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Dr Natalie Jester
@nataliejester.bsky.social
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Lover of food, sci fi and dogs 🥨 Feminist. Lecturer @ Uni of Gloucestershire: militaries, arms manufacturers, gender, digital things. Co-convenor @cawpbisa.bsky.social [she/her]
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Dr Natalie Jester @nataliejester.bsky.social · Dec 10
Thought I'd make a thread of all of my publications, for easy access! First up is 'Army recruitment video advertisements in the US and UK since 2002: Challenging ideals of hegemonic military masculinity?' in Media, War and Conflict doi.org/10.1177/1750...
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I've been shortlisted for a University of Gloucestershire Staff Award by my colleagues and the statement is really lovely 😭
Nat brings passion for research and research-informed teaching to her work across BCSS. As Research Advocate for People, Culture and Environment, she supports colleagues with book proposals, bid development and research mentoring, making a significant difference for early-career academics. She established a research newsletter to strengthen community awareness, led events on research culture and advocated for initiatives such as the weekly Research Power Hour and the BCSS Research Awards. Nat also encouraged naming a staff award after John Hockey, honouring his contribution to the research community. Her teaching integrates her expertise in discourse media analysis, militarisation and gender, inspiring students to pursue advanced study in these areas. Nat’s work demonstrates how strong research leadership enhances both staff development and student learning. She plays a central role in building a positive, ambitious research culture within BCSS.
November 24, 2025 at 3:37 PM
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hlmurray.bsky.social
RED ALERT: the University of Nottingham is threatening to close its Department of American Studies, putting all staff at risk of redundancy, and ending any American specialist knowledge in the Faculty of Arts.

Sign the petition here to save jobs:
www.change.org/p/save-ameri...
Sign the Petition
SAVE AMERICAN STUDIES TEACHING AT THE UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM
www.change.org
November 11, 2025 at 8:22 PM
nataliejester.bsky.social
Yesterday was a University of Gloucestershire open day, and it was lovely!
Staff at the University of Gloucestershire stood in front of a sign saying Social Sciences
November 24, 2025 at 10:45 AM
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disabilitystor1.bsky.social
Alice Wong was one of the most effective people challenging the Whiteness of disability communities and its many flaws, but who believed fiercely in us as a community, in disabled people as oracles.

Alice brought so much to so many of us, it’s hard to measure the kind of gratitude I have for that.
November 15, 2025 at 1:34 PM
nataliejester.bsky.social
This is devastating news. Alice Wong was such a fantastic thinker and advocate for disabled people. Like others, I learned a lot from her, and the world is a lot poorer without her
thrasherxy.bsky.social Steven W. Thrasher is finishing The Overseer Class @thrasherxy.bsky.social · 12d
“Don’t let the bastards grind you down. I love you all.”
Black text on a yellow background - This is Alice's friend Sandy Ho, posting. Per Alice's wishes, this message is being shared at the time of her passing. Hi everyone, it looks like I ran out of time. I have so many dreams that I wanted to fulfill and plans to create new stories for you. There are a few in progress that might come to fruition in a few years if things work out. I did not ever imagine I would live to this age and end up a writer, editor, activist, and more. As a kid riddled with insecurity and internalized ableism, I could not see a path forward. It was thanks to friendships and some great teachers who believed in me that I was able to fight my way out of miserable situations into a place where I finally felt comfortable in my skin. We need more stories about us and our culture. You all, we all, deserve the everything and more in such a hostile, ableist environment. Our wisdom is incisive and unflinching. I'm honored to be your ancestor and believe disabled oracles like us will light the way to the future. Don't let the bastards grind you down. I love you all.
November 15, 2025 at 6:22 PM
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eicathomefinn.bsky.social
It's a lifeline, not a comprehensive solution to the crisis, but if you're a UK-based PhD (or equivalent) in a SHAPE subject within 10 years of your viva, do join the British Academy's ECRN. It's free, has resources & you don't need to be employed in research or academia to be a member. 3/3
Early Career Researcher Network: key information for ECRs
www.thebritishacademy.ac.uk
November 12, 2025 at 10:23 AM
nataliejester.bsky.social
Ah, we've reached the time of year when UK trains are all cocked up. Almost all my journeys recently have been late and absolutely rammed full of people. Not what you want after a three hour class.
a stuffed penguin is sitting on a wooden chair in a room .
Alt: Pingu the penguin sitting on a chair, tapping his foot and looking annoyed
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November 11, 2025 at 6:14 PM
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jilltxt.bsky.social
When I submitted a paper to AI & Society the email confirmation sent me to a website that told me my language quality score was only 3/10 but RUBRIQ could fix it. I study this stuff, so uploaded my paper to RUBRIQ, which proceeded to introduce scientific fabrication and change scientific terms.
November 11, 2025 at 10:56 AM
nataliejester.bsky.social
Huge thanks to our wonderful audience (and BISA staff) for making this such an enjoyable event. We're so excited to be convening this working group and hopefully there are lots of good things to come...
mybisa.bsky.social BISA - British International Studies Association @mybisa.bsky.social · 21d
🔉We have kicked off todays event with our new Working Group @cawpbisa.bsky.social!

