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ESRC Centre for Sociodigital Futures @sociodigfutures.bsky.social · 4h

What comes to mind if someone asks you to draw some fruit? Or a fridge?

Emma Atkins, PhD student at CenSoF researching fridge design and food waste, has written a fascinating blog from a recent food research workshop

👉 bit.ly/4gZX2HT

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ESRC Centre for Sociodigital Futures @sociodigfutures.bsky.social · 13d

Day 4 of the RC33 conference saw another stream of conference papers, as well as a presentation on LLMs from Susan Halford and Les Carr, and a session on 'Qualitative Multimodal Approaches' where Beckie Coleman presented a paper.

Thank you for all the high calibre contributions and discussions 👋

ESRC Centre for Sociodigital Futures @sociodigfutures.bsky.social · 13d

Buon appetito!

A well earned lunch for CenSoF academics and panellists at the RC33 Conference in Naples.

It's been a great opportunity to connect and collaborate with our international partners - bringing together experts in methods of sociodigital research 🌍

#RC33 #isa #methodology

ESRC Centre for Sociodigital Futures @sociodigfutures.bsky.social · 14d

At day 2 of the RC33 conference we presented a stream of papers on ‘Methodological Challenges and Approaches for Sociodigital Research’.

Thank you to everyone who contributed and offered a such interesting insights 👏

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ESRC Centre for Sociodigital Futures @sociodigfutures.bsky.social · 15d

We're enjoying attending the RC33 International Conference in Naples - kicking off with a training workshop on ‘Sociological Engagements with Large Language Models’

Next up is a stream of conference papers on ‘Methodological Challenges and Approaches for Sociodigital Research’.

Rebecca Coleman @rcecoleman.bsky.social · 16d

Brilliantly thought-provoking workshop on critical and ethical sociological engagement with LMMs in Naples this morning led by @jessogden.bsky.social @lescarr.bsky.social @sociodigfutures.bsky.social @bdfi.bsky.social #rc33 #isa #11ICSSM #Methodology

Photo of workshop on sociological engagement with Large Language Models

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ESRC Centre for Sociodigital Futures @sociodigfutures.bsky.social · 22d

Deadline this Friday! ⏰

Don't miss your chance to apply for a creative residency with us 👩‍🎨

ESRC Centre for Sociodigital Futures @sociodigfutures.bsky.social · Aug 21

Calling all artists, designers and creatives! 🎨

We have four paid Sociodigital Futures Residencies up for grabs, starting in October.

Full info and how to apply ➡️ bit.ly/3JKo4q0

Application deadline: 19 September 📅

ESRC Centre for Sociodigital Futures @sociodigfutures.bsky.social · 28d

How will technology help an ageing population? Does the older generation fear or favour smart-home technologies? 🤖

Visiting fellow Miguel Gomez Hernandez from Monash University @monashuniversity.bsky.social explores this and more in his new guest blog

👉 bit.ly/4gcMQLG

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ESRC Centre for Sociodigital Futures @sociodigfutures.bsky.social · Aug 21

Reserve your webinar place now!

Charisse Louw, researcher at Stellenbosch University who visited us in the summer, will be hosting two webinars this autumn with @britsoci.bsky.social British Sociological Association:

📍 6 October seminar: 👉 bit.ly/3JjQpDI

📍 27 October workshop: 👉 bit.ly/3HxInGL

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ESRC Centre for Sociodigital Futures @sociodigfutures.bsky.social · Aug 21

Calling all artists, designers and creatives! 🎨

We have four paid Sociodigital Futures Residencies up for grabs, starting in October.

Full info and how to apply ➡️ bit.ly/3JKo4q0

Application deadline: 19 September 📅

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ESRC Centre for Sociodigital Futures @sociodigfutures.bsky.social · Jul 15

How do we think about the future in a world of overlapping crises?

Listen as Sarah Pink and Susan Halford explore how futures anthropology can offer new ways of understanding the polycrisis.

researchpod.org/university-o...

#sociodigitalfutures @pinkydigital.bsky.social @susanjhalford.bsky.social

Futures anthropology, foresight and the polycrisis

Sarah Pink and Susan Halford discuss the polycrisis, foresight and the role of futures research in addressing challenges facing society.

researchpod.org

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ESRC Centre for Sociodigital Futures @sociodigfutures.bsky.social · Jun 26

What kind of future is being promised for education?

This paper feels more relevant than ever. We explore how tech visions frame change in education - and who they serve.

research-information.bris.ac.uk/ws/portalfil...

@benpatrickwill.bsky.social @arathings.bsky.social @kerifacer.bsky.social

research-information.bris.ac.uk

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ESRC Centre for Sociodigital Futures @sociodigfutures.bsky.social · Jun 26

As parenting moves online, many parents are experiencing a new kind of burnout. In our new blog, Camila Moyano Dávila unpacks the emotional toll of WhatsApp school groups & constant digital demands.

Read more: sociodigitalfutures.blogs.bristol.ac.uk/2025/06/23/b...

#sociodigitalfutures

ESRC Centre for Sociodigital Futures @sociodigfutures.bsky.social · Jun 19

@kerifacer.bsky.social & @arathings.bsky.social recently joined partners @unesco.org to discuss a new Futures of Education Observatory. In our latest blog, Keri reflects on questions the observatory may address.

sociodigitalfutures.blogs.bristol.ac.uk/2025/06/19/f...

