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ESRC Centre for Sociodigital Futures @sociodigfutures.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

This new blog from Travis Van Isacker explores Canada's immigration and refugee policy - drawing interesting comparisons with the UK. Read here 👉 bit.ly/4dNrhC4

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ESRC Centre for Sociodigital Futures @sociodigfutures.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

📢 Get your tickets! 📢 Nowism - the CenSoF summer exhibition - take places at Watershed 11-28 June. This interactive exhibition of artworks and installations has been created by our artists in residence, and explores the near future with playful works in progress. Book now 👉 bit.ly/4nN9ZZe

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ESRC Centre for Sociodigital Futures @sociodigfutures.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

📢 New briefing paper! 📢 Matt Dowse and Martin Parker have done a deep dive into Community Technology. How does this practice prioritise social justice, inclusion and collective action? Find out 👉 bit.ly/48s5m0c

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ESRC Centre for Sociodigital Futures @sociodigfutures.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

📢 Our latest newsletter is out now! 📢 Read about 👇 📄Briefing papers on AI in child welfare and futures of education 🚣 Report on small boat crossings 🏅 OBE news 🌍 Lots of blogs ... and more besides! Read here ▶️ bit.ly/3OUTNI7

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ESRC Centre for Sociodigital Futures @sociodigfutures.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

New Briefing Paper! Carolina Valladares-Celis and colleagues have written about the future of education and how partnerships can be created between society and educational communities. Read more here 👉 bit.ly/415k9tt

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Border Forensics Agency @borderforensics.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

Today, Border Forensics together with @sociodigfutures.bsky.social releases the new investigation 'How ‘stopping the boats’ kills'! The report shows that the #UK's "stop the boats" policy has in fact led to an increase in deaths. Find full report here 👉 www.borderforensics.org/investigatio...

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Crossborder Forum @crossborderforum.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

Last week we co-hosted events in Calais & London on the report 'How Stopping The Boats Kills' by researchers at @sociodigfutures.bsky.social & @borderforensics.bsky.social The full report is now available online: www.borderforensics.org/investigatio...

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ESRC Centre for Sociodigital Futures @sociodigfutures.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

A new report from Travis Van Isacker and Michel Stanislas at @borderforensics.bsky.social shows that UK govt 'stop the boats' policy has led to an increase in deaths. The Independent reports on it today: bit.ly/41wdqJ6

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ESRC Centre for Sociodigital Futures @sociodigfutures.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

Want to know more about our lively three day symposium on Immersive Public Futures? 🎭 This fascinating blog from Marija Antanaviciute covers the keynotes, workshops, creativity and collaboration, and much more besides! Read here 👉 bit.ly/3Pei0sJ

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ESRC Centre for Sociodigital Futures @sociodigfutures.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

Thank you to everyone who took part in our three day Immersive Public Futures symposium last week 🎭 We enjoyed keynote speeches from world leading museum curators; a workshop with Intelligent Mischief exploring themes in a near distant future, and much more immersion and imagination besides 🙌

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ESRC Centre for Sociodigital Futures @sociodigfutures.bsky.social · 07/01/2026

Dear future, where is the love? 💗 Read this lively new blog post from @mothercyborg.bsky.social about her visit to Bristol, community technology and the power of quilting 🪡 bit.ly/4szdS60

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ESRC Centre for Sociodigital Futures @sociodigfutures.bsky.social · 26/11/2025

Job vacancy! We're looking for a Senior Research Associate in Immersive Futures to join our team. Full time, fixed term until Oct 2026. More info and apply ➡️ bit.ly/48BPsR6

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ESRC Centre for Sociodigital Futures @sociodigfutures.bsky.social · 25/11/2025

Welcome Alistair Gentry @alistairgentry.bsky.social one of four artists in residence at CenSoF. Alistair will be collaborating with researchers to make creative and speculative work, exploring sociodigital futures issues. We look forward to working together!

