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Danny Dorling is a British social geographer. He is currently 1971 Professor of Geography attached to St Peter's College at the University of Oxford; a post he has held since appointed in September 2013. .. more

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Scottish Independence Podcasts @scottishindypod.bsky.social · 3h

Care about what matters to you - Or Lose It. Clip from Prof Danny Dorling speaking at Festival of Politics in Holyrood. @dannydorling.bsky.social

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MRC Epidemiology Unit @mrcepid.bsky.social · 4d

At our next hybrid Bradford Hill Seminar, @dannydorling.bsky.social of the University of Oxford will discuss:

The politics of epidemiology and public health in the UK

📅 Wed 15 October, 1 PM (UK)

Register at buff.ly/wblZfOx

@dphpc.bsky.social @mrc-bsu.bsky.social @phgfoundation.bsky.social

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Julie Talbot @julietalbot.bsky.social · 4d

My department @geographieudem.bsky.social is looking for a professor in human geography specializing in the study of social-ecological transformations, political ecology, climate change, environmental justice and/or the geography of risks and infrastructures. Deadline November 10, share widely!

Glass buildings with a paved path in between (gray, with blue lines)

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Anand Menon @anandmenon.bsky.social · 14d

Fascinating and hugely depressing stuff by @patrickmaguire.bsky.social There’s a void at the heart of Labour: it needs a battle of ideas

www.thetimes.com/article/7177...

There’s a void at the heart of Labour: it needs a battle of ideas

A withering analysis shared among Keir Starmer’s MPs says his vague incrementalism and absence of critical thinking is steering the party to disaster

www.thetimes.com

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Labour Hub @labour-hub.bsky.social · 15d

What does Keir Starmer stand for?

On the eve of Labour’s Conference, Mike Phipps reviews The Starmer Symptom, edited by Mark Perryman, published by Pluto. What does Keir Starmer represent? Does his wing of the Labour Party stand for anything beyond an unrelenting hostility to the left and a…

What does Keir Starmer stand for?

On the eve of Labour’s Conference, Mike Phipps reviews The Starmer Symptom, edited by Mark Perryman, published by Pluto. What does Keir Starmer represent? Does his wing of the Labour Party stand for anything beyond an unrelenting hostility to the left and a ruthless determination to acquire and wield power? It may be too early to say, but many people have already made up their minds.

labourhub.org.uk

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Jarmo Lindén @jarmolinden.bsky.social · 17d

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Apulaispormestari Johanna Laisaari kohtuuhintaisesta asumisesta Helsingissä: "Valtio ei voi vetäytyä tukemisesta"

Helsinki suunnittelee uutta asumisen välimallia, mutta se ei yksin ratkaise kohtuuhintaisiin asuntoihin liittyvää ongelmaa, sanoo apulaispormestari Johanna Laisaari (sd.).

www.helsinginuutiset.fi

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The BMJ @bmj.com · 17d

"Do health professionals have a special duty to speak up against the genocide? I think we do."

Fiona Godlee explains why she protested against events in Gaza and the government's proscription of Palestine Action
www.bmj.com/content/390/...

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EnvHumsOxford.bsky.social @envhumsoxford.bsky.social · 17d

Happy to announce our fall programme! Pleased to be hosting @brdemuth.bsky.social for our annual flagship lecture on Nov 6. We'll also welcome @andrewseaton.bsky.social and @dannydorling.bsky.social on Dec 4 for a discussion of Andrew's new work on coal. For more info, see the web link in our bio.

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