#sociodigitalfutures

Reflections on a UNESCO Futures of Education Observatory – ESRC Centre for Sociodigital Futures

sociodigitalfutures.blogs.bristol.ac.uk

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Robbie James @r-james.bsky.social · Jun 14

Investigating ✨hyped✨ technologies means much more than just ‘debunking’ - this is what the amazing range of presenters at the critical hype studies panel at STS Italia 2025 showed

They also made a very kind audience for my first time presenting my research at @sociodigfutures.bsky.social

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ESRC Centre for Sociodigital Futures @sociodigfutures.bsky.social · Jun 18

Event reminder: There's still time to book tickets to join us next week for an exciting day of activities from visiting fellow Charisse Louw. Details below ⬇️

ESRC Centre for Sociodigital Futures @sociodigfutures.bsky.social · May 29

✨Join us on 26 June for a dynamic day here in Bristol ~ workshops, reading sessions & embodied practice on Black technopoetics, Afropresentism & more from Centre visitor Charisse Louw (Stellenbosch).✨

More info and book: buytickets.at/esrccentrefo...
#sociodigitalfutures #AfroMedia #EmbodiedMethods

Select tickets – Diffractive Methodologies for Sociodigital Futures - Charisse Louw – 13 Berkeley Square, room 1.01, University of Bristol

Diffractive Methodologies for Sociodigital Futures Join us for a rich and multifaceted day with Charisse Louw, visiting fellow ...

buytickets.at

ESRC Centre for Sociodigital Futures @sociodigfutures.bsky.social · Jun 4

I'm afraid the lecture wasn't recorded but we'll be making a podcast with Sarah which will cover many of the same topics and ideas. We'll post here on Bluesky and our other social channels when it's released.

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ESRC Centre for Sociodigital Futures @sociodigfutures.bsky.social · Jun 4

It was a privilege hearing Prof Sarah Pink @pinkydigital.bsky.social give a public lecture on Futures Anthropology, Foresight & the Polycrisis yesterday. Thanks to all, especially Sarah.

Missed it? There will be a podcast coming soon...

#SociodigitalFutures #FuturesAnthropology #Polycrisis

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ESRC Centre for Sociodigital Futures @sociodigfutures.bsky.social · Jun 4

Thank you for joining, we're very glad to hear you enjoyed the lecture. Heads up - we'll be recording a podcast with Sarah which will be released here and on our other social channels later in the summer.

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ESRC Centre for Sociodigital Futures @sociodigfutures.bsky.social · May 29

✨Join us on 26 June for a dynamic day here in Bristol ~ workshops, reading sessions & embodied practice on Black technopoetics, Afropresentism & more from Centre visitor Charisse Louw (Stellenbosch).✨

More info and book: buytickets.at/esrccentrefo...
#sociodigitalfutures #AfroMedia #EmbodiedMethods

Select tickets – Diffractive Methodologies for Sociodigital Futures - Charisse Louw – 13 Berkeley Square, room 1.01, University of Bristol

Diffractive Methodologies for Sociodigital Futures Join us for a rich and multifaceted day with Charisse Louw, visiting fellow ...

buytickets.at

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ESRC Centre for Sociodigital Futures @sociodigfutures.bsky.social · May 7

Earlier this year we had the pleasure of hearing @dawnlyon.bsky.social give a fascinating talk on her research into uncertain futures and disturbed temporal rhythms of the pandemic. She’s now shared her insights in a new blog post, live today

sociodigitalfutures.blogs.bristol.ac.uk/2025/05/06/u...

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ESRC Centre for Sociodigital Futures @sociodigfutures.bsky.social · May 6

Just four weeks until Sarah Pink's guest lecture here at @bristoluni.bsky.social. For those who can't make it in person, we'll be also be streaming live online. Make sure you book your ticket for what promises to be a brilliant lecture!

ESRC Centre for Sociodigital Futures @sociodigfutures.bsky.social · Apr 15

It’s an honour to be welcoming Sarah Pink (@monashuniversity.bsky.social) to Bristol this summer to speak at the School of Sociology, Politics & International Studies annual lecture, in partnership with our Centre.

This is going to be popular! Book early at www.tickettailor.com/events/esrcc...

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Jean Golding Institute @jgibristol.bsky.social · Apr 9

Registration for this year's Bristol Data Week at @bristoluni.bsky.social is now open!

Join us from 2 - 6 June as we showcase exciting data science research through a range of free seminars and workshops.

Check out the full schedule now: https://2ly.link/26AmK

#BDW2025 #BristolDataWeek2025

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ESRC Centre for Sociodigital Futures @sociodigfutures.bsky.social · May 1

Space is a key feature of social life. But does the digitalisation of society affect its spatial dimensions, and if so, how? Listen to our latest podcast with Leverhulme Visiting Professor Theodore Schatzki and Dale Southerton

researchpod.org/university-o...

#sociodigitalfutures @leverhulme.ac.uk

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ESRC Centre for Sociodigital Futures @sociodigfutures.bsky.social · Apr 23

📣 Reminder! Don’t miss your chance to hear from Leverhulme Visiting Professor Theodore Schatzki once again!

After a fully-booked talk earlier this year, Ted returns on 14 May for a public lecture exploring how digitalisation is transforming associations in society.

Book tickets below ⬇️

ESRC Centre for Sociodigital Futures @sociodigfutures.bsky.social · Mar 26

Join us on 14 May for a public lecture from Leverhulme Visiting Professor Theodore Schatzki. Following his fully-booked talk earlier this month, Ted returns to the lectern for a second lecture on associations of digitalising societies.

buytickets.at/esrccentrefo... @leverhulmetrust.bsky.social

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ESRC Centre for Sociodigital Futures @sociodigfutures.bsky.social · Apr 15

It’s an honour to be welcoming Sarah Pink (@monashuniversity.bsky.social) to Bristol this summer to speak at the School of Sociology, Politics & International Studies annual lecture, in partnership with our Centre.

This is going to be popular! Book early at www.tickettailor.com/events/esrcc...

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