banner
LightNews
mariaabreu.bsky.social
Maria Abreu
@mariaabreu.bsky.social
7.3K followers 1.6K following 2.2K posts

Prof. of Economic Geography and Fellow of Pembroke College, University of Cambridge. My work is on labour markets, migration, planning, and regional policy. I also love photography and baking, and have a crazy cocker spaniel called Fonzie. .. more

Videos
Economics 73%
Political science 11%
Posts Media Videos Starter Packs

Reposted by Dave O’Brien, Maria Abreu

ioramashvili.bsky.social
Carolin Ioramashvili @ioramashvili.bsky.social · 21h
We have fully-funded PhD studentships at SPRU, including for our PhD in Science and Technology Policy Studies. I'd love to discuss proposals with potential applicants. Deadline 11 December and more details here: www.sussex.ac.uk/study/fees-f...
and here www.sussex.ac.uk/study/phd/de...
SEDarc (ESRC) PhD scholarships for research in the Social Sciences : University of Sussex
www.sussex.ac.uk
2 2

mariaabreu.bsky.social
Maria Abreu @mariaabreu.bsky.social · 22h
The entire announcement of the Nobel Peace Prize is very moving. I urge everyone to watch it. It is about defending democracy in dark times. www.youtube.com/live/wrRBGaU...
Announcement of the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize
YouTube video by Nobel Prize
www.youtube.com
2 13 19

Reposted by Maria Abreu

kevinstalder.bsky.social
Kevin St. Alder @kevinstalder.bsky.social · 22h
Statement from the Nobel Peace Prize Committee 👏 🙏
2 44 160

mariaabreu.bsky.social
Maria Abreu @mariaabreu.bsky.social · 22h
As a fellow Vzlan I am in tears right now. I don’t share most of her politics, but I think she is amazing.
6

mariaabreu.bsky.social
Maria Abreu @mariaabreu.bsky.social · 23h
I think the reason this is significant is that Maria Corina has managed to unite people with very different views in opposition to an increasingly authoritarian government. She is an amazingly brave woman who refuses to give up.
financialtimes.com
Financial Times @financialtimes.com · 23h
Breaking news: María Corina Machado has been awarded the prize for ‘keeping the flame of democracy burning amidst a growing darkness’ . The win dashes the hopes of US President Donald Trump. on.ft.com/4ocHAKY
11 34

Reposted by Andrew Scott, Tim Bale, Manuela Moschella , and 2 more

financialtimes.com
Financial Times @financialtimes.com · 23h
Breaking news: María Corina Machado has been awarded the prize for ‘keeping the flame of democracy burning amidst a growing darkness’ . The win dashes the hopes of US President Donald Trump. on.ft.com/4ocHAKY
43 120 420

Reposted by Dani Rodrik, Stephen M. Walt, Cas Mudde , and 50 more

florianscheuer.bsky.social
Florian Scheuer @florianscheuer.bsky.social · 23h
I am delighted to share that Nobel laureates Esther Duflo and Abhijit Banerjee will join our Department of Economics @econ.uzh.ch at the University of Zurich on July 1, 2026, as Lemann Foundation Professors of Economics.

🧵 1/7
23 190 950

Reposted by Will Jennings, Richard Waite, Maria Abreu , and 2 more

beijingpalmer.bsky.social
BeijingPalmer @beijingpalmer.bsky.social · 1d
after careful study, I believe only people born between 1975 and 1995 should be allowed to use the internet
300 530 4.1K

mariaabreu.bsky.social
Maria Abreu @mariaabreu.bsky.social · 3d
Yes, I need to remember to do that.
1

mariaabreu.bsky.social
Maria Abreu @mariaabreu.bsky.social · 3d
Beautiful!
1 1

mariaabreu.bsky.social
Maria Abreu @mariaabreu.bsky.social · 4d
He’s even coming to Ely!

Reposted by Patrick Dunleavy, Steve Peers, Colin Murray , and 5 more

barristersecret.bsky.social
The Secret Barrister @barristersecret.bsky.social · 4d
This is a lie.

There are many criticisms you might sensibly and truthfully make of the Sentencing Council and the Sentencing Guidelines. I’ve been making them for years.

