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Dr Shabana Roscoe

@shabanaroscoe.bsky.social
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Research Associate. Children's lived experiences, play and well-being, #traumainformedcare, #dementiasupport, ethnography, qualitative techniques.

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Louca-Mai Brady @louca-mai.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
📣 #CallForPapers: Clinical Child Psychology and Psychiatry special issue: Children & #YoungPeople's Involvement in #MentalHealth Services & Research 📰 Deadline for submissions 09/26. More info (scroll down for call info): journals.sagepub.com/home/ccp #MentalHealthResearch #PPI #Participation
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Andy Northcott @andynorthcott.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
The full report into our study into the use of restrictive practice on people living within dementia in hospital is now available: www.journalslibrary.nihr.ac.uk/hsdr/GJKF0714
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Sandy Leaton Gray @drleatongray.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
This happened to me and I now read for a living. Be warned.
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Sarah Crook @sarahcrook.bsky.social · 09/02/2026
Please do share this doctoral opportunity with MA/MSt students - four years of AHRC funding to work on the history of children's play in Wales, supervised by me and the lovely and brilliant Dr Jacky Tyrie. Any questions get in touch! www.swansea.ac.uk/postgraduate...
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History: Serious about Play: Childhood, Play and Policymaking in Wales, 1945 to the present (RS936) - Swansea University
We offer a wide range of funded and fully funded research scholarships in all subject areas. Explore your options and apply now.
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Dr Shabana Roscoe @shabanaroscoe.bsky.social · 26/02/2026
Next Monday (2 March) I’m presenting findings from my PhD’s year-long ethnographic research looking at four- to five-year-old children’s agential navigations of a reception class’s rules during their self-initiated play! Come along, virtually or in person 👇
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Fiona Scott @fionascott.bsky.social · 09/01/2026
📢 New publication from our team! 🎮 Children's contextualised digital play drivers and subjective well-being Our latest journal article has just been published and can be read Open Access now via New Media and Society 🎉 🔗 journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/... #DigitalPlay #DigitalChildhoods
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The Childhood, Law & Policy Network (CLPN) @clpn.bsky.social · 09/12/2025
CFP: "Children & young people's agency: intersectional & subalternate perspectives on resistances & futurities across time & spaces of conflict." For a special issue of the International Social Science Journal. Abstracts are due by 6 March, 2026. onlinelibrary.wiley.com/page/journal...
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International Social Science Journal Call for Papers Children and young people's agency: intersectional and subalternate perspectives on resistances and futurities across time and spaces of conflict
Founded by UNESCO, the International Social Science Journal publishes current reviews and discussions of global social science research.
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Dr Shabana Roscoe @shabanaroscoe.bsky.social · 13/12/2025
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womensartbluesky.bsky.social @womensartbluesky.bsky.social · 12/12/2025
Japanese artist Nana Akua photographed her grandmother's embroidery work - Temari, a folk art meaning ‘hand ball’ given as special gifts #WomensArt
Photo of spheres in different sizes covered in neat colourful embroidery
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Helen Sunderland @helenlsunderland.bsky.social · 24/10/2025
Did you take part in a mock election at your UK school or college between 1983 and 2001? Share your memories for a research project on young people and democracy in modern Britain! Write to us about your experiences here: forms.office.com/e/FNAwjfFR7f
Research Volunteers Needed for a project on the history of young people and democracy in modern Britain. We would like to hear from people who took part in a mock election at their UK school between 1983 and 2001. Write to us about your experiences here: https://forms.office.com/e/FNAwjfFR7f
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The African and Caribbean Elders (ACE) Study @acestudy.bsky.social · 12/12/2025
We held our annual Christmas party @Fulham Palace House & Garden this week. We sang, we danced, we ate food, we dressed up for the occasion. We loved spending time together, talking, giggling, reminiscing & living in the moment. Wishing you a restful Christmas break & excited for activities in 2026
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BECERA @becerauk.bsky.social · 22/10/2025
We're calling all early years practitioners, researchers and students to submit their research proposals for presentation at the 16th annual BECERA Conference. The call for papers deadline is 12pm, Monday 15th December 2025. buff.ly/2QOJZRW #BECERA2025 #BECERA
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The African and Caribbean Elders (ACE) Study @acestudy.bsky.social · 22/10/2025
Calling all UWL staff, students and invited guests - come to the CE student social space Tues 28 Oct and step back in time with the Reminiscence Room exhibition. This 1960s Caribbean living room's part of an event for older people living with dementia + care partners & we're opening to you for a day
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The Childhood, Law & Policy Network (CLPN) @clpn.bsky.social · 06/10/2025
We're delighted to interview our members, Aoife Daly, Pernilla Leviner, and Rebecca Thorburn Stern, about their edited collection - Treated Like a Child: Age Discrimination and Children's Rights: www.qmul.ac.uk/clpn/news-vi...
