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Jasmine K Gani @jasminekgani.bsky.social · 11h

"Race Reports: How universities 'reckon' with their imperial past, and how their investment portfolios say otherwise." www.versobooks.com/en-gb/blogs/...

Excellent - by @rahulraothariel.bsky.social

Extract from the linked article "Race Reports": "What does it mean for the university to acknowledge the 'displacement of indigenous people' in the nineteenth century as a generative driver of its wealth at the same time as it exhibits a studied indifference or, worse, active hostility to those campaigning against the decimation of the indigenous people of Palestine in the genocide that has been ongoing since October 2023? Within weeks of the onset of the genocide an early facade of institutional neutrality, itself premised on a morally objectionable equation of the violence of the colonised and the coloniser, gave way to outright condemnation of Palestine solidarity"

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POLIS at Leeds @polisatleeds.bsky.social · 1d

The Society of Latin American Studies returns to Leeds! Proposals are invited for the SLAS annual conference, which will take place on the 9th and 10th April 2026. For more information and to submit your proposal, check out the link below!

essl.leeds.ac.uk/politics/new...

The Society of Latin American Studies returns to Leeds! Proposals invited

On 9 and 10 April, 2026, Leeds will be hosting the annual conference of the Society of Latin American Studies (SLAS), marking a return to the city for the first time since 2009.

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Political Studies Association @polstudiesassoc.bsky.social · 15d

*PSA EVENT* 'Giving Choice a Chance: Assessment optionality in #PoliticalStudies #education. #Teaching & Learning Network webinar with Jeremy Moulton @jeremymoulton.bsky.social @psateach.bsky.social
📆 3 December, 1:30 - 3pm
➡️ FREE and open to all

TLN Webinar – Giving choice a chance: Assessment optionality in political studies education | The Political Studies Association (PSA)

‘Giving choice a chance: Assessment optionality in political studies education’ with Jeremy Moulton, University of York Wednesday 3 December, 1:30pm to 3pmThis practice-sharing webinar will present…

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Maša Mrovlje @mmrovlje.bsky.social · 20d

Check out the feminist theory section call for the next European Conference on Politics and Gender (ECPG), to be held at Newcastle University 15-17 June 2026—Feminist Theory: Between Hope and Disappointment. Please share widely and join us in Newcastle! ecpr.eu/Events/Event...

Feminist Theory: Between Hope and Disappointment

European Consortium for Political Research

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CTIS Leeds @ctisleeds.bsky.social · Sep 3

🔊BONUS EPISODE of the Politics and Pedagogy podcast is out 'Student Voice: Student-led Exhibits', with @polisatleeds.bsky.social students Sean Wong and Chloe Simpson. Available on all platforms: rss.com/podcasts/pol...

BONUS Student Voice: Student-led exhibits | Podcast Episode on RSS.com

BONUS EPISODE: In this bonus episode on student voice we speak to Sean Wong and Chloe Simpson, second year International Relations Students (BA) Hons at the University of Leeds, about their exhibit Me...

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The ASPIRE Network @aspirenetwork.bsky.social · Sep 2

Please join us next week, 9th September, for our online event! Sign up here: www.aspirenetwork.uk/event-detail...

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BISA - British International Studies Association @mybisa.bsky.social · Sep 1

🎉 3 (grade 7) Lecturer positions open Cardiff University in:

🌎 Non-western (espc non US) Foreign Policy/War/Security Studies
📝 Political theory inc history of political thought
📚 History & theory of colonialism & its legacies in politics & IR

Apply here 👉

Lecturers in Politics and International Relations (Teaching & Research) at Cardiff University

Apply now for the Lecturers in Politics and International Relations (Teaching & Research) role on jobs.ac.uk - the leading job board for higher education jobs. View details.

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BDS movement @bdsmovement.bsky.social · Aug 13

Israel has assassinated almost 270 Palestinian journalists.

This is aimed at suppressing coverage of its livestreamed genocide and creating a media blackout ahead of its plan to commit further atrocities. Take action now.

Read more: loom.ly/A8L7S08

Israel has assassinated almost 270 Palestinian journalists

This is aimed at suppressing coverage of its livestreamed genocide and creating a media blackout ahead of its plan to commit further atrocities. Take action now.

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News Eye @newseye.bsky.social · Aug 10

Anas Al-Sharif was one of the most remarkable reporters of his generation. For 673 days, he defied Israeli threats to kill him.

Al Jazeera now confirm their crew in Gaza City have all been assassinated:

RIP reporters Anas Al-Sharif & Mohammed Qareqea and cameramen Ibrahim Zaher & Mohammed Nofal

Anas Al-Sharif pictured with his two young children that he is holding. They are all smiling.

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Dana El Kurd @danaelkurd.bsky.social · Aug 10

They killed anas. I cant believe it.

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Jason Hickel @jasonhickel.bsky.social · Aug 8

Every word of this is agony to read. What Israel is doing to Palestinians is pure barbarism... by far the greatest single crime of the 21st century. Every sane person must oppose this evil.

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The ASPIRE Network @aspirenetwork.bsky.social · Jul 30

🔊REMINDER - September 9th we have our first online event, sign up and join us here www.aspirenetwork.uk/event-detail.... Have a lovely summer!

