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Keetie Roelen @keetieroelen.bsky.social · 6d

My thoughts on things #poverty in last month >> newest episode @povertyunpacked.bsky.social 👇

Poverty Unpacked @povertyunpacked.bsky.social · 7d

📢 PODCAST ALERT! 🎧
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September chat with
👉 new #childpoverty estimates
👉 responsibilities for early #childhood development
👉 mismatch between perceptions and evidence #cashtransfers
👉 call for evidence for #EU anti #poverty strategy
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poverty-unpacked.org/2025/10/01/e...

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Keetie Roelen @keetieroelen.bsky.social · 21d

and if you're interested in the full report, it can be found here 👉https://oro.open.ac.uk/105277/1/Roelen%20et%20al%20%282025%29%20Hidden%20Toil%20Behind%20Shiny%20Fronts%20FINAL%20%5B18-jul-25%5D.pdf

Keetie Roelen @keetieroelen.bsky.social · 21d

BBC News report highlighting mixed experiences and local authority and builders passing the buck... 👉 www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Milton Keynes residents share mixed opinions on new estates

Researchers interview people living on three new-build estates in Milton Keynes.

www.bbc.co.uk

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Keetie Roelen @keetieroelen.bsky.social · 21d

Interview on @bbcradio2bot.bsky.social with Jeremy Vine (from about 31 minutes onwards) 👉 www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

Jeremy Vine - Conservatives and tipping - BBC Sounds

Jeremy discusses the Conservatives, new build houses, children moving abroad and tipping.

www.bbc.co.uk

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Keetie Roelen @keetieroelen.bsky.social · 21d

Discussion on BBC Three Counties radio (from about 90 minutes onwards) with lots of callers sharing their views 👉https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m002j6fv

The JVS Show - Would you live on a new housing estate? - BBC Sounds

JVS fights for your consumer rights, plus Beds, Herts and Bucks big conversation.

www.bbc.co.uk

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Keetie Roelen @keetieroelen.bsky.social · 21d

Challenges faced in new #housing estates is an issue that resonated with many, as responses to #BBC coverage of our research at #OpenUniversity made clear
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Delays to/ lack of #services #amenities #publictransport lead to #isolation and undermine #community, especially for residents on #lowincome

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The Centre for the Study of Global Development - CSGD @oucsgd.bsky.social · 23d

Proud to see Dr @keetieroelen.bsky.social featured in this BBC piece on building community in new housing estates—part of our work with Community Action: MK via Open Societal Challenges, @openuniversity.bsky.social
🔗 bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c93dzy2941eo

💡 povertyinmk

#ResearchImpact #CommunityLed

Milton Keynes residents share mixed opinions on new estates

Researchers interview people living on three new-build estates in Milton Keynes.

bbc.co.uk

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Keetie Roelen @keetieroelen.bsky.social · 23d

Fantastic to see our research on living on #lowincome in new #housing estates in #MiltonKeynes on #BBC today
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New estates require more than brick and mortar - they need
#publictransport #services and #community
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www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Milton Keynes residents share mixed opinions on new estates

Researchers interview people living on three new-build estates in Milton Keynes.

www.bbc.co.uk

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The Centre for the Study of Global Development - CSGD @oucsgd.bsky.social · Sep 8

✨ What inspires us to become who we are?
Join @oucsgd.bsky.social at @openuniversity.bsky.social for an online seminar with futurist Shakil Ahmed
📅 Thurs 25 Sept | 🕥 10:30–12:00 BST
💭 Explore origin stories & futures thinking
🔗 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1658915985...
#FuturesStudies #Storytelling

Becoming a Futurist, Educator and Storyteller

What inspires us to become who we are? Join Shakil Ahmed to explore the path of a futurist, educator, and storyteller.

www.eventbrite.co.uk

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Nicole Kapelle @nicolekapelle.bsky.social · 29d

📢 Trinity College Dublin is hiring an Assistant Professor in Sociology. Full-time, fixed-term role (maternity cover).

Early career researchers, including those who’ve just submitted, completed, or are about to complete their PhD are welcome.

🗓️ Deadline: Oct 6, 2025
www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DOP688/a...

Assistant Professor in Sociology at Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin

Recruiting now: Assistant Professor in Sociology on jobs.ac.uk. Click for details and explore more academic job opportunities on the top job board

www.jobs.ac.uk

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Keetie Roelen @keetieroelen.bsky.social · Sep 8

How can #empathy and #experience shine light on #rights of people in #poverty
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Join this webinar @atd4thworld.bsky.social on 2 October where I will be in conversation with youth activist Kaydence
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And more!
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All welcome - sign up here 👇
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www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/atd-fourth...

ATD Fourth World Friends & Allies Webinar

Join us for an evening of conversation, empathy & action at our Friends & Allies Webinar, exploring the theme of Everyday Rights.

www.eventbrite.co.uk

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Keetie Roelen @keetieroelen.bsky.social · Sep 1

Want to be inspired as new #school year #UK gets underway?
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Check out my conversation with @thatpovertyguy.bsky.social for lots of insight and practical suggestions on addressing #poverty and #hardship in school and beyond
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Poverty Unpacked @povertyunpacked.bsky.social · Aug 29

📢 PODCAST ALERT!!🎙🎧
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How to address #poverty and #disadvantage in #schools?
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Listen to our insightful and inspiring conversation with Sean Harris @thatpovertyguy.bsky.social
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👉 Be 'furiously curious', look beyond what happens in schools and much more
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👉 poverty-unpacked.org/2025/08/29/e...

