Reposted by Liam BerrimanAda Lovelace Institute @adalovelaceinst.bsky.social · 01/10/2026We're hiring! We are recruiting a Researcher to support our work on equity and inclusion in participatory and public attitudes research. www.adalovelaceinstitute.org/job/research... Closing: Monday 19th October 2026. 142
Reposted by Liam BerrimanBen Williamson @benpatrickwill.bsky.social · 18/07/2026The anatomy of an AI-supported academic article is becoming more apparent. I desk reviewed ~70 manuscripts this week for our journal. Reckon 20ish had significant AI assistance. On top of hundreds of others recently I'm starting to see patterns. Are other editors are seeing the same or similar? 1/ 28932418
Reposted by Liam BerrimanThe Childhood, Law & Policy Network (CLPN) @clpn.bsky.social · 05/07/2026Academic job: Postdoctoral Fellowship in Children, Youth and Digital Media at the University of Oslo (Norway). Applications are due by 15 August. www.jobbnorge.no/en/available...jobbnorge.noPostdoctoral Research Fellowship in Children, Youth and Digital Media (300472) | University of OsloJob title: Postdoctoral Research Fellowship in Children, Youth and Digital Media (300472), Employer: University of Oslo, Deadline: Saturday, August 15, 2026 001
Reposted by Liam BerrimanSussex UCU @sussexucu.bsky.social · 01/07/2026Our ballot is now open. If you want to protect jobs at Sussex, the most important thing you can do right now is to vote! A strong turnout puts us in the strongest possible position. Check your post and vote today. Let’s meet the threshold strong and early. #EveryJobMatters #DefendSussex 21310
Reposted by Liam BerrimanThe Childhood, Law & Policy Network (CLPN) @clpn.bsky.social · 27/06/2026We're delighted to interview our members, Matthew Benwell, Spyros Spyrou, and Eleni Theodorou, about their edited book, Children, Young People and the Future: www.qmul.ac.uk/clpn/news-vi... 042
Reposted by Liam BerrimanThe Childhood, Law & Policy Network (CLPN) @clpn.bsky.social · 18/06/2026Conference: "Feminist Childhood Studies." When: 31 August - 3 September. Where: The University of Edinburgh (UK). linktr.ee/feministchil...linktr.eefeminist childhood studies | LinktreeLinktree. Make your link do more. 011
Reposted by Liam BerrimanThe Childhood, Law & Policy Network (CLPN) @clpn.bsky.social · 18/06/2026Call for conference papers & panels: "Global Childhood(s) & Histories of Science, Technology & Medicine." The conference, co-organized by our member Elisabeth M. Yang, will be held at the University of Leeds on 16-18 November. Proposals are due by 22 June. hpsleeds.wordpress.com/2026/06/02/c...hpsleeds.wordpress.comCFP: Global Childhood(s) and Histories of Science, Technology and MedicineKeynote speaker: Dr. Sebastián Gil-Riaño, University of Pennsylvania When: 16-18 November 2026 Where: The Centre for History and Philosophy of Science at the University of Leeds (UK) Co-organisers:… 011
Reposted by Liam BerrimanUniversity of Sussex @sussex.ac.uk · 17/06/2026Is Starmer's social media ban the best way to keep children safe? 📱 Our expert, Dr Liam Berriman, Associate Professor in Childhood and Youth Studies, reacts. #SocialMedia 101
Reposted by Liam BerrimanUniversity of Sussex @sussex.ac.uk · 16/06/2026🌲 Could biodiversity loss trigger a wave of debt crises? 📲 How can we make online spaces safer for young people? Find out in the next Research at Sussex. 📩 Subscribe today: ow.ly/Tr0E50Z24qB 111
Reposted by Liam BerrimanIndependent Social Research Foundation @isrfoundation.bsky.social · 09/06/2026Restructuring continues to be the proposed solution to the financial crisis of British universities as academics face the risk of redundancy. What does it mean to live under a constant cloud of uncertainty? @gsoh31.bsky.social explores further in our latest Dispatch bit.lyWhat Does It Feel Like to Live Under the Threat of Redundancy? 0149
Reposted by Liam BerrimanJeff (Hot Type) Jarvis @jeffjarvis.bsky.social · 05/06/2026This, by @smgrimes.bsky.social, is brilliant & so needed: a refutal of Jonathan Haidt's & Jean Twenge's moral panic by academics with evidence. It is brief, clear, accessible, and devastating. I, too, quoted those scholars in The Web We Weave. kidsplaytech.com/wp-content/u...kidsplaytech.comPanic First, Evidence Later — What Leading Experts Think About The Anxious Generation 310950
