Gary D. Rawnsley
Gary David Rawnsley is a British political scientist whose research is located at the intersection of international relations and international… more
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My School of Social & Political Sciences colleague, Dr Luke Turnock, was interviewed by STV about illicit market weight-loss jabs. Luke is Programme Leader for our fabulous Criminology programme & engages in important research that influences drugs policies. See news.stv.tv/scotland/inf...
I am as angry as @eve.gd. I am so tired of attacks on the arts, humanities & social sciences. I would point Badenoch to the research undertaken by colleagues in my school @Uni of Lincoln - in sociology & other areas - that is policy relevant & helping to transform lives of communities across the UK
This makes me so angry. These people view all life as training for lifelong servitude/work. There's no room for interest, enjoyment, and culture in their bleak vision of education. At least she'll never be in power to see it through. Though Reform are probably worse.
If these exchanges “reproduce ... one-dimensional images of Africa or over-celebrate #China ... they risk perpetuating unequal power dynamics rather than fostering genuine intercultural dialogue”. China's new online strategy in collaboration with African influencers www.scmp.com/news/china/m...
China targets Gen Z, millennials in new strategy to build its brand in Africa
Kenyan social media stars showcase China’s striking scenery, culture, history and cuisine in glitzy new promotional campaign.
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Oh, this is interesting! Previous Thai government criticised for spending too much on soft power & not defining measurable outcomes. "Soft power isn't just Lisa (Blackpink) eating grilled meatballs and posting about it -- that's marketing. What we're seeing now is just event planning." #Thailand
Last govt 'didn't understand' soft power
The previous government's soft power initiatives are facing calls to be cancelled on grounds of a lack of clear, measurable outcomes and misinterpretation of the concept entirely.
www.bangkokpost.com
Great to see @uolconservation.bsky.social @uolhumanities.bsky.social students from the University of Lincoln on the BBC this morning - a report in their fascinating work in conserving an Egyptian mummy
And so begins my annual read of the Booker Prize shortlisted novels. First up - Audition by Katie Kitamura. I am afraid that I struggled with this, even though it is a slim volume easily read in one sitting. #booksky
Congratulations to my School of Social & Political Sciences (Uni of Lincoln)colleague Dr. Aideen O'Shaughnessy. Aideen's new book, Embodying Irish Abortion Reform is the subject of this terrific review by @thesociologicalreview.org
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Embodying Irish Abortion Reform by Aideen O’Shaughnessy
Women and the Eight Amendment: Charlotte Waltz reviews Embodying Irish Abortion Reform: Bodies, Emotions, and Feminist Activism by Aideen O’Shaughnessy.
thesociologicalreview.org
Today, 4th October, is World Ostomy Day. Best wishes & positive energy to all fellow Crohn’s & Colitis IBD Warriors living life to the full with a stoma.
Good to see my co-edited Routledge Handbook of Chinese Media (2nd edn) is featured here as part of the Routledge 20% discount sale. Also pleased we are next to Sarina They’s fascinating study of The Soft Power of Small Non-Western States
Today the School of Social & Political Sciences hosted the inaugural session of its MA International Relations Public Lecture Series organised by Marianna Charountaki & moderated by @drnickcowen.bsky.social. Thanks to Alam Saleh, Christos Kourtelis, Nasasra Mansour & Lesley Masters for participating
Reposted by: Gary D. Rawnsley, Daniela Gabor, Christian Odendahl , and 17 more Gary D. Rawnsley, Daniela Gabor, Christian Odendahl, Steve Peers, Ben Bradford, Benny Geys, Mark D. White, Rosemary A. Joyce, Martin Paul Eve, Manuela Boatcă, David S. Cohen, Daniel W. Drezner, David G. Stewart, Margot C. Finn, Michael D. McDonald, Dana R. Fisher, Federica Genovese, Pam Jarvis, Maria Sobolewska, David Spurrett
Please join me in congratulating Woman on her appointment
Sky News
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Woman named as new Archbishop of Canterbury in historic first
Bishop of London Dame Sarah Mullally, a former nurse, has been named as the next Archbishop of Canterbury - the first time a woman has been appointed to the role in the Church of England's history.
