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Briony Jones @justpolitics-blog.bsky.social · 6d

Interested in social development, peacebuilding and youth perspectives? Then this is the paper for you! Happy to share my latest co-authored publication with @unrisd.org and supported by @wicidwarwick.bsky.social and @warwickpais.bsky.social and @warwickirsl.bsky.social

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Briony Jones @justpolitics-blog.bsky.social · Aug 27

Thanks to @unrisd.org and @gvagrad.bsky.social for hosting this event - I cannot wait to contribute to this discussion on injury, trauma and repair in the peace sector

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Briony Jones @justpolitics-blog.bsky.social · Aug 26

It's that time of year again...school and work beckon and I've been reflecting on rest and nourishment...let me know what you think!

www.justpolitics.blog/post/the-exh...

The Exhausting Search for Rest

I am coming towards the end of the summer holiday and as I reconnect with friends and colleagues the inevitable question arises – did I have a good break? Am I feeling rested? Yes, I say, and it is tr...

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Briony Jones @justpolitics-blog.bsky.social · Jul 1

Happy to share my latest blog post....see what you think and feel free to share! www.justpolitics.blog/post/languag...

Language, Humility, and Communication

Many of us are familiar with the ‘Brit abroad’ trope of a frustrated tourist speaking ever more loudly in English, seemingly unaware that volume is not the same as communication. This trope plays out ...

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Briony Jones @justpolitics-blog.bsky.social · Jun 29

It was hard to choose, a particularly strong conference this year, well done everyone! I joined online though, such a good hybrid panel set up, very inclusive

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Briony Jones @justpolitics-blog.bsky.social · Jun 28

What a joy to be part of this year's DSA, co-chairing a panel on academic activism with the amazing @mouzkhalil.bsky.social

Development Studies Association @devcomms.bsky.social · Jun 27

🎉 That's a wrap #DSA2025 at @cdsbath.bsky.social
🗣️ 650 delegates: 232 online and 418 on campus at @uniofbath.bsky.social
📚 425 papers, 73 panels, 3 keynotes.
🤝84 delegates funded to take part
🌍 One community tackling the challenges of the future.

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Briony Jones @justpolitics-blog.bsky.social · Jun 26

Brilliant as always, the UNRISD Annual Report 2024 makes a strong case for critical thinking and progressive action around social development! @unrisd.org thank you for your work

UNRISD @unrisd.org · Jun 25

📣UNRISD Annual Report 2024 is out!

This year, we:

🌍 Informed the road to the #WSSD2

⚖️Championed care economies + just transition solutions

🌱Boosted SSE & sustainability metrics

💬Elevated global South voices within global policy forums

Read now: www.unrisd.org/annual-repor...

Briony Jones @justpolitics-blog.bsky.social · May 27

Sharing my latest policy brief with thanks to @unrisd.org

WICID Warwick @wicidwarwick.bsky.social · May 23

📢 New #WICIDPolicyBrief 'Peace as Social Development: Preparing for the Second World Summit on Social Development' by Briony Jones @justpolitics-blog.bsky.social. Please check out the brief here: warwick.ac.uk/fac/soc/pais...

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Briony Jones @justpolitics-blog.bsky.social · May 22

A concerning colonial attitude by the UK government, implying that expertise is only located in the 'aid givers'. Collaboration, solidarity, responsibility, and most of all humility are key @wicidwarwick.bsky.social @mouzkhalil.bsky.social @shahnaz76.bsky.social @devcomms.bsky.social

Development Studies Association @devcomms.bsky.social · May 22

Britain’s new aid vision: less cash, more spin. The cost will be counted in lives, says the Guardian, quoting development researchers
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

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Briony Jones @justpolitics-blog.bsky.social · May 21

Excited to be exploring journalism thanks to the support of @karimacherif.bsky.social and @unrisd.org - it's easy when the work is so inspiring!

Mouz Khalil @mouzkhalil.bsky.social · May 21

www.unrisd.org/en/activitie... news item publication for UNRISD on their flagship event, by my amazing colleague @justpolitics-blog.bsky.social

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Briony Jones @justpolitics-blog.bsky.social · May 20

Happy to share my latest blog post - all about finding peace in troubled times...Let me know if it resonates with you!

www.justpolitics.blog/post/reading...

Reading, Retreat, Repeat

The gift of travel is hard to beat. It can’t be returned or left to gather dust on a mantlepiece. It is an invitation to a new experience, to a new place. You can imagine my joy then when I received t...

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Briony Jones @justpolitics-blog.bsky.social · May 20

Universities as a Public Good - a response to the UK Immigration White Paper. Check out this post I co-authored with my amazing colleagues at @wicidwarwick.bsky.social to hear what we have to say about it.....and tell us what you think!
warwick.ac.uk/fac/soc/pais...

