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by Nando Sigona — Reposted by: Michaela Benson, Nando Sigona

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#Brexit and the Emergence of a Transnational European Community of Practice: From Grassroots Mobilisations to Supranational Political Opportunity Structures in the Struggle for Citizens' Rights

Journal of Common Market Studies
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Brexit and the Emergence of a Transnational European Community of Practice: From Grassroots Mobilisations to Supranational Political Opportunity Structures in the Struggle for Citizens' Rights
Brexit ignited an unprecedented sense of shared European identity and belonging, catalysing pro-EU social movements among EU nationals in the United Kingdom and amongst British citizens residing in t...
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Reposted by: Michaela Benson

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Why did “lifestyle migration” capture so many social scientists’ imagination – and how has it travelled in the 25 years since The British on the Costa del Sol? Join author @profkarenoreilly.bsky.social, @michaelacbenson.bsky.social, Matthew Hayes & Graham Crow online on 24 September. buff.ly/fHs6cNK
Lifestyle, Migration and Community Karen O'Reilly, Michaela Benson, Matthew Hayes, Graham Crow Online Wednesday 24 September 18.30–20.00 UTC+1/BST The Sociological Review Foundation Conversations series
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Reposted by: Michaela Benson

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📢Safe journey to everyone travelling to Aberystwyth
@aberuni.bsky.social for the #imigmob25 conference!
The sun's shining and we're excited to welcome you all. 🌞🌞
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by Michaela Benson

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… and those employed and self-employed, as well as those living in the A8, EFTA, EEA Scandinavia …

But it is also open to any Brits who were living in the EU, EEA and EFTA by 31 December 2020
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by Michaela Benson

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It is open to people of all ages! Was just trying to boost responses in other age groups. Would be great to be able to record your experience as part of the research.
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by Michaela Benson

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Are you British and living in the EU, EEA, EFTA since before 31 December 2020?

I am still looking for more responses from those:
- Aged between 18 and 35
- Black, Asian and mixed-ethnicity Britons

If you know anyone who fits the bill, please share: lancasteruni.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
Citizen's Rights and British citizens in the EU, EEA and EFTA, 5 years on from Brexit
The survey Citizens' rights and British citizens in the EU, EEA and EFTA, 5 years on from Brexit explores the experiences of Britons resident in the EU, EEA, and EFTA member states by the end of the B...
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by Michaela Benson

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This sounds really stressful (which is likely an understatement)
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by Michaela Benson

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Probably deserves another blog ... just focused on that ;)
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Reposted by: Michaela Benson

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Thanks for doing this well needed study and survey. This sort of data is vital to expose the ongoing issues faced by Brits post Brexit in EU/EEA/EFTA and I would encourage as many people as possible to take part.
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by Michaela Benson — Reposted by: Simon Usherwood

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Here's me for @ukandeu.bsky.social arguing for the need to consider the longer tail of Brexit for British citizens living in the EU, EEA and EFTA member states
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UK in a Changing Europe @ukandeu.bsky.social · Jun 26
"In contrast to EU nationals in the UK, we know relatively little about how British citizens in the EU have been faring since the end of the Brexit transition period."

✍️ @michaelacbenson.bsky.social considers the impact of Brexit for British citizens living in the EU

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British citizens in the EU five years on from Brexit - UK in a changing Europe
Michaela Benson considers why it is timely to consider the longer impact of Brexit for British citizens living in the EU, EEA and EFTA member states.
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by Michaela Benson

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Thanks for sharing @lisaburton.bsky.social!
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Reposted by: Michaela Benson

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1/2 For the 1.2 million British citizens living in the EU, EEA and EFTA

Please take part in this survey

5 years since the end of the Brexit transition period means many Brits in the EU who were beneficiaries of the Withdrawal Agreement, will be transitioning from temporary to permanent residence
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Reposted by: Michaela Benson

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"In contrast to EU nationals in the UK, we know relatively little about how British citizens in the EU have been faring since the end of the Brexit transition period."

✍️ @michaelacbenson.bsky.social considers the impact of Brexit for British citizens living in the EU

ukandeu.ac.uk/british-citi...
British citizens in the EU five years on from Brexit - UK in a changing Europe
Michaela Benson considers why it is timely to consider the longer impact of Brexit for British citizens living in the EU, EEA and EFTA member states.
ukandeu.ac.uk
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Reposted by: Michaela Benson

aaronwinter.bsky.social
Cut off and uncared for: This is what life is like for asylum seekers in the UK

Great article by our Lancaster PhD candidate Megan Crossley in the latest @bigissue.com

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@lancasteruni.bsky.social
@lancasteruninews.bsky.social

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This is what life is like for asylum seekers in the UK
For asylum seekers in the UK, struggles are part of everyday life, shaped by policies that isolate, impoverish and dehumanise.
www.bigissue.com
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by Michaela Benson

