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Dr Andrew S. Roe-Crines 🏳️‍🌈 @andrewcrines.bsky.social · 21h

The collections include new, insightful, & exciting interviews with high profile political figures, including Boris Johnson, Tony Blair, Neil Kinnock, Michael Howard, & William Hague! Two strongly recommended collections for reading lists & by the fireplace! Two for the #Christmas present list...

Dr Andrew S. Roe-Crines 🏳️‍🌈 @andrewcrines.bsky.social · 21h

This new collection is the companion to 'British Labour Leaders' (eds. Charles Clarke & Toby James), which includes new chapters on Jeremy Corbyn and Keir Starmer. www.bitebackpublishing.com/books/britis...

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Dr Andrew S. Roe-Crines 🏳️‍🌈 @andrewcrines.bsky.social · 21h

Delighted to contribute a chapter on Theresa May & her leadership of the #Conservatives for the new second edition of 'British Conservative Leaders' (eds. Charles Clarke, Toby James, Tim Bale, & Patrick Diamond). @livunipol.bsky.social @timbale.bsky.social www.bitebackpublishing.com/books/britis...

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Dr Andrew S. Roe-Crines 🏳️‍🌈 @andrewcrines.bsky.social · 4d

Hope everyone has a well deserved relaxing weekend! The last few weeks have been early morning starts and late night finishes, so very much looking forward to a weekend of rest. This year has hit the road running, which hopefully will settle back rather than intensify! Rest well, all.

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Dr Andrew S. Roe-Crines 🏳️‍🌈 @andrewcrines.bsky.social · 7d

An upcoming event for all HLC staff and GTAs looking at the use of AI in Higher Education. Register your interest here: www.ticketsource.co.uk/andrewroecri... @livunihss.bsky.social @livunipol.bsky.social

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Dr Andrew S. Roe-Crines 🏳️‍🌈 @andrewcrines.bsky.social · 14d

Always happy to do media work on #BritishPolitics, #communication, political #leadership, or #ideological tensions! I've previously contributed to UK national and international print & broadcast #media, which is always an enjoyable experience!

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Dr Andrew S. Roe-Crines 🏳️‍🌈 @andrewcrines.bsky.social · 14d

Simon Amstell has a new show - I love It Here. Playing only four times in London, there is a sense of exclusivity! Also, has to be asked... has he been in the gym?! The geeky style has transformed into a different type of geek(!) www.iloveithereshow.com

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Dr Andrew S. Roe-Crines 🏳️‍🌈 @andrewcrines.bsky.social · 16d

Congratulations to all @livunipol.bsky.social postgraduate students submitting your thesis! It's a great moment and one which opens doors to many more opportunities which we can help with. Keep in touch after graduation - see you then!

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Dr Andrew S. Roe-Crines 🏳️‍🌈 @andrewcrines.bsky.social · 18d

One of the last beach walks of the summer! (It's still summer, despite what the aisles in supermarkets seem to think!)

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Dr Andrew S. Roe-Crines 🏳️‍🌈 @andrewcrines.bsky.social · 19d

This is making Change UK look well organised and delivered! There are serious issues outlined below which make this a bit... toxic.

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Dr Andrew S. Roe-Crines 🏳️‍🌈 @andrewcrines.bsky.social · 28d

Call for Papers! My PhD student, @josefnicholson.bsky.social is organising a 'Work in Progress Seminar Series' for early career & PGR students with an interest in Archaeology, Classics and Egyptology! Review and/or pass it on to anyone interested - contact details for Josef are on the CfP. Enjoy!

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Dr Andrew S. Roe-Crines 🏳️‍🌈 @andrewcrines.bsky.social · 28d

Call for Papers! My PhD student, @josefnicholson.bsky.social is organising a 'Work in Progress Seminar Series' for early career & PGR students with an interest in Archaeology, Classics and Egyptology! Review and/or pass it on to anyone interested - contact details for Josef are on the CfP. Enjoy!

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Dr Andrew S. Roe-Crines 🏳️‍🌈 @andrewcrines.bsky.social · 28d

The deputy leader needs to appeal to parts of the Labour Party which #Starmer can't. In essence, they need their Prescott to offset Blair. As an aside, Angela Rayner could appeal to some thinking of voting Reform, but it's not clear any of the contenders would do likewise.

Dr Andrew S. Roe-Crines 🏳️‍🌈 @andrewcrines.bsky.social · 28d

Thus far, we have Paula Barker, Alison McGovern, Bridget Phillipson, Lucy Powell, Bell Ribeiro-Addy, Emily Thornberry standing for #Labour's deputy leader. Nominations close on 11 Sept, with CLPs opening from 13th-27th ahead of ballots opening on 8th-23rd Oct. Result: Oct 25th.

