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Non-profit international journal linking theory and practice across co-operative sectors. Part of UK Society for Co-operative Studies

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Journal of Co-operative Studies @coopstudiesjournal.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
JCS has delineated the ideals & practices of co-operation in theory & practice for many decades. Now we turn to the imagination. Coming soon - our special issue explores cultural imaginaries of co-operation in creative works & within cultural co-operatives themselves. www.ukscs.coop/pages/journa...
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Journal of Co-operative Studies | UK Society for Co-operative Studies
Linking theory and practice
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Journal of Co-operative Studies @coopstudiesjournal.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
The UK Society for Co-operative Studies 2026 Annual Lecture, “Co-operative Ecosystems”, is now available to watch online. Many thanks to our speakers FrédéricDufays and Stefanie Friedel and everyone who joined us for such a rich presentation and discussion: www.ukscs.coop/pages/2026-o...
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Journal of Co-operative Studies @coopstudiesjournal.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
Pål Vik’s 2022 paper with colleague, Andrew Wallace drew attention to the impact of the cost-of-living crisis on the British credit union and community lender sector and its ability to provide finance to underserved communities. Read more about their finding here: doi.org/10.61869/ZMS...
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Journal of Co-operative Studies 55(2), 29-34 | UK Society for Co-operative Studies
The impact of the cost-of-living crisis on British credit unions and community lenders
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Journal of Co-operative Studies @coopstudiesjournal.bsky.social · 31/05/2026
15 June, 7pm, UK time: We’d like to invite you to join the next Co-operative Conversation with Pål Vik. Pål is a senior research fellow at Salford University with an interest in financial inclusion and community finance. More info & to book a free place, visit www.ukscs.coop/events/co-op...
Flyer invite to online conversation with Pal Vik, organised by UKSCS
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Journal of Co-operative Studies @coopstudiesjournal.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
UKSCS free, online annual lecture. Join us to explore what co-operative entrepreneurial ecosystems can mean for you &/or your co-op. Guest speakers Frédéric Dufays & Stefanie Friedel from the Centre of Expertise for Cooperative Entrepreneurship, KU Leuven. www.ukscs.coop/events/ukscs... #coops
Flyer advertising webinar with speakers on co-operatives and ecosystems, 4 June at 2pm (UK time).
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Journal of Co-operative Studies @coopstudiesjournal.bsky.social · 20/03/2026
📢Important deadline: If you haven't booked for UKSCS annual conference yet 👇and you'd like to attend AND join fellow co-operators for the conference dinner, then you need to book your place by 8th APRIL. Hope to see you there! www.ukscs.coop/events/ukscs...
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Conference 2026 - UKSCS annual conference 8-9 May
Hosted by Birmingham Business School, UK.
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Journal of Co-operative Studies @coopstudiesjournal.bsky.social · 10/03/2026
Drawing on research with 2 co-ops of the Movimento dos Trabalhadores Rurais Sem Terra in Brazil, Hostin-Silva’s paper examines meaningful & impactful support to communities via small-scale localised practices rooted in solidarity, co-operation, & mutual aid. Download here ↓ doi.org/10.61869/WKA...
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Journal of Co-operative Studies @coopstudiesjournal.bsky.social · 10/03/2026
Manley et al.'s recent paper on the role of worker co-ops and the development of a social value toolkit - argues for a relational theory of social value. It includes data from one of the case studies investigated in the design of the toolkit. Available here → doi.org/10.61869/XLB...
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Journal of Co-operative Studies, 58(3), 103-109 | UK Society for Co-operative Studies
Principle 7 and the development of a 'Social Value Toolkit' for the Co-operative Councils Innovation Network
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Journal of Co-operative Studies @coopstudiesjournal.bsky.social · 10/03/2026
Can the UK political ambition to double the size of its co-op sector be achieved? The 2026 UKSCS conference provides space to explore how co-operatives can address societal challenges & contribute meaningfully to economic and social development. Join us - book now - www.ukscs.coop/events/ukscs...