Reposted by Liam BerrimanNational Children's Bureau @ncb.org.uk · 30/04/2026When families’ incomes fall, involvement with children’s social care increases and when incomes rise, the need for more intensive intervention reduces. That’s the conclusion of a new study by @kingstonuniversity.bsky.social, @Sussex.ac.uk @researchip.bsky.social Read more: buff.ly/nlwh0yy 054
Reposted by Liam BerrimanThe Sociological Review Foundation @thesociologicalreview.org · 20/04/2026Why are colonial histories often sidelined in our understanding of the modern world? Join us on 27 May with Gurminder Bhambra, Imogen Tyler @imogentyler.bsky.social & Les Back @academicdiary.bsky.social Part of our Conversation Series. Free & online! 🔗 buff.ly/lTcfQjWtickettailor.comSelect tickets – The Modern World after Colonialism – ZoomThe Modern World after Colonialism – Zoom, Wed 27 May 2026 - What does it mean to take colonial histories seriously in the making of the modern world? Why does it matter that processes of colonialism,... 1118
Reposted by Liam BerrimanConnected by Data @connectedbydata.org · 15/04/2026❓ Are you interested in student voice on generative AI in education? Tim Davies will be joined by Dr Claire Bessant, Anna Beckett, Shane McCracken, Daniel Emmerson 🔗 Find out more and register here: connectedbydata.org/... 🗓️ Wednesday 22 April 🕰️ 15:00 - 16:00 💻 Zoomconnectedbydata.orgStudent Voice on AI in EducationJoin us to explore the methods and findings from the Generative AI in Education: Have your Say distributed dialogue and to ask how we can make sure that future decisions about data and AI in education are shaped by the voices of the students affected. 011
Reposted by Liam BerrimanNational Children's Bureau @ncb.org.uk · 13/04/2026We’re proud to have signed the Joint Statement of Principles on children’s online safety. We believe these principles should be the basis of government action to ensure children are safe in the digital spaces where they grow, learn and connect. Find out more at: www.ncb.org.uk/latest-news/... 021
Reposted by Liam BerrimanNuffield Foundation @nuffieldfoundation.org · 13/04/2026AI is increasingly shaping young people’s transitions from education to work, according to a new review. ‘Navigating the future: a landscape review of AI in career guidance for young people’ is the first exploration of AI in UK career guidance. www.adalovelaceinstitute.org/report/navig...adalovelaceinstitute.orgNavigating the futureA landscape review of AI in career guidance for young people 132
Reposted by Liam BerrimanEU Kids Online @eukidsonline.bsky.social · 13/04/2026EuKidsOnline's most recent study takes a closer look at European children's use of generative AI 🔎 Qualitative and quantitative data from 20 countries gives insights into the significance of GenAI for children's lives 👨💻 Get a quick overview here or head directly to the whole report 👉 bit.ly/EUKO_AI 021
Reposted by Liam BerrimanConnected by Data @connectedbydata.org · 30/03/2026🧑🎓 Join us to explore the methods and findings from the Generative AI in Education: Have your Say distributed dialogue. 🔗 Register here: connectedbydata.org/... 🗓️ Wednesday 22 April 🕰️ 15:00 - 16:00 💻 Zoom (1/2)connectedbydata.orgStudent Voice on AI in EducationJoin us to explore the methods and findings from the Generative AI in Education: Have your Say distributed dialogue and to ask how we can make sure that future decisions about data and AI in education are shaped by the voices of the students affected. 123
Reposted by Liam BerrimanThe Childhood, Law & Policy Network (CLPN) @clpn.bsky.social · 12/03/2026The journal Children & Society is seeking new co-editors. Applications are due by 31 March. onlinelibrary.wiley.com/page/journal...onlinelibrary.wiley.comChildren & Society is inviting applications for the roles of Co-EditorsThe successful candidates will form a dynamic and inclusive editorial team dedicated to upholding high standards and embracing innovative practices. The team will be supported by an engaged and committed Editorial Board. There is an annual honorarium for the role. 022
Reposted by Liam BerrimanLance Dann @lanced.bsky.social · 03/03/2026If anyone is around Bevingdean (Brighton place) at 6pm tomorrow and fancies popping down to the Bevy - I'll be talking about children and AI and why that's a bad thing! www.ticketsource.co.uk/university-o...ticketsource.co.uk 021
