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Luke Lavender @lukelavender.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
An excellent chance for any ECR London-Based theory folks, please note the deadline is the 5th of October and we are strongly encouraging applications from those underpresented in the field! @jonathanfloyd.bsky.social @lassethomassen.bsky.social @qmulsse.bsky.social @psapolthought.bsky.social
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Liesbeth Corens @onslies.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
<poke @qmulsse.bsky.social> That's our guy! *WHEN* are we going to get a screening in the BLOC cinema?
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Tom Chidwick @tomchidwick.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
It will be launched at @qmulsse.bsky.social on 18 November with an event about why the referendum took place, why Scotland failed to secure its Assembly, and the lessons for supporters of devolution, independence or a stronger Union today. All are welcome and details to follow soon!
Promotional Banner for the launch of "Now or Never!" at the Mile End Institute, featuring the front cover of the book and the author looking even more smug than he usually does ...
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Liesbeth Corens @onslies.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
ooooooo! Jack is *amazing*. His book on Smithfield is going to blow you all away. Don't miss this paper! (look, @qmulsse.bsky.social, one of our cool people!)
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Mile End Institute @mileendinstitute.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Most of the Mile End Institute and @qmulsse.bsky.social’s experts on British politics, political history and policymaking are now on Bluesky! Follow our experts for their analysis of all the major developments in British politics, government and public life ⬇️ go.bsky.app/9tTXo9i
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Alex Stoffel @stoffelalex.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
New article where I think about the role of queer/trans Marxism in fascistic times. Now open access! brill.com/view/journal...
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Colm Murphy @colmpm.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
I appeared on CNBC at the crack of dawn this morning to offer some snap analysis of the Clacton by election. I also reflected on Burnham's first month. You can watch some of my comments below. www.cnbc.com/video/2026/0...
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Clacton vote exposes Nigel Farage's polarizing nature: Professor
Nigel Farage is back in Parliament after regaining his Clacton seat, but could a standards probe mean his political comeback is short-lived? Colm Murphy, Senior Lecturer in British Politics at Queen M...
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Tim Bale @timbale.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
Good news/bad news for Andy Burnham in @mbarnfield.bsky.social's new @qmulsse.bsky.social polling, nicely summarized by the @newstatesman1913.bsky.social's @rmcunliffe.bsky.social. He's picked the right things to prioritize but there's a lot of pessimism about whether he can make a real difference.
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Is Andy Burnham already doomed?
New polling suggests the Prime Minister understands what voters want – but has limited time to deliver it
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Lasse Thomassen @lassethomassen.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
➡️ New! MA in Political Theory @qmulsse.bsky.social @qmul.bsky.social Come and study with us 🙂 The MA focuses on justice, global & local; ethics; critical thinking; & much more @drjoehoover.bsky.social @elkeschwarz.bsky.social @georgeboss.bsky.social @bntrnr.bsky.social
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BISA - British International Studies Association @mybisa.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
#BISA2026 keynote recording: Professor Kimberly Hutchings 🌟 The #BISA2026 conference keynote in Brighton was delivered by Professor Kimberly Hutchings, and was titled 'Violence and the Meaning of Peace’ 🌍 You can watch the full recording here 👉 ow.ly/TqMz50ZmOHz
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#BISA2026 keynote recording: Professor Kimberly Hutchings
Watch the #BISA2026 keynote from Professor Kimberly Hutchings on 'Violence and the Meaning of Peace'.
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School of Society & Environment, Queen Mary University @qmulsse.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
Congratulations to @joestrong.bsky.social, who has been awarded the Anne Shepherd New Investigator Award for 2026 by the British Society of Population Studies (BSPS). The award honours his previous research achievements and his future research agenda: www.qmul.ac.uk/society-and-...
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SSE Researcher Joe Strong wins Anne Shepherd New Investigator Award 2026
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School of Society & Environment, Queen Mary University @qmulsse.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
Lasse Thomassen's new book 'Derrida, Deconstruction and Political Theory' takes deconstruction to the political arena, and in this interview Lasse explains this new approach and why its the right time to start deconstructing politics. Read on 👇 www.qmul.ac.uk/society-and-...
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School of Society & Environment, Queen Mary University @qmulsse.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
Mathilde graduated in 2025 with a BA in Politics and International Relations, and she now works for Norwegian Broadcaster TV2. In this interview, she talks about her highlights at Queen Mary, and how students often have more work experience and skills than they think. www.qmul.ac.uk/society-and-...
