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The SPSPA department at the University of Exeter - a leading centre of international excellence in teaching and research across anthropology, criminology, international relations, philosophy, politics and sociology.

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Social & Political Science, Philosophy, Anthropology @exeterspspa.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
More on electoral reform from @elizabethsim0n.bsky.social and @hannahbunting.bsky.social from @uniofexeterhass.bsky.social First-past-the-post gave Labour a landslide. It might also cost them the next election. That’s why electoral reform is back on the table. Is Westminster ready for change?
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Electoral reform is back on the agenda – here’s why things could genuinely be different this time
For once, it could serve the interests of the governing party to change the voting rules.
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Social & Political Science, Philosophy, Anthropology @exeterspspa.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Andy Burnham’s first conference speech as PM was praised for its honesty and ambition, but experts question whether the funding and delivery add up. Featuring @hannahbunting.bsky.social from @uniofexeterhass.bsky.social discussing the promise of electoral reform.
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Burnham delivered honesty and emotion – but what about the promises? Our experts assess his plans
The prime minister wants fixing the crisis in social care to be the defining mission of his premiership.
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University of Exeter News @uniofexeternews.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Professor Anthony King from the @exeter.ac.uk Strategy and Security Institute spoke to the @financialtimes.com about the impact of AI in defence technology www.ft.com/content/6864...
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The era of AI warfare has arrived
Autonomous systems are being rapidly integrated on the battlefield, as models advance in ways even their creators cannot fully predict
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University of Exeter News @uniofexeternews.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Featuring analysis from @andreaghiselli.bsky.social from @exeterspspa.bsky.social www.reuters.com/world/asia-p...
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EXCLUSIVE: How a billion-dollar sanctions dodge kept Chinese goods flowing to Iran
The secretive trade mechanism has provided a financial lifeline for Tehran in recent years.
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University of Exeter News @uniofexeternews.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
Dr @andreaghiselli.bsky.social from @exeterspspa.bsky.social @uniofexeterhass.bsky.social spoke to BBC Persian about the economic relationship between Iran and China www.youtube.com/live/Pq0MCtf...
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موقعیت ایران در بازی چین و آمریکا، آیا پکن پشت تهران را خالی می‌کند؟۶۰ دقیقه سه‌شنبه ۳ شهریور
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University of Exeter Doctoral College @doctoralexeter.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
Looking forward to welcoming our new PGRs in September to @exeter.ac.uk and @cornwall.exeter.ac.uk ! Don't forget to sign up for our September Doctoral College inductions- we have in-person and online options👇 www.eventbrite.com/cc/doctoral-...
A group of people are walking along a path with flowers. They are chatting to each other.
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Social & Political Science, Philosophy, Anthropology @exeterspspa.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
"I can never be in a room alone and not be on my phone." New research from Prof Sandra Kröger @uniofexeterhass.bsky.social found smartphone addiction among young adults is less about technology and more about a powerful mix of belonging, platform design, and expectations of constant availability.
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Frontiers | “I can never be in a room alone and not be on my phone.” Understanding smartphone addiction of young adults
The literature on smartphone addiction, particularly concerning young adults, is mostly quantitative and focuses on screen time and the self-assessment of wh...
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Social & Political Science, Philosophy, Anthropology @exeterspspa.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
Why are more people turning to psychedelics outside the medical system? A £2.5m Wellcome-funded study from the Universities of Exeter @hannahfarrimond.bsky.social and @profceliamorgan.bsky.social and Leicester's Prof Jason Hughes will investigate therapeutic psychedelic use and how to make it safer.
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Growing use of psychedelics outside medical system prompts £2.5m study
Growing numbers of people are turning to psychedelic drugs to treat serious health conditions outside the medical system, prompting a £2.5m study into the risks and realities of their use by the Unive...
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Social & Political Science, Philosophy, Anthropology @exeterspspa.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
Congratulations to Professor Anthony King of our Strategy and Security Institute @uniofexeterhass.bsky.social whose project on AI in military affairs has been awarded an ERC Advanced Grant. The research will help address critical questions in military decision-making.
