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David Clough

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Chair in Theology & Applied Sciences @abdndivinity.bsky.social Researching animals and food systems in Christian theology & ethics. Co-Chair @ucuaberdeen.bsky.social (he/him)

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David Clough @dlclough.bsky.social · 08/10/2025
My Aberdeen colleague Jakub Zbrzezny is raising funds for a pilot project transcribing biblical texts into Palestinian dialect for the use of Muslim readers in the West Bank, prior to a major grant application. You can support it with donations to a fund within the Aberdeen Development Trust:
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Arabic Readings of Biblical Traditions
Help Jakub Zbrzezny raise money to support University of Aberdeen Development Trust SCIO
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raceclassrst.bsky.social @raceclassrst.bsky.social · 01/10/2025
Our launch event is today! We look forward to seeing everyone 💻 The event will at 4:15 - 5:15pm, via Zoom. The key objective is to share with you details about the project and explain how people can support it. Register: queens-ac-uk.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
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David Clough @dlclough.bsky.social · 30/09/2025
Colleagues at Aberdeen are working to support students arriving from Gaza to the university. We would be grateful for signatories to this petition asking for the UK govt to allow over 100 students with offers to take up their places safely. eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com?url=https%3A...
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Academic Sign-On Letter: Support for Gazan Students with UK University Offers
This form is to collect signatures from academics at UK universities in support of an urgent open letter addressed to the UK government. The letter highlights the critical and ongoing barriers faced b...
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David Clough @dlclough.bsky.social · 26/09/2025
Here’s my brief introduction to the Race & Class in UK Religious Studies and Theology project I’m co-convening with Dulcie McKenzie and Caroline Starkey. Do join us for the project launch on Wed 1st October to hear more.
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David Clough @dlclough.bsky.social · 18/09/2025
Please come to the online launch event of this new project I’m co-convening with Dulcie McKenzie and Caroline Starkey. We’re doing new research to understand how our disciplines operate to disadvantage people on the basis of race and class identities, and to explore how this can be challenged.
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Joel Pierce @joelpierce.bsky.social · 12/06/2025
Here's a reflection I wrote about finding our place among animal creation (which includes a little riff on Charles Taylor's idea of the buffered self as a bonus)
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What my noisy, messy crow neighbours have taught me about how to live | Seen & Unseen
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EDI Caucus @edicaucus.bsky.social · 12/06/2025
📣 Call for Participants! Please share widely Have you witnessed or experienced bullying and/or sexual harassment? Do you work in the UK's research & innovation sector? Take a few minutes to share your experience in our survey. go.hw.ac.uk/EDICa/Bullyi...
EDICa logo, funded by UKRI and British Academy. SURVEY. Bullying & sexual harassment in the UK's research & innovation sector. Have you witnessed bullying or sexual harassment? Have you experienced bullying or sexual harassment? Anyone employed in UK's R&I sector (including postgrad research students). All job types - techs, innovators, researchers, research leaders, R&I managers, administrators, PhD students. All sectors - industry, academia, charity, government. 10-20 minutes to complete. URL and QR code. Closing 15 August.
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paulclough.bsky.social @paulclough.bsky.social · 04/05/2025
Proud family moment as my brother Jerry finishes 100 miler from Richmond to Oxford and earns a buckle by finishing in under 24 hours www.centurionrunning.com/races/thames...
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David Clough @dlclough.bsky.social · 20/04/2025
Proud son moment: my Dad's first trade press book: Oldenland: A Journey in Search of the Good Last Years. It's honest, reflective, and wise about the challenges and opportunities of living in old age, valuable to those in old age and those seeking to understand their experience. Out this Thursday!
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Oldenland
'In front of me is an adventure with old age as my companion, my shadow and confederate, maybe my friend.' Old age is a country, and we need to learn to wal...
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Jonathan Birch @birchlse.bsky.social · 16/04/2025
I'm recruiting a Centre Manager (Impact and Administration) to help run my new Centre for Animal Sentience. This person will be so important to the Centre's mission! Please get in touch if you believe in that mission and want to help make it a reality. jobs.lse.ac.uk/Vacancies/W/...
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Centre Manager (Impact and Administration)
Centre Manager (Impact and Administration), , <p style="text-align: center;"><em><span>LSE is committed to building a diverse, equitable and truly inclusive university</span></em></p> <p style="text-a...
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David Clough @dlclough.bsky.social · 17/04/2025
If you or someone you know has the potential to in our first cohort of CreatureKind DefaultVeg Fellows and work for food changes in a local church, we want to hear from you. Learn more and apply to be part of the pilot program. Deadline: Earth Day, April 22 becreaturekind.org/take-action/...