UKSCS conference flyer - 8-9 May 2026: how co-operatives can support inclusive economies
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Journal of Co-operative Studies @coopstudiesjournal.bsky.social · 07/03/2026
Co-operative Law summer school in Croatia - August. Early bird registration deadline 15 March ⬇️ www.smu.ca/iccm/program...
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Co-operative Law Summer School
Individuals with a strong interest in co-operative law including lawyers, law students in advanced stages of study, co-operative practitioners, policymakers, regulators, and those working in the co-op sector in advocacy and/or government relations.
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Journal of Co-operative Studies @coopstudiesjournal.bsky.social · 17/02/2026
And snother hood link from @communityeconomies - a link to Caroline Shenaz Hossein’s book on community based banking - www.communityeconomies.org/news/open-ac...
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Open Access to The Banker Ladies | Community Economies
Professor Caroline Shenaz Hossein's recent 2024 book, The Banker Ladies: Vanguards of Solidarity Economics and Community-Based Banks, is now available as an open access publication from the University...
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Journal of Co-operative Studies @coopstudiesjournal.bsky.social · 17/02/2026
Thanks to #CommunityEconomies who featured our special issue on worker co-ops. You can see their blog here: www.communityeconomies.org/news/worker-.... And you can access the full issue here ➡️ doi.org/10.61869/CXV...
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Worker co-operatives and concern for community | Community Economies
The Winter 2025 Special Issue of the Journal of Co-operative Studies explores the theme of worker co-operatives and concern for community, and includes contributions by members of the Community Econom...
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Journal of Co-operative Studies @coopstudiesjournal.bsky.social · 17/12/2025
Co-operative Conversations with Adrian Ashton - 19 January 2026 - To mark the start of 2026, Adrian Ashton joins Mike Wistow for UKSCS's online Co-operative Conversations on 19 January. To book your free place, see the link below ↓ www.ukscs.coop/events/co-op... @ukcoopstudies.bsky.social
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Journal of Co-operative Studies @coopstudiesjournal.bsky.social · 17/12/2025
Our bumper issue analyses worker co-operatives & the community contexts in which they are embedded, asking whether, how, and to what extent these organisations engage with & contribute to their wider communities. Thanks to guest editors Villela, Perrin, Deblangy & Sahi. ↓ doi.org/10.61869/CXV...
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Journal of Co-operative Studies, Vol 58 No 3
Winter 2025 Special issue: Worker co-operatives and concern for community
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Journal of Co-operative Studies @coopstudiesjournal.bsky.social · 14/11/2025
💬Join us for the next online Co-op Conversation on 24 Nov⤵️ @ukcoopstudies.bsky.social #coops #coopcouncil
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Journal of Co-operative Studies @coopstudiesjournal.bsky.social · 08/11/2025
Eliza’s Network, named after a Rochdale Pioneer, brings together current and former sector CEOs from around the world www.thenews.coop/australian-c.... @coopnews.bsky.social @ukcoopstudies.bsky.social
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Australian co-op apex launches women's leadership network
Australia’s Business Council of Co-operatives and Mutuals (BCCM) has launched Eliza’s Project, an initiative to champion women’s leadership
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Journal of Co-operative Studies @coopstudiesjournal.bsky.social · 23/10/2025
Out now - Journal of Co-operative Studies, 58(2) - doi.org/10.61869/YOZ.... The UN International Year of Co-operatives theme is “co-ops build a better world” which runs through the papers in this issue demonstrating the breadth of co-op reach into different sectors, spread around the world.
International year of co-ops 2025 - slogan - co-ops built a better world
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Journal of Co-operative Studies @coopstudiesjournal.bsky.social · 06/10/2025
Co-operatives as policy tools for economic and social transformation: Belfast, 13 Nov 2025 (09:00-13:00 GMT). National and international experts on how co-operatives can reshape economic and social systems. More info/register for this free event: www.coopalternatives.coop/blog/novembe...
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November Co-op Conference in Belfast - Co-operative Alternatives
Co-operatives as Policy Tools for Economic and Social Transformation Date: Thursday the 13th November 2025 Time: 9.30 to 1.00 Venue: Long Gallery, Stormont, Belfast This event is particularly relevant...
