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Alessio D'Angelo @alessiodangelo.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

"Nella Fortezza Europa siamo tutti prigionieri". Mio editoriale per Centro Studi e Ricerche IDOS. #FortressEurope #Migration www.dossierimmigrazione.it/nella-fortez...

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Alessio D'Angelo @alessiodangelo.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

*Social Infrastructure in Hong Kong* - Last week I had the pleasure of joining #Lingnan University Summer School 2026. I delivered an introductory workshop on 'Social Infrastructure' and presented the work of our new #SIRGd (Social Infrastructure Research Group at University of #Derby).

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Alessio D'Angelo @alessiodangelo.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

I am really delighted to have contributed to the Handbook on International Migration and Social Networks. My chapter focuses on 'The Policy Implications of Migrants' Social Networks'.

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Alessio D'Angelo @alessiodangelo.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

"Networked Migrants and De-Networked Policies". I am thrilled to announce the publication of a new open access journal article by Louise Ryan and me. Part of a forthcoming special issue on relationality in forced #migration. #SNA onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10....

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Networked Migrants and De‐Networked Policies—Examining the Nexus of Migration Regimes and Experiences Through a Relational Lens

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Alessio D'Angelo @alessiodangelo.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

Last Friday we came together for another inspiring, though-provoking and seriously diverse conference of #IPHIR: the Interdisciplinary Partnership on Health Inequalities and Race. Find out more on iphir.wordpress.com

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Neil Chadborn @neilchadborn.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

At 4th conference of Interdisciplinary Partnership for Health Inequalities and Race @derbyuni.bsky.social Packed & diverse programme today @alessiodangelo.bsky.social @lopa.bsky.social coordinated by Sophie Coker

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CASSPPR @cassppr.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

2 years of #CASSPPR and counting! Yesterday we came together for a celebration of the amazingly diverse, impactful and groundbreaking research undertaken by our team - including academic staff and PhD students.

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Alessio D'Angelo @alessiodangelo.bsky.social · 16/01/2026

Join us on February 24th for another exciting online seminar of the @britsoci.bsky.social SNA study groups: "How Highly Skilled Refugees Build Social Networks to Convert Cultural Capital and Reclaim Professional Identities". With Ryan, Lopez and Dalceggio. www.britsoc.co.uk/events/key-b...

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‘You Need a Network’: How Highly Skilled Refugees Build Social Networks to Convert Cultural Capital and Reclaim Professional Identities

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Alessio D'Angelo @alessiodangelo.bsky.social · 17/12/2025

The 4th Networking Conference of IPHIR (Interdisciplinary Partnership on #Health #Inequalities and Race) will take place on February 27th at the University of #Derby. Registrations are open and call for papers is out (deadline: January 18th). All the details on: iphir.wordpress.com/2025/12/11/4...

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Fourth IPHIR Networking Conference: Free tickets and call for papers

Book your free tickets for the IPHIR conference below: Call for papers: IPHIR 2026 – Call for papersDownload

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Alessio D'Angelo @alessiodangelo.bsky.social · 09/12/2025

"Please sir, can we have some more social justice?" Join us tomorrow at #Derby Theatre to talk about this latest Oliver Twist production, what Dicken's novel can still tell us about child poverty, and what the future of social mobility looks like in Derby. derbytheatre.co.uk/programme/fr...

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From Dickens to Derby: Poverty, Power and Compassion Today - PANEL DISCUSSION - Derby Theatre

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CASSPPR @cassppr.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

Last week we had the pleasure of hosting a symposium on "Delivering Social Infrastructure", an exciting opportunity to bring together practitioners and researchers to explore approaches, methods and models of delivery, in the context of current policy interventions and societal challenges.

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Alessio D'Angelo @alessiodangelo.bsky.social · 21/11/2025

It's great to see the @socialpolicyblog.bsky.social is now on BlueSky! Follow for insightful #SocialPolicy analysis from @socialpolicyuk.bsky.social authors and more!

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Alessio D'Angelo @alessiodangelo.bsky.social · 12/11/2025

It was exciting to visit some of the projects part of the #Staveley Town Deal yesterday. Our Social Infrastructure research project - funded by #Chesterfield Council - will map local assets and explore the potential for future socio-economic development in the area.

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Alessio D'Angelo @alessiodangelo.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

** Tackling mental health inequalities with Cultural Competence ** Great vibes at the community launch of this action research project, yesterday at the University of #Derby #Chesterfield campus. Part of our partnership work with #NHS Derbyshire, LinksCVS and Community Action Derby. More to follow!

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CASSPPR @cassppr.bsky.social · 19/09/2025

Fantastic to see some of our CASSPPR team - @nisanalici.bsky.social and @evepea.bsky.social - presenting their research at the BSC Symposium at @uniofnottingham.bsky.social this week!

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Alessio D'Angelo @alessiodangelo.bsky.social · 03/09/2025

At Social Policy and Society (SPS) we are looking for a new Co-Editor, to work alongside me for the next few years. Deadline for applications: 20th October. SPS is a journal of the SPA (@socialpolicyuk.bsky.social). See requirements at application process on: www.cambridge.org/core/journal...