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Alumna Interview: Mathilde Adland-Dale
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Lasse Thomassen @lassethomassen.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
Postdoc opportunity! 😎 Come work with us @qmulsse.bsky.social @qmul.bsky.social on a British Academy postdoc. Details here: www.qmul.ac.uk/politics/res...
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British Academy Postdoctoral Fellowships 2026-27 - Department of Sociology, Politics and International Relations
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School of Society & Environment, Queen Mary University @qmulsse.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
An case study in the environmental risks posed by historic landfills from one of SSE's PhD researchers - and take a look at the interactive map to see if there's one near you. www.qmul.ac.uk/society-and-...
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New interactive research shows full extent of landfill leakage at Jurassic Coast site
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School of Society & Environment, Queen Mary University @qmulsse.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
Double win for SSE academics! Congratulations to @niharikaan.bsky.social for winning @mybisa.bsky.social's Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Prize. Congratulations also to Innocent Batsani-Ncube, who received an honourable mention after being shortlisted for the LHM Ling Outstanding 1st Book Prize.
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Daniel Gover @danielgover.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
Grateful for the chance to discuss private members' bills (usage, reform, etc) today at the @instituteforgovernment.org.uk - alongside @kimleadbeatermp.bsky.social, @paulbrand.bsky.social, @drhannahwhite.bsky.social & Luke Norbury. Recording here: www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/assist...
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Are private members' bills a good way for MPs to decide on difficult policy issues? | Institute for Government
An expert panel drew on lessons from the recent assisted dying bill and other PMBs to consider how backbench MPs should approach complex issues.
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Tim Bale @timbale.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
This'll be good, not least because the absolutely stellar line-up features our @qmulsse.bsky.social and @qmul-sse-cgd.bsky.social colleague @danielgover.bsky.social
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Are private members' bills a good way for MPs to decide on difficult policy issues? | Institute for Government
An expert panel draws on lessons from the recent assisted dying bill and other PMBs to consider how backbench MPs should approach complex issues.
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Mile End Institute @mileendinstitute.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
Next Thursday, @mileendinstitute.bsky.social will be launching Mark Wickham-Jones, Jonas Hinnfors and Magnus Feldmann's new new book at @qmulsse.bsky.social! We'll be exploring what the future holds for Social Democracy in Britain. A handful of tickets are still available so do join us if you can!
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Mile End Institute @mileendinstitute.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
On Wednesday 17 June, we're delighted to be welcoming @helenebismarck.bsky.social to @qmulsse.bsky.social to celebrate the publication of Fantastic Kingdom! Helene will be in conversation with @robertsaunders.bsky.social about how Britain is seen from outside, 10 years after the Brexit referendum.
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Tim Bale @timbale.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
From our @qmulsse.bsky.social colleague, Richard Johnson.
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Could Rupert Lowe destroy Reform?
Enoch Powell played a similar role aiding the Labour Party in the 1970s
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Liesbeth Corens @onslies.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
hey! Impersonate our brilliant and kind @qmulsse.bsky.social colleague for a little, and that in the lovely surroundings of Cambridge!
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School of Society & Environment, Queen Mary University @qmulsse.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
Congratulations to two of our Geography students who have had letters published in the Financial Times as part of the Urban African Economies module. Click the images to read their letters & links in replies
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School of Society & Environment, Queen Mary University @qmulsse.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
Thanks to everyone who came to last night's inaugural Alumni event at SSE. It was an evening of lively discussion, canapes and making new connections across SSEs three disciplines for alumni. www.qmul.ac.uk/society-and-...
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Music, networking, and interdisciplinary discussions at SSE’s Inaugural Alumni event
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Mile End Institute @mileendinstitute.bsky.social · 03/05/2026
Fancy a podcast for the weekend? @qmulsse.bsky.social’s Tom Chidwick is featured in this episode of "Rear Vision" on ABC Radio! He discusses how devolution came to dominate British politics in the 1970s, how Scotland secured its Parliament in 1997 and the prospects of IndyRef2. shorturl.at/c8UGC
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Is Scottish independence once again in play? - ABC listen
In 1707 the Scottish national parliament was disbanded, not to be reconvened until 1999. How and why Scotland regained its own Assembly is the story of rising Scottish nationalism and Westminster’s at...
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School of Society & Environment, Queen Mary University @qmulsse.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
The Parliamentary Studies Internship is a fantastic opportunity for students to gain real life experience of working in Parliament, which is a gem to have on any CV! www.qmul.ac.uk/society-and-...
