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Migration Observatory @migobs.bsky.social · Aug 29

New piece in The Conversation by Rob McNeil and Peter Walsh from @migobs.bsky.social

The most radical part of Reform’s deportation plans theconversation.com/the-most-rad...

The most radical part of Reform’s deportation plans

‘Operation Restoring Justice’ would face legal, logistical and diplomatic hurdles.

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Avery Anapol @averyanapol.bsky.social · Jul 7

"While I was lucky to walk away physically unscathed, I carried a different kind of wound: being part of a community that was treated with collective blame."

@neemabegum.bsky.social on her experience as a 7/7 survivor in @uk.theconversation.com:

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I survived the 7/7 London bombings, but as a British Muslim I still grew up being called a terrorist

Four years on from the attacks on 9/11 - this was a time when, in the minds of many, Muslims were already associated with terrorism.

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Avery Anapol @averyanapol.bsky.social · Jul 2

Join us TOMORROW for a fascinating discussion!

@cumberlandlodge.bsky.social @uk.theconversation.com @newcastleuni.bsky.social

Avery Anapol @averyanapol.bsky.social · Jun 18

The issues raised in #Adolescence are only part of the picture. What’s really going on with boys, girls, masculinity and politics? Join @uk.theconversation.com and @cumberlandlodge.bsky.social at @newcastleuni.bsky.social to discuss.

www.cumberlandlodge.ac.uk/event/youth-...

Youth, Masculinity and the Political Divide - Cumberland Lodge

Join The Conversation UK and Cumberland Lodge's Youth & Democracy project for a discussion on how young people are navigating these issues.

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Chris Hanretty @chanret.bsky.social · Jun 26

Sharing a blog post by @rhulpir.bsky.social final year student @tayapanter.bsky.social on the % of MPs who are [active] on BlueSky v. X:

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Three key takeaways (1/n)

Right-wing MPs are more active on X/Twitter and less present on Bluesky

(This is a lightly edited version of an essay written by Taya Panter, a final year undergraduate in PIRP. Taya wrote the essay for Nick Allen’s Parliamentary Studies module.)

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Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences at Newcastle Uni @hassfacultyncl.bsky.social · Jun 16

Join @michaeljrichardson.bsky.social and Sophie Lively for this panel discussion on Thursday 3 July at Newcastle University ⬇️

The Conversation UK @uk.theconversation.com · Jun 16

A conversation with young people and experts about the issues affecting young men and women.

Join us in Newcastle to discuss youth, masculinity and the political divide

A conversation with young people and experts about the issues affecting young men and women.

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Michelle McManus @michellemcmanus.bsky.social · Jun 17

For too long, victims of grooming gangs were dismissed, disbelieved, or blamed.

In my latest article for @uk.theconversation.com, I explore how repeated system failures led us here and what must change now

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The UK failed grooming gang victims by not seeing ‘children as children’

A safeguarding expert explains why these reforms could change things.

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Avery Anapol @averyanapol.bsky.social · Jun 18

The issues raised in #Adolescence are only part of the picture. What’s really going on with boys, girls, masculinity and politics? Join @uk.theconversation.com and @cumberlandlodge.bsky.social at @newcastleuni.bsky.social to discuss.

www.cumberlandlodge.ac.uk/event/youth-...

Youth, Masculinity and the Political Divide - Cumberland Lodge

Join The Conversation UK and Cumberland Lodge's Youth & Democracy project for a discussion on how young people are navigating these issues.

www.cumberlandlodge.ac.uk

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The Conversation UK @uk.theconversation.com · Jun 12

🎉 Everyone at The Conversation is delighted after we won Publisher Podcast of the Year 2025 last night. Here's what the judges said: "It’s been a real honour to watch their work grow in quality and depth each year, to the point they were placed in the top 3 of every category they entered this year"

Publisher Podcast Summit and Awards 2025 - Winners 2025

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Tim Bale @timbale.bsky.social · May 22

"Starmer faces something of a paradox. In order to convince the public, he should probably go the whole hog; but doing so may well render his life at Westminster rather trickier than he would like it to be."

Starmer’s winter fuel allowance ‘U-turn’ sets him on a tricky path with backbenchers and voters

In order to convince the public, he should probably go the whole hog.

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Koldo Casla @koldocasla.bsky.social · Apr 25

For a report published today, @amnestyuk.bsky.social asked my colleague Lyle Barker and me to review the evidence about the state of the UK’s social security in relation to international human rights law.
I wrote this blogpost for @uk.theconversation.com about it. theconversation.com/the-uks-soci...

The UK’s social security system falls way below international human rights standards: new report

An expert looks at the evidence for a new report from Amnesty International.

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Avery Anapol @averyanapol.bsky.social · Apr 24

Thrilled that the Quarter Life Glow-up is shortlisted for two Publisher Newsletter Awards! Lots of great titles in there including from @uk.theconversation.com.

