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Prof Michaela Benson @michaelacbenson.bsky.social · 19/12/2025

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Prof Michaela Benson @michaelacbenson.bsky.social · 19/12/2025

We draw from our conversations with @rachelhumphris.bsky.social @drernestocast.bsky.social @cecimenjivar.bsky.social @hebagowayed.bsky.social to consider why it’s important to see the present moment as both exceptional but situated in a longer history of racialised politics ... 2/

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Prof Michaela Benson @michaelacbenson.bsky.social · 19/12/2025

*NEW EPISODE ALERT* @nandosigona.bsky.social and I reflect on the pace of change when it comes to migration and Trump's MAGA project in this final episode of our Who do we think we are miniseries whodowethinkweare.org/podcasts/who... 1/

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S4 E5 The pace of change: MAGA, the US, the UK

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Heba Gowayed هبة جويد @hebagowayed.bsky.social · 12/12/2025

I had a great time with Michaela and Nando discussing Palestine, borders, and how the United States seems intent on the violence that'll beget its own destruction. (As great of a time you can have discussing these things anyway) Give it a listen!

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Prof Michaela Benson @michaelacbenson.bsky.social · 12/12/2025

This is a really important and much needed report on how the UK public view and understand #irregularmigration from @nandosigona.bsky.social and Laurence Lessard-Phillips @iclaimeu.bsky.social

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Prof Michaela Benson @michaelacbenson.bsky.social · 12/12/2025

Latest episode of Who do we think we are? dropped this PM - @nandosigona.bsky.social and I are joined by @hebagowayed.bsky.social to discuss the link between free speech, bordering, and the ‘MAGA’ project of Donald Trump and his backers Listen at: whodowethinkweare.org/podcasts/who...

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S4 E4 Free speech for whom?

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The Sociological Review Foundation @thesociologicalreview.org · 20/11/2025

🎥 WATCH: Lifestyle, Migration & Community In a recent Conversations event, @profkarenoreilly.bsky.social, @michaelacbenson.bsky.social, Graham Crow and Matthew Hayes take a closer look at the field that Professor O'Reilly’s book The British on the Costa Del Sol helped to launch. buff.ly/zBCtAkQ

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The Sociological Review Foundation @thesociologicalreview.org · 02/12/2025

🎥 WATCH: Immigration, Policy and Protest What shapes the UK's conversation on migration? @aleksandralewicki.bsky.social @aaronwinter.bsky.social @michaelacbenson.bsky.social & Fizza Qureshi @migrantsrights.bsky.social take a closer look in our latest Conversations event. VIDEO: buff.ly/MWOKjcO

Screenshot of Sociological Review Foundation Zoom event Immigration, Policy and Protest, showing participants. Clockwise from top left: Aleksandra Lewicki, Fizza Qureshi, Aaron Winter, Michaela Benson

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The Sociological Review Foundation @thesociologicalreview.org · 10/12/2025

“Our deeply unequal world needs a critical and engaged sociology now more than ever.” Translating the Sociological Review Foundation’s mission into practical action has needed fresh thinking and a new approach, write @michaelacbenson.bsky.social and Maria Bellocci in the Magazine. buff.ly/Lpd67XQ

Collage of photos of academics involved in Sociological Review Foundation initiatives in recent years, including invited speakers, editors, Sociological Review Fellows and conference participants.

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IRIS @irisbirmingham.bsky.social · 29/09/2025

#publicationalert New article by @michaelacbenson.bsky.social Catherine Craven & @nandosigona.bsky.social on the political mobilisation of #EUcitizenship during #Brexit drawing @ukri.org www.migzen.net

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The Sociological Review Foundation @thesociologicalreview.org · 05/09/2025

Why did “lifestyle migration” capture so many social scientists’ imagination – and how has it travelled in the 25 years since The British on the Costa del Sol? Join author @profkarenoreilly.bsky.social, @michaelacbenson.bsky.social, Matthew Hayes & Graham Crow online on 24 September. buff.ly/fHs6cNK

Lifestyle, Migration and Community
Karen O'Reilly, Michaela Benson, Matthew Hayes, Graham Crow
Online Wednesday 24 September 18.30–20.00 UTC+1/BST
The Sociological Review Foundation Conversations series

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International Migration and Mobility Conference 2025 @imigmob2025.bsky.social · 07/07/2025

📢Safe journey to everyone travelling to Aberystwyth @aberuni.bsky.social for the #imigmob25 conference! The sun's shining and we're excited to welcome you all. 🌞🌞

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Prof Michaela Benson @michaelacbenson.bsky.social · 27/06/2025

… and those employed and self-employed, as well as those living in the A8, EFTA, EEA Scandinavia … But it is also open to any Brits who were living in the EU, EEA and EFTA by 31 December 2020

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Prof Michaela Benson @michaelacbenson.bsky.social · 27/06/2025

It is open to people of all ages! Was just trying to boost responses in other age groups. Would be great to be able to record your experience as part of the research.