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Politics and International Relations student, Kali's parliament placement experience
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School of Society & Environment, Queen Mary University @qmulsse.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
Congratulations to all SSE and Queen Mary students who are graduating this in the class of 2026!
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Tim Bale @timbale.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
Our @qmulsse.bsky.social colleague Richard Johnson on 1968 the year a Labour government got a local elections shellacking decades before the term was even a twinkle in Barack Obama's eye.
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London's coming for Labour, again
It's not the first time the party has faced oblivion in the capital
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School of Society & Environment, Queen Mary University @qmulsse.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
Ib Batsani-Ncube brings a new perspective on Chinese soft power in Africa looking at parliamentary buildings in the continent built by China. Interview by @kerenweitzberg.bsky.social www.qmul.ac.uk/society-and-...
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China and African Parliaments - interview with author Innocent (Ib) Batsani-Ncube
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Women in Legislative Studies @winls.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
What explains differences in policymaking processes and outcomes across authoritarian regimes even when they share regime type, policy challenges and goals? @emisimison.bsky.social (@qmulsse.bsky.social) proposes a novel framework in @govjournal.bsky.social doi.org/10.1111/gove...
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Varieties of Authoritarian Policymaking: Housing Policy Across Dictatorships
Public policies are expected to vary across regime types, but this association remains inconclusive even when further differentiating within types of authoritarian regimes. Focusing on the theoretica...
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Women in Legislative Studies @winls.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
Why are legislatures in some authoritarian regimes more powerful than others? @emisimison.bsky.social (@qmulsse.bsky.social) & Alejandro Bonvecchi (UTDT-Conicet) tackle this question Lawmaking under Authoritarianism. Factions, Institutions, and Outcomes Across Dictatorships doi.org/10.1017/9781...
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Lawmaking under Authoritarianism
Cambridge Core - Latin American Government, Politics and Policy - Lawmaking under Authoritarianism
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Mile End Institute @mileendinstitute.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
Wonderful news that our patron Lord Hennessy has been made a Knight of the Order of the Garter. Over 50 years in public life, Peter has made a unique contribution to journalism, academia and government and we're very lucky to have him at @qmulsse.bsky.social Congratulations from @qmul.bsky.social!
Peter Hennessy at a Mile End Institute event in 2017. He is sitting down, sideways on to the camera, with his hand on his face smiling.
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Tim Bale @timbale.bsky.social · 24/04/2026
Some useful context from our @qmulsse.bsky.social colleague Patrick Diamond.
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What Mandelson vetting row reveals about escalating tensions between ministers and civil servants
Ties between ministers and civil servants have atrophied.
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Queen Mary University of London @qmul.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
Have you ever wondered how Earth Day came about? Dr Ed Macaulay, Lecturer in Physics and Data Science, links the Apollo 8 mission to its origins, and how that perspective still shapes how we see and protect Earth.   #EarthDay #OurPowerOurPlanet #Space
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School of Society & Environment, Queen Mary University @qmulsse.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
Geography students from SSE are in the Cairngorms doing fieldwork, gathering data and analysing samples from the skeleton forest (see image alts for more details), with much excitement about uncovering evidence of beavers.
Explaining microtopography to studentsshowing different species of sphagnum moss in the 'Skeleton ForestGroup photo of students and professors on the tripDrone shot of fieldwork in action
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School of Society & Environment, Queen Mary University @qmulsse.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
🌕This week at SSE - Have you ever blown out a candle for your birthday, and made a wish? Do you cross your fingers or look for four-leaf clovers for good luck? We all rely on small rituals to manifest what is not yet available to us. @giuliacarabelli.bsky.social www.qmul.ac.uk/society-and-...
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International Political Sociology Symposium at SSE brings artists, historians and ritual practitioners together
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Tim Bale @timbale.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
Three year postdoc going at @qmulsse.bsky.social working with @karlpike.bsky.social on ‘Politics and mythmaking: disentangling myth from ideology’, funded by the Leverhulme Trust. Details here:
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Postdoctoral Research Associate at Queen Mary University of London
Explore an exciting academic career as a Postdoctoral Research Associate. Don't miss out on other academic jobs. Click to apply and explore more opportunities.
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Mile End Institute @mileendinstitute.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
@qmulsse.bsky.social's Tom Chidwick's forthcoming book on the 1 March 1979 Scottish devolution referendum is now listed on @bloomsburyacademic.bsky.social's website! Read the blurb and pre-order your copy of "Now or Never!", which reveals the full story of the referendum, now! tinyurl.com/bw6sydbc
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Now or Never!
