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Justice For Myanmar @justiceformyanmar.org · 2d

Press Release 📣 Bermuda and Cayman Islands must take action against oil companies for suspected Myanmar sanctions breaches after JFM legal submission

✅ Read the press release online here 👉🏽 buff.ly/J5sVjQF

#Myanmar #PTTEP #JusticeForMyanmar #WhatsHappeningInMyanmar #SanctionMOGE

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Ling Ling @linglingtai.com · 18d

After two focus groups with some amazing Ukrainian ladies and a gent building their lives in Portugal, I feel so inspired. ✨

Their kindness, generosity, and openness remind me why this PhD project matters — and I’m determined to see it through. I won’t let them down!

#phdsky #phdlife #refugees

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Xun-ling Au 歐迅灵 🏴 @xunlingau.bsky.social · 25d

Karenni National Women's org Chair Maw Pray Myar, @hurfom.bsky.social Director Nai Aue Mon & @pvamplify.bsky.social founder @khinohmar.bsky.social write about the continued resilience & defiance of the Peoples of Myanmar in the face of the Junta's brutality

You too can help (see quoted🧵)

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Ling Ling @linglingtai.com · Jul 8

Sums up my life
- the never-ending process of adjustment to new international experiences, the reconstruction of my identity, search for home
- and repeat every few years.

#phdlife

PHD Comics @phdcomics.com · Jun 17

✊ International students

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Ling Ling @linglingtai.com · Jun 11

Ouch! Knife to my gutt, my summer plans summarised.

#phdlife

PHD Comics @phdcomics.com · Jun 10

What's your summer plan?

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Tom Fletcher @tomfletcherun.bsky.social · Jun 4

Open all of the crossings. Let in lifesaving aid at scale, from all directions.

Lift restrictions on what & how much aid we can bring in. Ensure our convoys aren’t held up by delays and denials.

Release the hostages. Implement the ceasefire.

Let us work.

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Bernd Parusel @bernd-parusel.bsky.social · Jun 2

”A Berlin court has said that Germany must adhere to the EU's Dublin procedure when turning back asylum-seekers at the border.” amp.dw.com/en/german-co...

German court rules turning away asylum-seekers unlawful – DW – 06/02/2025

A Berlin court has said that Germany must adhere to the EU's Dublin procedure when turning back asylum-seekers at the border. The ruling challenges a new migration policy, and the government says push...

amp.dw.com

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Erin Westgate @erinwestgate.bsky.social · May 19

Since 1954, "The Handbook of Social Psychology" has been the field’s most authoritative reference work, and today is the launch of the 6th edition. Best news? The HSP is now open-access—free to read, download, and share.

the-hsp.com

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Ling Ling @linglingtai.com · Apr 22

"Russia began abducting Ukrainian civilians in huge numbers after its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, clearly targeting (among others) those viewed as ‘too pro-Ukrainian’... with Natalia only one of many hostages seized earlier in the so-called ‘Donetsk and Luhansk people’s republics’."

Roman Yeremenko @roalyr.bsky.social · Apr 21

Hey, #edusky #academicsky #phdsky, I am yet again to remind you what Ukrainian educators are going through.
As an educator myself, I will likely be executed by russians. This is what the world has enabled and keeps tolerating.

#Ukraine #UkrainianView

halyapuff.bsky.social @halyapuff.bsky.social · Apr 14

Ukraine frees abducted teacher after four years of torment in Russian-occupied Donetsk
khpg.org/en/1608814578

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Ling Ling @linglingtai.com · Apr 20

you need to delete the unwanted post and post again.

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Ling Ling @linglingtai.com · Apr 18

Which film is this? I don't remember King Kong being filmed in 🇲🇾. 🤔

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Ling Ling @linglingtai.com · Apr 17

A film that takes place where you’re from

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Colin Yeo @colinyeo.bsky.social · Apr 17

New from FM: Briefing: the sorry state of the UK asylum system | Colin Yeo

Briefing: the sorry state of the UK asylum system - Free Movement

After the ban on grants of leave to those in the inadmissibility process was lifted following the change in government last year, there has finally started to

freemovement.org.uk

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ALTSEAN-Burma @altsean.bsky.social · Apr 16

The #Myanmar #Burma junta didn’t stop attacks on civilians after the #Sagaing Quake.