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Experts awarded ERC funding for major new research into AI in the military and in microbiomes
University of Exeter experts will lead major research projects into the role of AI in military decision-making and how microbiomes shape human, animal and environmental health thanks to new European R...
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Social & Political Science, Philosophy, Anthropology @exeterspspa.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
New research explores why AI chatbots feel so engaging. Dr @tomroberts.bsky.social argues that people interact with chatbots much like fictional characters, helping explain their popularity while raising important questions about trust, influence and misinformation. @uniofexeterhass.bsky.social
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“Fictional” chatbots help explain popularity of artificial intelligence
The huge popularity of AI chatbots can be explained by their accepted role as fictional characters in people’s lives – in the same way as those found in films, TV and books, a new study
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Sabina Leonelli @sabinaleonelli.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
And it’s out - our homage to the inimitable John Dupré, a giant of contemporary philosophy, from his loving colleagues and a stellar cast of contributors link.springer.com/book/10.1007... : #philsci
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Life Beyond Human Boundaries: John Dupré’s Philosophy and the Interdisciplinary Study of the Life Sciences
This open access book is self-standing as the only substantive anthology of writings centered on John Dupre’s work.
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Social & Political Science, Philosophy, Anthropology @exeterspspa.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
From @hannahbunting.bsky.social @uniofexeterhass.bsky.social Keir Starmer’s resignation highlights a deeper problem: Labour’s struggles aren’t just about policy, but trust and popularity. Even a new PM like Andy Burnham would face the same big challenge—countering a rising Reform UK
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Keir Starmer has resigned – but what could a new PM actually do differently against Reform UK?
Andy Burnham’s win in Makerfield has convinced many that he can win – but it may not be as simple as that.
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Social & Political Science, Philosophy, Anthropology @exeterspspa.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
Can anyone survive as prime minister in today's Britain? From @nickdickinson.bsky.social @uniofexeterhass.bsky.social theconversation.com/keir-starmer...
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Keir Starmer resigns: can anyone survive as prime minister in today’s Britain?
In the end, the pressure on him to go was just too great.
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University of Exeter @exeter.ac.uk · 18/06/2026
We’re delighted to be able to share some exciting news: We’ve climbed 19 places in the QS World University Rankings 2027, and we’re now ranked 136th globally. This achievement reflects the growing strength of our reputation as one of the world’s top universities. news.exeter.ac.uk/staff-news/e...
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University of Exeter News @uniofexeternews.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
"The reason that we've got to this such low level of trust is because politicians have not delivered on their promises ..So if you continue to do that ..then that is detrimental"- @hannahbunting.bsky.social spoke to @alb-toth.bsky.social about the May elections www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
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‘OK, I need to call work’: Meet the new councillors who never expected to get elected
Some say they want to rise to the challenge, while others have been forced to resign almost before their tenure began. Albert Toth looks at the rise of ‘paper candidates’ and what they mean for the fu...
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Digital Humanities Lab, Exeter @dhlabexeter.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
If you're an Exeter HASS undergrad who would like the chance to be considered for one our DH internships for the 2026/27 academic year, applications are currently open. They can be found on MyCareerZone under internships. Applications close on Monday 15th June! #Internships #Interns #DH #Digital
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Social & Political Science, Philosophy, Anthropology @exeterspspa.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
On Thurs 25th June 2026, Prof. Juliet Carlisle, University of Utah, will give a research seminar talk as part of her Fulbright Visiting Professorship: Building Climate Hope in Collective Engagement Across Generations Date: Thurs 25th June 2.30-4.00pm experts.exeter.ac.uk/46655-juliet...
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University of Exeter Library @exeterunilib.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
Spotlight on Postgraduate resources: Time management Check out our resources for advice on: ✅ Making a plan ✅ Organising your time ✅ Staying focused LibGuide: bit.ly/SkillsTimeManagement Workshop: bit.ly/SkillsManagingTime Quick guide: bit.ly/QuickTimeManagement @doctoralexeter.bsky.social
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LibGuides: Time management: Time management: An introduction
LibGuides: Time management: Time management: An introduction
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The British Academy @britishacademy.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
The British Academy will host a one-day workshop for UK-based social sciences and humanities (SSH) researchers seeking to engage with Horizon Europe Pillar 2 opportunities in the 2026-27 Work Programme. Register now: bit.ly/49IaQED
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Social & Political Science, Philosophy, Anthropology @exeterspspa.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
Next @crpr-exeter.bsky.social Seminar: Dr Rose O'Neill - “What Are National Parks For? Power, Purpose and the Future of Our Shared Landscapes” Wednesday, 17 June 2026 at 10:45 @uniofexeterhass.bsky.social More information via the link: www.exeter.ac.uk/events/resea...