🎊Todays event gives an opportunity to learn the aims of the group as well as introduction to the convener team @nataliejester.bsky.social @ubaspehlivan.bsky.social @chenchenzhang.net and Leah de Haan.
November 6, 2025 at 4:11 PM
nataliejester.bsky.social
This is today! Come say hi! If you've not yet registered, we can probably sort out a link for you
November 6, 2025 at 12:58 PM
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patrickdunleavy.bsky.social
“The Gaza of maps and memories is gone, replaced by a monochrome landscape of rubble stretching flat and still…. there's almost nothing left to orient you here, or identify the neighbourhoods that once held tens of thousands of people”.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Inside Gaza, BBC sees total devastation after two years of war
With endless rubble and destroyed streets as far as the eye can see, any plans for Gaza's future are a far cry from where it is today, writes Lucy Williamson.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 6, 2025 at 9:37 AM
nataliejester.bsky.social
I've been following this race for a while and I am so happy to see him win! Good things can happen! We don't have to pander to bigotry to make ground.

BBC News - Mamdani seals remarkable victory
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Zohran Mamdani seals remarkable victory - but real challenges await
After entering the race largely unnoticed, the new mayor of New York City can expect to face serious scrutiny in office.
www.bbc.com
November 5, 2025 at 8:10 AM
nataliejester.bsky.social
Come and see us online on Thursday!
November 3, 2025 at 4:17 PM
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nickkapur.bsky.social
Japan's "Mundane Halloween" costume contest is back!

Each year website DailyPortalZ holds a contest where people dress up as something super duper ordinary.

Here's a thread of some of my favorites from the 2025 contest!

#MundaneHalloween
November 2, 2025 at 9:15 AM
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cawpbisa.bsky.social
MEET THE TEAM 👋

Introducing: Natalie Jester

Thrilled to have @nataliejester.bsky.social as our co-convenor at at the Critical Alternatives for World Politics Working Group!

Read more about her research below 👇 and come meet her at next week's 'Meet the Working Group' event!
October 31, 2025 at 9:39 AM
nataliejester.bsky.social
I'm attending 'A Global History of Elon Musk' this evening - lots of other great talks in this series though, take a look!
lalehkhalili.bsky.social Laleh Khalili @lalehkhalili.bsky.social · Oct 22
I have organised an amazing roster of *virtual* presentations for the Centre for Gulf Studies at Exeter. Check out these incredible superstars, and register for the events (Tuesdays 17-18.30 London time) here: www.exeter.ac.uk/research/cen...
https://www.exeter.ac.uk/research/centres/gulf/events/
October 28, 2025 at 5:16 PM
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unsocialtheory.bsky.social
Q (data collection): if your UK-based HEI (employer) employs students on student visas, do you know what kind of checks they need to undergo, and how often?

Please respond in comment (ideally with links) or DM. Thanks in advance 🙏🙏
October 27, 2025 at 7:59 PM
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cawpbisa.bsky.social
MEET THE TEAM 👋

Introducing: Leah de Haan

We are so happy to have Leah with us at the Critical Alternatives for World Politics Working Group as our new PhD convenor!
October 28, 2025 at 9:20 AM
nataliejester.bsky.social
Is anyone else having problems with the Outlook phone app? It often doesn't show me what's in my diary or allow me to see messages I've been sent (sometimes for hours). It's much easier to access this info on my phone a lot of the time, but I can't figure out how to fix it! Any tips?!
a stuffed penguin is sitting on a wooden chair in a room .
Alt: a penguin sitting on a wooden chair looking annoyed
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October 28, 2025 at 8:56 AM
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mybisa.bsky.social
Meet our new BISA Critical Alternatives for World Politics Working Group working group convenors! 🎉

Leah de Haan, Uygar Baspehlivan Dr Natalie Jester and Chenchen Zhang 🤦🏻‍♀️ will be live on zoom to answer questions as they continue to establish the WG! 🌟

Register! 👉 https://ow.ly/Vw9h50Xifp8
Critical Alternatives for World Politics (CAWP)
The Critical Alternatives for World Politics (CAWP) Working Group aims to foster a welcoming space for experimental, creative, and non-mainstream research and researchers at the margins of International Studies. We are committed to promoting research that goes beyond the well-trodden paths of international relations and bringing together scholars who play with alternative modes of theorising, doing, and researching world politics. As the spiritual successor of the Post-Structuralist Politics Working Group, we are particularly excited to encourage research that creatively engages with...
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October 27, 2025 at 1:01 PM
nataliejester.bsky.social
This is absolutely shameful, a stain upon humanity
Gaza children dying as they wait for Israel to enable evacuations
Around 15,000 Gazans are waiting for urgent medical treatment, according to the UN.
www.bbc.com
October 26, 2025 at 8:34 AM
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profemzed.bsky.social
We have fantastic books in our series! (Creative Interventions in Global Politics). Please join us! Happy to chat about your book proposal ideas. 📕
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October 24, 2025 at 1:03 PM
nataliejester.bsky.social
What?!> BBC News - Mystery donor gives $130m to US military for paying troops during shutdown
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Mystery Trump supporter gives $130m to US military for paying troops during shutdown
The man is a US citizen and a Trump supporter, the president has said, but no one in the government will identify him.
www.bbc.com
October 25, 2025 at 11:17 PM
nataliejester.bsky.social
I am currently writing a book chapter and aiming to fulfil a long-held ambition: making reference to Star Trek in a piece of academic work.
a close up of a woman 's face with the words i had to
Alt: Michael Burnham of Star Trek Discovery saying "I had to"
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October 25, 2025 at 12:23 PM