Al James
@Re_AlJames
Prof and Head of Dept @NCL_Geography | labour geographies, gender work and family, social reproduction, platform labour, mother truckers @TruckingLives
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๐ฃ WE ARE HIRING ๐ฃ 4 yr Lectureship in Political Geographies of the Middle East. Details below๐๐ผ Come and work with an exciting group of colleagues at Newcastle University in autumn 2024. jobs.ac.uk/job/DHB183/lecโฆ
Appy or not? The gig economy is rarely the solution women are seeking when it comes to flexibility and work-life balance. | Brendan Churchill University of Melbourne looks at recent Australian findings that suggest old patterns are proving hard to change.
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Superb Geography Spring Ball organised and hosted by Newcastle Geog Soc Wylam Brewery Happy #SpringBreak
๐จYou wouldn't Deliveroo a Latte ft. Dr Adam Badger๐จ
To discuss the recent Deliveroo and Ubereats strikes, we're ย joined by Dr Adam Badger, lecturer in economic geography at Newcastle University, whose work focusses on the platform economy, gig work and urban planning.
This #InternationalWomensDay it is important to recognise the women in road haulage. While just 2% of UK lorry drivers are women (up from 1% a couple of years ago), these women play a vital role in UK logistics.
However, the Trucking Lives project has shown that (1/4)
๐ฃ Calling recent UK PhDs: Come and do a 12mo UKRI funded Postdoctoral Fellowship in Geography Newcastle University ๐ฃ Great colleagues, large postgrad community, international hub for geography research. Deadline May 14. Full details here: ninedtp.ac.uk/postdoctoral-fโฆ
โIf remote working is to live up to its promise of freedom, we must examine and address the obstacles women face.โ | In our new #TSRWork issue, Brendan Churchill University of Melbourne explores Australian findings on digital and analogue workplace gender inequalities.
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We're looking forward to launching our new report on Monday - presenting the findings of one of the largest surveys of #HGVDrivers in the UK! Talks about #discrimination #health #JobSatisfaction and more...
Swedenโs next generation of EconGeographers are an impressive group! ๐ธ๐ช 1st leg of 2024 National PhD Course in EG just wrapped Umeรฅ University on green energy, left behind places, gender, labour, ageing, decolonial EG ๐๐ผThanks to Rikard Eriksson & colleagues for hosting โ๏ธ โ๏ธ ๐ป
Celebrating Jane Pollard turning Emeritus Professor of Economic Geography Newcastle University CURDS Newcastle ๐ฅ๐พ๐๐ผ Lovely day with seminar, reception and meal with friends and colleagues from far afield. Good luck Jane and thank you!
Some super talented colleagues Newcastle University Geography I found this mystery tribute on my office door this morning, by the same guerrilla mystery artist who captured Rachel Woodward as Head of Geog before me. Anyone, any clues on their identity?
Massive thanks from colleagues Newcastle University Geography to Prof Rachel Woodward Rachel Woodward as outgoing Head of Geography Newcastle University ๐๐ผ๐๐ผ๐๐ผ cheers to you for all the hours of hard work, support, mentoring, and leadership ๐พ๐ฅ tough act to follow โ๐ผ
Well done Spanish City North Tyneside Council RingGo one car park, two codes! ๐๐ผ๐๐ผ๐๐ผ Both RingGo operated but payment for turning right not accepted for turning left! ยฃ100 fine. Signage is poor, ยฃยฃยฃ making strategy is clear. Any other young families hit? Our Whitley Bay AVOID