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Social & Political Science, Philosophy, Anthropology @exeterspspa.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
Next week! 👀 Looking forward to welcoming visitors to our Streatham Campus.
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University of Exeter Library @exeterunilib.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
📣 Library events next week! Proof, edit and perfect the dissertation Academic Skills drop-ins Introductory Statistics and Reporting Doctoral College Students - Introductory Statistics and Reporting See more & book: bit.ly/ExeterUniLibEvent 🗓️
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Social & Political Science, Philosophy, Anthropology @exeterspspa.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
EV transitions aren’t just about climate or tech. New research shows Brazil and Mexico are taking very different paths—shaped by domestic politics, markets, and global pressures. Research by Renato H. de Gaspi, Johns Hopkins University and @dasilvapp.bsky.social, from @uniofexeterhass.bsky.social
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Transition to electric vehicles in Brazil and Mexico driven by domestic politics and global pressures, study shows
Transition to electric vehicles in Brazil and Mexico has been driven by domestic politics and global pressures, a new study says. Decisions have been made in both countries shaped by factors beyond em...
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Social & Political Science, Philosophy, Anthropology @exeterspspa.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
Nature loss = a real security risk, not just an environmental issue. Wales shows what’s possible when governments make sustainability a core mission—cutting emissions, boosting wellbeing, and leading on recycling. 🌱Article by Nick Kirsop-Taylor @uniofexeterhass.bsky.social via the link below.
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Nature restoration isn’t often top of the political agenda – here’s how Wales does it
It can be hard for governments to prioritise the risks of ecosystem collapse above conflict, energy poverty and food supply chain issues
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Lucy Osler @lucyosler.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
Our volume For, Against, Together is officially available online with Cambridge University Press! Together our incredible contributors rethink antagonistic political emotions in our current climate. www.cambridge.org/core/books/f... Here’s a taste of what’s inside 🧵
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For, Against, Together
Cambridge Core - Social Psychology - For, Against, Together
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University of Exeter News @uniofexeternews.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
Dr Chris Playford from @exeterspspa.bsky.social spoke to @scotnational.bsky.social about the difficulties of comparing statistics about youth employment and education in England and Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 www.thenational.scot/news/2615164...
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Is Scotland's Neet rate better than the the whole of the UK?
SCOTLAND has lower rates of young people not in employment, education or training than the rest of the UK. Or does it?
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University of Exeter Library @exeterunilib.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
📣 Library events next week! Academic Skills drop-ins Library Research drop-ins Research Dissemination drop-ins Dissertations: Critical Reading & Writing See more & book: bit.ly/ExeterUniLibEvent 🗓️
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Social & Political Science, Philosophy, Anthropology @exeterspspa.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
Gather 2026 is back! Returning for its second year, the Southwest Food & Drink Summit brings together the region’s most exciting producers, founders, hospitality leaders and change‑makers for a powerful day of insight, inspiration and connection. Wednesday 10 June 2026 at the University of Exeter
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Buy tickets – Gather Food & Drink Summit – University of Exeter, Forum
Gather Food & Drink Summit – University of Exeter, Forum, Wed 10 Jun 2026 - Join the second Southwest Food & Drink Summit – Gather! 📅 Date: Wednesday, June 10th, 2026. 📍 Location: The Forum, The U...
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Faculty of Humanities, Arts & Social Sciences @uniofexeterhass.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
✨Bill Douglas Cinema Museum celebrates 100 years of Marilyn Monroe! 🎞️Celebrate the life & legacy of the iconic film star with a 5 month showcase of some of the artefacts from its collection of more than 800 items of ‘Marilynalia’ ow.ly/ikkE50Z1H4v..
