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University of Edinburgh - School of Social and Political Science
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The official bluesky account of The School of Social and Political Science - University of Edinburgh. This account is monitored Mon-Fri during office hours. https://www.sps.ed.ac.uk
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Nason Maani @spidermaani.bsky.social · 12d
Huge thanks to Emma Thompson for leading us on this paper with Jeff Collin in @jsadjournal.bsky.social on
how the alcohol industry frames conflicts of interest and partnership in WHO consultations. Timely considering the #UNHLM #UNGA @uoe-sps.bsky.social @lhgp.bsky.social @acords.bsky.social
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Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs @jsadjournal.bsky.social · 13d
“This Supposed Conflict of Interest”: Analysis of Industry Framings of Partnership and Conflict of Interest in WHO Public Consultations on Alcohol Policy (just accepted in @jsadjournal.bsky.social)
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“This Supposed Conflict of Interest”: Analysis of Industry Framings of Partnership and Conflict of Interest in WHO Public Consultations on Alcohol Policy: Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs: Vol ...
Background: High-level commitments to engage the private sector in governance and limited attention to managing conflict of interest (COI) have enabled alcohol industry actors to engage with policy de...
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BISA - British International Studies Association @mybisa.bsky.social · 15d
Call for #climatesim expressions of interest open NOW! 🌟

We are looking for institutions to take part in our annual climate negotiation simulation event - once again partnering with @chathamhouse.org 🎉

Deadline to apply is 19 October #climatesim 🌳

Info 👉 buff.ly/zPti35m
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Students discussing at the 2024 climate summit simulation
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Dr Hayley Bennett @haylesben.bsky.social · 9d
This week @clemmiehilloconnor.bsky.social & are presenting at the Scottish Government's Public Participation Learning Network our paper on lived experience as evidence. Info on the paper available here in this SKAPE @uoe-sps.bsky.social blog: www.skape.ed.ac.uk/skape-lived-...
Lived experience as evidence in anti-poverty policy making: a governance-driven perspective – SKAPE
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University of Edinburgh - School of Social and Political Science @uoe-sps.bsky.social · 8d
Book Launch
Friday 24th October
1pm-2.30pm
Online

Join us for the launch of
Climate Assemblies
New Civic Institutions for a Climate-changed World
Edited by Oliver Escobar and Stephen Elstub

Info and booking:
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Pile of copies of book 'Climate Assemblies'. Text reads: Book Launch. Climate Assemblies. New Civic Institutions for a Climate-changed World. Oliver Escobar and Stephen Elstub. ‘Climate Assemblies’ brings together 25 authors to offer novel perspectives, critical insights and practical reflections based on original research about paradigmatic cases at local, national, transnational and global levels.
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University of Edinburgh's Generative AI Laboratory @uoe-gail.bsky.social · 14d
In a new article in @theconversation.com, Dr Morgan Currie along with Dr @susansegfault.bsky.social & Alexandra Ba-Tin from @uoe-sps.bsky.social discuss the use of AI in the UK's justice system based on findings from their GAIL seed-funded project. theconversation.com/ai-use-by-uk...
AI use by UK justice system risks papering over the cracks caused by years of underfunding
The justice system is suffering from underfunding and AI won’t solve all the problems.
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Dr Hayley Bennett @haylesben.bsky.social · 19d
Our first @uoe-sps.bsky.social social policy seminar of the semester is on Friday 3rd October. We welcome Gerry McCartney from UoGlasgow. All welcome: www.sps.ed.ac.uk/news-events/...
Social Murder? Life expectancy and austerity in the UK | School of Social and Political Science
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BISA - British International Studies Association @mybisa.bsky.social · 16d
The deadline to join the BISA PGN Committee for 2025-2026 is TOMORROW! 🎉

Find out more and get your applications in now 👉 buff.ly/ErTFNhU

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Sarah Liu @drsarahliu.bsky.social · 16d
What an honor to have our article "Do Government Positions Held by Women Matter?" selected as an Editor's pick and a part of the new @politicsgenderj.bsky.social virtual issue!

