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Centre for Contemporary Political Theory @ccptleeds.bsky.social · 12d
CCPT's programme of events for the coming term is now out! We're looking forward to the discussions at our upcoming research seminars.
University of Leeds Centre for Contemporary Political Theory (CCPT) Research Events 2025/26 Semester 1 Monday, 27th October Research Seminar Justifying Human Rights as the Rights of Humans Dr Jesse Tomalty (Bergen) and Dr Kerri Woods (Leeds) 4–5.30pm, Fine Art Building, Seminar Room 2.09 Monday, 17th November Research Seminar Solidarity, Migration and Imagining Otherwise at Europe’s Borders Dr Gemma Bird (Liverpool) 4–5.30pm, Fine Art Building, Seminar Room 2.09 Monday 1st December Research Seminar From Boundary-Making to Domination: Integrating Wittgenstein and Bourdieu to Explain International Hierarchy Hengfeng Zhao (Leeds) 4–5.30pm, Fine Art Building, Seminar Room 2.09 Please contact James Souter with any queries (J.Souter@leeds.ac.uk)
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Centre for Contemporary Political Theory @ccptleeds.bsky.social · 5h
We are delighted to launch this year’s Pre-Doctoral Mentoring Scheme: ccpt.leeds.ac.uk/we-are-delig... The scheme aims to support candidates in pursuit of scholarship funding for doctoral study. Please share widely
We are delighted to launch this year’s Pre-Doctoral Mentoring Programme | Centre for Contemporary Political Theory
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Centre for Contemporary Political Theory @ccptleeds.bsky.social · 5h
We are delighted to launch this year’s Pre-Doctoral Mentoring Scheme: ccpt.leeds.ac.uk/we-are-delig... The scheme aims to support candidates in pursuit of scholarship funding for doctoral study. Please share widely
We are delighted to launch this year’s Pre-Doctoral Mentoring Programme | Centre for Contemporary Political Theory
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BISA - British International Studies Association @mybisa.bsky.social · 12h
Announcing our #BISA2026 conference keynote as leading scholar Professor Kimberly Hutchings @qmpoliticsir.bsky.social 🎉

The title will be 'Violence and the Meaning of Peace’ and we are very excited! 🌟

Find out more 👉 buff.ly/c46i8zp

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Leeds Institute for Societal Futures @societal.bsky.social · 2d
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Leeds Institute for Societal Futures @societal.bsky.social · 9d
💥 Today is the day 💥

🎉 Join us at our Leeds Institute for Societal Futures launch event - we want to know what YOU think are the biggest challenges to address in our 4 challenge areas.

🕒 3–5pm | 📍Great Hall, University of Leeds

🎫 Register bit.ly/46dcU54

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European International Studies Association (EISA) @europeanisa.bsky.social · 9d
📣 The call for workshop proposals for #EWIS2026 in Izmir is now open!