Protecting Universities as a Public Good: A Response to the Immigration White Paper

Blog Written by Professor Briony Jones, Dr Shahnaz Akhter and Dr Mouzayian Khalil,Warwick Interdisciplinary Research Centre for International Development (WICID)Link opens in a new window, University ...

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Briony Jones @justpolitics-blog.bsky.social · May 16

'Foresight for Flourishing' is the topic of this year's annual lecture of @wicidwarwick.bsky.social @mouzkhalil.bsky.social Can't wait to find out what it's all about......

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Briony Jones @justpolitics-blog.bsky.social · May 14

Geopolitics Journal @geopoliticsjournal.bsky.social · May 7

Now out in issue 30(3): You Already Know Enough: Certainty and Ignorance in Data-Driven Humanitarianism by Briony Jones and Vicki Squire @justpolitics-blog.bsky.social

Download and read for free:

www.tandfonline.com

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Briony Jones @justpolitics-blog.bsky.social · Apr 11

Check out my latest blog post - it's about talk, it's about action, it's about funding cuts....as always the personal meets political for me!

www.justpolitics.blog/post/all-tal...

All Talk and Not Much Action?

A few months ago, my son’s school had a bring your child to work day. I happened to be working from home, so we merely walked upstairs with the necessary drinks and snacks to begin our day together. I...

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Briony Jones @justpolitics-blog.bsky.social · Apr 10

Yet another inspiring event from UNRISD

UNRISD @unrisd.org · Apr 9

Opening statements: a powerful call for strong commitment to human rights, sustainable development and multilateralism by 🇫🇮Amb. Heidi Schroderus-Fox
🇨🇱Amb. Claudia Fuentes Julio
🇨🇳Amb. Shen Jian
🇬🇲Amb. Muhammadou M.O. Kah
The path beyond 2030 must be collective.

Briony Jones @justpolitics-blog.bsky.social · Mar 28

Come and work with an inspiring team at UNRISD!

UNRISD @unrisd.org · Mar 28

We're hiring!

-Consultant – Scoping Study for Knowledge Centre for Equality
🗓by 20 April
shorturl.at/edMhS

-Research Internships
• May–July: by 21 April
• July–September: by 30 May
shorturl.at/bQK7V

-Social Media Intern
🗓by 14 April
shorturl.at/wEgWI

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Briony Jones @justpolitics-blog.bsky.social · Mar 27

Having fun with @unrisd.org chatting to students at @gvagrad.bsky.social today about their visions for the future of social development!

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UNRISD @unrisd.org · Mar 21

🚀What will the future of social development look like beyond 2030?

Join us on 9 April for a high-level panel to explore challenges, opportunities & the role of research in shaping a just & sustainable future.

📅 9 April, 17:00📍Geneva Graduate Institute
bit.ly/4kKezFA

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Briony Jones @justpolitics-blog.bsky.social · Mar 13

UNRISD is the perfect home for my current project on care and peacebuilding - check out this excellent event!

UNRISD @unrisd.org · Mar 13

📢 UNRISD at #CSW69

Care work sustains societies &economies, yet remains undervalued &underfunded. How can financing care systems drive gender equality &sustainable development?

📅 19 March | 16:45–18:00 EST
📍CR-12, UN HQ, NY
🔗 Register: bit.ly/4bzvI0j

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Briony Jones @justpolitics-blog.bsky.social · Mar 13

Having just spent the afternoon speaking at a women in academia event I think the key message for Gen Z men is that women's equality is everyone's equality, it benefits us all. It's not a binary, we can all win.

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Briony Jones @justpolitics-blog.bsky.social · Mar 13

Have spent the afternoon speaking at an inspiring event on women in academia...then saw this...food for thought, and action!

The New World @thenewworldmag.bsky.social · Mar 13

Women’s voices in a world that still questions them

According to the worrying results of a recent survey, six in 10 Gen Z men believe women’s equality has ‘gone too far’.

www.theneweuropean.co.uk

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Briony Jones @justpolitics-blog.bsky.social · Mar 12

Looking forward to speaking at this webinar on rethinking the future of the peace, development and humanitarian sector - it's a great line up, come along!

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Briony Jones @justpolitics-blog.bsky.social · Mar 10

Check out my latest blog on particles, academics, and funding cuts! www.justpolitics.blog/post/taking-...

Taking Sides: Academic Activism, Progressive Politics and the Traces we Leave Behind

I recently visited the new CERN Science Gateway. In between looking at exhibits which explore what we know of the origins of life, I went to see a show with my family: Journey Through the Particle Det...

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Mouz Khalil @mouzkhalil.bsky.social · Mar 8

Come study with us!

Department of Politics and International Studies (PAIS) @warwickpais.bsky.social · Mar 6

Our programmes bring together students from around the world to explore global challenges. Be part of a diverse, dynamic, and inclusive academic community.

Find out more about Postgraduate study with us at buff.ly/4aZXoLO.

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