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Prof Michaela Benson @michaelacbenson.bsky.social · 27/06/2025

Are you British and living in the EU, EEA, EFTA since before 31 December 2020? I am still looking for more responses from those: - Aged between 18 and 35 - Black, Asian and mixed-ethnicity Britons If you know anyone who fits the bill, please share: lancasteruni.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

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Citizen's Rights and British citizens in the EU, EEA and EFTA, 5 years on from Brexit

The survey Citizens' rights and British citizens in the EU, EEA and EFTA, 5 years on from Brexit explores the experiences of Britons resident in the EU, EEA, and EFTA member states by the end of the B...

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Prof Michaela Benson @michaelacbenson.bsky.social · 27/06/2025

This sounds really stressful (which is likely an understatement)

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Lisa Burton 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 🇪🇺 @lisaburton.bsky.social · 26/06/2025

Thanks for doing this well needed study and survey. This sort of data is vital to expose the ongoing issues faced by Brits post Brexit in EU/EEA/EFTA and I would encourage as many people as possible to take part.

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Prof Michaela Benson @michaelacbenson.bsky.social · 26/06/2025

Probably deserves another blog ... just focused on that ;)

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Prof Michaela Benson @michaelacbenson.bsky.social · 26/06/2025

Here's me for @ukandeu.bsky.social arguing for the need to consider the longer tail of Brexit for British citizens living in the EU, EEA and EFTA member states

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Lisa Burton 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 🇪🇺 @lisaburton.bsky.social · 26/06/2025

1/2 For the 1.2 million British citizens living in the EU, EEA and EFTA Please take part in this survey 5 years since the end of the Brexit transition period means many Brits in the EU who were beneficiaries of the Withdrawal Agreement, will be transitioning from temporary to permanent residence

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Prof Michaela Benson @michaelacbenson.bsky.social · 17/06/2025

Join us tomorrow lunchtime for the latest @thesociologicalreview.org conversation … and it's all about U.K. antiracism and activism!

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Prof Michaela Benson @michaelacbenson.bsky.social · 10/06/2025

Love this advice for guest on podcasts or radio from @thesociologicalreview.org Executive Producer Alice Bloch

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The Sociological Review Foundation @thesociologicalreview.org · 10/06/2025

Preparing for your first #podcast or #radio interview – and fretting? “Shows that sound like everyone’s winging it probably have a rigorous production process. ‘Good talkers’ are, literally, produced, not born.” Uncommon Sense producer Alice Bloch’s sound advice in our June issue. buff.ly/WiYoxpa

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Juliette Wilson-Thomas @juliettephd.bsky.social · 10/06/2025

Really proud and happy to share our latest issue of The Sociological Review Magazine. In this issue we explore neoliberal universities, workers unions, apocalyptic futures and climate change, and I interview Jayshree Patel in bringing sociology to TV soaps thesociologicalreview.org/magazine/jun...

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The Sociological Review Foundation @thesociologicalreview.org · 10/06/2025

Our June magazine is online now, featuring: #Hollyoaks writer Jayshree Patel on soaps + sociology @academicdiary.bsky.social on weighing your job's worth @vapunkt.bsky.social on ski slopes + sustainability @karimmurji.bsky.social on representing London ...and much more. Dive in: buff.ly/y8o76RY

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Sana Murrani @sanamurrani.bsky.social · 10/06/2025

Thank you to the Image-Maker in Residence team at @thesociologicalreview.org for my interview: Towards an Alternative Spatial Practice: Deep mapping off the map. It is about my book, Rupturing Architecture, and my mapping practice. thesociologicalreview.org/image-maker-...

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Milk Tea Alliance Calendar @mtacalendar.bsky.social · 08/06/2025

Thurs Cont'd Nomad_reading_group host book talk "Global Hong Kong Post-2019 Migration and the New Hong Kong Diaspora" with @michaelacbenson.bsky.social & Manchester Stands With Hong Kong holds "June 12th Memorial Rally & March" in Manchester, starting at St peters Square. /8

Book Talk: Global Hong Kong: Post-2019 Hong Kong migration and the new Hong Kong diaspora
Thursday, 12 June 2025 14:00-15:00

Against Chinese Transnational repression — Stand with Hongkongers — Manchester, June 12
6 years since Hongkongers rose up for freedom. The CCP’s repression hasn’t stopped — and now it’s reaching into the UK, Virus warfare, Spy Hub, Silencing dissidents, Kidnappings — even on UK soil.
The CCP’s attacks on the free world are real, and they’re happening here.
We should STOP the UK becoming the next sacrifice under Chinese Transnational repression.
Join Us to resist authoritarian influence on British soil.
RALLY: 6:00pm, St Peter’s Square, Manchester, UK
MARCH: 6:30pm to the Manchester Chinese Consulate