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BISA - British International Studies Association @mybisa.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
📣 Apply now 📣 Looking for up to six new committee members to lead our BISA/British Foreign Policy Group Undergraduate Network Committee 2026/27 🎉 Designed exclusively for undergraduates and taught master’s students across the UK who are interested in IR 🌟 Find out more 👉 ow.ly/Sr6O50Z1vLn
A group shot of several members of the UGN committee with Juliet Dryden, Evie Aspinall and Juanita Elias at Warwick University
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University of Exeter News @uniofexeternews.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
Dr @hannahbunting.bsky.social has been analysing the impact of this year's local elections www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Where have all the female councillors gone?
Birmingham has seen a big drop in female councillors since the local elections.
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Social & Political Science, Philosophy, Anthropology @exeterspspa.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
“Ousting Starmer isn’t simple—Labour rules let him stay and fight, making any challenge slow and uncertain.” @nickdickinson.bsky.social of @uniofexeterhass.bsky.social in @uk.theconversation.com Read more👇 theconversation.com/ousting-keir...
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Ousting Keir Starmer is harder than it looks – party rules mean he can choose to keep fighting
The pressure on Keir Starmer is relentless – but any challenge won’t play out like the prime ministerial topplings of the previous government.
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Social & Political Science, Philosophy, Anthropology @exeterspspa.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
New research: when organisations struggle, they’re more likely to look outside for ideas 👀 High performers? They tend to stay internal — but that can risk missing change. Research from Dr Taek Kyu Kim @uniofexeterhass.bsky.social
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Low-performing organisations more likely to look outside for knowledge, study shows
People in low-performing organisations are more likely to look to others working elsewhere to access new knowledge and practices, a new study shows. Those in high performing organisations are more lik...
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Social & Political Science, Philosophy, Anthropology @exeterspspa.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
Centre for Rural Policy and Research Seminar: Sam Bridgewater: Landscape Recovery: Reflections from the Front Line. This talk will share candid reflections from the front line of developing a landscape recovery project. Wednesday, 20 May 2026 at 10:45 Hybrid event - more details via the link:
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Centre for Rural Policy and Research events | Events | University of Exeter
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UK in a Changing Europe @ukandeu.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
🚨TODAY🚨 🗳️The results of last week's local & devolved elections have driven days of uncertainty in British politics 🤓Join our panel of expert pollsters @robfordmancs.bsky.social, @hannahbunting.bsky.social, Michael Thrasher & @anandmenon.bsky.social to unpack it all 🔗 ukandeu.ac.uk/events/ukice...
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UKICE Lunch Hour: Unpacking the local elections 2026 - UK in a changing Europe
To dissect the details of the results of the local elections, UK in a Changing Europe is bringing together some of its expert pollsters.
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Social & Political Science, Philosophy, Anthropology @exeterspspa.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
Brilliant read via the link below, with a contribution from @hannahbunting.bsky.social on the issue of turnout at local elections.
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Andrea Ghiselli @andreaghiselli.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
Happy to be quoted in this Time article on the ongoing Iran/Hormuz crisis @cais-exeter.bsky.social @exeter.ac.uk @exeterspspa.bsky.social time.com/article/2026...
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‘Just a Love Tap’: U.S. Insists Cease-Fire With Iran Is Holding Despite Attacks
Trump appears keen to reach a deal to end the war, which is unpopular with Americans, as he deploys both pressure and diplomacy, analysts say.
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Social & Political Science, Philosophy, Anthropology @exeterspspa.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
It's local election day across the country! Find out more about what happens at a count, written by Adam Gray and check out the rest of this year's local election series including previews on key regions. @hannahbunting.bsky.social @uniofexeterhass.bsky.social electionscentre.uk/what-happens...
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What happens at a count on election night?
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University of Exeter News @uniofexeternews.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
Professor @blagdendavid.bsky.social gave evidence to the House of Commons Defence Committee on how the UK can play a part in the defence of the Arctic and High North region. parliamentlive.tv/event/index/...
