, watching a webinar on a computer monitor. Text advertises: This CPC-CG Webinar will take place on Thursday 5 June at 12:00 UK Time. Anna Tarrant, Professor of Sociology at the University of Lincoln will be delivering a presentation entitled, "Partnering and parenting in the context of young fatherhood: how young fathers navigate family complexity, intimacy, and intergenerational ties".

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Gary Rawnsley @garydrawnsley.bsky.social · May 30

Delighted that my Social & Political Sciences colleague @drlinziladlow.bsky.social has been awarded a 36-months Leverhulme ECR Fellowship. Linzi’s research is “Reframing Young Parenthood: Intergenerational Dynamics of Poverty and Stigma”, mentored by @profatarrant.bsky.social @leverhulme.ac.uk

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Anna Tarrant @profatarrant.bsky.social · May 29

Things have never felt as grim in the university sector as they do now: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

No-confidence vote in University of Lincoln bosses is passed - BBC News

Academics at the University of Lincoln call for compulsory redundancies to be ruled out.

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Evan Torner @guyintheblackhat.bsky.social · May 18

There is a false dichotomy drawn between "the ivory tower" and "the real world," and I'm here to report that in a post-industrial society, your real-world economy absolutely hinges on the university.

University towns are factory towns. Universities drive economic activity, not the other way around.

Prof Christina Pagel @chrischirp.bsky.social · May 18

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Anna Tarrant @profatarrant.bsky.social · May 16

Join us Monday to hear from the wonderful Joeli Brearley about her career and campaigning work, her views on current family policy developments and her new podcast on boys. Can’t wait!

Following Young Fathers Further @followingyff.bsky.social · Apr 8

Anna Tarrant @profatarrant.bsky.social · May 13

Super excited to be hosting Mary Daly on the 2nd June! I’ve long admired Mary’s work, especially her book Families and Poverty. Join us for her reflections on whether the UK can be said to have a family policy.

Sign up below!

Following Young Fathers Further @followingyff.bsky.social · May 13

Exploring the Relationship between the State and the Family

Social Policy Association Family Policy Group and rEUsilience Research Project, University of Oxford

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Tim Bale @timbale.bsky.social · May 12

'The white paper measures to make it harder for people to come here to work, study or stay here may indeed “get immigration down” – but they will also “get growth down”.' @jdportes.bsky.social

Starmer’s immigration plans aren’t just mean-spirited, they’re anti-growth

Making it harder for people to come to this country to work and study may bring down immigration numbers – but it will also be economically counterproductive, says Jonathan Portes

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Gary Rawnsley @garydrawnsley.bsky.social · May 5

The School of Social & Political Sciences, University of #Lincoln, is seeking a Research Assistant (plus PhD tuition fees) on the Discovering Liveability: Co-producing alternatives to suicide prevention project. Fixed term until 31 August 2030 & full-time at 1 FTE. Details below

Research Assistant - Discovering Liveability Project at University of Lincoln

An opportunity for an academic position as a Research Assistant - Discovering Liveability Project is available, as advertised on jobs.ac.uk. Apply now and explore other academic job openings.

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Abby Jitendra @abbyabhaya.bsky.social · Apr 29

NEW analysis from @jrf-uk.bsky.social & @centrepropolicy.bsky.social shows how improving paternity leave can boost UK growth

Data from countries with more generous leave shows it tackles gender norms & helps women into work, with an economy-wide benefit of £2.8bn

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MPs urge Rachel Reeves to extend paternity leave

Calls come as research suggests UK economy would benefit from more generous offering to new fathers

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Anna Tarrant @profatarrant.bsky.social · Apr 28

Father-inclusion is introduced as a concept for fatherhood research that connects the interests and perspectives of researchers, social welfare practitioners and policy makers to promote systems change, and increase facilitation of fathers’ involvement in family dynamics, child development, and more

Anna Tarrant @profatarrant.bsky.social · Apr 28

Draws on data with young fathers and multi-agency professionals, the article highlights the social welfare contexts where men as-fathers experience exclusion, as well as how the language of father-inclusion might be mobilised for progressive and systemic institutional and societal change