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The African and Caribbean Elders (ACE) Study @acestudy.bsky.social · 09/10/2025
Amazing 3 days @ #35AEC with @giam-uwl.bsky.social colleagues. @shabanaroscoe.bsky.social shared findings from our evidence review which were co-produced together w/ people living w/ dementia, family members & care partners @alzheimereurope.bsky.social @drdeborahe.bsky.social @wcebc.bsky.social
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The African and Caribbean Elders (ACE) Study @acestudy.bsky.social · 28/07/2025
That's a wrap! Two successful events, co-producing higher-level findings for our systematic review - with people living with dementia, family members & care partners @shabanaroscoe.bsky.social @drdeborahe.bsky.social @giam-uwl.bsky.social @cardiffuni.bsky.social @wcebc.bsky.social
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womensartbluesky.bsky.social @womensartbluesky.bsky.social · 20/06/2025
'The jump' quilt by Spanish quilter and textile artist Cristina Arcenegui Bono based on an original illustration by Ukrainian artist Sveta Dorosheva #womensart #Fridayfeeling
White quilt with pictorial detail of a girl juming into water holding her nose and wearing a striped bathing costume
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School for Policy Studies, University of Bristol @uob-policystudies.bsky.social · 17/06/2025
Excellent 1st day at the 2025 International Child and Family Conference. Themes ranged from children's rights, migration, surrogacy & blended families to child labour, child development & children's use of time. Looking forward to more inspirational sessions tomorrow! @icfconference.bsky.social
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womensartbluesky.bsky.social @womensartbluesky.bsky.social · 17/06/2025
"Breathe it in" by Sarah Jane Brown, contemporary Welsh land and seascape painter #WomensArt
Painting of a dramatic golden sunset or sun rise over the wet sands of an empty beach
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The African and Caribbean Elders (ACE) Study @acestudy.bsky.social · 10/06/2025
Last month, we collaborated with local charities to celebrate African heritage through the eyes of the elderly in Ealing. There were fun group chair exercises, food and drink, arts and crafts, henna, knitting, table-top games, and drumming & dance! @giam-uwl.bsky.social
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The African and Caribbean Elders (ACE) Study @acestudy.bsky.social · 10/06/2025
“Everybody from the beginning seemed quite joyful, quite happy. We had an opportunity to talk to people we hadn’t met before.” Another joyous and successful ACE Study celebration with our local partners! @giam-uwl.bsky.social
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Elin Eriksen Ødegaard @elinodegaard.bsky.social · 25/05/2025
‘What does it mean to be alive?’ This question came from a child and inspired a story and the animation film. #Marandon #HåkonHoffart #KINDknow #BARNkunne youtu.be/PlEgisPFVi4?...
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'Hva betyr det å leve?' En film om utforskende pedagogikk i barnehagen - Collaborative exploration
YouTube video by KINDknow - BARNkunne
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The Institute for Fiscal Studies @theifs.bsky.social · 22/05/2025
NEW: Sure Start generated widespread, long-lasting benefits for children in education, health, absences, and SEND. Every £1 of up-front spending on Sure Start could generate around £2 in total benefits over the long run. THREAD on our new ‪@nuffieldfoundation.org‬-funded report: [1/11]
Chart shows the effects of Sure Start on academic achievements by age, SEN support by age, probability of hospitalisation by age and criminal behaviour up to age 16.
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UCL IOE PHD @ucl-ioe-phd.bsky.social · 08/05/2025
Do you or anybody you know have #dyscalculia? Researchers from @ucl-ioe-cie.bsky.social are recruiting children, young people and adults with dyscalculia in the UK to take part in an online study. Sign up here to take part! lnkd.in/ehPdUS_E #dyscalculia #livedexperiences
A poster with details of the new project. Click on the link in the post to get more details and take part.
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Centre for Research in Early Childhood @crecuk.bsky.social · 06/05/2025
Educators are observing significant fatigue, hunger, inadequate physical growth, and poor personal care among students affected by poverty in the classroom. Read more: buff.ly/ND5kgHS #ChildPoverty
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Almost nine in 10 teachers seeing poverty related fatigue in pupils - CYP Now
Teachers are reporting high levels of tiredness, hunger, physical under-development and poor hygiene in the classroom among pupils impacted by poverty.