🗓️ Deadline: 24 November 2025

🔗 More info here: buff.ly/HG9Jyqu
1-3 July 2026. 13th European Workshops in International Studies. Izmir University of Economics, Turkey. EWIS 2026 local hosts. 1-3 July 2026. 13th European Workshops in International Studies. Izmir University of Economics, Turkey. Serhun Al. Izmir University of Economics. Local Organizer. Umut Can Adisönmez. Izmir University of Economics. Programme Co-Chair.
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n+1 @nplusonemag.com · 12d
Can New Yorkers have nice things? On October 14, join n+1 and the Center for Architecture for a conversation about the architecture and built environment of 21st-century urban social democracy.
www.nplusonemag.com/online-only/...
What Could Mamdani’s New York Look Like?
Can New Yorkers have nice things? With a Mamdani mayoralty almost in reach, it seems tantalizingly possible—but what kinds of nice things should we have? On Tuesday, October 14, join n+1 and the Cente...
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Ilias Alami @iliasalami.bsky.social · 12d
A thoughtful review of The Spectre of Capitalism in the journal Capital and Class
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Centre for Contemporary Political Theory @ccptleeds.bsky.social · 12d
CCPT's programme of events for the coming term is now out! We're looking forward to the discussions at our upcoming research seminars.
University of Leeds Centre for Contemporary Political Theory (CCPT) Research Events 2025/26 Semester 1 Monday, 27th October Research Seminar Justifying Human Rights as the Rights of Humans Dr Jesse Tomalty (Bergen) and Dr Kerri Woods (Leeds) 4–5.30pm, Fine Art Building, Seminar Room 2.09 Monday, 17th November Research Seminar Solidarity, Migration and Imagining Otherwise at Europe’s Borders Dr Gemma Bird (Liverpool) 4–5.30pm, Fine Art Building, Seminar Room 2.09 Monday 1st December Research Seminar From Boundary-Making to Domination: Integrating Wittgenstein and Bourdieu to Explain International Hierarchy Hengfeng Zhao (Leeds) 4–5.30pm, Fine Art Building, Seminar Room 2.09 Please contact James Souter with any queries (J.Souter@leeds.ac.uk)
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Leeds Institute for Societal Futures @societal.bsky.social · 13d
Join us - launch event of Leeds Institute for Societal Futures. Bringing key stakeholders together to find solutions to some of society's most urgent challenges.

🗓️29/9/25, 3-5pm
📍University of Leeds
🔗Register bit.ly/46dcU54

#Leeds #InstituteForSocietalFutures #LISF

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Naomi Klein @naomiaklein.bsky.social · 13d
From David Adler aboard the Sumud Flotilla on why he and others are sailing to Gaza:

UN "member-states continue to arm, aid, and abet the state of Israel in its expanding campaign of destruction, eviction, and annexation of the occupied Palestinian territories"
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
We are sailing to Gaza. Here’s why | David Adler
Governments have failed the people of Gaza. Now, ordinary people are taking humanitarian matters into their own hands – and putting their lives on the line
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POLIS at Leeds @polisatleeds.bsky.social · 13d
Sign up below for tickets to Professor Viktoria Spaiser's inaugural lecture!

"Facing Accelerating Climate Change Threat: Exploring Future Trajectories, Surveying the Past and the Present"

🗓️ Wed 15 Oct | 🕓 16:00–17:00
📍 Liberty Building, University of Leeds

www.tickettailor.com/events/fssev...
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"Facing Accelerating Climate Change Threat": A Faculty Inaugural Lecture by Professor Viktoria Spaiser – Liberty Building (Moot Court) LT (1.28), University of Leeds, Wed 15 Oct 2025 - We are delighte...
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BISA - British International Studies Association @mybisa.bsky.social · 14d
🎉 We are OPEN now for abstract, roundtable and panel submissions for #BISA2026 🎉

'Is International Studies ready for what comes next? New thinking, new directions' 🌎

Submit here! 👉 buff.ly/kK9oIlM

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Conference social media card with the BISA logo, #BISA2026, Brighton, UK, 3-5 June, submission deadline: 3 November, conference.bisa.ac.uk
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Priestley Centre for Climate Futures @priestleycentre.bsky.social · 14d
Join us for the inaugural lecture of Professor @viktoriaspaiser.bsky.social
Facing Accelerating Climate Change Threat
🗓️ 16:00–17:00, Wed 15 Oct
📍 Liberty Building, Uni of Leeds
Explore climate tipping points & the power of collective action. All welcome!
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Select tickets – "Facing Accelerating Climate Change Threat": A Faculty Inaugural Lecture by Professor Viktoria Spaiser – Liberty Building (Moot Court) LT (1.28), University of Leeds
"Facing Accelerating Climate Change Threat": A Faculty Inaugural Lecture by Professor Viktoria Spaiser – Liberty Building (Moot Court) LT (1.28), University of Leeds, Wed 15 Oct 2025 - We are delighte...
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Law & Social Justice @lsjleeds.bsky.social · 15d
Coming soon!

Ioannis Ktistakis, Judge at the European Court of Human Rights, will speak at our famous annual Liberty Lecture, on the subject of climate change and human rights School of Law!