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Join us tomorrow lunchtime for the latest @thesociologicalreview.org conversation … and it's all about U.K. antiracism and activism!
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The Sociological Review Foundation @thesociologicalreview.org · Jun 17
Writing about Activists – Sideways Sociology: UK Anti-Racism
18 June 1pm BST

Join us online tomorrow for a conversation about what it means to write about anti-racist activists in the UK, whose voices are heard, and how we capture both personal experience & collective struggle.

buff.ly/ggjqzUY
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by Michaela Benson

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Congrats @drglonergan.bsky.social!
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Reposted by: Michaela Benson

thesociologicalreview.org
Writing about Activists – Sideways Sociology: UK Anti-Racism
18 June 1pm BST

Join us online tomorrow for a conversation about what it means to write about anti-racist activists in the UK, whose voices are heard, and how we capture both personal experience & collective struggle.

buff.ly/ggjqzUY
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by Michaela Benson

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Love this advice for guest on podcasts or radio from @thesociologicalreview.org Executive Producer Alice Bloch
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The Sociological Review Foundation @thesociologicalreview.org · Jun 10
Preparing for your first #podcast or #radio interview – and fretting?

“Shows that sound like everyone’s winging it probably have a rigorous production process. ‘Good talkers’ are, literally, produced, not born.” Uncommon Sense producer Alice Bloch’s sound advice in our June issue.

buff.ly/WiYoxpa
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Reposted by: Michaela Benson, Les Back

thesociologicalreview.org
Our June magazine is online now, featuring:

#Hollyoaks writer Jayshree Patel on soaps + sociology
@academicdiary.bsky.social on weighing your job's worth
@vapunkt.bsky.social on ski slopes + sustainability
@karimmurji.bsky.social on representing London
...and much more.

Dive in: buff.ly/y8o76RY
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thesociologicalreview.org
Preparing for your first #podcast or #radio interview – and fretting?

“Shows that sound like everyone’s winging it probably have a rigorous production process. ‘Good talkers’ are, literally, produced, not born.” Uncommon Sense producer Alice Bloch’s sound advice in our June issue.

buff.ly/WiYoxpa
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Reposted by: Michaela Benson

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Thank you to the Image-Maker in Residence team at @thesociologicalreview.org for my interview: Towards an Alternative Spatial Practice: Deep mapping off the map. It is about my book, Rupturing Architecture, and my mapping practice.
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Reposted by: Michaela Benson

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Really proud and happy to share our latest issue of The Sociological Review Magazine. In this issue we explore neoliberal universities, workers unions, apocalyptic futures and climate change, and I interview Jayshree Patel in bringing sociology to TV soaps thesociologicalreview.org/magazine/jun...
June 2025
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Reposted by: Michaela Benson

thesociologicalreview.org
Identities, communities & #migration policies: who are the new #HongKong diasporas?

📖 Book talk: Global Hong Kong: Post-2019 Hong Kong migration & the new Hong Kong diaspora
🎤 @michaelacbenson.bsky.social Dr Yvette To
🔻12 June 2pm @cumodernlanguages.bsky.social

www.cardiff.ac.uk/community/ev...
Book Talk: Global Hong Kong: Post-2019 Hong Kong migration and the new Hong Kong diaspora
This newly published book — Global Hong Kong: Post-2019 Hong Kong migration and the new Hong Kong diaspora (edited by Yuk Wah Chan and Yvette To) — examines how Hong Kong migrants settling in the UK, ...
www.cardiff.ac.uk
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Reposted by: Michaela Benson