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Dr Andrew S. Roe-Crines 🏳️‍🌈 @andrewcrines.bsky.social · 29d

Very much looking forward to meeting new @livunipol.bsky.social students next week! Especially welcoming them to the British Politics #POLI101 module, which is a large team-taught module and is delivered by a wide range of well-published scholars! Will be great!

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Dr Andrew S. Roe-Crines 🏳️‍🌈 @andrewcrines.bsky.social · Aug 27

A summary of the article from NASA. science.nasa.gov/missions/hub...

As NASA Missions Study Interstellar Comet, Hubble Makes Size Estimate - NASA Science

Hubble takes the sharpest image, to date, of comet 3I/ATLAS, allowing astronomers to more accurately estimate the size of its nucleus.

science.nasa.gov

Dr Andrew S. Roe-Crines 🏳️‍🌈 @andrewcrines.bsky.social · Aug 27

An evidence-based article on the interstellar comet that entered our solar system recently. It led to speculation of it being aliens because of the speed of the object, which is very high. But in reality it's a comet which picked up speed over billions of year. Read: arxiv.org/abs/2508.02934

Hubble Space Telescope Observations of the Interstellar Interloper 3I/ATLAS

We present high angular resolution observations of the third known interstellar interloper, 3I/ATLAS, from the Hubble Space Telescope. The object is clearly active at 3.8 au pre-perihelion, showing du...

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Dr Andrew S. Roe-Crines 🏳️‍🌈 @andrewcrines.bsky.social · Aug 15

Calling prospective PhD Students! Below is a summary of the key areas of expertise which I'd be content providing primary supervision! UK, Comparative, or global perspectives welcome. #FindAPhD

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Dr Andrew S. Roe-Crines 🏳️‍🌈 @andrewcrines.bsky.social · Aug 15

An interesting and extensive interview with Simon Amstell on a wide range of topics, including therapy, chocolate cake, sex, acceptance, enjoyment, & connecting perspectives with audiences (as well as interpreting and adopting counter-positions). Well worth a watch! www.youtube.com/watch?v=ibuJ...

Simon Amstell on finding joy, why everyone should have therapy and his new film Benjamin

YouTube video by Channel 4 News

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Dr Andrew S. Roe-Crines 🏳️‍🌈 @andrewcrines.bsky.social · Aug 14

My #summer leave ends in a few days, which I've spent relaxing, reading, exercise, and the occasional check of emails! Oh and catching up with a few good films, too. The #Holdovers is a good film, whilst Catch Me If You Can is fun! #ViennaBlood is a hugely underrated TV drama, along with #Avenue5.

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Political Studies Association @polstudiesassoc.bsky.social · Aug 14

Congratulations to all #Alevel #students who got the grades they need for #university! Thinking about doing a #Politics degree? Here are some helpful pointers from Prof. Stuart Wilkes-Heeg @stuartwilksheeg.bsky.social buff.ly/DQYqZSh
#alevelresultsday2025 #resultsday2025 #resultsday #alevelresults

A-Level Results Day - Thinking About Doing a Politics Degree? | The Political Studies Association (PSA)

Congratulations if you have now received your exam results.

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Dr Andrew S. Roe-Crines 🏳️‍🌈 @andrewcrines.bsky.social · Aug 13

Good luck to everyone getting their #results tomorrow! Well done and congratulations! The doors are opened to the next chapter, that can include studying Politics/IR which come with a very wide range of career options! Read: www.psa.ac.uk/psa/news/con... #resultsday #resultsday2025

Considering doing a degree? Why not choose Politics? | The Political Studies Association (PSA)

Exam results season 2025 is well and truly underway. If you are considering clearing or applying for a university place in the future, I’ve set out a few pointers below on why choosing to do a Politic...

www.psa.ac.uk

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Victorian Commons @victoriancommons.bsky.social · Aug 6

The circumstances surrounding the death of this Huddersfield MP, Lewis Fenton, are discussed in this post: victoriancommons.wordpress.com/2019/12/19/b...

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Dr Andrew S. Roe-Crines 🏳️‍🌈 @andrewcrines.bsky.social · Aug 6

Election riots have history - here's an example from Huddersfield, where "disgraceful riots" were triggered after the sitting MP fell out of a window and died. Also Merry #Christmas(!) (Although this was well before the Christmas season we recognise emerged).

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Dr Andrew S. Roe-Crines 🏳️‍🌈 @andrewcrines.bsky.social · Aug 6

My first office was in Roxby, with a great view of the city. The second office is in Abercromby Sq, which has a fantastic view of the square. The Cyprus Building regenerated into a fancy new venue with a lovely cafe and events space! It's great to be at a growing University & wonderful dept.