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David Clough @dlclough.bsky.social · 10/04/2025
I’m excited to see this additional evidence of the growing success Greener by Default is having in achieving large scale adoption of plant-based defaults in institutional catering. This is the new normal we need, and it’s going mainstream.
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Compassion in World Farming UK @ciwf.org.uk · 04/04/2025
To achieve a future where food is healthy, sustainable and compassionate we need to see leadership from governments, businesses and communities. @stuartgillespie.bsky.social, Dr Shireen Kassam and @dlclough.bsky.social joined us at Oxford Literary Festival to discuss this vital issue.
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A Shopping List for Life: A Call for Action on Food
From left to right: Prof David Clough, Dr Shireen Kassam, Dr Stuart Gillespie and chair, Joy Carter  | Credit CIWF Meaningful change requires more than individual action— it demands leadership from…
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Sean Doherty @seanwdoherty.bsky.social · 03/04/2025
🚨Thanks to the Racial Justice Unit of the Church of England, applications are now open for our new PhD scholarships for GMH/UKME students 🎓 Let me know if you want more info. www.trinitycollegebristol.ac.uk/apply/schola...
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Scholarships - Trinity College Bristol
A number of scholarships are available for both full and part-time independent students: read on to find out more. Postgraduate Research RJU Scholarships for Potential Theological Educators Thanks to ...
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Aberdeen Gifford Lectures @abdngiffords.bsky.social · 31/03/2025
😄And now we've caught up with the trend and made a bluesky account! Professor Volf will join us from May 12 - 20th 2025. Sign up here: forms.office.com/e/fnFd4XmGNw
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Compassion in World Farming UK @ciwf.org.uk · 31/03/2025
At the weekend we hosted 3 events at Oxford Literary Festival with speakers including Miriam Margolyes, Andy Cato, @deborahmeaden.bsky.social, @philip-ciwf.bsky.social, Kate Humble, @stuartgillespie.bsky.social, Dr Shireen Kassam & @dlclough.bsky.social. Read more: bit.ly/3E9BbyE
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Fiona Robertson @fionaswriting.bsky.social · 11/03/2025
Labour’s Proposed Disability Cuts Will Kill People – We Need You To Help Us Fight CN: DWP I need everyone in the UK who isn't directly affected by these potential cuts to read this. Sunday was my birthday, and I spent it in a planning meeting with DPAC (Disabled People Against Cuts) about how to…
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Labour’s Proposed Disability Cuts Will Kill People – We Need You To Help Us Fight
CN: DWP I need everyone in the UK who isn't directly affected by these potential cuts to read this. Sunday was my birthday, and I spent it in a planning meeting with DPAC (Disabled People Against Cuts) about how to fight Labour's Green Paper on cuts to disability benefits (because of course I did). I have spent the time since mostly curled in a small ball under my duvet, trying to get my heart rate down.
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David Clough @dlclough.bsky.social · 03/03/2025
Applications for this part-time postdoc are still welcome! Deadline in one week: March 10th!
Logo for Race & Class in UK Religious Studies and Theology project: white upper case text on a dark blue background with an icon of three upraised hands coloured purple, turquoise, and red
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Christian Aid @christianaiduk.bsky.social · 25/02/2025
Our response to the PM’s announcement on cutting INT'L aid: 'Marginalised communities are facing a dramatic poverty crisis. These cuts—a political decision echoing Trump’s race to the bottom on aid—are a betrayal that will erode trust & fan the flames of global insecurity.'
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leedsucu.bsky.social @leedsucu.bsky.social · 19/02/2025
Direct link to #UCU starter pack go.bsky.app/H8xiSXj
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University and College Union (UCU) @ucu.org.uk · 19/02/2025
Have you voted in the NEC elections 2024-25 yet ⏰ The ballots close at 17:00 on Monday 3 March 2025 🚨 Here's why it's important to vote 👇
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Scottish Greens @scottishgreens.org · 18/02/2025
Amazing news! 🎉 Scottish Green MSP @markruskell.bsky.social is introducing a Bill to ban greyhound racing in Scotland. The Scottish Government and other parties must now support it. In 2023 109 greyhounds died trackside in the UK, with a further 4,238 injured during racing.
BBC News. Greyhound racing to be banned in Wales.
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David Clough @dlclough.bsky.social · 12/02/2025
The Race & Class in UK Religious Studies and Theology project is recruiting a part-time postdoctoral researcher (3.5 hrs pw) to work on the project's qualitative research. Further details are available here: www.abdn.ac.uk/racrest Please circulate it to anyone who might be interested. Thanks!