Check it out if you're looking to improve any aspect of your life:

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Imke Henkel @imkehenkel.bsky.social · Apr 23

Class privilege in UK journalism:

My piece in @theconversation.com following the publication today of our @reutersinstitute.bsky.social report "UK Journalists in the 2020s" (reutersinstitute.politics.ox.ac.uk/uk-journalis...)

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New survey shows the extent of class privilege in UK journalism

Only 9% of journalists working for national and transnational media come from a working class background.

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Imke Henkel @imkehenkel.bsky.social · Apr 23

Objectivity remains important for UK journalists - but less so than previously; and there is also a noticeable shift towards more activist roles.

My piece for @theconversation.com based on results from our new @reutersinstitute.bsky.social report, out today.

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Young UK journalists learn towards activist roles, away from objectivity – new survey

In 2015, 77% of respondents thought that ‘being a detached observer’ was ‘extremely’ or ‘very important’. In 2023, it was 69%.

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Pete Fussey @petefussey.bsky.social · Mar 28

@daragh.bsky.social & me discuss human rights implications of 'new' UK protest laws in the context of expanding surveillance in @theconversation.com: theconversation.com/banning-face...

Banning face coverings, expanding facial recognition – how the UK government and police are eroding protest rights

Being identified was once only a possibility, now it is a near certainty.

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Avery Anapol @averyanapol.bsky.social · Mar 24

Glad to see this @uk.theconversation.com piece by @mybcu.bsky.social linguistics expert Rob Lawson getting some attention in the Adolescence chatter. A useful guide to some of the misogynistic language of the manosphere:

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A dictionary of the manosphere: five terms to understand the language of online male supremacists

Learning how online misogynists use language can help teachers and parents intervene in radicalisation.

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Prof Clare McGlynn @claremcglynn.bsky.social · Feb 27

Incest porn? It's more common and harmful than you think.
My comment on the need to regulate this content and remove it online - as recommended in the Porn Review published today.
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Why incest porn is more common and harmful than you think

New proposals recognise role incest porn plays in normalising and trivialising child sexual abuse.

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Avery Anapol @averyanapol.bsky.social · Jan 31

"Young people’s disengagement is not necessarily a sign of apathy or anti-democratic tendencies ... Feeling unsupported by their political system makes young people feel vulnerable – especially in the face of a multitude of global crises."

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If we listen to how gen Z really feel about democracy they might stop telling us they prefer authoritarianism

Young people want to get involved with politics – but they’re held back by a vast sense of distrust.

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Avery Anapol @averyanapol.bsky.social · Jan 28

Ready for a change, a reset, or just looking to live a little better? Introducing the Quarter Life Glow-up - a new, six-week newsletter course from @uk.theconversation.com.

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The Conversation UK @uk.theconversation.com · Jan 13

Zuckerberg claimed moderation changes on Meta platforms promote “free expression”. But some experts worry he will effectively allow a deluge of hate speech and lies to spread on Meta platforms.

👉 theconversation.com/the-dynamics...

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News Eye @newseye.bsky.social · Dec 20

Photo of the Day, if not the Year.

Solidarity and admiration.

📸This brilliant photo of Gisele Pelicot, leaving court for the final time yesterday, was taken by Arnold Jerocki for Getty Images.

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The Conversation UK @uk.theconversation.com · Nov 27

Check out our lovely new re-designed newsletter page. Now it's even easier to stay informed by signing up for one, or several, of our free newsletters... 😀 theconversation.com/uk/newsletters

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Karin Wahl-Jorgensen @karinwahlj.bsky.social · Nov 27

It's happening again! The CfP for Future of Journalism 2025 is out now! Link below - can't wait to see you all in sunny Cardiff in September!

Matt Walsh @mattwalshjourno.bsky.social · Nov 26

The full CfP is here shorturl.at/BS7Z8

Future of Journalism 2025

Call for papers

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Avery Anapol @averyanapol.bsky.social · Nov 26

The Conversation UK (@uk.theconversation.com) has a flashy new newsletter sign-up page.

If you're not already signed up, you're missing out! Get award-winning analysis and news by experts right to your inbox.

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The Conversation UK @uk.theconversation.com · Nov 22

Gisèle Pelicot is a non-stereotypical rape survivor – her case could make a real difference to others

Pelicot was victimised in her own home by her former husband.

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Maxwell Modell @maxwellmodell.bsky.social · Nov 19

What role did podcasts play in shaping the 2024 US president election?

I've got a new article on the topic in @uk.theconversation.com.

Big thanks to @averyanapol.bsky.social for reaching out with the opportunity and her excellent editorial eye.

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US election shows how podcasts are shaping politics – and what the risks are

By appearing on their shows, Trump effectively secured their personal endorsement and a direct line to their loyal fanbases.

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