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Plunkett UK @plunkettuk.bsky.social · 30/09/2025
The transformative power of co-operation 🙌 Sophie Ziegler-Jones, Comms & PR Lead at Suma Wholefoods, explains why partnering with us & supporting community businesses is a natural fit for them as a co-operative wholesaler. 🤝 ➡️ plunkett.co.uk/the-transformative-p…
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Plunkett UK @plunkettuk.bsky.social · 03/10/2025
💻A webinar for your diaries – boosting the local economy In this webinar, we will be focusing on ways in which community-owned businesses can boost their local economy.  Join the conversation! 🗣️ www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/social-impac…
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Journal of Co-operative Studies @coopstudiesjournal.bsky.social · 21/09/2025
Please note - new start time - now 2pm GMT ⬇️⬇️🕑
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Journal of Co-operative Studies @coopstudiesjournal.bsky.social · 21/09/2025
Join us on 1 Oct - in conversation with Paul Thambar, Director of the Mutual Value Impact Lab & global expert in performance measurement and evaluation in member-owned and purpose-led organisations. www.ukscs.coop/events/co-op...
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Co-operative Conversations - 1 October with Paul Thambar
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Journal of Co-operative Studies @coopstudiesjournal.bsky.social · 18/09/2025
This timely special issue seeks to investigate the role of the co-operative movement associated in sport at all levels, assessing the extent to which there needs to be a much closer link between sporting activities and the people who support it so enthusiastically. www.ukscs.coop/articles/202...
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2026 Special Issue: Co-operatives and co-operative principles in sport - Call for papers
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Journal of Co-operative Studies @coopstudiesjournal.bsky.social · 11/09/2025
The dual nature of co-operatives – finding a balance between member-community and business role. What is it? The topic for the UKSCS Annual Lecture 2025 with Prof. Anu Puusa. When? 5 Nov, 1-2pm (GMT) online. Is it free to attend? YES - book now ↓ www.ukscs.coop/events/ukscs... #coops #workercoops
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UKSCS Annual Lecture 2025: Anu Puusa
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Journal of Co-operative Studies @coopstudiesjournal.bsky.social · 15/08/2025
There's still time to book your free place 👇
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Journal of Co-operative Studies @coopstudiesjournal.bsky.social · 03/08/2025
If you liked the special issue of the Journal - doi.org/10.61869/CWG... - celebrating the centenary of Woodcraft Folk – we have more! Debs McCahon, Woodcraft’s CEO will be in conversation with Mike Wistow - 19 Aug. It’s free and it’s online – to book, visit: www.ukscs.coop/events/co-op... I #Coops
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Co-operative Conversations with Debs McCahon, 19 August 2025
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Journal of Co-operative Studies @coopstudiesjournal.bsky.social · 12/07/2025
Still time to book for this free online event on Mon 17 July ⬇️⬇️
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Journal of Co-operative Studies @coopstudiesjournal.bsky.social · 26/06/2025
What better way to spend a Sunday - beer & co-ops😋
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Journal of Co-operative Studies @coopstudiesjournal.bsky.social · 25/06/2025
Basil Rawson is an excellent example of a labour & socialist figure who saw the Woodcraft Folk as the embodiment of his worldviews. Olewicz's article in this special issue charts Rawson's involvement in WF over 5 decades. For this and more, visit → doi.org/10.61869/CWG... #cooperation
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Journal of Co-operative Studies, Vol 58 No 1
Summer, 2025 - Special issue: Celebrating the centenary of the Woodcraft Folk
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Journal of Co-operative Studies @coopstudiesjournal.bsky.social · 04/06/2025
You are invited to join us on 14 July, 7pm (GMT +1) for UKSCS Co-operative Conversation with Rebecca Harvey - executive editor of @CoopNews - see link for more details for this free online event www.ukscs.coop/events/co-op... l #coopnews l #coops l @ukcoopstudies
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Co-operative Conversations - 14 July with Rebecca Harvey
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Journal of Co-operative Studies @coopstudiesjournal.bsky.social · 01/06/2025
In June 2022 - a year after his death - we published a commemorative issue celebrating leading co-operative scholar, Johnston Birchall. He left a treasure trove of publications on member-based organisations, mutualism, & co-operative values & principles. See - doi.org/10.61869/NHN... #coops #mutuals
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Journal of Co-operative Studies, Vol 55 No 1
Summer (June) 2022 - Johnston Birchall - An appreciation
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Journal of Co-operative Studies @coopstudiesjournal.bsky.social · 31/05/2025
Celebrating the UN International year of co-operatives festival in Manchester & Rochdale - here’s a link to preview experiences on offer for delegates. Inc - tour of FC United, Hulme Community Garden Centre, Unicorn Grocery co-op as well as Rochdale Pioneers Museum ica.coop/en/events/fe... #coops
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Festival of Cooperatives in Manchester and Rochdale | ICA
During 2025 - the second International Year of Cooperatives proclaimed by the United Nations and 130th anniversary of the ICA - the team is preparing a very special General Assembly.
