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Geth Rees @gethrees.bsky.social · 1d

Exciting looking event for next year. Will have to submit an abstract.

Global Law Enforcement and Public Health Association @glepha.bsky.social · 1d

We are excited to share the themes for #LEPH2026, which will focus on vulnerability in all its forms. The conference invites contributions that examine structural, situational, systemic and intersectional vulnerability, viewed through an equity lens. Key themes👇

Geth Rees @gethrees.bsky.social · 2d

I'm sure there's much going on behind the scenes, but from the journal I edit, getting reviewers is tough. Reviewing runs on goodwill and that is in short supply. Add to that publishers pushing AI platforms that actually make it harder to identify reviewers and it the perfect storm for slow reviews.

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Geth Rees @gethrees.bsky.social · 2d

Lovely card from the amazing Dr Gabriella Mwedzi (unfortunately not on Bluesky) commemorating her successfully passed viva. Gabriella was a pleasure to supervise, and her thesis, an ethnography of a Black Pentecostal Church, was fascinating and impactful. Keep an eye out for Gabriella's articles.

Thank you card with 5 gold stars and text "Excellent Supervisor. Would Recommend"

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Geth Rees @gethrees.bsky.social · 3d

Probably not coincidental that Anthropologists and Sociologists often act as country experts in asylum trials and appeals.

Geth Rees @gethrees.bsky.social · 3d

Badenoch proposing to close programmes that promote critical thinking, challenging authority and understanding (and empathising with) other cultures. Really not surprising given the activities of the last Tory government.

The Bear @bearlypolitics.co.uk · 3d

So, the plan is to cut English, the arts, and sociology - the degrees that actually study culture - while on another part of your platform claiming to “defend” British culture.

It’s performance nationalism with a reading age of seven.

Badenoch: Curb students taking 'rip-off' degrees such as English
The performing arts, sociology and anthropology are among the subjects the Conservatives would like to cut

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Sarah Connelly @sarahconn22.bsky.social · 4d

Meet AARC, the Appropriate Adult Research Community, linked with NAAN.
Absolutely chuffed to have co-founded this with fantastic colleagues. Also looking forward to kickstarting chairing and supporting this space where I can💫. Another brilliant day at a NAAN event.

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Geth Rees @gethrees.bsky.social · 8d

I think Skin from Skunk Anansie said it best when they sang "Everything's f**king political!".

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Geth Rees @gethrees.bsky.social · 10d

Definitely something to watch this week. Expecting to hear plenty of "bad apple" justifications over the coming week but perhaps there are more structural bases for these kinds of behaviour. Watch this space.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Why the BBC went undercover in the Met Police to investigate claims of racism and misogyny

A BBC reporter describes secretly filming misogynistic and racist attitudes among serving Metropolitan Police officers.

www.bbc.co.uk

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Geth Rees @gethrees.bsky.social · 10d

Really thoughtful blog on the current limitations of postmortems for providing accurate answers and closure for the bereaved. Really looking forward to working with @drimogenjones.bsky.social on some collaborative projects in the new year.

Imogen Jones @drimogenjones.bsky.social · 10d

In my latest blog, I explore the role of postmortem examinations in delivering accurate data, supporting the bereaved, advancing public health, and serving justice. With limited resources and growing complexity, I consider whether death investigation is ‘educated guesswork’ and if that matters.

Educated Guesswork? Postmortems, Cause of Death and the Role of Law

A while ago I posted about resources and purpose. I wrote about an issue which had played on my mind for some time – the fact that there was, and remains, what I perceive to be an unwillingness to …

deadbodiesandthelaw.wordpress.com

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Geth Rees @gethrees.bsky.social · 15d

Someone please explain what an ID card can do that an NI Number can't (in terms of legal working). Can't see what it adds and will also be worked around in same ways (cash in hand for instance). Looking forward to the inevitable U-turn. BBC News - www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cw...

Digital ID cards will make it tougher to work in UK illegally, says Keir Starmer

The prime minister says Labour has shied away from illegal immigration concerns, but says the new ID will make

www.bbc.co.uk

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Geth Rees @gethrees.bsky.social · 16d

We used to live near Shirley and there is literally nothing for young people to do but hang around shops. Years of austerity and undercutting youth services coming home to roost.

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Geth Rees @gethrees.bsky.social · 16d

Speaking to the Association of Police and Crime Commissioners today about the findings from our Police Custody Healthcare project and what PCCs can do. Going to advise them to request data of how frequently custody suites have embedded healthcare as better staffing is a good first step.

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Robert Saunders @robertsaunders.bsky.social · 18d

Why are the American president's claims about autism the first item on British news bulletins?

He's not our president, the advice doesn't apply here and he's not presented any evidence to support his assertions.

So why spread these claims? What make this the biggest story in the UK?

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Geth Rees @gethrees.bsky.social · 23d

The parallels with Neville Chamberlain's appeasement I've found pretty shocking.

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Geth Rees @gethrees.bsky.social · 23d

Have deleted my academia.edu account (long overdue to be honest). Thread below explains how to do so and why, and I can confirm this method works, even if, like me, you've forgotten your password.

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Geth Rees @gethrees.bsky.social · 23d

Yup, still works. Even if you don't remember your password.

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Geth Rees @gethrees.bsky.social · 25d

Great and important thread.

Sean Jones KC @seanjones.org · 26d

Bear with me, I anticipate your disagreement. There is a clear pattern to the advice given to those who want to press back against rising racism. What it boils down to is that if you point out that racism is often being dressed up as “legitimate concerns” you will alienate people. /1

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Geth Rees @gethrees.bsky.social · 26d

What's the old saying "Never let the facts get in the way of hate speech!"

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Geth Rees @gethrees.bsky.social · 29d

And of course the other 101 things wrong with UUK's statement.

Geth Rees @gethrees.bsky.social · 29d

An unnamed senior colleague of mine had a strategy of completing a research project and then applying the funding after the fact. In this way the bid could clearly articulate the RQs and what he would "expect" to find. This process needs priming and so begins with, so-called "hobbyist" research.

Dr Carole McCartney 🏳️‍🌈 🏳️‍⚧️ @ctmccartney.bsky.social · 29d

Is this when management all agree so decide to do a scan for "low quality" research they can put a stop to. Then, after spending hours/resources looking, can't actually identify any?

Research Professional News @resprofnews.bsky.social · 29d

Ministers ‘want to shift funds away from low-quality research’ .

Universities UK president says institutions cannot afford “unfunded hobbyist research”.

www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-u...

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Geth Rees @gethrees.bsky.social · Sep 8

Nykelharperists sampling governmental alerts. youtu.be/Gc8wvD2ouaE?...

The Government Alert Polska by Ed Pritchard

YouTube video by NyckelharpaUK

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University of Oxford @ox.ac.uk · Sep 4

NEW: An Oxford report warns that misleading media coverage is shaping public debate on immigration and human rights.

The study finds the ECHR is frequently misreported in deportation cases, fueling misconceptions that erode trust in the legal system.

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Silhouettes of three people in front of a weathered British flag, with the headline: Misrepresentations around human rights and immigration fuelling calls to quit ECHR, Oxford report finds

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Geth Rees @gethrees.bsky.social · Sep 2

RPG Series begining with P: I am thou 😉

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Adam Bienkov @adambienkov.bsky.social · Sep 2

Are you young, highly educated and driven, and want to contribute to our stagnant economy with its aging population and low productivity? Well out you go

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Geth Rees @gethrees.bsky.social · Aug 27

Very excited, just hoping my Limited Run steelbook edition won't be too delayed, especially as it'll be shipping to UK.

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