On 1 March 1979, voters went to the polls in Scotland's first national referendum to decide whether to establish a Scottish Assembly, nearly three centuries aft…
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Matthew Barnfield @mbarnfield.bsky.social · 14/04/2026
I just published something on my Substack about one reason, among many, why I don't think communicating public consensus on climate change is anything like as powerful a climate policy tool as people make it out to be. open.substack.com/pub/drmatthe...
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Climate consensus communication probably isn't a gamechanger
Why I don't think the best available evidence supports the story that is being told about it
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School of Society & Environment, Queen Mary University @qmulsse.bsky.social · 14/04/2026
Many congratulations to Sam Halvorsen from Geography (GES), Liesbeth Corens from History & Karl Pike from SPIR, who have all received funding awards from the Leverhulme Trust. In a double win, Sam has also received a grant from the British Academy. Read more: www.qmul.ac.uk/society-and-...
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Leverhulme Grants awarded to academics from all three SSE departments
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Charlotte Brown @charlottelbrown.bsky.social · 14/04/2026
Are you a Zimbabwean migrant in the UK who sends money, food or goods to Zimbabwe? Researchers at @qmulsse.bsky.social want to hear from you. Our survey explores how remittances support climate adaptation in Zimbabwe. 🔗 tinyurl.com/25evy7ns Please share widely! 🇿🇼🇬🇧
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R2 survey - School of Society and Environment – Department of Geography and Environmental Science
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DoingIPS @doingips.bsky.social · 27/03/2026
Join us for this event on solar geoengineering and its planetary consequences! @palestrinomirko.bsky.social and Jef Huysmans will be in conversation with Joanne Yao and Danielle Young. April 15, 4.30pm @qmulsse.bsky.social L. Coffee, tea and cake will be served 🥳🥳
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Lasse Thomassen @lassethomassen.bsky.social · 07/04/2026
Jacques Derrida, Specters of Marx reading group We’ll meet three times at Queen Mary’s Mile End Campus to discuss the book and its implications for us today 23/4, 1/5, 5/5 @ 2-4 pm @qmul.bsky.social IHSS @qmulsse.bsky.social @theorylab.bsky.social DM for info and registration
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Lasse Thomassen @lassethomassen.bsky.social · 07/04/2026
Studying Populism as Discourse: New Directions Research Workshop 22 April 2026 @ 1-5 pm @qmul.bsky.social A critical assessment of the discourse theoretical (Essex School) approach to the study of populism IHSS @qmulsse.bsky.social @theorylab.bsky.social DM for info & to register
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Liesbeth Corens @onslies.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
absolutely agree about the failures of the image choice. But also: YAY for our lovely @qmulsse.bsky.social colleague Tom Asbridge whose book got this excellent review in the Guardian! #MedievalSky
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Mile End Institute @mileendinstitute.bsky.social · 09/04/2026
We're delighted that David Torrance is going to be speaking about The Edge of Revolution, his new history of the General Strike, at @qmulsse.bsky.social next month! We'll ask why the strike took place and what the lessons are for the union movement and workers’ rights today. Do join us if you can!
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School of Society & Environment, Queen Mary University @qmulsse.bsky.social · 25/03/2026
🥳The QS World University Rankings has placed SSE's Department of Geography and Environmental Science in the top 100 of universities globally for 2026. T Congratulations to everyone in the department for their hard work and dedication to their discipline.
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Liesbeth Corens @onslies.bsky.social · 24/03/2026
Excited to be launching Matthew Hilton’s Charity After Empire! @qmulsse.bsky.social & @qmcbs.bsky.social Get your (library’s) copy here: www.cambridge.org/core/books/c... #SkyStorians
Slide of Hilton’s charity after empire (with a picture of Princess Anne) and a gravestone for Clutton-Brock
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DoingIPS @doingips.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
Join us on 22 April 2026 @qmulsse.bsky.social, QMUL for the 4th Edition of the DoingIPS Spring Symposium, this year on 'Enchanting the Social: Rituals for Collective Life'. Full programme and registration link at www.doingips.org/symposium-2026. Please do share far and wide within your networks!
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Symposium 2026 — DoingIPS
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School of Society & Environment, Queen Mary University @qmulsse.bsky.social · 20/03/2026
This #WorldWaterDay we welcome and congratulate Rinan Shah who joins SSE's Geography Department as a Marie Skłodowska-Curie fellow. Read about her research into water scarcity in the Himalayas + how she managed to apply successfully for this competitive grant 👇 www.qmul.ac.uk/society-and-...
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