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University of Sheffield Player @unishefplayer.bsky.social · 06/05/2025
University access matters - but it’s often out of reach for people seeking sanctuary. Our new video and comic explain the barriers, and show how universities can be part of the solution. Watch here: bit.ly/44IWoL1 #HigherEducation
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Helen Hamlyn Centre for Pedagogy (0-11 years) @hhcp-ucl.bsky.social · 01/05/2025
🔔 Hybrid seminar and book launch (24 June): 'Children's Agency in the National Curriculum: The Promise of Structured Freedom'. Join the speakers at this event to discuss how children's voices and choices shape their learning. www.ucl.ac.uk/ioe/events/2...
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Children's agency in the national curriculum: The promise of structured freedom
An international seminar and book launch including new research on how children's voices and choices shape their learning.
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Centre for Research in Early Childhood @crecuk.bsky.social · 02/05/2025
📣 Calling all Early Years settings! 👶 CREC are running a survey to learn where families find Early Years activities in their area. If they fill out the survey, they can nominate YOU to win fantastic equipment vouchers from Cosy! Find out more: buff.ly/GL6zeC7 @artscouncilengland.bsky.social
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The African and Caribbean Elders (ACE) Study @acestudy.bsky.social · 02/05/2025
Also presenting at the 'Forging New Connections' event was ACE Study's Principal Investigator Dr Shadreck Mwale - talking about previous events held in collaboration with local community partners + explaining why the research is important and timely #dementia #alzheimers #African #Caribbean #London
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International Child and Family Conference 2027 @icfconference.bsky.social · 30/04/2025
7 days left to register for the International Child and Family Conference on June 17-19 @uob-policystudies.bsky.social @bristoluni.bsky.social. We are expecting about 200 participants from all over the world🌍. Register here: cfrc.bristol.ac.uk/cfrc-confere...
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The African and Caribbean Elders (ACE) Study @acestudy.bsky.social · 01/05/2025
The ACE Study team thoroughly enjoyed the Geller Insitute of Ageing and Memory's 'Forging New Connections' event - presenting past and ongoing research projects and building new collaborations with the local West London community #dementia #WestLondon #UniversityofWestLondon #community #Ealing
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womensartbluesky.bsky.social @womensartbluesky.bsky.social · 11/04/2025
Ruth Miller, artist who creates hand-embroidered portraits from her studio on the Mississippi Gulf Coast #womensart
Pictorial embroidered artwork featuring the head and shoulders of a Black woman facing left with short hair yellow top and smiling, the subject is presented within a decorative circle and with embroidered patterns to the left
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Prof. Sarah Mills @sarah-mills.bsky.social · 09/04/2025
Great to talk to BBC Radio 4 live this lunchtime about #ingamespending and #lootboxes, talking about #digital #childhoods and #education research www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/... - listen from 7 minutes into the show... @lborouniversity.bsky.social @lboropr.bsky.social
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You and Yours - Knitted Cardigan Scam Update, In-game Spending, Red Tractor - BBC Sounds
Five adverts have been banned by the ASA following our investigation into fake cardigans.
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Ruth Swailes @ruthswailes.bsky.social · 09/04/2025
“The nebulous and esoteric nature of defining play as a concept can be a challenge but it is essential that we do so, because it is through play that children construct a sense of meaning about the world around them.”
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womensartbluesky.bsky.social @womensartbluesky.bsky.social · 10/04/2025
UK artist Clare Leighton, Toulon Washerwomen, 1925, wood engraving #womensart
Print featuring several women standing and grouped around a large container in the act of washing clothes in an outdoor space under trees, each woman wears a shirt and long skirt and have their backs to the viewer
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The African and Caribbean Elders (ACE) Study @acestudy.bsky.social · 10/04/2025
Hello Bluesky! 👋 Welcome to The ACE Study, funded by @nihr.bsky.social Between 2025-2027, we’re hearing the experiences of African & Caribbean people – who are experiencing memory problems – of seeking support, and observing existing care provision Find out more 👇 www.uwl.ac.uk/research/res...
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The African and Caribbean Elders (ACE) study | University of West London
The African and Caribbean Elders (ACE) study: Understanding the support needs of African and African-Caribbean people living with dementia and their care partners and families: identifying inclusive s...
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Nathan Archer @nathanarcher.bsky.social · 09/04/2025
Thanks to my co-author @joalbinclark.bsky.social (always a pleasure) and to editors @aaronearlyyears.bsky.social @ruthswailes.bsky.social @philippathompson.bsky.social for the opportunity to contribute to A Manifesto for Early Childhood. ‘This hopeful book looks forward to what could be possible’.