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Race and Class in UK Religious Studies and Theology | The School of Divinity, History, Philosophy & Art History | The University of Aberdeen
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Compassion in World Farming UK @ciwf.org.uk · 13/02/2025
Join us for a fascinating conversation with @stuartgillespie.bsky.social, @shireenkassam.bsky.social & @dlclough.bsky.social as we explore how to select foods that enhance our health while protecting animals, minimising greenhouse gas emissions & enriching biodiversity. More info: bit.ly/41dqBzl
A shopping list for life: eating for people, animals and planet. Oxford Literary Festival, Saturday 29th March 6:00pm
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Aberdeen Divinity @abdndivinity.bsky.social · 12/02/2025
Are you potentially interested in Postgraduate study with us here in Aberdeen at @uniofaberdeen.bsky.social? We have an open Webinar for prospective students and offer holders, online on 6 March between 3-4pm. Click through to register now! events.teams.microsoft.com/event/8cf905...
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Microsoft Virtual Events Powered by Teams
Microsoft Virtual Events Powered by Teams
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Katie Cross @drkatiecross.bsky.social · 12/02/2025
Interested in postgraduate study at the University of Aberdeen? Join our School of Divinity, History, Philosophy and Art History event for prospective students and offer holders! 📅 6th March, 3:00 PM (GMT) 👉 Sign up here: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/8cf905...
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David Clough @dlclough.bsky.social · 12/02/2025
The Race & Class in UK Religious Studies and Theology project is recruiting a part-time postdoctoral researcher (3.5 hrs pw) to work on the project's qualitative research. Further details are available here: www.abdn.ac.uk/racrest Please circulate it to anyone who might be interested. Thanks!
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Race and Class in UK Religious Studies and Theology | The School of Divinity, History, Philosophy & Art History | The University of Aberdeen
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Aberdeen Divinity @abdndivinity.bsky.social · 28/01/2025
We have formally deactivated our old Twitter/X account and no longer have any affiliation with the platform. For continued updates and news about Divinity in Aberdeen, please stay tuned here on BlueSky.
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Jeff (Hot Type) Jarvis @jeffjarvis.bsky.social · 31/01/2025
From Threads:
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David Clough @dlclough.bsky.social · 23/01/2025
Doctoral funding opportunity for Anglican students from the Global South to pursue a PhD at a Scottish University.
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Aberdeen Divinity @abdndivinity.bsky.social · 23/01/2025
Thinking about doctoral study w/us here in Aberdeen? Our new Integrated PhD may be the option for you! This program combines 1 year of taught coursework (equivalent to a Masters in Theology) with 3 years of independent doctoral research. Click through for more info! www.abdn.ac.uk/study/postgr...
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Integrated PhD In Divinity | Postgraduate Research Areas | The University of Aberdeen
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James F. McGrath (ReligionProf) @religionprof.bsky.social · 08/01/2025
Job opening: Lecturer in Moral Theology at St. Patrick's Pontifical University
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Lecturer in Moral Theology at St. Patrick's Pontifical University
Start your UK & international job search for academic jobs, research jobs, science jobs and managerial jobs in leading universities and top...
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Daniel Griswold @danielgriswold.bsky.social · 15/12/2024
Very interesting modern depictions. Look at @bethfelkerjones.bsky.social ‘s prompted images. The one not shown is very good for conversation and might evoke an emotional response as the imagery is closer to our time but can communicate the truth of the story. I think this is a worthy exercise.
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Dr Jackie Turvey Tait @jaxtait.bsky.social · 16/12/2024
Chickens coming home to roost: poor hygiene & animal welfare failings on mega-farms drive disease spread, risk increased pathogenicity & bring the next pandemic ever closer. Not the best time to have a raw milk enthusiast in charge of public health. #BirdFlu #AnimalRights @dlclough.bsky.social
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Mega-Farms Are Driving the Threat of Bird Flu
In the West, where herds of thousands of cattle are common, researchers are seeing cases rise at poultry and dairy operations. More than 50 workers have contracted the virus.
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David Clough @dlclough.bsky.social · 10/12/2024
Great to see this move to ban the cruelty of greyhound racing in New Zealand. The UK, Australia, Ireland, and the US now need to follow this example as soon as possible. And then we need to recognise that racing horses involves similar cruelty and also needs to end.