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Journal of Co-operative Studies @coopstudiesjournal.bsky.social · 28/05/2025
New date for applications - now 30 June ⬇️ www.ukscs.coop/articles/pas...
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Journal of Co-operative Studies @coopstudiesjournal.bsky.social · 28/05/2025
Passionate about co-operatives, community empowerment, and sustainable development? Sheffield Co-operative Development Group (UK) are hiring - but you have to be quick, closing date for applications is 31 May. For more details, see forum.workers.coop/uploads/shor...
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Journal of Co-operative Studies @coopstudiesjournal.bsky.social · 24/05/2025
Accounting for sweat equity? This short paper explores different types of sweat equity & ways in which they might usefully be accounted for & incorporated into annual co-operative accounting and reporting. doi.org/10.61869/BZA... #coops
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Journal of Co-operative Studies 52(3), 20-25 | UK Society for Co-operative Studies
Accounting for Sweat Equity
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Journal of Co-operative Studies @coopstudiesjournal.bsky.social · 22/05/2025
Can current accounting frameworks capture what makes co-operatives different? This is the question to be explored at a hybrid (in-person and online) event organised by the UK Co-operative SORP Stakeholder Panel to be held on Thursday, July 3 - 12:30 - 2pm GMT+1 - www.ukscs.coop/articles/co-...
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Co-operative Accounting – Challenges, Policy Gaps, and Future Directions- 3 July
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Co-op News @coopnews.bsky.social · 21/05/2025
🏘️ 'Housing developers build units. Co-ops build homes and communities' At this year’s #UKREiiF in Leeds, #cooperatives came together to highlight how the model is a tool for people to build, own and live better. Read more: www.thenews.coop/co-operative... #PeoplePoweredHousing
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Co-operatives: a better way to build, own and live
'Housing developers build units, co-operatives build homes and communities'
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The Fox and Goose @foxandgoose.org · 21/05/2025
You don't have to live in #HebdenBridge or locally - although it is lovely - you just need to want to support what we're doing. Our community cooperative saved a much loved pub from closure, and we love it. You can read more on the share offer here www.foxandgoose.org/shareoffer
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The Fox & Goose Open Share Offer
This page gives details of our new open share offer and how you can become a member of the Fox & Goose.
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The Fox and Goose @foxandgoose.org · 21/05/2025
Would you like to become a member of our #cooperative pub? www.foxandgoose.org/shareoffer Our original share offer was to raise capital to rescue the pub. These days we're more interested in expanding our membership and last year issued a new share offer at £25. More on that here: 1/3
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The Fox & Goose Open Share Offer
This page gives details of our new open share offer and how you can become a member of the Fox & Goose.