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Do Government Positions Held by Women Matter? A Cross-National Examination of Female Ministers' Impacts on Women's Political Participation | Politics & Gender | Cambridge Core
Do Government Positions Held by Women Matter? A Cross-National Examination of Female Ministers' Impacts on Women's Political Participation - Volume 13 Issue 1
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Davide Vampa @davidevampa.bsky.social · 16d
Great to welcome Esther Roberton to my class today. Her reflections on the work of the Scottish Constitutional Convention gave students a unique perspective on the process leading up to devolution. A lively discussion and a reminder of the value of going beyond the textbook @uoe-sps.bsky.social
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Dr Hayley Bennett @haylesben.bsky.social · 16d
Oooh one for @uoe-sps.bsky.social graduates?
Graduate Development Programme: deadline 5th Oct

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Graduate Recruitment - Scottish Government Jobs
Our Graduate Development Programme offers an exciting career pathway to leadership positions in the Civil Service.
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University of Edinburgh - School of Social and Political Science @uoe-sps.bsky.social · 16d
Professor Kate Wright wins Outstanding Monograph of the Year for book on Trump and Voice of America

Professor Kate Wright and her co-authors have won the Outstanding Monograph of the Year Award from the Media, Communication and Cultural Studies Association (MeCCSA).
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Image of book cover of 'Capturing News, Capturing Democracy'. Text reads: Professor Kate Wright wins Outstanding Monograph of the Year for book on Trump and Voice of America Professor Kate Wright and her co-authors have won the Outstanding Monograph of the Year Award from the Media, Communication and Cultural Studies Association (MeCCSA).
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Sarah Liu @drsarahliu.bsky.social · 23d
Look what I got in the mail! 📪 The Routledge Handbook of Autocratization in Southeast Asia, edited by Netina Tan and Yuko Kasuya. Check out my chapter on gender equality!

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Nason Maani @spidermaani.bsky.social · 23d
New episode of Money Power Health now out!
Huge thanks to Dr Norah Campbell who joined me to discuss the role of business schools, the place of critical scholarship, and their future functions for research and teaching. open.spotify.com/episode/78fj... @lhgp.bsky.social @uoe-sps.bsky.social
Episode 17: Business Schools with Norah Campbell
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The Binks Hub @thebinkshub.bsky.social · 23d
🌍 How can we weave planetary health into public health research, policy and practice? Join us for a half-day seminar at @edfuturesinstitute.bsky.social

🗓️ October 1st, 10am

Explore the power of green prescribing and community-led approaches to health and wellbeing!

Register: edin.ac/4mdx4BB
Join us for an inspiring seminar on green prescribing and planetary health. The Binks Hub and REALITIES are excited to welcome attendees to a half-day event exploring alternative approaches to health and wellbeing. Focusing on green prescribing and planetary health, the first half of the seminar will open the floor to project teams to share their real-world insights into what’s working, where the gaps are, and how we can collectively move forward through community research and engagement. In the second half, we will hear from invited organisations who are paving the way in integrating green prescribing in their communities; offering their valuable perspectives on how planetary health and local initiatives are linked. Open to researchers, health practitioners, and community members, everyone is welcome to connect and learn.
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University of Edinburgh - School of Social and Political Science @uoe-sps.bsky.social · Sep 8
An innovative School of Social and Political Science (SPS) project about using interactive data to improve research impact and engage new audiences was nominated for a Times Higher Education Award.

🔗 edin.ac/3IbkTr6
Poster showing data visualisation. Text reads: SPS research data visualisation project shortlisted for Times Higher Education Award An innovative School of Social and Political Science (SPS) project about using interactive data to improve research impact and engage new audiences was nominated for a Times Higher Education Award. This is a collaboration by the School’s Media and Content Officer Marie Storrar and Sociology Senior Lecturer Dr Tod Van Gunten.
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University of Edinburgh - School of Social and Political Science @uoe-sps.bsky.social · Sep 8
Global health policy expert Dr Nason Maani has contributed to a new British Medical Journal editorial series that uncovers the role of the arms trade in health and calls for more scrutiny of its health-harming activities and relationship with governments.

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Signs with hand-written 'stop the war' messaging - black type on brown card. Text reads: University global health policy expert and international colleagues reveal arms trade’s influence on health. Global health policy expert Dr Nason Maani has contributed to a new British Medical Journal editorial series that uncovers the role of the arms trade in health and calls for more scrutiny of its health-harming activities and relationship with governments.
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Voluntary Health Scotland @vhscotland.bsky.social · Sep 3
Secure your spot at the VHS Annual Conference & save £15 with discount code EARLYBIRD. Offer ends September 5. Book at tinyurl.com/mv8vj8ma
Just some of our speakers include Professor Devi Sridhar, Chair of Global Public Health @uoe-sps.bsky.social & Manira Ahmad, @publichealthscot.bsky.social
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Nason Maani @spidermaani.bsky.social · Sep 2
New series in @bmj.com just out: "The arms industry as a commercial determinant of health" including two analysis articles from Mark Bellis and colleagues. Thanks to Mohammed Abba-Aji for leading us on an editorial as part of it: www.bmj.com/collections/... @lhgp.bsky.social @uoe-sps.bsky.social
Arms industry as a commercial determinant of health
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National Centre for Social Research @natcen.bsky.social · Sep 1
Less than four weeks until our Depth Interviewing Skills training course. This course provides an understanding of the skills involved in conducting qualitative interviews. Book your place to learn from our experts.