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Reposted by: Gary D. Rawnsley, Daniela Gabor, Christian Odendahl , and 17 more Gary D. Rawnsley, Daniela Gabor, Christian Odendahl, Steve Peers, Ben Bradford, Benny Geys, Mark D. White, Rosemary A. Joyce, Martin Paul Eve, Manuela Boatcă, David S. Cohen, Daniel W. Drezner, Margot C. Finn, Michael D. McDonald, Dana R. Fisher, Steven Fielding, Federica Genovese, Pam Jarvis, Maria Sobolewska, David Spurrett
Woman named as new Archbishop of Canterbury in historic first
Woman named as new Archbishop of Canterbury in historic first
Bishop of London Dame Sarah Mullally, a former nurse, has been named as the next Archbishop of Canterbury - the first time a woman has been appointed to the role in the Church of England's history.
news.sky.com
More on the important research undertaken by my School of Social & Political Sciences (University of Lincoln) colleague Paul Stretesky & his collaborators on the cost to schools of providing free school meals. schoolsweek.co.uk/schools-to-f...
Schools to fork out £310m to subsidise free meals
Research suggests schools raiding teaching and learning budgets to plug funding gap for free lunches
schoolsweek.co.uk
Brilliant news from @uolconservation.bsky.social @uolhumanities.bsky.social: Mummified Makeover: Ancient Egyptian Fit for the Future After Conservation Work by Lincoln Students
Mummified Makeover: Ancient Egyptian Fit for the Future After Conservation Work by Lincoln Students | News and Press
Browse through a range of inspiring news stories from the University of Lincoln, featuring leading research, campus events, and student and alumni success stories.
news.lincoln.ac.uk
#Taiwan’s dependence on Russian naphtha imports “undermines Taiwan’s credibility with democratic allies”. www.theguardian.com/world/2025/o...
Taiwan now biggest importer of Russian naphtha despite being Ukraine ally
Island imported $1.3bn of crude oil product in first half of 2025 despite joining sanctions against Moscow, report finds
www.theguardian.com
Tonight I finished Kamala Harris’s personal & inspiring account of the 2024 US Presidential election. Highly recommended for anyone interested in US politics, leadership, & how to maintain dignity when the world is collapsing around you #booksky
Sharing to increase understanding of #Crohn’s Disease & #Colitis #IBD. 41 years since my diagnosis I try to follow TE Lawrence’s advice: The trick is not minding that it hurts.
The report 👇 on Free School Meals in England by School of Social & Political Sciences Prof Paul Stretesky affirms the continuing value and relevance of the social sciences to informed debate on life changing issues & policies
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Exclusive: how a flagship Labour policy put a £310m hole in school budgets
Expanding free school meals is a great policy, but the government does not seem to have accounted for the extra costs it imposes on schools
www.newstatesman.com
Inspired by @adefty.bsky.social today I read James Watson’s personal account of how he & Francis Crick discovered the structure of DNA. A fascinating insight into scientific method it is also a snapshot of British academic life that (in some ways thankfully) no longer exists #Booksky
Lincoln University Open Day: a fantastic turnout by visitors from across the UK to hear about our Criminology, Sociology, Politics, & International Relations programmes - from colleagues undertaking transformative research in these areas.
#Lincoln looking glorious in the summer. Autumn may have arrived but we are still looking forward to meeting all our visitors at today’s University of Lincoln Open Day. Come say hello to me & my colleagues in the School of Social & Political Sciences
Since I have gained new followers I am sharing again this starter pack that includes some of my colleagues from the School of Social & Political Sciences. Providing world leading research & analysis in Criminology, Politics, IR, Sociology & Social Policy
by Gary D. Rawnsley — Reposted by: Andrew Defty
The Annual Welcome Week Lecture of School of Social & Political Sciences, Uni of Lincoln, this year is delivered by Dr Andrew Defty @adefty.bsky.social. His subject is Bridging Two Cultures: what’s scientific about the social sciences?
Preparing for the University of Lincoln Open Day tomorrow. Good to see this reminder that our BA programme in Politics is ranked in the Top 10 by the Guardian University Guide 2026 (well, we are #7, actually ...)
It’s Welcome Week at the Uni of #Lincoln & today the School of Social & Political Sciences organised a quiz for staff & new students. Do you know in which county Chequers is located& which UK city was the first to install traffic lights? How about the prison population in England?
Making my way through Kamala Harris’s personal account of the 2024 US Presidential election. Fascinating reading. Was it really only a year ago? #Booksky
Now need to add the Cambodia-Armenia war to my International Relations syllabus. Thanks to President Trump for resolving this crisis so quickly