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ESRC Centre for Sociodigital Futures @sociodigfutures.bsky.social · 25/11/2025

Calling all artists and creatives! We're looking for a producer/creator for a paid part time role, working with our artists in residence to help put together an exhibition of their work. More info and apply: bit.ly/4nTJBer Deadline: 27 Nov ⏰

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ESRC Centre for Sociodigital Futures @sociodigfutures.bsky.social · 20/11/2025

Job opportunity! We're looking for a Senior Research Associate to work on a study of the environmental sustainability of future 5G and 6G networks More info and to apply 👉 bit.ly/47oB2U3 Deadline 24 November ⏰

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ESRC Centre for Sociodigital Futures @sociodigfutures.bsky.social · 22/10/2025

We still have spaces left - grab yours now! A great opportunity to hear from @mothercyborg.bsky.social who's visiting from Detroit 👇

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ESRC Centre for Sociodigital Futures @sociodigfutures.bsky.social · 22/10/2025

Listen to our second podcast on ‘Claiming Tomorrow – Sociodigital Futures in the Making’, as we explore the ‘how’. Susan Halford is joined by Jessica Pykett, Debbie Watson, Paul Clarke & Beckie Coleman. 👉 bit.ly/4nnf0pt @susanjhalford.bsky.social @profdebw.bsky.social @rcecoleman.bsky.social

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ESRC Centre for Sociodigital Futures @sociodigfutures.bsky.social · 14/10/2025

📢 New podcast! Claiming Tomorrow - Sociodigital Futures in the Making. "What sociodigital futures are being claimed?" Hear from Debbie Watson, David Evans, Bridget Anderson and Rich Hemming in this fascinating episode: bit.ly/46Pc1B5

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This is the first of three podcasts exploring ‘Claiming Tomorrow – Sociodigital Futures in the Making.’ We are addressing the research question ‘What sociodigital futures are being claimed and made, ...

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ESRC Centre for Sociodigital Futures @sociodigfutures.bsky.social · 09/10/2025

Public Lecture: Community Technology in Detroit with Mother Cyborg 🤖 Diana Nucera, aka Mother Cyborg, is a Detroit-based multimedia artist who will share the breadth of her work in this hybrid lecture. 📅4 Nov 4.30 - 6.30pm 📍7 Priory Rd, BS8 1TZ Book now: bit.ly/4h8EmpG

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ESRC Centre for Sociodigital Futures @sociodigfutures.bsky.social · 08/10/2025

What comes to mind if someone asks you to draw some fruit? Or a fridge? Emma Atkins, PhD student at CenSoF researching fridge design and food waste, has written a fascinating blog from a recent food research workshop 👉 bit.ly/4gZX2HT

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ESRC Centre for Sociodigital Futures @sociodigfutures.bsky.social · 25/09/2025

Day 4 of the RC33 conference saw another stream of conference papers, as well as a presentation on LLMs from Susan Halford and Les Carr, and a session on 'Qualitative Multimodal Approaches' where Beckie Coleman presented a paper. Thank you for all the high calibre contributions and discussions 👋

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ESRC Centre for Sociodigital Futures @sociodigfutures.bsky.social · 25/09/2025

Buon appetito! A well earned lunch for CenSoF academics and panellists at the RC33 Conference in Naples. It's been a great opportunity to connect and collaborate with our international partners - bringing together experts in methods of sociodigital research 🌍 #RC33 #isa #methodology

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ESRC Centre for Sociodigital Futures @sociodigfutures.bsky.social · 24/09/2025

At day 2 of the RC33 conference we presented a stream of papers on ‘Methodological Challenges and Approaches for Sociodigital Research’. Thank you to everyone who contributed and offered a such interesting insights 👏

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ESRC Centre for Sociodigital Futures @sociodigfutures.bsky.social · 23/09/2025

We're enjoying attending the RC33 International Conference in Naples - kicking off with a training workshop on ‘Sociological Engagements with Large Language Models’ Next up is a stream of conference papers on ‘Methodological Challenges and Approaches for Sociodigital Research’.

