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The Bunker podcast – News without the nonsense @bunkerpod.bsky.social · 3d

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Why Russia’s info warriors could be weaker than you think. Disinformation expert Dr Precious Chatterje-Doody joins @alexvont.bsky.social to discuss 👉 linktr.ee/bunker_pod

#podcast #Russia #bunkerpod

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Precious Chatterje-Doody @preciouschatd.bsky.social · 6d

Very much enjoyed sitting down with @alexvont.bsky.social on @bunkerpod.bsky.social this week to talk all things disinformation

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The Bunker podcast – News without the nonsense @bunkerpod.bsky.social · 6d

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Power, disruption and lies – Why Russia’s info warriors could be weaker than you think. Disinformation expert Dr Precious Chatterje-Doody joins @alexvont.bsky.social to discuss 👉 linktr.ee/bunker_pod

#podcast #Russia #bunkerpod

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Precious Chatterje-Doody @preciouschatd.bsky.social · 6d

Some comments from me in this article on RT’s new show for Indian audiences

@oupolitics.bsky.social @ou-gcsj.bsky.social

www.straitstimes.com/asia/south-a...

Russian state TV taps anti-colonialism narrative in India as part of pro-Kremlin media push

India, with its relatively neutral position on the Russia-Ukraine conflict, has emerged as a key priority for Moscow. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

www.straitstimes.com

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Precious Chatterje-Doody @preciouschatd.bsky.social · 6d

Many thanks - glad you found it interesting.

Precious Chatterje-Doody @preciouschatd.bsky.social · Aug 26

And the link to the download the book is here:

www.cornellpress.cornell.edu/book/9781501...

Russia, Disinformation, and the Liberal Order by Stephen Hutchings, Vera Tolz, Precious Chatterje-Doody, Rhys Crilley, and Marie Gillespie | Hardcover | Cornell University Press

Through the prism of the first comprehensive account of RT, the Kremlin's primary tool of foreign propaganda, Russia, Disinformation and the Liberal Order sheds new light on the provenance and nature....

www.cornellpress.cornell.edu

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Precious Chatterje-Doody @preciouschatd.bsky.social · Aug 26

The BBC has done a deep dive into current activities of Russia’s RT network, extensively citing research from me, @rhyscrilley.bsky.social @m-deceit.bsky.social et al in our new (free-to-download!) book.

@oupolitics.bsky.social

www.bbc.com/news/article...

How Russia is trying to win over the world beyond the West - BBC News

Over the past three years, Russian state-backed news channel RT has expanded its international presence.

www.bbc.com

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Precious Chatterje-Doody @preciouschatd.bsky.social · Aug 8

Just had my third peer review invitation in 24 hours (fifth this week) 😭

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Precious Chatterje-Doody @preciouschatd.bsky.social · Aug 8

Fancy a sneaky peek of our UG IR offerings? Look no further…..

POLIS @oupolitics.bsky.social · Aug 8

Interested in undergrad IR? Check out this thread of @openuniversity.bsky.social links, including sign up details for our new module D228, a new @ouopenlearn.bsky.social course, our IR degree, and two informative videos #StudyIR #OpenUniversity

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POLIS @oupolitics.bsky.social · Jul 23

On Tuesday 1 July, Dr Georgina Holmes and NGO Security Women ran an internal workshop for the UK @defencehq.bsky.social on the recruitment of women into the British Armed Forces, ahead of the new tri-service recruitment programme 2027.

Read here! fass.open.ac.uk/news/improvi...

Workshop held on improving the recruitment of women into the British Armed Forces

On Tuesday 1 July, Dr Georgina Holmes and NGO SecurityWomen ran an internal workshop for the UK Ministry of Defence on the recruitment of women into the British Armed Forces, ahead of the new tri-serv...

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POLIS @oupolitics.bsky.social · Jul 17

Official publication day today!

POLIS @oupolitics.bsky.social · Mar 14

Congratulations to Claire Malcolm, Lecturer and Staff Tutor in POLIS, for the publication of her book with Mel Green:
'Mothering at the Margins: Black mothers raising autistic children in the UK'
livedplacespublishing.com/book/isbn/97...

Black Mothers Raising Autistic Children in the UK

How can an interdisciplinary investigation into the lives of Black mothers raising autistic children in the UK encourage us to scrutinise systemic barriers and advocate for change? Drawing from person...

livedplacespublishing.com

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Precious Chatterje-Doody @preciouschatd.bsky.social · Jul 15

Some fantastic reviews coming in on the new book, co-authored with @rhyscrilley.bsky.social and @m-deceit.bsky.social colleagues
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POLIS @oupolitics.bsky.social · Jul 15

Reviews say @preciouschatd.bsky.social new co-authored book on Russian disinfo 1️⃣ “an essential read”, 2️⃣ “Highly recommended” and 3️⃣ “the most advanced research to date on [disinformation's effects]”. You can download it for free here!

www.cornellpress.cornell.edu/book/9781501...

Russia, Disinformation, and the Liberal Order by Stephen Hutchings, Vera Tolz, Precious Chatterje-Doody, Rhys Crilley, and Marie Gillespie | eBook | Cornell University Press

Through the prism of the first comprehensive account of RT, the Kremlin's primary tool of foreign propaganda, Russia, Disinformation and the Liberal Order sheds new light on the provenance and nature....

www.cornellpress.cornell.edu

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(Mis)Translating Deceit (AHRC-funded project) @m-deceit.bsky.social · Jul 14

🚨New blog post! Emma Connolly (Research Fellow at UCL's Digital Speech Lab) explores why tracking mis and disnformation is challenging as it moves across platforms, and why it is vital its circulation is mitigated. You can read her blog on our website - www.mis-translating-deceit.com/project-blog...