⏰ 5-6:30pm
🗓️ 1st October
📍 School of Law, Leeds

For tickets and more 👇
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European Consortium for Political Research @ecpr.bsky.social · 15d
🌸 #ECPG26 @ecprgender.bsky.social Section seeking Papers ⤵️
🌦️ Feminist Theory: Between Hope and Disappointment
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⌛👇 7 Nov buff.ly/3C2Xwn2

#Gender #Governance #PoliticalTheory #Sociology #Feminism
Feminist Theory: Between Hope and Disappointment
European Conference on Politics and Gender, 15 – 17 June 2026, Newcastle University
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Leeds Institute for Societal Futures @societal.bsky.social · 15d
At Leeds Institute for Societal Futures - we have four challenge areas.

🎯 Polarisation, trust and social cohesion.

Division is a choice, how do we choose connection instead?

🔗societal.leeds.ac.uk

#Leeds #InstituteForSocietalFutures #LISF
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Naomi Klein @naomiaklein.bsky.social · 16d
Confirmed: Alaa Abd el-Fattah is finally free, at home, and with the family members who fought for years with their hearts, heads and entire bodies for this to happen. x.com/Monasosh/sta... #AlaaFreed
Mona Seif on X: "An exceptionally kind day 💛 Alaa is free https://t.co/nmg4oROSTi" / X
An exceptionally kind day 💛 Alaa is free https://t.co/nmg4oROSTi
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Mai El-Sadany @maitelsadany.bsky.social · 16d
Alaa is PHYSICALLY FREE!!

His sister Sanaa and his mom were still waiting outside of the prison for him when they got a call from Alaa letting them know that he was already home!
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POLIS at Leeds @polisatleeds.bsky.social · 15d
Professor Adrian Gallagher appeared on BBC Radio 4 over the weekend to discuss the United Nations on its 80th anniversary. Listen to the show here: 📻

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Sunday - UN at 80; Christian Nationalism; Religion and video games - BBC Sounds
A look at the ethical and religious issues of the week
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Alexandra Meakin @ameakin.bsky.social · 16d
Happy first day of 2025/26 intro week for our new and returning @polisatleeds.bsky.social students! So delighted that the Uni of Leeds heron also returned to mark the occasion 🙌
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Mai El-Sadany @maitelsadany.bsky.social · 16d
علاء علي الاسفلت!!!!

Alaa is HOME and FREE!!!
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Mai El-Sadany @maitelsadany.bsky.social · 16d
HUGE HUGE NEWS FROM EGYPT!!

Egyptian President Sisi has issued a presidential pardon for activist and blogger Alaa Abdel Fattah.
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Independent Social Research Foundation @isrfoundation.bsky.social · 16d
This week, in person at @greshamcollege.bsky.social & online, Rachel Rosen & Eve Dickson discuss their new book #BorderingSocialReproduction, with Gargi Bhattacharyya & Shirin Rai. Hosted by @cnewf.bsky.social.

Thursday 25th September, 6pm BST

More info & registration at isrf.org/events/borde...
Bordering Social Reproduction | 25th September 2025 | Barnard's Inn Hall, London & Online
An in-person & online book launch and conversation with Professor Rachel Rosen & Dr Eve Dickson, authors of 'Bordering Social Reproduction: Migrant Mothers and Children Making Lives in the Shadows'.
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Naomi Klein @naomiaklein.bsky.social · 16d
It really looks like it's happening friends, though we should believe it when we see it.

All I can think about is Alaa finally being able to hug his son Khaled - an infant when this torment began, now a teen as big as his father. www.theguardian.com/world/2025/s...
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Naomi Klein @naomiaklein.bsky.social · 16d
Sharing this excerpt from my foreword to Alaa Abd el-Fattah's extraordinary collection of prison writings, "You Have Not Yet Been Defeated."

Stay tuned...
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Naomi Klein on How Egypt’s Extinguished Revolution Continues to Inspire Struggle Worldwide
You Have Not Yet Been Defeated, a collection from Alaa Abd el-Fattah published this year by Seven Stories Press, is living history. Many of its words were first written with pencil and paper in a c…
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