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David Clough @dlclough.bsky.social · 09/12/2024
'Beyond the Standard Western Diet: Why Fixing Global Food Systems Requires a New Confrontation with Animal Agriculture' - 50 minute lecture I gave last month as visiting Knapp Chair at the University of San Diego. www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQ7B...
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Illume/Knapp: Beyond the Standard Western Diet
YouTube video by USDHumanitiesCenter
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Aberdeen Divinity @abdndivinity.bsky.social · 22/11/2024
Merlin offers courses in micro-wizardry, burrowing & napping, and emotional support. The Dogtor is in!
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Aberdeen Divinity @abdndivinity.bsky.social · 19/11/2024
Hi friends, as we are new to this platform, we need to rebuild our network from the other place. Could y'all help us out a bit? A little bit of crowd sourcing can go a long way! Do share our profile with those in your networks who you think might be interested the Divine work we do here in Aberdeen!
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David Clough @dlclough.bsky.social · 09/12/2024
Aberdeen has just introduced an £8000 fee waiver for international students on taught undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. If you or someone you know has been considering a taught course with us at Aberdeen Divinity, do check this out! Our MTh is the ideal preparation for doctoral study.
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Dr Jackie Turvey Tait @jaxtait.bsky.social · 06/12/2024
"With highly pathogenic avian influenza now infecting pigs, we are one step closer to the next pandemic.  Pigs can foster the creation of a more virulent and transmissible human pathogen due to their ability to harbor both avian and human influenza viruses" @dlclough.bsky.social
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Our World in Data @ourworldindata.org · 06/12/2024
Around the world, 10 cows, 47 pigs, and 2,400 chickens get killed for meat every second
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David Clough @dlclough.bsky.social · 04/12/2024
'Christianity and Animals: Changing the Story' - video of a 10 minute talk I gave at the Reducetarian Summit in Dallas making the case for challenging the received notion that Christianity is bad news for animals as a key priority for the animals and dietary change movements. youtu.be/pVQtZDlW0WQ
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Reducetarian Summit 2024: Meeting of the Minds: Lightning Talks: David Clough
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Josh Milburn @joshmilburn.bsky.social · 04/12/2024
Just published: Kyle Johannsen's edited collection Positive Duties to Wild Animals, from Routledge. I'm pleasantly surprised to say that my chapter, 'Welcoming, Wild Animals, and Obligations to Assist', is being republished for the SECOND time... #philsky
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Positive Duties to Wild Animals
This book further develops the interventionist literature on wild animal suffering using different theoretical frameworks, including some that have never previously been used to ground our positive du...
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Joel Pierce @joelpierce.bsky.social · 04/12/2024
Just finished this listening to this history of neoliberalism. If you want to understand what theorists of the new right (often trading under the name 'postliberal') are up to, this is a good place to start, since 'liberalism' they're responding to is Hayek et al's reworking of Schmitt. 🧵
Picture of the cover of Quinn Slobodian's book entitled Globalists
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Guardian NUJ @gonuj.org · 04/12/2024
Today Guardian and Observer journalists are on strike over plans to sell the Observer to a loss-making digital start up and put its journalism behind a paywall. 🧵 How can you support us? SHARE our posts WRITE to guardian.readers@theguardian.com JOIN US - there's cake!
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David Clough @dlclough.bsky.social · 03/12/2024
Aberdeen UCU has arrived! Follow us here: bsky.app/profile/ucua...
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University of Aberdeen Branch of the University & College Union
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Dr Maria Vilain Rørvang @drmariarorvang.bsky.social · 26/11/2024
Still finding it hard to reconnect with everyone from Twitter (X) so here’s an attempt at finding all animal behaviourists, ethologists, behavioural ecologists etc, working with animal behaviour. Just pop a comment and I’ll add you to the list - let’s reconnect 😃 #appliedethology go.bsky.app/8oJ3A8E
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Helen Mylne @helephantmylne.bsky.social · 26/11/2024
Resharing for new users to find collaborations or just people posting cool #animal #research! I think I've got a decent mix of taxonomic groups of interest, so hopefully this will be useful 🐟🦍🐠🦎🦗🦈🐧🦂🐬🕷️🐌🐢🐙🦟🐳🦁🦋🐊🐜🦆🐘🦃🦘🐛 DM to be added 😊 go.bsky.app/9CV3PAd #Behavior
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Drew Altschul @dremalt.bsky.social · 14/11/2024
Motivated by all these other animal-centric starter packs to fill in another niche: comparative cognition! go.bsky.app/5yu5SDr Let me know if you want to be added, or know someone who ought to be in the pack. Would be great to have representation from loads of species and places.
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