During 28 Mar-14 Apr,the illegal junta launched 189 air & artillery strikes on civilians - 127 after their "ceasefire".
These attacks killed 134 civilians.

Prosecute #MinAungHlaing

Our briefer: bit.ly/EQB2025

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Ling Ling @linglingtai.com · Apr 3

I loved moderating the opening panel at the International Council of Psychologists Annual Conference in Rotterdam! We explored psychology’s role in migration, human rights, and social inclusion with esteemed psychologists from the Bahamas, UK, and US. Excited for the rest of the conference!

#phd

Opening panel of the International Council of Psychologists Annual Conference in Rotterdam.

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Ling Ling @linglingtai.com · Apr 1

"The largest absolute dollar cut at the country level is $1.4 billion in Ukraine assistance. Ethiopia, the DRC, Colombia, South Africa, Palestine, Bangladesh, Kenya, Afghanistan, and Tanzania all see cuts over $200 million."

www.cgdev.org/blog/usaid-c...

USAID Cuts: New Estimates at the Country Level

Last week, we published an estimate of cuts to USAID programs at the sectoral level based on two leaked documents covering cancelled and retained awards. Since then, a new version of the terminated an...

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Ling Ling @linglingtai.com · Mar 29

I like to think I have more self-control than my peers.

Has it led to "success in various life domains" ?

Highly debatable. 🤷‍♀️

#phdlife

Society for Personality and Social Psychology @spspnews.bsky.social · Mar 26

📖New #SPPS research finds that people with high self-control prefer meaningful activities over pleasurable ones. Preferring these types of experiences may explain why self-control correlates with success in various life domains.

Read more: ow.ly/twsH50VoT3W

A person works at their laptop while sitting at a desk, looking focused.

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Taylor Brooks @taylorbrooks.bsky.social · Mar 25

Universities across Europe have begun actively recruiting U.S. researchers,"offering themselves as a haven for those keen to escape the Trump administration’s crackdown on research and academia." #PhDSky #SciSky #PhDChat

European universities offer ‘scientific asylum’ to US researchers fleeing Trump’s cuts

Academics from US hoping to escape funding freezes and ideological impositions are being actively recruited

www.theguardian.com

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Ling Ling @linglingtai.com · Mar 19

Did you know?

Albert Einstein, born on March 14, 1879, wasn’t just a genius—he was also a refugee.

His journey wasn’t just about revolutionising physics, but also about seeking safety and freedom.

A bundle of belongings isn't the only thing a refugee brings to his new country. Einstein was a refugee.

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Ling Ling @linglingtai.com · Mar 19

From the Canadian Association of University Teachers (CAUT), “The integrity and independence of research is necessary to protect the public interest. We need to make it clear that there is no room for political interference in research in Canada.”

Trump administration threatening Canadian researchers

OTTAWA, Ontario, March 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Canadian Association of University Teachers (CAUT) is warning that the Trump administration is undermining the integrity and independence of aca...

www.thestar.com

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Ling Ling @linglingtai.com · Mar 18

“By the government’s own admission, their suspension of refugee processing and funding has wreaked havoc on the program, leaving them unable to even estimate when it will be fully operational.”

amu.tv/162549/

Trump administration says refugee admissions could take months to resume | Amu TV

In a filing with the U.S. District Court in Seattle, the Justice Department acknowledged significant delays in restarting the USRAP.

amu.tv

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Jay 🦋 @jay.bsky.team · Mar 10

the feminine urge to

Bluesky CEO: imagine a 'world without Caesars'

Jay Graber dunks on Mark Zuckerberg without mentioning his name.

mashable.com

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Ling Ling @linglingtai.com · Mar 5

Indeed, the closer we are to the sun, the prettier the view! ✨🥰

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Ling Ling @linglingtai.com · Mar 5

Spring is coming!

I'm taking a short break from systematic review, to enjoy this lovely view from @zpid.bsky.social. Sunny, clear blue skies and below 10C.

#phdlife

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