Reposted by Liam BerrimanOnline Safety Network @osnetwork.bsky.social · 02/03/2026Consultation from #DSIT on children's #onlinesafety will be launched today, including proposals on #socialmedia bans, measures to address addictive design and #screentime and action on #chatbots BBC News - Consultation on social media ban for under-16s to begin www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...bbc.co.ukUK social media ban for under 16s consultation beginsDiscussions over what measures to implement to protect children's wellbeing will last for three months. 011
Reposted by Liam BerrimanAlan Lester @alanlester.bsky.social · 26/02/2026The Spectator published this attack on me & colleagues just as the High Court is considering Sussex’s request for review of the Office for Students fine. It accuses us of ‘repressing’ our students. The magazine ignored my request for to reply. Please disseminate. alanlester.co.uk/blog/smearin...alanlester.co.ukSmearing Sussex (and Me): Responding to Nigel Biggar’s Latest Attack in The SpectatorThe University of Sussex, Feb 2026, taken by the author. Alan Lester The Spectator has published an article by Nigel Biggar smearing the University of Sussex as repressing students who ‘don&#… 9172117
Reposted by Liam BerrimanDominic Dean @drdominicdean.bsky.social · 28/01/2026Great to be (virtually) at @pamthur.bsky.social's book launch for Teenage Time: Coming of Age Disruptively in Literature, Culture and Film 1945-2024. It's one of the most important literary and theoretical studies of adolescence for a long time, and Pam's work has been a huge influence on my own. 031
Reposted by Liam Berrimanlucynoakes1.bsky.social @lucynoakes1.bsky.social · 11/12/2025Ongoing decimation of British universities part 252: Apx. 1000 academic staff at University of Essex just received formal ‘risk of redundancy’ letters via email. Please share @ucuessex.bsky.social @ucu.org.uk 31236287
Reposted by Liam BerrimanThe Childhood, Law & Policy Network (CLPN) @clpn.bsky.social · 01/12/2025Academic job: Lecturer in Youth Justice at Liverpool John Moores University (UK). Applications are due by 31 December. jobs.theguardian.com/job/9971177/...jobs.theguardian.comLecturer in Youth Justice/Probation Studies - Merseyside job with LIVERPOOL JOHN MOORES UNIVERSITY | 9971177About LJMU At Liverpool John Moores University, our students thrive because of the people who teach, guide, and inspire them, we truly make a differe 002
Reposted by Liam BerrimanThe Childhood, Law & Policy Network (CLPN) @clpn.bsky.social · 14/11/2025Call for articles: "Childism, decoloniality and interculturality as transformative lenses." For a special issue of the journal Globalisation, Societies and Education, co-edited by our member Tanu Biswas. Abstracts are due by 2 January, 2026. think.taylorandfrancis.com/special_issu...think.taylorandfrancis.comChildism, decoloniality and interculturality as transformative lensesCalling all scholars with an interest in childism from a global perspective to challenge and rethink entrenched ideas of children and childhood. 031
Reposted by Liam BerrimanBen Williamson @benpatrickwill.bsky.social · 31/10/2025We hear a lot about AI in education in the US on here, so can I just tell you about how it's working out in the schools sector in England? It's interesting! It's about data consultants, private education outfits and think tanks. Slow thread... 26237
Reposted by Liam BerrimanChanging Realities @changingrealities.bsky.social · 04/06/2025Been lots of debate about what might turn the dial on child poverty. But we hear far less from families in poverty. Our new briefing sets out a blueprint for a successful child poverty strategy, grounded in experiences of hardship changingrealities.org/writings/get... Pls read + share this 🧵changingrealities.orgThis autumn will see the publication of the first UK child poverty strategy in many years. It is a time-limited and vital opportunity to make real and lasting difference to the lives of the 4.5 million children currently living in poverty. In this new report, co-produced with IPPR, we set out a realistic and targeted agenda for change. Now is the time to take sustainable and effective action on child poverty, working with the everyday experiences of families who know what would make a difference to them and their lives. 23430