「毋忘當日信念抵抗中共擴張」
曼徹斯特 612抗爭六周年中領館遊行
日期：6月12日（四）
集合及集會：6:00pm
地點：由St.peter’s square (曼徹斯特中央圖書館)
遊行開始時間：6:30起步前往曼城中領館
「民族要自強，親自爭取應有尊嚴。」
沒有暴徒，只有暴政。
2019年6月12日，香港人走上街頭，阻止「逃犯條例」通過。警方卻將示威定性為暴動，發射數百枚催淚彈和橡膠子彈，暴力鎮壓抗爭者。
如今，我們為了自由被迫離開故土，然而中共的暴政仍然猖獗。更甚者，妄圖把其影響力擴散至英國。例如2022年曼徹斯特中領館人員肆意毆打示威者，視英國法律為無物。最近，還打算在倫敦興建超級領事館，企圖監控所有在英的異見人士。
那天，你我在街頭發誓要捍衞自由，在催淚煙下仍不撤不散。六年後，面對暴政跨境鎮壓，我們抗爭者也定要再次站出來，抵抗中共的狼子野心。這是要捍衞屬於我們的自由和尊嚴，也是要堅持當天的信念，貫徹到底！
今年612 ，我們在街頭再會！
香港民族誓要自強，親手爭取應有嘅尊嚴

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Prof Michaela Benson @michaelacbenson.bsky.social · 06/06/2025

I've just launched a survey exploring the experiences of Britons living in the EU, EEA, EFTA of accessing and securing their post-Brexit rights, five years on. Open to Brits of all ages across the EU - please share widely! #Brexit #BritsinEU lancasteruni.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

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Brexit, Citizen's Rights and British citizens in the EU, 5 years on

This online survey examines the extent and scope of the issues and challenges faced by the estimated 1.2 million Britons resident in the EU's 27 member states by the end of the Brexit transition perio...

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Dr. Lucy Mayblin @mayblin.bsky.social · 02/06/2025

Join this call for migration scholars to join a Migration Scholars’ Global Solidarity and Resistance Network to resist together the current growing anti-immigration populism. Many people are doing this already, but together we are stronger chng.it/4jN4Bkhc4J

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Sign the Petition

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Prof Michaela Benson @michaelacbenson.bsky.social · 02/06/2025

Really pleased to see that this book by @drglonergan.bsky.social is coming out later this month - it's a #mustread for anyone interested in health, borders, migration and reproductive justice

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The Sociological Review Foundation @thesociologicalreview.org · 30/05/2025

How can we confront gaps in the archive when researching anti-racist activism? How do we depict collectives of actors and movements, while also celebrating individuals? Join us online on 18 June for Writing about Activists, a launch event for our Sideways Sociology #podcast. 🎟️ buff.ly/jzuEPjV

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The Sociological Review Foundation @thesociologicalreview.org · 30/05/2025

OUT NOW: New podcast on three key figures in UK anti-racism – Sivanandan, Gerlin Bean, Len Garrison – showing how their work and ideas speak to sociology and to what it means to be anti-racist. Feat. John Narayan, A.S. Francis, Hannah Ismael. Subscribe: buff.ly/lRwSQSD

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IRIS @irisbirmingham.bsky.social · 29/05/2025

If you need help to digest the @teamlabouruk.bsky.social #immigration plan search no more: listen to the new episode of @michaelacbenson.bsky.social and @nandosigona.bsky.social #podcast migzen.net/podcasts/who...

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S3 E11 Labour’s new immigration plan is anything but Brexit

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Prof Michaela Benson @michaelacbenson.bsky.social · 29/05/2025

No worries - we've found each other now!

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Gwyneth Lonergan @drglonergan.bsky.social · 16/05/2025

I'm excited to share that SSAHE will be holding a joint book launch for myself and Rachel Rosen and Eve Dickson on 5 June at 5pm online, with Umut Erel as discussant! www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/borderingm....

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Bordering/mothering online book launch

Launching Bordering social reproduction by Rachel Rosen + Eve Dickson, and Borders, Citizenship, + Pregnancy by Gwyneth Lonergan.

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Aaron Winter @aaronwinter.bsky.social · 19/05/2025

Looking forward to the SSAHE conference: 'Is Britain really an Island of Strangers?' on 19-20 June. I'll be speaking in the final plenary: 'Understanding and Resisting the Hostile Environment' with @nandosigona.bsky.social, Floya Anthias & @bengidley.bsky.social www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/is-britain...

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Is Britain really an Island of Strangers? SSAHE annual conference

MIGRATION AND RACISM IN THE GLOBAL AUTHORITARIAN TURN: SOCIAL SCIENTISTS AGAINST THE HOSTILE ENVIRONMENT IN-PERSON CONFERENCE, 19-20 JUNE

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Dr. Lucy Mayblin @mayblin.bsky.social · 28/05/2025

Companies are making billions from anti-immigration fears. Open Democracy's In Solidarity podcast . Listen to the discussion here: shows.acast.com/66bf3be84715...

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