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Social & Political Science, Philosophy, Anthropology @exeterspspa.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
It's election week and our very own @hannahbunting.bsky.social has released a local elections projection. With close contests across the country, results are likely to be affected by even slight changes in party support and voter turnout. Read more via the link! @uniofexeterhass.bsky.social
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2026 Local elections projection: three methods of forecasting the outcome show different benchmarks for party performance
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Social & Political Science, Philosophy, Anthropology @exeterspspa.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
Next up in our Elections Centre series is Greater Manchester part two by Adam Gray, focusing on the west of the region where competition for seats is high. @hannahbunting.bsky.social @uniofexeterhass.bsky.social electionscentre.uk/2026-local-e...
A council map of Greater Manchester, featuring Wigan, Bolton, Salford, Trafford and Bury to the west, Manchester in the middle bottom, and Rochdale, Oldham, Tameside and Stockport to the East
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Social & Political Science, Philosophy, Anthropology @exeterspspa.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
Join us for Gather 2026: Wednesday, June 10th, 2026 at the University of Exeter.
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Social & Political Science, Philosophy, Anthropology @exeterspspa.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
The latest in The Elections Centre 2026 preview series is the first of a two-parter by Adam Gray on Greater Manchester, outlining the fragmented landscape and potential wins and losses in this diverse area. @hannahbunting.bsky.social @uniofexeterhass.bsky.social
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2026 Local elections preview: Greater Manchester (part one)
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Social & Political Science, Philosophy, Anthropology @exeterspspa.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
Egenis Annual Lecture coming up! Monday 27th April, 15:15. This year, Prof Jane Calvert, University of Edinburgh, will speak on 'Finding and making spaces for interdisciplinary collaboration: From the laboratory to the garden (via the policy room and the art studio). Online and in person:
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Finding and making spaces for interdisciplinary collaboration: From the....
Egenis Lecture (hybrid) with Prof Jane Calvert (University of Edinbugh)
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Andrea Ghiselli @andreaghiselli.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
Thanks to Ed White for including my comments in this @financialtimes.com article on China and Iran @cais-exeter.bsky.social @spspa-uofexeter.bsky.social @exeter.ac.uk www.ft.com/content/afed...
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Iran war tests Xi Jinping’s plan to build China’s stockpiles
Beijing has driven major increase in reserves of oil and other strategic commodities but their scale remains secret
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Social & Political Science, Philosophy, Anthropology @exeterspspa.bsky.social · 20/04/2026
Huge congratulations to our colleague Professor Luna Dolezal who has been selected to be a Marc Sanders Foundation 'Philosophy in the Media' fellow for 2026! @uniofexeterhass.bsky.social marcsandersfoundation.org/philosophy-i...
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MSF Media Fellows - The Marc Sanders Foundation
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Social & Political Science, Philosophy, Anthropology @exeterspspa.bsky.social · 16/04/2026
If you haven't seen our 'Local Elections 2026' series yet, you can access it via the link below. Posted by the University of Exeter's @uniofexeterhass.bsky.social Elections Centre, and written by Adam Gray and @hannahbunting.bsky.social, we've covered a range of areas and themes:
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Social & Political Science, Philosophy, Anthropology @exeterspspa.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
AI may influence public attitudes by making people more aware of the limitations of human decision-making, a new study from @florianstoeckel.bsky.social shows @uniofexeterhass.bsky.social
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Thinking about AI can make people more critical of human decision-makers, study shows
AI may influence public attitudes by making people more aware of the limitations of human decision-making, a new study shows. New research suggests when citizens are prompted to think about AI decisio...
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University of Exeter News @uniofexeternews.bsky.social · 09/04/2026
Featuring analysis by @elizabethsim0n.bsky.social from @exeterspspa.bsky.social www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
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London Mayor Sadiq Khan addresses joining Keir Starmer's Cabinet rumour
Labour mayor Sadiq Khan has warned Londoners against a protest vote for the Green Party at the local elections as 'public office isn't about protest, it's about service'
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University of Exeter News @uniofexeternews.bsky.social · 10/04/2026
Featuring analysis from @hannahbunting.bsky.social from @exeterspspa.bsky.social
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