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ESRC Centre for Sociodigital Futures @sociodigfutures.bsky.social · 16/09/2025

Deadline this Friday! ⏰ Don't miss your chance to apply for a creative residency with us 👩‍🎨

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ESRC Centre for Sociodigital Futures @sociodigfutures.bsky.social · 10/09/2025

How will technology help an ageing population? Does the older generation fear or favour smart-home technologies? 🤖 Visiting fellow Miguel Gomez Hernandez from Monash University @monashuniversity.bsky.social explores this and more in his new guest blog 👉 bit.ly/4gcMQLG

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ESRC Centre for Sociodigital Futures @sociodigfutures.bsky.social · 21/08/2025

Reserve your webinar place now! Charisse Louw, researcher at Stellenbosch University who visited us in the summer, will be hosting two webinars this autumn with @britsoci.bsky.social British Sociological Association: 📍 6 October seminar: 👉 bit.ly/3JjQpDI 📍 27 October workshop: 👉 bit.ly/3HxInGL

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ESRC Centre for Sociodigital Futures @sociodigfutures.bsky.social · 21/08/2025

Calling all artists, designers and creatives! 🎨 We have four paid Sociodigital Futures Residencies up for grabs, starting in October. Full info and how to apply ➡️ bit.ly/3JKo4q0 Application deadline: 19 September 📅

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ESRC Centre for Sociodigital Futures @sociodigfutures.bsky.social · 26/06/2025

What kind of future is being promised for education? This paper feels more relevant than ever. We explore how tech visions frame change in education - and who they serve. research-information.bris.ac.uk/ws/portalfil... @benpatrickwill.bsky.social @arathings.bsky.social @kerifacer.bsky.social

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ESRC Centre for Sociodigital Futures @sociodigfutures.bsky.social · 26/06/2025

As parenting moves online, many parents are experiencing a new kind of burnout. In our new blog, Camila Moyano Dávila unpacks the emotional toll of WhatsApp school groups & constant digital demands. Read more: sociodigitalfutures.blogs.bristol.ac.uk/2025/06/23/b... #sociodigitalfutures

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ESRC Centre for Sociodigital Futures @sociodigfutures.bsky.social · 19/06/2025

@kerifacer.bsky.social & @arathings.bsky.social recently joined partners @unesco.org to discuss a new Futures of Education Observatory. In our latest blog, Keri reflects on questions the observatory may address. sociodigitalfutures.blogs.bristol.ac.uk/2025/06/19/f... #sociodigitalfutures

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Robbie James @r-james.bsky.social · 14/06/2025

Investigating ✨hyped✨ technologies means much more than just ‘debunking’ - this is what the amazing range of presenters at the critical hype studies panel at STS Italia 2025 showed They also made a very kind audience for my first time presenting my research at @sociodigfutures.bsky.social

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ESRC Centre for Sociodigital Futures @sociodigfutures.bsky.social · 18/06/2025

Event reminder: There's still time to book tickets to join us next week for an exciting day of activities from visiting fellow Charisse Louw. Details below ⬇️

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ESRC Centre for Sociodigital Futures @sociodigfutures.bsky.social · 04/06/2025

It was a privilege hearing Prof Sarah Pink @pinkydigital.bsky.social give a public lecture on Futures Anthropology, Foresight & the Polycrisis yesterday. Thanks to all, especially Sarah. Missed it? There will be a podcast coming soon... #SociodigitalFutures #FuturesAnthropology #Polycrisis

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ESRC Centre for Sociodigital Futures @sociodigfutures.bsky.social · 07/05/2025

Earlier this year we had the pleasure of hearing @dawnlyon.bsky.social give a fascinating talk on her research into uncertain futures and disturbed temporal rhythms of the pandemic. She’s now shared her insights in a new blog post, live today sociodigitalfutures.blogs.bristol.ac.uk/2025/05/06/u...

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ESRC Centre for Sociodigital Futures @sociodigfutures.bsky.social · 06/05/2025

Just four weeks until Sarah Pink's guest lecture here at @bristoluni.bsky.social. For those who can't make it in person, we'll be also be streaming live online. Make sure you book your ticket for what promises to be a brilliant lecture!

