Really interesting article on political discourses of social mobility. "Social mobility appears here to be a snake eating its own tail."

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Every time I read Diane Reay I find words that speak to me and inspire me.

When a supervisor writes “unpack this”, this is what they mean.. #AcWri #phd #phdchat #phdadvice #ecrchat #academicchatter #thesis #postgrad #supervision patthomson.net/2022/06/06/pro…

Looks really interesting.

We are going to come together next Tuesday and write. DM with email to request a link. 9 -1pm. Alliance of Working-Class Academics @AcademicsClass followers welcome.

Congratulations Dr Sharon Tugwell An amazing achievement on passing your viva with NO corrections!!!Unbelievably proud of you! Enjoy the celebrations Dr Sharon ❤️🎉🥳

Following on from my 2020 book on working class academics (WCA) I’m now researching the experiences of the following 1.Working Class PhD students 2. WCA in STEM. and/or WCA with a disability. If you would like to take part with assurances of confidentiality DM or email me

Good morning all - #JoyFE has a new zoom account. From 1st August we will using new joining ID & password for : #IdeasRoom on a Wednesday #BowerbirdWritingRoom on a Sunday & Tuesday Please DM for details & we would be grateful for the retweet 💛 Thank you all 💛

Today’s inspiration @DrTeresaCrew helping me to clarify some important ideas for my research.

Please support the Sligo students organizing their first working-class open mic event. Show up to listen/take part/support. Free tickets available for this Friday at 7pm! eventbrite.com/e/working-clas…

A moment of calm

Our next, ever popular, and welcoming #workingclass #phd, Doctoral and #research student support group is on Wed. June 5th at 7.30 online. It is run by and for #workingclass students - and assisted by working-class academics. To join us 👉 [email protected] for details. R/T 🙏

Think you can stop what we do? I doubt it! 😎 “The Spark” by lil rap legends from The Kabin Studio, Cork & Lisdoonvarna who teamed up to make a belter for Creative Ireland Cruinniú na nÓg, celebrating youth creativity 🔥 🎵 Garraí Mac / GMCBeats / Kalabanx 📹 Swan 🇵🇸 Beat by PapaPedro Beats

🙏 to all the positive emails and comments. Since we formed in 2018, all of the conferences, seminars, support groups, etc. has happened because of the many voluntary efforts of #workingclass academics. This year's FREE hybrid conference workingclassacademics.com/2024-conference is no exception!

Another warm and welcoming #workingclass Doctoral #phd #Edoc etc support group this evening with new and old group members sharing stories, insights, and connecting around all things class. The next group is in July. Please do join us.

My Graduation was on Tuesday. I met so many people here who supported me on my journey and I wanted to say thanks! ❤️