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Thurs Cont'd
Nomad_reading_group host book talk "Global Hong Kong Post-2019 Migration and the New Hong Kong Diaspora" with @michaelacbenson.bsky.social
&
Manchester Stands With Hong Kong holds "June 12th Memorial Rally & March" in Manchester, starting at St peters Square.
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Book Talk: Global Hong Kong: Post-2019 Hong Kong migration and the new Hong Kong diaspora Thursday, 12 June 2025 14:00-15:00 Against Chinese Transnational repression — Stand with Hongkongers — Manchester, June 12 6 years since Hongkongers rose up for freedom. The CCP’s repression hasn’t stopped — and now it’s reaching into the UK, Virus warfare, Spy Hub, Silencing dissidents, Kidnappings — even on UK soil. The CCP’s attacks on the free world are real, and they’re happening here. We should STOP the UK becoming the next sacrifice under Chinese Transnational repression. Join Us to resist authoritarian influence on British soil. RALLY: 6:00pm, St Peter’s Square, Manchester, UK MARCH: 6:30pm to the Manchester Chinese Consulate 「毋忘當日信念 抵抗中共擴張」 曼徹斯特 612抗爭六周年中領館遊行 日期：6月12日 （四） 集合及集會：6:00pm 地點：由St.peter’s square (曼徹斯特中央圖書館) 遊行開始時間：6:30起步前往曼城中領館 「民族要自強，親自爭取應有尊嚴。」 沒有暴徒，只有暴政。 2019年6月12日，香港人走上街頭，阻止「逃犯條例」通過。警方卻將示威定性為暴動，發射數百枚催淚彈和橡膠子彈，暴力鎮壓抗爭者。 如今，我們為了自由被迫離開故土，然而中共的暴政仍然猖獗。更甚者，妄圖把其影響力擴散至英國。例如2022年曼徹斯特中領館人員肆意毆打示威者，視英國法律為無物。最近，還打算在倫敦興建超級領事館，企圖監控所有在英的異見人士。 那天，你我在街頭發誓要捍衞自由，在催淚煙下仍不撤不散。六年後，面對暴政跨境鎮壓，我們抗爭者也定要再次站出來，抵抗中共的狼子野心。這是要捍衞屬於我們的自由和尊嚴，也是要堅持當天的信念，貫徹到底！ 今年612 ，我們在街頭再會！ 香港民族誓要自強，親手爭取應有嘅尊嚴
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Are you a British citizen living in an EU/EEA/EFTA member state who would like to have your say 5 years on from Brexit transition?

Now's your chance! Please take part & share widely.

@bremaininspain.com @michaelacbenson.bsky.social @lancasteruni.bsky.social

www.lancaster.ac.uk/news/call-fo...
Call for British citizens to ‘have their say’ five years on from Brexit transition - Lancaster University
A new survey, led by Lancaster University researchers, explores the experiences of Britons resident in the EU, EEA, and EFTA member states in accessing and securing their post-Brexit status and rights...
www.lancaster.ac.uk
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by Michaela Benson

michaelacbenson.bsky.social
I've just launched a survey exploring the experiences of Britons living in the EU, EEA, EFTA of accessing and securing their post-Brexit rights, five years on. Open to Brits of all ages across the EU - please share widely! #Brexit #BritsinEU lancasteruni.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
Brexit, Citizen's Rights and British citizens in the EU, 5 years on
This online survey examines the extent and scope of the issues and challenges faced by the estimated 1.2 million Britons resident in the EU's 27 member states by the end of the Brexit transition perio...
lancasteruni.eu.qualtrics.com
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by Michaela Benson

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Hi Adrienne, here you go www.cardiff.ac.uk/community/ev...
Book Talk: Global Hong Kong: Post-2019 Hong Kong migration and the new Hong Kong diaspora
This newly published book — Global Hong Kong: Post-2019 Hong Kong migration and the new Hong Kong diaspora (edited by Yuk Wah Chan and Yvette To) — examines how Hong Kong migrants settling in the UK, ...
www.cardiff.ac.uk
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Reposted by: Michaela Benson, Karen O’Reilly

thesociologicalreview.org
Identities, communities & #migration policies: who are the new #HongKong diasporas?

📖 Book talk: Global Hong Kong: Post-2019 Hong Kong migration & the new Hong Kong diaspora
🎤 @michaelacbenson.bsky.social Dr Yvette To
🔻12 June 2pm @cumodernlanguages.bsky.social

buff.ly/U4oGYBs...
Book Talk: Global Hong Kong: Post-2019 Hong Kong migration and the new Hong Kong diaspora
This newly published book — Global Hong Kong: Post-2019 Hong Kong migration and the new Hong Kong diaspora (edited by Yuk Wah Chan and Yvette To) — examines how Hong Kong migrants settling in the UK, ...
buff.ly
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by Michaela Benson

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Really pleased to see that this book by @drglonergan.bsky.social is coming out later this month - it's a #mustread for anyone interested in health, borders, migration and reproductive justice
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Gwyneth Lonergan @drglonergan.bsky.social · Jun 2
I'm very excited that my first book, Borders, Citizenship, & Pregnancy, will be coming out this month, published by @brisunipress.bsky.social.

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Borders, Citizenship, and Pregnancy
Borders, Citizenship, and Pregnancy - Migrant Women’s Experiences of Pregnancy and Maternity Care in the UK; Available open access digitally under CC-BY-NC-ND licence. How do immigration policies shap...
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drglonergan.bsky.social
I'm very excited that my first book, Borders, Citizenship, & Pregnancy, will be coming out this month, published by @brisunipress.bsky.social.

bristoluniversitypress.co.uk/borders-citi...
Borders, Citizenship, and Pregnancy
Borders, Citizenship, and Pregnancy - Migrant Women’s Experiences of Pregnancy and Maternity Care in the UK; Available open access digitally under CC-BY-NC-ND licence. How do immigration policies shap...
bristoluniversitypress.co.uk
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