“In addressing general audiences about my research on environmental problems, many people find the subject depressing & overwhelming. But it often resonates with people in unexpected and moving ways.” Interview: Alice Mah, our 2024 Annual Lecture speaker buff.ly/3MvPXAv

Save the date! Professors Sam Friedman and Aaron Reeves will be launching their book "Born to Rule" where they will provide a uniquely data-rich analysis of the British elite from the Victorian era to today. 📅 Thursday 3 Oct 🕰️ 6.30-8pm buff.ly/3Td62yW..

Out now open access!

“Working with artists, industry and fans we can create a fairer system that ends the scourge of touts, rip-off resales and ensures tickets at fair prices.” - @LisaNandy Our upcoming consultation on consumer protections for ticket resales sets out to do just that 🎫

🎉 Notre article sur la précarité doctorale et l'incidence du COVID vient de paraître. On tente une évaluation de la précarité financière des doc à partir des données admin. et de ses déterminants sociologiques. journals.openedition.org/popvuln/4771

Are professional apprenticeships truly legitimate? Dr Caroline Casey explores the progression of different pathways into professional occupations in her #OpenAccess article below. doi.org/10.1177/003803…

Great to see more work on degree apprenticeships

Pls join us for an online panel discussion (with participation welcome!) on Practice-Research Collaboration in Cultural Policy for Urban Sustainability, 17th Sept, 12pm Dublin, as part of Cultural Policy Obsv Ireland New Reads Series: tinyurl.com/33tdkxab UCD Art Hist Cult Pol

Working-class parents do not see film and TV as viable career for their children theguardian.com/inequality/art…

This looks like a great and much needed scheme!

Installed today on Bournville Green: take a look if you're passing through south Birmingham and are interested in photography, town planning, housing and community, and the stories we tell about the past. birmingham.ac.uk/news/2024/prof…

It's really hard taking a photo of yourself with a book... But it's finally here! Reclaiming Female Authorship in UK Television Comedy is available on the Edinburgh University Press website now 💘 edinburghuniversitypress.com/book-reclaimin…

Interested in some life-long learning? It's still not too late to register for my three-class course on George Orwell and the modern world. The first Zoom class begins tomorrow (9/5) at 1pm eastern.

We are seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow to work with us in our Creative Labour and Critical Futures (CLCF) project at the University of Toronto. Deadline for application: Sep 20 Details here: utsc.utoronto.ca/acm/sites/utsc…

If you're interested in YA and anthologies, this wee book on YA Anthologies (written by me) is FREE to download for the next 2 weeks: cambridge.org/core/elements/…

We are deeply saddened to hear the news of the passing of our former Chief Executive, Simon Albury MBE. Theresa Wise MBE, Chief Executive of the RTS, said: “Simon was a huge personality and inhabited the RTS role with an inimitable style and charm. He will be very much missed by

I first heard Simon Albury booming voice on Radio 4 newsroom berating them for being so white. An amazing supportive voice around media diversity in the UK. A generous, kind, knowledgeable man. I will miss him terribly. Condolences to his loved ones. RIP broadcastnow.co.uk/home/tributes-…

This is very sad. RIP!

I’m so very sad to read the news of Simon’s passing. It was my pleasure to have known him and to have been on the receiving end of his good counsel many times. A true campaigner for equality and diversity for many long years and a good friend to @Bectu broadcastnow.co.uk/home/tributes-…

This year's exclusive merch at the live show - the complete Wrestle Me! newsletters on the modern CD ROM format. Over 1.5 million words with countless pictures, all about the sport of thieves. Limited to just 50 numbered copies. MA EYE!