🗓️ 24-25 September, online
▶️ natcen.ac.uk/events/depth...
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British Sociological Association @britsoci.bsky.social · Sep 1
Would you like to review a book for one of our journals?

Find the details for each journal on our Publications Opportunities page, alongside our calls for special issues.
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Publications Opportunities
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Yoshinori Kasai @yoshi-kasa.bsky.social · Aug 21
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‪I have contributed a blog post on my research into Ise-kō (伊勢講) to the Centre for Research on Families and Relationships (CRFR),
Beyond Religion: Social Functions of Japan’s Traditional Pilgrimage Groups - Centre for Research on Families and Relationships
Read Yoshinori Kasai on Japan’s traditional pilgrimage associations and their social functions, including the Ise-kō, an organization formed to carry out pilgrimages to the Ise Shrine, one of Japan’s ...
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The Binks Hub @thebinkshub.bsky.social · Aug 25
Please visit us and our project partners at Inspace on 3rd September! Exhibition details below 👇
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The Binks Hub @thebinkshub.bsky.social · Aug 11
POVERTY, PRECARITY & COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT: WHO DECIDES?

Join us and our incredible community partners for an exhibition exploring poverty and precarity

🗓️ Sep 3rd
📍 Inspace
🕐 Drop-in, 1pm–4pm

With collaborations from:
✨ Ripple Project
✨ Poverty Truth Community
✨ Our Voices
✨ Artlink
✨ Outwith
Poverty, precarity and community engagement: Who decides? Join us and our community partners for an exhibition showcasing the impactful work of the Binks Hub research network. Reflect with us on the importance of co-creating solutions to economic and wealth inequality that respond to local needs, build social resilience and empower communities. Featuring co-created artistic works from research projects with: - The Ripple Project - Poverty Truth Community - Our Voices at Midlothian Sure Start - Artlink Edinburgh - Outwith: Participatory Research and the Library WEDNESDAY 3RD SEPTEMBER Inspace, Crichton Street EXHIBITION OPEN TO DROP IN: 1PM - 4PM
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Karen Gregory @karengregory.bsky.social · Aug 27
"rates of e-bike theft are rising fast... A recent survey by the Workers’ Observatory, a gig work monitoring group involving workers and researchers from St Andrews and Edinburgh Universities, found that 40 per cent of riders had bikes stolen..."

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Time to stop the rough ride for food delivery workers
Food delivery workers and other ‘platform’ workers are sitting in a dangerous blind spot of British employment law
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The Binks Hub @thebinkshub.bsky.social · Aug 11
POVERTY, PRECARITY & COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT: WHO DECIDES?

Join us and our incredible community partners for an exhibition exploring poverty and precarity

🗓️ Sep 3rd
📍 Inspace
🕐 Drop-in, 1pm–4pm

With collaborations from:
✨ Ripple Project
✨ Poverty Truth Community
✨ Our Voices
✨ Artlink
✨ Outwith
Poverty, precarity and community engagement: Who decides? Join us and our community partners for an exhibition showcasing the impactful work of the Binks Hub research network. Reflect with us on the importance of co-creating solutions to economic and wealth inequality that respond to local needs, build social resilience and empower communities. Featuring co-created artistic works from research projects with: - The Ripple Project - Poverty Truth Community - Our Voices at Midlothian Sure Start - Artlink Edinburgh - Outwith: Participatory Research and the Library WEDNESDAY 3RD SEPTEMBER Inspace, Crichton Street EXHIBITION OPEN TO DROP IN: 1PM - 4PM
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The Binks Hub @thebinkshub.bsky.social · Aug 19
Find out more about our writing retreat sessions and sign up here➡️https://edin.ac/3ZUl6o8

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Dr Autumn Roesch-Marsh @aroeschmarsh.bsky.social · Aug 13
Great writing retreat today with @thebinkshub.bsky.social - a wonderful diverse group - more dates coming up if you want to join us
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