ASPIRE Network Online Welcome Event | aspirenetwork.uk

Following our in-person launch event in June, we will be hosting a post-summer break online welcome to new members of the network in September, discussing our plans for the future, and kicking off the...

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Zarah Sultana MP @zarahsultana.bsky.social · Jul 29

Palestinian self-determination is an inalienable right, not a bargaining chip.

While children starve to death, Keir Starmer refuses to expel the Israeli ambassador, impose full trade sanctions, enforce a full arms embargo or end surveillance flights.

It’s Labour’s genocide too.

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Clive Gabay @clivesg.bsky.social · Jul 17

Being publicly against babies heads getting blown off can now be considered an arrestable offence under anti-terror legislation. That's where we are.

Saul Staniforth @saulstaniforth.bsky.social · Jul 17

Arwa, do any memories stand out from your times in Gaza?

Arwa Damon: "A mother said I don't know what to do about my son. He's 5 & every night he screams.. & he rocks back & forth pulling his hair out & he's been doing this ever since he saw his baby sisters head blown off"

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Madeleine Le Bourdon @mlebourdon.bsky.social · Jul 14

You powerhouse! Impressive Prof 👏🏼

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robin celikates @robin-c.bsky.social · Jul 14

Fanon Today.
Contemporary Struggles and Theoretical Perspectives

next week in Berlin!

program etc here:

www.geisteswissenschaften.fu-berlin.de/we01/institu...

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Madeleine Le Bourdon @mlebourdon.bsky.social · Jun 27

Such a brilliant few days at @maastrichtu.bsky.social presenting and learning from colleagues at their Teaching & Learning Festival. Big thanks to @patrickbijsmans.bsky.social & his team for the invite and hosting such a great event!

Patrick Bijsmans @patrickbijsmans.bsky.social · Jun 27

Thanks to everyone who attended yesterday's Teaching & Learning Festival! Great to engage with so many colleagues from across @maastrichtu.bsky.social @edlab-ctl.bsky.social & of course @mlebourdon.bsky.social (@ctisleeds.bsky.social) and Alexandra Schouten-Voskamp (University of Amsterdam) 🎈 (1/2)

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Patrick Bijsmans @patrickbijsmans.bsky.social · Jun 27

Thanks to everyone who attended yesterday's Teaching & Learning Festival! Great to engage with so many colleagues from across @maastrichtu.bsky.social @edlab-ctl.bsky.social & of course @mlebourdon.bsky.social (@ctisleeds.bsky.social) and Alexandra Schouten-Voskamp (University of Amsterdam) 🎈 (1/2)

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Zoe Gardner @zoejardiniere.bsky.social · Jun 24

If you are not concerned by the proscription of Palestine Action as a terrorist organisation because you think it doesn’t impact you, you are wrong.

This is an authoritarian abuse of power by the government & it curtails all of our civil liberties #r4today

Saul Staniforth @saulstaniforth.bsky.social · Jun 24

On LBC @zoejardiniere.bsky.social lists 3 previous instances where military aircraft have been targeted by campaigners in order to prevent them being used in war crimes, and she describes the govt banning Palestine Action as terrorists as an abuse of state power.

Well said.

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Madeleine Le Bourdon @mlebourdon.bsky.social · Jun 20

Such a helpful idea!

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Madeleine Le Bourdon @mlebourdon.bsky.social · Jun 19

Looking forward to this presenting my research of Global Education and Social Media next week for @ioe-derc.bsky.social free webinar. @ioe.bsky.social www.ucl.ac.uk/ioe/events/2...

#GlobalEducation?: Social Media, pedagogy and activism

This webinar explores how social media shapes understandings of global injustice, and how teaching can be adapted to equip students with appropriate critical skills.

www.ucl.ac.uk

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Madeleine Le Bourdon @mlebourdon.bsky.social · Jun 18

Colleagues at #BISA2025 standing against #Scholasticide, remembering our fallen colleagues in Gaza and calling for a #FreePalestine 🇵🇸

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POLIS at Leeds @polisatleeds.bsky.social · Jun 18

In this piece for 'The Conversation', Dr Nick Robinson, Associate Professor in Politics and International Studies, looks at how Sam Fender's music offers a 'vision of masculinity that is complex, conflicted and deeply human':

theconversation.com/sam-fenders-...

#SamFender #Masculinity

Sam Fender’s music offers a vision of masculinity that is complex, conflicted and deeply human

Fender’s music exposes the increasing struggle of everyday life in the UK.

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The ASPIRE Network @aspirenetwork.bsky.social · Jun 17

We are at @mybisa.bsky.social hosting a panel on Pedagogical Scholarship! Join us tomorrow at 4:45 in Amsterdam Room, Europa Hotel #BISA2025 @louisepears.bsky.social @annaplunkett.bsky.social @mlebourdon.bsky.social

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Vulnerability & Policing Futures Research Centre @vp-centre.bsky.social · Jun 16

Join us for an @lssi.bsky.social public seminar from Professor Emilio Ayos on “Contested Imaginaries: Youth, Inequality, and Security in Argentina”.

📅 15 July
🕐 1pm-3pm
📍 Social Sciences Building 14.33, 13 Beech Grove Terrace Woodhouse LS2 9DA

Register: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/contested-...

Contested Imaginaries: Youth, Inequality, and Security in Argentina

A public seminar by Professor Emilio Ayos

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