But this is an outright lie. Pure fabrication. A fraud on the public.
120 1.8K 3.4K

Reposted by Maria Abreu

financialtimes.com
Financial Times @financialtimes.com · 4d
Jenrick defends ‘didn’t see another white face’ comment on.ft.com/3VSPahS
Robert Jenrick defends ‘didn’t see another white face’ comment
Shadow justice secretary is widely seen as the favourite to challenge Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch
on.ft.com
18 3 16

Reposted by Maria Abreu

davidevans.org.uk
David Evans @davidevans.org.uk · 4d
This is Shuranjeet Singh, standing in the allotment at St Michael's C of E Primary School in Handsworth, Birmingham, where he is a governor. I'm sure that Robert Jenrick can immediately tell by looking at him that he's working tirelessly on integration. IIRC, he has a Masters from Oxford.
3 15 55

Reposted by Maria Abreu, Vaughan S. Roberts

zoecrowther.bsky.social
Zoë Crowther @zoecrowther.bsky.social · 4d
Say hello to literally the only protesters outside Tory conference this year
Two protesters holding up a sign saying “pedestrianise the M6”
26 110 630

mariaabreu.bsky.social
Maria Abreu @mariaabreu.bsky.social · 5d
😩
1

mariaabreu.bsky.social
Maria Abreu @mariaabreu.bsky.social · 5d
Exactly the same time for me. But it doesn’t feel like it.
1 1

mariaabreu.bsky.social
Maria Abreu @mariaabreu.bsky.social · 5d
I hadn’t been in a while, but it was good to know we had the option 😢
1

mariaabreu.bsky.social
Maria Abreu @mariaabreu.bsky.social · 5d
Oh 😞
1

mariaabreu.bsky.social
Maria Abreu @mariaabreu.bsky.social · 5d
Geese’s new album is fabulous. It has grown on me even more after a week of listening.
theatlantic.com
The Atlantic @theatlantic.com · 6d
Geese, with their new album "Getting Killed," have achieved something miraculous for 2025: suggesting a future to look forward to, @skornhaber.bsky.social writes.
Finally, a New Idea in Rock and Roll
The band Geese is pushing the genre in new and electrifying directions.
bit.ly
4

mariaabreu.bsky.social
Maria Abreu @mariaabreu.bsky.social · 5d
And the Lib Dems?
1 2

Reposted by Anna O. Law, Dorothy Bishop, Steve Peers , and 11 more

folklorewales.com
Dr Delyth Badder @folklorewales.com · 5d
Six weeks ago, I picked up a year-old tawny owl with a broken leg off the main road near our home and dropped him off at our nearest vet.

After a few days, I received one of the most bizarre phone calls I’ve ever had, asking “So when are you coming to pick up your owl?” 🧵
Tawny owl
240 2.1K 8.9K

Reposted by Maria Abreu

theatlantic.com
The Atlantic @theatlantic.com · 6d
Geese, with their new album "Getting Killed," have achieved something miraculous for 2025: suggesting a future to look forward to, @skornhaber.bsky.social writes.
Finally, a New Idea in Rock and Roll
The band Geese is pushing the genre in new and electrifying directions.
bit.ly
2 2 28

mariaabreu.bsky.social
Maria Abreu @mariaabreu.bsky.social · 7d
Nothing beats a stealth tax!
1 2

Reposted by Maria Abreu, James Cameron

stevecooke.org
Grumpy Philosopher @stevecooke.org · 8d
International fees currently subsidise domestic fees. So the government is taking from the only pot that subsidises educating domestic students in order to subsidise educating domestic students. Cynically, I suspect the logic behind this is to performatively demonstrate toughness towards foreigners.
7 16

mariaabreu.bsky.social
Maria Abreu @mariaabreu.bsky.social · 8d
It is also partly due to the frozen income tax thresholds, meaning less disposable income, but it happens so gradually and invisibly that most people on regular salaries don’t see it as a cause.
2 2

mariaabreu.bsky.social
Maria Abreu @mariaabreu.bsky.social · 8d
At least to those who don’t follow the detail closely and might be horrified if they knew. (Maybe that last bit is wishful thinking)
1

mariaabreu.bsky.social
Maria Abreu @mariaabreu.bsky.social · 8d
It was the same with Chavez, the comic strongman act was a big part of the narrative that made him so popular. I just fear that (as with Chavez) the absurdity of what is happening obscures the real harm that is being done (until it’s too late).
1 4

mariaabreu.bsky.social
Maria Abreu @mariaabreu.bsky.social · 8d
There is some of that, but they are also causing (and enabling) real harm.
1 8

Reposted by Maria Abreu

theifs.bsky.social
The Institute for Fiscal Studies @theifs.bsky.social · 8d
Children who receive support are more likely to be out-of-work or education, receiving out-of-work benefits, or receiving health-related benefits at age 22.

There is very little evidence on how systems of support could improve these long-term outcomes.
Chart shows outcomes at age 22 for children aged 15 in 2021, by type of support received. Title states: "Children receiving SEND or disability support are more likely to receive support in adulthood and be out of work or not in education."
1 2 1