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Jean Golding Institute @jgibristol.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

Registration for this year's Bristol Data Week at @bristoluni.bsky.social is now open! Join us from 2 - 6 June as we showcase exciting data science research through a range of free seminars and workshops. Check out the full schedule now: 2ly.link/26AmK #BDW2025 #BristolDataWeek2025

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ESRC Centre for Sociodigital Futures @sociodigfutures.bsky.social · 01/05/2025

Space is a key feature of social life. But does the digitalisation of society affect its spatial dimensions, and if so, how? Listen to our latest podcast with Leverhulme Visiting Professor Theodore Schatzki and Dale Southerton researchpod.org/university-o... #sociodigitalfutures @leverhulme.ac.uk

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ESRC Centre for Sociodigital Futures @sociodigfutures.bsky.social · 23/04/2025

📣 Reminder! Don’t miss your chance to hear from Leverhulme Visiting Professor Theodore Schatzki once again! After a fully-booked talk earlier this year, Ted returns on 14 May for a public lecture exploring how digitalisation is transforming associations in society. Book tickets below ⬇️

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ESRC Centre for Sociodigital Futures @sociodigfutures.bsky.social · 15/04/2025

It’s an honour to be welcoming Sarah Pink (@monashuniversity.bsky.social) to Bristol this summer to speak at the School of Sociology, Politics & International Studies annual lecture, in partnership with our Centre. This is going to be popular! Book early at www.tickettailor.com/events/esrcc...

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ESRC Centre for Sociodigital Futures @sociodigfutures.bsky.social · 10/04/2025

Excited to announce publication of our latest paper 'Sociodigital Practices: Mobilising and Challenging Social Practice Theory' written by Dale Southerton & @susanjhalford.bsky.social, published in The Journal of Practice Theory. ojs.library.lancs.ac.uk/jpt/article/... #sociodigitalfutures

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ESRC Centre for Sociodigital Futures @sociodigfutures.bsky.social · 08/04/2025

Hear Centre co-investigator and swarm expert @sabinehauert.bsky.social talk about how swarm robotics has taken inspiration from nature to make large numbers of robots work together to achieve common goals.

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ESRC Centre for Sociodigital Futures @sociodigfutures.bsky.social · 26/03/2025

Join us on 14 May for a public lecture from Leverhulme Visiting Professor Theodore Schatzki. Following his fully-booked talk earlier this month, Ted returns to the lectern for a second lecture on associations of digitalising societies. buytickets.at/esrccentrefo... @leverhulmetrust.bsky.social

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ESRC Centre for Sociodigital Futures @sociodigfutures.bsky.social · 18/03/2025

Sparks Bristol transforms a former dept store into a hub for sustainability, creativity & learning. This paper explores how immersive spaces, both physical & digital, help people imagine alternative and possible futures. Read hdl.handle.net/1983/5b7f95a... #sociodigitalfutures #futures #SDGs

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ESRC Centre for Sociodigital Futures @sociodigfutures.bsky.social · 12/03/2025

Thanks to all who joined the lecture 'Digitalization of Spaces' by Leverhulme Visiting Prof Theodore Schatzki last night. We had lots of questions & have been answering some we didn't have time for over on LinkedIn ➡️ If you missed the talk – don’t worry! We’ll be releasing a podcast from Ted soon.

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ESRC Centre for Sociodigital Futures @sociodigfutures.bsky.social · 11/03/2025

Final call! Are you thinking of submitting to join us at the @isa-sociology.bsky.social and Methodology conference in Naples this summer? There are just a few days left to submit abstracts - deadline 15 March. Details below ⬇️

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ESRC Centre for Sociodigital Futures @sociodigfutures.bsky.social · 04/03/2025

There's just one week to go before what promises to be a brilliant lecture from Theodore Schatzki. Tickets are going fast but there are still a few places left to join us online. Booking link below.

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