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Alessio D'Angelo @alessiodangelo.bsky.social · 03/09/2025

Want to help develop understandings of Social #Infrastructure and how to develop it? Come join us for this fully funded PhD opportunity at #Derby University. The study is funded by #Chesterfield Borough Council and focuses on the town of Staveley. All info below.

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Social Policy Association @socialpolicyuk.bsky.social · 02/07/2025

The SPA-EASP 2025 Conference in York has now started. We are looking forward to meeting our 400 delegates, great plenaries and many productive discussions about social policy in all its facets. Follow @easp-spa-2025.bsky.social for updates #York2025 (And look out for our unofficial pigeon mascot)

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Alessio D'Angelo @alessiodangelo.bsky.social · 04/07/2025

Unfortunately, this year I could only attend the last day of the @socialpolicyuk.bsky.social Annu Conference - impeccably hosted by the University of York. But I still thoroughly enjoyed it; managing to catch up with many friends from all over the world (quite a few from East Asia, this year!).

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Alessio D'Angelo @alessiodangelo.bsky.social · 30/06/2025

It was a real honour to be in Hong Kong last week to contribute to the Lingnan University Postgraduate Summer School, and to meet new colleagues and an extremely engaged cohort of students from various disciplines.

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CASSPPR @cassppr.bsky.social · 16/06/2025

It was an opportunity to showcase research and local initiatives, to discuss the challenges and opportunities for the refugee sector in Derby/shire and to explore ways to enhance collaborations across sectors - including with some very hands-on mapping workshops (by @alessiodangelo.bsky.social)

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CASSPPR @cassppr.bsky.social · 16/06/2025

This week is #RefugeeWeek! At the University of Derby we started the celebrations last Friday, with the 2nd Derbyshire Refugee Conference. The event brought together researchers, students, community organisations, service providers, and public sector representatives.

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Alessio D'Angelo @alessiodangelo.bsky.social · 09/06/2025

We had another excellent discussion at the Social Policy and Society Annual Event last week. Experts from across the UK - and in representation of the 'Policy Groups' within the @socialpolicyuk.bsky.social - came together to discuss one year of Labour Government and its impact on UK Social Policy.

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Alessio D'Angelo @alessiodangelo.bsky.social · 02/06/2025

Earlier this week I had the pleasure to attend the 61st Conference of the Sieds - società italiana di economia demografia e statistica. It was quite exciting to (re)connect with social scientists from across Italy and discuss potential international collaborations and exchange.

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Alessio D'Angelo @alessiodangelo.bsky.social · 12/05/2025

I am really pleased to announce that Larissa Allwork, Giulia Levi and I are starting a new AHRC project. 'Connecting Solidarities', in partnership with Derby Bosnia Herzegovina Community Association, will explore refugee lives via interviews, mapping and exhibit. Launch event in June.

Larissa Allwork (PI) and Giulia Levi (Co-I) at the Derby Bosnia Herzegovina Community Association in Derby.

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CASSPPR @cassppr.bsky.social · 07/05/2025

The list of speakers is now available online! Book now and join leading Social Policy scholars from across the UK discussing key policy areas under the broader theme "One year of Labour Government and its impact on Social Policy". Follow the link for info. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/social-pol...

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Social Policy and Society Annual Event

Social Policy and Society is an international academic journal by the UK Social Policy Association (SPA) - Join us for our annual event

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Alessio D'Angelo @alessiodangelo.bsky.social · 25/04/2025

I am in beautiful Stirling today for the Executive Committee meeting of the Social Policy Association (UK) (SPA). Beautiful views... and lots to do. In times like these, working in/for Social Policy feels more urgent than ever.

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Alessio D'Angelo @alessiodangelo.bsky.social · 17/04/2025

I am extremely pleased to announced that I have been granted fellowship of the SIEDS (the Italian Society of Economics, Demography and Statistics) - www.sieds.it. I look forward to developing new international collaborations with colleagues in Italy on a range of research themes.

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Dr Cath Feely @cathfeely.bsky.social · 11/04/2025

University of Derby faces mass job cuts as management plans to make half of senior academics redundant. Please spread the word. www.ucu.org.uk/article/1398...

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University of Derby staff face mass job cuts as management plans to axe half of senior academics

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CASSPPR @cassppr.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

If you are in #Derby this Friday, don't miss this special #CASSPPR event on " #Migration policy in post-Brexit Europe", featuring presentations by C. Gialdini, @alessiodangelo.bsky.social and M. Palillo (chair: @nisanalici.bsky.social). All the details - and link to book a free place - are below.

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Alessio D'Angelo @alessiodangelo.bsky.social · 21/03/2025

Great to see our #Irish in Britain #Census report being presented to MPs and Peers today as part of a special St Patrick's Day event in Westminster. This builds on a long-standing collaboration, with new 'Irish in Britain' studies coming out soon! www.irishinbritain.org/news/mps-dro...