Episode #48: Tackling poverty and disadvantage in schools – Sean Harris

Addressing poverty and hardship in schools requires looking at all aspects of children’s lives and the whole eco-system surrounding children and their families. From small but powerful tweaks…

poverty-unpacked.org

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Keetie Roelen @keetieroelen.bsky.social · Aug 28

Perfect example of how those with deeper pockets also benefit from support provided by the government... i.e. taxpayers' money

It's not just 'people on benefits'
#debunkingmyths #doublestandards

Electric cars eligible for £3,750 discount announced - BBC News
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Electric cars eligible for £3,750 discount announced

The Puma Gen-E and e-Tourneo Courier are two Ford models drivers can purchase under the government scheme.

www.bbc.co.uk

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Keetie Roelen @keetieroelen.bsky.social · Aug 8

Tickets for Berwick Literary Festival @berwicklitfest now on sale! 📚 🎟
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Join me on Sunday 12 October for a conversation about how #empathy is vital for tackling #socialinjustice, including #poverty
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I'll be speaking about my book #TheEmpathyFix 📗 and more!
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berwickliteraryfestival.com

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Keetie Roelen @keetieroelen.bsky.social · Aug 3

Thank you for the shout out!! 🤩🙏

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Nicola Chester @nicolawriting.bsky.social · Aug 2

Here are #TheEmpathyFix, a radical rethink of how we perceive poverty, & break the cycle from @keetieroelen.bsky.social, & #OntheEdge, a YA crossover novel on young lives & the dangers of rural hardship & inequality, from Nicola Garrard 2/4 #booksky

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Poverty Unpacked @povertyunpacked.bsky.social · Aug 1

📢 PODCAST ALERT!🎙
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In this month's chat, our host @keetieroelen.bsky.social discusses two pieces of research
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👉 #poverty and living on low income in new #housing estates #UK
👉 #socialprotection and #coloniality
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Listen now and find links to research on website 👇👇

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Episode #47: July chat

It’s July – summer in the northern hemisphere! As things have quieted down around us, this month’s chat is about two pieces of research recently published by our host Keetie Roele…

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Keetie Roelen @keetieroelen.bsky.social · Jul 31

Speaking about #childpoverty and #welfare in #UK on Drive Time show @voiceofislamuk.bsky.social
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Welfare makes a big difference to reduce #UK #poverty but more can be done, especially with #childpoverty still on the rise
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Listen from 27th minute
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on.soundcloud.com/AB6UXULxiwUv...

Drive Time Show Podcast 31-07-2025: Child Poverty & Germany’s 100 Mosques

Join Raheel Ahmad and Zafir Ahmad for Thursday’s show from 4-6pm where we will be discussing: ‘Child Poverty' and 'Germany’s 100 Mosques’. Child Poverty Britain is facing a hidden crisis, with millio

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Keetie Roelen @keetieroelen.bsky.social · Jul 30

Such a pleasure to share our research findings on #poverty and living on low income in new estates in #MiltonKeynes with local MP @emily4mk.bsky.social at @ifmkfest.bsky.social last week
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👉 sites.google.com/view/poverty...
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Research @oucsgd.bsky.social and #CommunityActionMK

Keetie Roelen @keetieroelen.bsky.social · Jul 20

Thank you to @emily4mk.bsky.social, Deputy Mayor Paul Trendall and 100+ visitors for engaging with this research by @oucsgd.bsky.social and Community Action: MK

Keetie Roelen @keetieroelen.bsky.social · Jul 20

Fantastic day launching our research on #poverty in #MiltonKeynes, especially in new #housing areas @ifmkfest.bsky.social today
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Key message?
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Building #homes 🏡 isn't enough, there needs to be adequate investment in #infrastructure 🚍 and #community 🙋‍♂️🙋‍♀️🙋
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👉 sites.google.com/view/poverty...

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Keetie Roelen @keetieroelen.bsky.social · Jul 19

For those in and around #MiltonKeynes, hope to see many of you tomorrow @ifmkfest.bsky.social
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Join us in making community art installation and hear about our research on #poverty in new #housing estates
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20 July, 12.30-2pm, Campbell Park
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ifmiltonkeynes.org/event/we-mak...

Keetie Roelen @keetieroelen.bsky.social · Jul 19

How does #colonial #legacy continue to influence #socialprotection?
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Check out our new papers with @idos-research.bsky.social
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I learned so much from everyone who shared their views, including my own blind spots!
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Framework paper here: www.idos-research.de/discussion-p...
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@oucsgd.bsky.social

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EADI @eadi.bsky.social · Jul 17

Happy to share our 3rd podcast on methods innovation! Laura Camfield and ‪@keetieroelen.bsky.social in conversation with @sonjamarzi.bsky.social on how audivisual methods can help capture the complexity and sensitivity of research participants’ lived experiences.
open.spotify.com/episode/5qWu...

Using audiovisual methods in person and remotely for participatory research, with Sonja Marzi

Innovating methods in international development research · Episode

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Keetie Roelen @keetieroelen.bsky.social · Jul 7

Join us @oucsgd.bsky.social on 15 July for thought-provoking conversation on where next for international #development 👇👇

The Centre for the Study of Global Development - CSGD @oucsgd.bsky.social · Jul 7

🌍 Online Seminar – Reimagining Development 🌍
Can development reinvent itself for today’s world?

To stay relevant, it must:
⚡ Confront colonial legacies
⚡ Amplify diverse voices
⚡ Commit to real sustainability

📅 Tue 15 July 2025
🕐 13:00–14:00 BST | 💻 Online
Register: shorturl.at/UwwlS

Reimagining Development - Bold Directions Towards a Thriving World

Can development remake itself for today’s world?

www.eventbrite.co.uk