Reposted by Liam BerrimanRebecca Coleman @rcecoleman.bsky.social · 21/05/2025Friday! In person or online. Registration details here 033
Liam Berriman @liamberriman.bsky.social · 02/05/2025If you're in Edinburgh on 10th June, I will be taking part in this fantastic event on 'Stories of Decolonisation: Experiences from Children and Young People' which is being organised by Dr Hamide Elif Üzümcü. There are still a few places left: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/stories-of...eventbrite.co.ukStories of Decolonisation: Experiences from Children and Young PeoplePublic engagement event exploring how children and young people decolonise daily life—told through sociological fiction grounded in research 022
Reposted by Liam BerrimanJenny Crane @jennycrane.bsky.social · 02/04/2025Triple book launch for myself, @drsarahlkenny.bsky.social, and @hannahcharnock.bsky.social! Thanks to @lauratisdall.bsky.social for chairing. Please do join if you're interested in social and cultural approaches to young people's lives and leisure spaces. 12 June, 12-1, tinyurl.com/mryazrew 35230
Reposted by Liam BerrimanJanet Boddy, FAcSS @janetboddy.bsky.social · 12/03/2025Every year students on our BA Childhood & Youth @sussexfss.bsky.social use #lego to explore key concepts in the #Reggio approach to early years theory & practice. I love the representation of #Malaguzzi meeting local women washing bricks - connection with community at the heart of the approach. 142
Reposted by Liam BerrimanNathan Manning @natemanning.bsky.social · 13/03/2025***Job Alert*** 18-month full-time post-doc. Looking for an experienced qualitative researcher to join our team investigating youth radicalisation online. careers.adelaide.edu.au/cw/en/job/51... @tasayouth.bsky.social @sociologyaustralia.bsky.socialcareers.adelaide.edu.auLearn more about South Australia's new university for the future. 12321
Liam Berriman @liamberriman.bsky.social · 28/02/2025Has anyone else come across this NHS campaign? They're on bus stops and trains at the moment. On one level, what they represent is fairly innocuous as they are just mainly about encouraging parents to read or play with their child. But the idea of 'loading' a young child 'up' really bugs me... 1/ 100
Reposted by Liam BerrimanThe Childhood, Law & Policy Network (CLPN) @clpn.bsky.social · 16/01/2025Call for papers: A symposium on the mobility of children with their parents. Abstracts due by 28 February. The symposium, co-organized by our member Samantha Wilkinson, will take place in Manchester (UK) in June. 022
Reposted by Liam BerrimanSussex CIRCY @sussexcircy.bsky.social · 29/11/2024CIRCY colleagues Elaine Sharland, Lisa Holmes, Liam Berriman, Perpetua Kirby, Caitlin Shaughnessy and Ruth Goodman are all involved in this highly innovative @nuffieldfoundation.org funded study on Children's Information in local authorities: nuffieldfoundation.shorthandstories.com/the-children...nuffieldfoundation.shorthandstories.comThe Children’s Information projectA unique collaboration between local authorities and universities aims to transform how information from and about children is used to shape social policy and services 161
Reposted by Liam BerrimanSussex CIRCY @sussexcircy.bsky.social · 26/11/2024The event will explore the importance of understanding the social worlds of childhood as material practices (from music lessons to den building) embedded within networks of community and governance. We hope to see you there for our final event of the Autumn term! 021
Reposted by Liam BerrimanSussex CIRCY @sussexcircy.bsky.social · 26/11/2024Next week we are hosting an exciting event on 'Schools, playgrounds, communities: The cultural infrastructures of childhood', with Prof Ben Highmore and Prof Hester Barron in conversation. Date: Wednesday 4 December Time: 2-4pm Location: Fulton 103 Please email circyadmin@sussex.ac.uk to RSVP 121
Liam Berriman @liamberriman.bsky.social · 25/11/2024Very helpful list from @ncb.org.uk on UK children's sector orgs and individuals to follow. 010
Liam Berriman @liamberriman.bsky.social · 20/11/2024Lovely to see so many on here from 'that place'. Question for you, has anyone taken the plunge and completely closed down their X account? 540