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Journal of Co-operative Studies @coopstudiesjournal.bsky.social · 20/05/2025
The Journal is supporting the centenary of Woodraft Folk with a special issue coming soon. UCL Press will also publisha of essays on aspects of the history of the organisation- BOOK LAUNCH 19 June - how to book your place 👇 www.ukscs.coop/articles/cel... #coops #youth
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New book to celebrate 100 years of Woodcraft Folk - book now for launch event 19 June
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Journal of Co-operative Studies @coopstudiesjournal.bsky.social · 15/05/2025
Exploring Eastern & Western co-operative models for a sustainable future: an International symposium at Kansai University, Osaka, Japan organised with Japan and Korean societies of co-op studies - 16-18 Oct 2025. The call for abstracts out now - deadline 1 June. See >> www.ukscs.coop/articles/yc2...
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YC2025 Osaka International Co-operative Research Symposium - October 2025
Exploring the Eastern and Western co-operative models for a sustainable future
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Journal of Co-operative Studies @coopstudiesjournal.bsky.social · 13/05/2025
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the University of Eastern Finland for a 2-year postdoc research on co-operative organisation and management, closing date 29 May. See link for more details and how to apply. #coops #mutuals - www.ukscs.coop/articles/pos...
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Postdoctoral/project researcher position at the University of Eastern Finland
An opportunity to join the Modern Management team and research group focussing on co-operative organisation and management studies.
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Journal of Co-operative Studies @coopstudiesjournal.bsky.social · 12/05/2025
Published today - follow the link to find out how to get copies. www.ukscs.coop/articles/co-.... #coops #mutuals @ukcoopstudies.bsky.social
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Co-operatives: Linking practice and theory -published 12 May
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Journal of Co-operative Studies @coopstudiesjournal.bsky.social · 07/05/2025
Co-operatives: Linking practice and theory: Further to our post re online book launch, we're pleased to announce an in-person launch event in London on 20 may from 6.15pm - see www.ukscs.coop/events/book-... for details and how to book a free place. #coops #mutuals
Front book cover of Ian Adderley's new book
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Journal of Co-operative Studies @coopstudiesjournal.bsky.social · 06/05/2025
Can social movements still transform the world in an era of rising authoritarianism? A timely topic and an interesting line up of speakers to explore this question. Online event - 27 May. For more details see - bristol-ac-uk.zoom.us/webinar/regi... bristol-ac-uk.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
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Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Can social movements still transform the world in an era of rising authoritarianism?. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining...
Join us for a timely and powerful conversation exploring how collective action, coalition-building and critical innovation can address today’s most urgent social and environmental challenges. In an a...
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Journal of Co-operative Studies @coopstudiesjournal.bsky.social · 03/05/2025
Our Winter 2024 issue of the Journal featured extracts from a forthcoming primer on co-operatives. Its author - Ian Adderley - will launch its publication on 12 May. It's online. Join us for conversation and Q&A. Book a free place via the UKSCS website - www.ukscs.coop/events/onlin...
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UK Society for Co-operative Studies @ukcoopstudies.bsky.social · 29/04/2025
We are looking forward to this! Another amazing Co-operative Conversation. Sign up now www.ukscs.coop/events/co-op...
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Co-operative Conversation - 19 May 2025 with Giovanna Speciale
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Journal of Co-operative Studies @coopstudiesjournal.bsky.social · 29/04/2025
Woodcraft Folk has a distinctive philosophy based around education for social change.Our special issue - coming soon - celebrates its centenary year - from the contribution of some leading figures, to its contribution to gender equality & putting co-operation into practice. #coops #youth
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Journal of Co-operative Studies @coopstudiesjournal.bsky.social · 25/04/2025
In the autumn issue of the Journal, we’ll feature an appreciation of the work and valuable contribution made by Rita Rhodes - a lifelong co-operator who will be greatly missed. www.ukscs.coop/articles/a-m...
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A memorial tribute to Rita Rhodes
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The Cooperative Economy @cooperatives.bsky.social · 27/11/2024
In a world where exploitative billionaires and corporate interests seek to increase their authority over us, it is now more important than ever to support our community and worker-owned businesses, to build solidarity and support networks so that everyone can live fine and free. go.bsky.app/UsAcPoV
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