The children are always ours, every single one of them, all over the globe; and I am beginning to suspect that whoever is incapable of recognizing this may be incapable of morality. - James Baldwin

Just one more day until the Chrystal Macmillan Book Launch, 15 Oct, 5.15pm-7pm, Seminar Room 1&2, Chrystal Macmillan Building with IASH, Edinburgh, WomensHistScot - follow us on Bluesky & School of Social & Political Science Edinburgh . Spaces are limited but there is still time to register - visit edin.ac/3XrwS7N

I really want to write a blog about this (and the second, third and fourth things I asked the living museum app) but I have too much to do this week already.

Delighted to be chatting about all things unequal in the creative economy for Lighthouse - Edinburgh’s Radical Bookshop at Edinburgh's #RadicalBookFair, with Alycia Pirmohamed and Gabrielle de la Puente of The White Pube - book here lighthousebookshop.com/events/beyond-… (in person and online!)

Great opportunity for someone interested in research and policy related to social mobility!

Extraordinary story. Washington Post won't endorse a candidate in presidential election, for the first time in 36 years. The Post itself is reporting that an endorsement of Harris had been written but was blocked by Jeff Bezos, the billionaire owner. washingtonpost.com/style/media/20…

The greatest New Yorker cartoon of all time.

👀 Dr Orian Brook & I have a chapter, on cultural policy, in this new book about the new government "Britain Needs Change The Politics of Hope and Labour’s Challenge" bitebackpublishing.com/books/britain-…

A fantastic opportunity which I have benefited from. Do register for the webinar, and hit me up if you'd like advice

I’ll be talking about some new research with The Sutton Trust on the crisis of inequalities in access to creative higher education

Word of the day is ‘recrudescence’ (17th century): the return of something terrible after a time of reprieve.

I often tweet quotes from guests on Times Radio both male and female. It blows my mind that remarks from women always draw sexist and misogynistic comments about intelligence, weight and relationship status no matter the subject. Posting because just accepting this feels grim.

Here we go:

Research by SPS’ Dr Orian Brook and colleagues has revealed the extent to which the creative industries remain elite professions. The Sutton Trust report highlights the significance of having a degree for work in the cultural and creative industries. bit.ly/SPS-Class-Ceil…

At Edinburgh's #RadicalBookFair @lighthousebks this week, don't miss 'Beyond the Bubble: reshaping the arts' with Dr Orian Brook, Gabrielle de la Puente & Alycia Pirmohamed, chaired by Christina Neuwirth. Fri 22 November 12.30 - 1.30 Tickets: lighthousebookshop.com/events/beyond-… #Edinburgh

Elon Musk loves to talk about how safe Teslas are and how their autonomous driving systems are safer than humans. But new data from the US road safety regulator shows Teslas have the highest rate of fatal accidents among all US vehicle brands. sherwood.news/business/tesla…

Do sign up if you are interested in these fellowships!

Thread from Corinne Fowler on media framing of slavery report, the production of a polarised debate, and a wilful misunderstanding of research

«Las experiencias culturales de excelencia son aquellas capaces de combinar aspectos emocionales y cognitivos que puedan generar una reflexión personal. Porque la reflexión personal tiene la capacidad de estimular el crecimiento personal y la empatía hacia lxs otrxs» #Cultura

📢During our next Advanced Quantitative Research in Education Hub seminar, Dr. Orian Brook will present her exciting research on #Earnings & #Career Paths of #Creative #Arts #Graduates, using the Longitudinal Educational Outcomes data.🎭🎨✍️ 📊Join us on April 29th! Registration & more info👉education-sport.ed.ac.uk/earnings-and-c…