Why is tracking disinformation so difficult—and what can we do about it? - (Mis)Translating Deceit

Emma Connolly explores why tracking mis and disnformation is challenging as it moves across platforms, and why it is vital its circulation is mitigated.

www.mis-translating-deceit.com

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Simon Usherwood @simonusherwood.bsky.social · Jul 6

Ironically, missed this as I was on holiday, but proud to hear an idea I had made into a great episode of Rethink

www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

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Rethink - Rethink... summer holidays - BBC Sounds

In an age of climate change and over-tourism, what's the future for our summer holidays?

www.bbc.co.uk

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Jenny Mathers @jgmaber.bsky.social · Jul 4

My latest for @uk.theconversation.com is out - about pro-natalism in #Russia and elsewhere
theconversation.com/russia-is-pa...

Russia is paying schoolgirls to have babies. Why is pronatalism on the rise around the world?

Public opinion is split in Russia over a new move to pay schoolgirls who have babies.

theconversation.com

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POLIS @oupolitics.bsky.social · Jun 9

We are delighted to publish the winners of this year’s POLIS student blog competition! We had many entries and selected one overall winner and three runners up. All received prize vouchers. Read the fantastic winning entries here: fass.open.ac.uk/polis/outrea...
@oustudents.bsky.social

Blogs

Discover how you can use the Changemakers guide to help make a difference with this blog post by OU Politics student Lilybell Evergreen, who was on the panel for the Changemakers guide launch event du...

fass.open.ac.uk

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POLIS @oupolitics.bsky.social · Jul 2

🚨Report by @drdonnasmith.bsky.social & Dan Taylor with @policywise.bsky.social out now!

"Engaging the disengaged: a guide for policymakers & campaigners" explores practical ways to engage disengaged groups in democracy.

🔗Read here: fass.open.ac.uk/sites/fass.o...

@openuniversity.bsky.social

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POLIS @oupolitics.bsky.social · Jul 3

Tycho van der Hoog’s great new book details how N Korea built relationships with postcolonial African states over decades, says @joeruffell.bsky.social of @oupolitics.bsky.social @ou-gcsj.bsky.social

academic.oup.com/ia/article-a...

Comrades beyond the Cold War: North Korea and the liberation of southern Africa

Tycho van der Hoog's excellent book on North Korea's presence in southern Africa is an impressive piece of historical research. Comrades beyond the Cold Wa

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Dr Georgina Holmes @drgholmes.bsky.social · Jun 26

As the lead up to the appointment of the next #UN #SecretaryGeneral picks up pace, here's my explainer article on the selection process & why there's momentum to appoint a woman, despite backlash/backsliding on gender #equality among some member states @oupolitics.bsky.social tinyurl.com/5n6w7ftp

Will the next Secretary-General of the United Nations be a woman?

As the lead up to the appointment of the next UN Secretary-General picks up pace, Dr Georgina Holmes explains the selection process and reflects on why there is growing momentum to appoint a woman....

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Andreas Umland @umland.bsky.social · Jun 26

Ilaria Yermak: This work presents real sounds of military equipment, bombings, and the sound of silence, which were recorded by residents of Kyiv, my acquaintances, and friends. The soundtrack is accompanied by an interview I took with my acquaintance, who has been in Kyiv throughout the war.

"One of the many" Ilariia Yermak sound installation.

YouTube video by Ila Yermak

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Kate Wright @newsprof1.bsky.social · May 30

JOB KLAXON - 5 year Research Fellowship for experienced postdoc working with @andrewhoskins.bsky.social on digital war @edinburghuni.bsky.social elxw.fa.em3.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/Candid...

Research Fellow (WARSHARE)

We are looking for an experienced postdoctoral Research Fellow with demonstrated success in delivering complex research projects, and advanced knowledge in conceptual and theoretical work on the appli...

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GCSJ - Centre for Global Challenges and Social Justice @ou-gcsj.bsky.social · Jun 17

📢Join tomorrow's roundtable: how can external engagement & research impact creatively, effectively and ethically be facilitated to challenge prejudice & disinformation?
⏰1-2.30PM | June 18

👉 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/challengin...

@gunjans.bsky.social @preciouschatd.bsky.social

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Rob Dale @robdale.bsky.social · Jun 6

www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DNJ675/t...

Teaching Associate in Early Modern Ukrainian Studies [Temporary Cover] at University of Cambridge

Apply now for the Teaching Associate in Early Modern Ukrainian Studies [Temporary Cover] role on jobs.ac.uk - the leading job board for higher education jobs. View details.

www.jobs.ac.uk

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Allyson Edwards @allysonedwards1.bsky.social · May 22

✨Excited to share our research "Creating Good Young Patriots," which was published as an Advance Article in
@cpcs.bsky.social @irgarner.bsky.social!

🔗 online.ucpress.edu/cpcs/article...

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womensartbluesky.bsky.social @womensartbluesky.bsky.social · May 18

'Night Clocks' by contemporary printmaker Lisa Benson #WomensArt

Print of a field at night with plants with circular white seedheads under a full moon in a dark sky

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The Conversation UK @uk.theconversation.com · May 17

We don't lock our stories away behind paywalls. Sign-up for our Daily Newsletter to get all our latest news and analysis delivered straight to your inbox each morning. Free forever: theconversation.com/uk/newslette...

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