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MPs drop in on St Patrick's Day

We welcomed MPs and Peers to a drop-in event at Westminster to mark St Patrick's Day

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CASSPPR @cassppr.bsky.social · 13/03/2025

*Health #Inequalities - Online PGR and Students showcase* The Interdisciplinary Partnership on #Health Inequalities (which we run jointly with Nottingham colleagues) will run an PGR students showcase on May 1st (online). See link for info and CfP -deadline 31/3. iphir.wordpress.com/2025/03/03/i...

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IPHIR PGR and Student Showcase 2025 (online) – Call for Contributions

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CASSPPR @cassppr.bsky.social · 13/03/2025

Yesterday #CASSPPR researchers and the University of #Derby Impact team came together for an inspiring #REF workshop on Engagement and #Impact in the Social Sciences. Lots of ideas to develop new initiatives to have a positive impact at local, national and global level. Watch this space!

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Alessio D'Angelo @alessiodangelo.bsky.social · 07/03/2025

"The crises makes us more alone" - Great to see the publication of this #ToynbeeHall report on emotional support for young people during the cost-of-living crisis. And a privilege to play a role as Academic Consultant to inform some aspects of the Action Research project behind it. (link below)

Cover page of the report "The crisis makes us more along". A Participatory Action Research investigating into emotional support for young people in the context of the cost-of-living crisis.

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CASSPPR @cassppr.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

Our #CASSPPR seminar series continues! Yesterday we heard from @philbc3.bsky.social about his ongoing research on "Immaterial Labour, Values, and #Voting Behaviour". Real food for thought to reflect on political orientations in the UK and how they relate to deeper societal changes. #Derby University

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Alessio D'Angelo @alessiodangelo.bsky.social · 03/03/2025

"An Unexpected Convergence - #Asylum policy in the UK & Italy from the #Rwanda plan to the #Albania Deal": come to hear this new paper by Marco Palillo & me on April 11th. It is part of an exciting CASSPPR event on #migration policy in post-Brexit Europe, with C.Gialdini & @nisanalici.bsky.social.

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Social Policy Association @socialpolicyuk.bsky.social · 25/02/2025

⭐Last week for nominations to the SPA Awards!⭐ Nominations open for: - Outstanding Achievement in Social Policy - Public Understanding of Social Policy - Policy Press Outstanding Teaching Award - Richard Titmuss Book Prize Deadline: 3rd March ⬇️ social-policy.org.uk/what-we-do/a...

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Alessio D'Angelo @alessiodangelo.bsky.social · 24/02/2025

We are delighted to announce the next online symposium of the @britsoci.bsky.social Social Network Analysis study group! #SNA #SNAG Louise Ryan and Gabriella D'Avino on Social #NetworkAnalysis and Resettled #Refugees. Info and free booking here: www.britsoc.co.uk/events/key-b...

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Alessio D'Angelo @alessiodangelo.bsky.social · 10/02/2025

I look forward to joining this RSA panel discussion on "partnership working in the civic space", showcasing the work of @cassppr.bsky.social. A great panel to be part of! Info and booking: www.thersa.org/events/fello...

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Social Policy Association @socialpolicyuk.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

The SPA Awards 2025 are open for nominations! We encourage nominations for: - Outstanding Achievement in Social Policy - Public Understanding of Social Policy - Policy Press Outstanding Teaching Award - Richard Titmuss Book Prize Deadline: 3rd March ⬇️⬇️ social-policy.org.uk/what-we-do/a...

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CASSPPR @cassppr.bsky.social · 20/01/2025

Our co-director, @alessiodangelo.bsky.social is undertaking a research project into the health of the Irish community in Britain. The study is commissioned by 'Irish in Britain' and is part of a wider strand of activities on Health Inequalities. www.irishinbritain.org/what-we-do/p...

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The health of the Irish community in Britain - research

New research from Irish in Britain

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Alessio D'Angelo @alessiodangelo.bsky.social · 08/12/2024

I'm delighted to have been invited to speak at Tor Vergata university international conference on #HumanRightsDay (Rome, December 10th). My paper - 'The Fortress and the Garden - will discuss rights stratification in Britain and Europe. Full programme on: creg.uniroma2.it/wp-content/u...

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Alessio D'Angelo @alessiodangelo.bsky.social · 05/12/2024

What an exciting #IPHIR conference we had yesterday! Scholars from across all disciplines, community researchers, NHS practitioners, all working together to explore new ideas and practical solutions to tackle #HealthInequalities. Find out more about IPHIR on iphir.wordpress.com

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Alessio D'Angelo @alessiodangelo.bsky.social · 28/11/2024

The #IPHIR networking conference on #health #inequalities and #race is next week! @lopa.bsky.social and I are really proud to jointly host this East Midlands event for the 3rd time! We have an amazing programme with speakers from all disciplines and backgrounds - check it out ... and see you there!

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Alessio D'Angelo @alessiodangelo.bsky.social · 28/11/2024

The UK political establishment bracing to see whether the country has finally become sufficiently unattractive. #MigrationDay #Migration #Statistics

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Alessio D'Angelo @alessiodangelo.bsky.social · 27/11/2024

Great to see how many #CASSPPR people are on this platform already! Hopefully many more will join soon from all over #Derby University - #SocialSciences #Sociology #Criminology #Policing #SocialPolicy

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