Keynote speech & Session 1 this morning: we are diving deep into the ocean of transcultural circulations and connections embodied by the memories of St Francis Xavier.

Call for Papers for the @BSASocrelSG 50th Anniversary Annual Conference, ‘Charting Challenges and Change: The Past, Present and Future of the Sociology of Religion’ on 14–16 July 2025, Durham University. Deadline: 7 February tinyurl.com/ahkz2bm3

Gabriella Cicoe, Davide Però, and Marek Korczynski highlight three processes of self-organising and theorize these processes as ‘informal cultures of resistance’. Read their full article #OpenAccess doi.org/10.1177/095001…

Call for Papers by 21 March for ‘Continuities and Discontinuities in Work and Employment’, the BSA Work, Employment & Society Conference 2025, from 8-10 September at the University of Manchester tinyurl.com/3j52cdmm #Sociology #CFP

Day 2 pf our workshop, we discussed the role of Caritas and missionary congregations in Framing Migration & engaging with refugees

Call for Papers by 7 February for the @BSASocrelSG 50th Anniversary Annual Conference, ‘Charting Challenges and Change: The Past, Present and Future of the Sociology of Religion’ on 14–16 July 2025, Durham University tinyurl.com/ahkz2bm3

There’s still time to apply for an ASA Carla B. Howery Teaching Enhancement Fund Grant! Funds up to $2,500 support individual, program, department, or committee projects that advance the teaching and learning of sociology. Deadline is Feb 6. bit.ly/ASAHowery

We are seeking reflections by sociologists from across the world on the ongoing managerial and ideological attacks on higher education. Find out more about the project and the call for submissions here ➡️ buff.ly/3XOrZXx

Out now: 📚Handbook of Culture & Social Networks Edited by Nick Crossley & Dr Paul Widdop e-elgar.com/shop/gbp/handb… UoM School of Social Sciences Mitchell Centre SNA

Seize the opportunity to share your work with fellow sociologists at #ASA2025! Now accepting submissions for papers, extended abstracts, courses, precons, symposiums, & workshops on the theme “Reimagining the Future of Work.” Deadline is Feb. 26. bit.ly/ASA2025Call.

3 days left to send a proposal

ASA mourns the sudden loss of former President Michael Burawoy, who died tragically in Oakland, CA, on February 3. Burawoy received the ASA Distinguished Contributions to Teaching Award and W.E.B. Du Bois Career of Distinguished Scholarship Award. His will be greatly missed.

The BSA has expressed its sorrow at the death of Professor Michael Burawoy, “A respected colleague whose brilliant scholarship reshaped our understanding of industrial labour – his absence will be keenly felt across our community” tinyurl.com/ndzd2955

The International Sociological Association ISA invites the global community of sociologists to an online tribute to the life of Michael Burawoy, Saturday, Feb. 8, noon Eastern. Follow the YouTube live transmission bit.ly/414VbLC.

Register today for the next episode of #ReligionAnd, airing live on February 20. Religion & Obsolescence will feature a preview of Christian Smith's forthcoming book "Why Religion Went Obsolete: The Demise of Traditional Faith in America." Learn more: raac.indianapolis.iu.edu/programs/relig….

ONLINE TALK FROM MANILA: The Vocation Artisans: Catholic Seminary in Sri Lanka - this coming Friday, 1 PM Manila Time - register below: 👇

Today, Dr. Bernardo Brown (ISAC Coordinator) met the president of De La Salle University Manila, Br. Bernie Oca. 1 year ago, we opened an office DLSU with Dr. Bubbles Beverly Neo Asor (right side) to develop digital collections isac-research.org/dlsumanila

Dr Brown presented in Manila on the formation of seminarians in Sri Lanka. Large online audience to discuss clerical formation & the ethic of care.

Today in Manila, Dr Brown & Asor continued their visits. They met with franciscans to share about missionary museums.

Happening right now is the ISAC Online Roundtable with Dr. Robert Hefner (professor of anthropology and director, Boston University Center for the Study of Asia) discussing the implications of Trump policies in Asia with a focus on Indonesia.