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Dr Shabana Roscoe @shabanaroscoe.bsky.social · 20/03/2025
So pleased my abstract has been accepted for presentation at #BERA2025: Tactics, strategies, and motivations behind endeavours: four- to five-year-olds’ agential navigations of an English reception class’s rules during self-initiated play @beranews.bsky.social
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Digital Child @digitalchildau.bsky.social · 10/03/2025
Applications for this PhD scholarship close on Friday!
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Nate O @nateo.bsky.social · 05/03/2025
Helped save a dog this morning that ran away from her owner. After fifteen minutes of dog wrangling outside my flat a woman runs up on the verge of tears shouting ‘QUICHE! QUICHE LORAINE! THERE YOU ARE!’ The dog’s name was Quiche Loraine. She was screaming out the dog’s name in the park for ages
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Andy Northcott @andynorthcott.bsky.social · 05/03/2025
Come and work with a great team (and me)
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Doughty Street Chambers @doughtystreet.bsky.social · 03/03/2025
📣Doughty Street Chambers Children’s Rights Group Annual Children’s Rights Lecture 2024 |Thursday 13 March 2025, 17.30 – 19:00 📣 The lecture will be delivered by @sonialivingstone.bsky.social, London School of Economics and Political Science, and the event will be chaired by @aoifenolan.bsky.social
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DOUGHTY STREET CHAMBERS CHILDREN’S RIGHTS GROUP ANNUAL CHILDREN’S RIGHTS LECTURE 2024
DOUGHTY STREET CHAMBERS CHILDREN’S RIGHTS GROUP ANNUAL CHILDREN’S RIGHTS LECTURE 2024Thursday 13 March 2025, 17.30 – 19:00 GMT, followed by a reception until 20:00 GMT.Every year, in November, the int...
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Dr Shabana Roscoe @shabanaroscoe.bsky.social · 05/03/2025
...providing funding for 0.5 WTE to support you to work half your time on research impact and translating high quality research evidence into practice. bit.ly/4ingBtc
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NIHR ARC NWL Knowledge Mobilisation Fellow (30 Months, 0.5 FTE) at University of West London
Apply for the NIHR ARC NWL Knowledge Mobilisation Fellow (30 Months, 0.5 FTE) role on jobs.ac.uk, the top job board for academic positions in higher education. View details and apply now.
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Dr Shabana Roscoe @shabanaroscoe.bsky.social · 05/03/2025
Interested in research but struggling to find the time to fit things in around your busy workday? Apply for one of our Knowledge Mobilisation Fellows posts...
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NIHR ARC NWL Knowledge Mobilisation Fellow (30 Months, 0.5 FTE) at University of West London
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Fiona Scott @fionascott.bsky.social · 22/01/2025
What was it like becoming a parent for the first time during a global pandemic? Read our findings, based on over 300 individual accounts, open access in BMC Pregnancy & Childbirth doi.org/10.1186/s128... #parenting #pandemic #digitalliteracies
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Becoming a new parent during the pandemic: experiences of pregnancy, birth, and the postnatal period - BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth
New parenthood in ordinary times can be a vulnerable and unpredictable time. The Covid-19 pandemic brought additional, unprecedented changes to policy and practice that drastically impacted on the exp...
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Helen Hamlyn Centre for Pedagogy (0-11 years) @hhcp-ucl.bsky.social · 18/02/2025
🗓️ Happening next week: Join this book launch with @alicebradbury.bsky.social and Sharon Vince to celebrate the publication of 'Food Banks in Schools and Nurseries: The Education Sector’s Responses to the Cost-of-Living Crisis'. For more info and to register: www.ucl.ac.uk/ioe/events/2...
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Food banks in schools and nurseries: The education sector’s responses to the cost-of-living crisis | IOE - Faculty of Education and Society
How is the education sector supporting vulnerable communities? Hear from Alice Bradbury and Sharon Vince.
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Early Education and Childcare Coalition @coalitionedcare.bsky.social · 20/02/2025
NEW study from @uniofbathipr.bsky.social explores the lived experiences of childcare for parents on Universal Credit. Good to see the report support our call for an early years workforce strategy and recommendations on equalising access regardless of parent’s employment status tinyurl.com/yyttr57m
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A big, vast, grey area: Exploring the lived experiences of childcare for parents on Universal Credit
This report explores how parents in receipt of Universal Credit manage childcare costs, and their experiences of childcare and work conditionality requirements.
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