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Department of Politics and International Studies @openuniversity @oupolitics.bsky.social open.ac.uk/socialsciences… Milton Keynes Joined January 2015-
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From a successful pilot to expansion across Wales: exciting times ahead for the Newid Future Generations Changemaker Academy! @BridgendCollege @unloc_uk @futuregencymru Blog and final report 👇 linkedin.com/pulse/making-c… @OpenUniversity @OUCymru @OU_GCSJ @PolStudiesAssoc
Back from the fantastic @PolStudiesAssoc Teaching and Learning Network Conference #TLN where I gave the keynote speech on 'Teaching amid chaos: What online distance learning teaches us about resilient pedagogy'. Thanks to all the organisers!
Happy to see a review of Radicals in the current issue of @TheTLS @YaleBooks @Sally_PR
A fantastic blog from @OpenUniversity Politics student Cameron: "Does UK Democracy Have a Future? Gen Z Views of Democracy" open.substack.com/pub/cameroncoa…
Next Tuesday, 5 May, @blackwelloxford I’m discussing the General Strike and Britain’s radical tradition, in conversation with Tom Buchanan. @YaleBooks @Sally_PR
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Packed event at @gowerst_books tonight for author @andrewsgeoff talking with @richardmarcj about his book Radicals: The Working Classes and the Making of Modern Britain from @YaleBooks yalebooks.co.uk/book/978030026…
We held a Student Blog competition and received some amazing entries. We can now announce a winner and several excellent runners up. Read our students' work here: fass.open.ac.uk/polis/outreach… And our winner, "Democracy and me" by Mark Jones: fass.open.ac.uk/polis/outreach…
Dan Taylor has published two policy papers this week. 1/ via @_policywise, a Wise in 5 on unpaid carers, examining cross-nations carer policy: policywise.org.uk/wise-in-5 2/ via @GrowthandReform, examining 10 years' of inclusive growth in Barking and Dagenham growthandreform.org/resource-hub/n…
Congratulations to our Dr Claire Malcolm for organising Caring for Carers Cymru - a fantastic day bringing together unpaid carers, support services, academics and even a genuinely fun drum circle. More in the pipeline.
In case you missed it, our Dan Taylor was on BBC Radio 4's Free Thinking programme last month, discussing humility and Spinoza with Matthew Sweet, Robert Buckland and guests. Listen here: bbc.co.uk/programmes/m00…
Geoff Andrews' latest talk in an impressive series of public appearances, promoting his new book "Radicals" - more details below.
On Friday at the @MKlitfest I’ll talk about some of the forgotten radicals whose ideas could help Labour in its ongoing identity crisis. These include thinkers, writers and dramatists: plus Jennie Lee and the early @OpenUniversity pioneers.
Well done to our 'Open Politics' student blog competition winners, writing on 'democracy and me'! Winner: Mark, ‘when rights do not feel real’: fass.open.ac.uk/polis/outreach… Runners up: Leon, Farrah, Sophie - available here: fass.open.ac.uk/polis/outreach… @OpenUniversity @OU_GCSJ @OUPIPS
Was great to attend my first @PolStudiesAssoc conference as Honorary Secretary! Any questions about PSA policy, governance & membership, contact me. Thanks to the PSA staff & other trustees, + the conference committee & venue staff, for all their hard work. On to Hull in 2027!
#PSA26 Conference, that's a wrap! Thanks to everyone who's joined us in Oxford for this year's fantastic event. Special thanks to our Keynotes & chairs, Specialist Groups, Conference Committee, Sponsors, Exhibitors, Conference Ambassadors, Delegates, Venues and the PSA Team.
*PSA Newsletter* 📢 #PSA26 Conference issue ➡️ PSA Members check your inbox for the latest newsletter, including everything you need to know about next week's PSA26 Annual Conference.
🎙️ BBC Radio 4 | Jamie Gaskarth on The Moral Maze: What role should morality play in foreign policy? Exploring ethical dilemmas in international relations, including UK–US tensions over the Iran crisis:🎧 Listen: bbc.com/audio/play/m00… @OUPolitics @OU_Psychology
Tickets now available, reserve your spot: tinyurl.com/PIPSEvents The official lineup for OU PIPS Week is live We are bringing frontline defense, aid, and diplomacy experts directly to distance learners. Pick your panels and secure your tickets below🧵👇
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*PSA AGM* 12.30 - 13.30, Monday 30 March at #PSA26, Oxford PSA members are invited to attend the Annual General Meeting; learn more about your association, meet trustees, share ideas about the PSA. Attending members receive a complimentary lunch. buff.ly/7TqOjs5
The 'Changemakers Academy', a new initiative from @Dr_DonnaSmith at @OpenUniversity Read more below ⬇️ @OUCymru @OU_FASS
Announcing 'Newid - The Future Generations Changemaker Academy' launch 🚀 A new partnership between @BridgendCollege, @futuregencymru, @OUCymru & Unloc to empower 16–25 year olds to lead change locally and nationally. Read more here: university.open.ac.uk/wales/en/news/…
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