Bahar Muller
@baharmuller.bsky.social
Senior Marketing Executive @brisunipress.bsky.social #humanrights #globalsocialchallenges #sociology #economics #science #technology
Congratulations to Alison Shaw - so well deserved 🥳🎈@brisunipress.bsky.social
Policy Press@policypress.bsky.social · last mo.Huge congratulations to our CEO, Alison Shaw, who has been awarded the Social Policy Association (SPA) Public Understanding of Social Policy Award: #SPA2026 University of Bristol https://bristoluniversitypress.co.uk/alison-shaw-receives-the-spa-public-understanding-of-social-policy-award
If you liked Lee Gregory’s session on poverty at #SPA2026, you might also want to read his latest piece on Transforming Society 👉 @socialpolicyuk.bsky.social
Defence vs welfare: Why this is a false choice in UK politics - Transforming Society
Lee Gregory suggest that the next Labour leader should reject the false choice between welfare and defence by arguing that reducing poverty is an essential investment in national security, economic st...
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Bristol University Press@brisunipress.bsky.social · last mo.Lee Gregory (he/him) 🏳️🌈 suggests that the next #Labour leader should reject the false choice between welfare and defence by arguing that reducing poverty is an essential investment in national security, economic strength, and long-term prosperity. https://ow.ly/hAAR50Zjb90
📈In a new blog post, we unpack why the growing concentration of wealth poses a major challenge to our economy, society and democracy. 📢We also explore how to build a fairer economy, where wealth and opportunity are more widely shared. Read in full: www.transformingsociety.co.uk/2026/06/22/t...
Book Launch: 'Digital Access to the Performing Arts'.📚 Join us online for the launch of this pioneering study by metaLAB (Harvard), developed through the Digital Access Research Project. #PerformingArts #COVID 🎟️April 30, 1:00 PM EDT: https://ow.ly/c00r50YxFyO
We’re continuing to support @acls1919.bsky.social's #TalkAboutHumanities campaign by highlighting the role of humanities and social science research in how we understand experience and meaning. Learn how to participate: https://bit.ly/4mzgfCU
📚 Explore our BSA-affiliated publications and discover work shaping the future of sociology. 🌟Consumption and Society journal: https://ow.ly/uY2t50YBbOG 🌟21st Century Standpoints series: https://ow.ly/QinT50YBbOF
Thinking about your #Sociology book? Learn why publishing with an ethical university press makes a difference. Visit us at #britsoc26 to chat with editor Emily Ross or email: emily.ross@bristol.ac.uk 🔗 Our Sociology programme: https://ow.ly/B8ti50YBbtT 🔗 How to publish: https://ow.ly/AlKo50YBbtP
Visit our stand at #BritSoc26 to say hello, explore our latest sociology books, series, and journals, and discover why publishing with an ethical university press makes a difference. 📚 Books from £10 at our stand 💻 50% off all books online with code CNF26 during the conference
WEBINAR: Remaking the Social Sciences - Introducing 'The Modern World After Colonialism'. What does it mean to take #Colonialism seriously in the social sciences, not just as a matter of history, but as a continuing force shaping our present? 🎟️Register: https://ow.ly/puse50YhaRs
"We took the org chart and just moved everybody down a layer, and instead at the top we created a new level and put nature there so from that point onwards...there was this level of #Nature above them." https://www.transformingsociety.co.uk/2026/02/16/podcast-when-nature-has-a-voice-in-business/
PODCAST: When nature has a voice in business - Transforming Society
What happens when Nature is given a voice, and a vote, in business? In this Transforming Business podcast episode, Martin Parker speaks with Simeon Rose about how businesses can embed ‘Nature governance’ into their organisations.
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Bristol University Press and Policy Press are doing a half-price sale! Here are some of my personal favourite books we've published over the past year: @brisunipress.bsky.social @policypress.bsky.social
Have you listened to our #Top10 #Podcasts from this year? Browse the list and catch up today! https://www.transformingsociety.co.uk/2025/12/22/top-10-most-listened-to-podcast-episodes-in-2025/
Top 10 most listened to podcast episodes in 2025 - Transforming Society
This year on the Transforming Society podcast, we’ve highlighted the stories behind research that tackles society’s biggest challenges and sparks meaningful change.
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Browse our most downloaded open access articles from 2025. 🔓 From #AI and #Section 28 to the lived realities of #AsylumSeeking children, these articles examine some of the year’s most urgent social and political questions. ➡️Read here: https://ow.ly/yN3v50XIqhe
My recent piece on the @brisunipress.bsky.social Transforming Society Blog discussing #AI and the future of the #legalprofession. www.transformingsociety.co.uk/2025/12/10/w...
Will artificial intelligence replace lawyers? - Transforming Society
Ray Brescia, author of 'Lawyer 3.0', suggests that artificial intelligence won’t replace lawyers so much as force the profession to rethink its role by combining technology with human judgment, empath...
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Tune in to the Transforming Society podcast for thought-provoking conversations and insights into the real-world impact of social science. #SocialSciencePodcast #ResearchMatters 🔗
Podcast Archives - Transforming Society
Brought to you by Bristol University Press and Policy Press, the Transforming Society podcast brings you conversations with our authors around social justice and global social challenges. We get to…
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Nathan Kerrigan reflects on how the Southport attack sparked a resurgence of #Racism, driven by insecurity and exploited by far-right #Populism: buff.ly/jrCE16y
One year on: Riots, racism and the turbulence of liquid modern times - Transforming Society
Nathan Kerrigan, co-author of 'Liquid Racism', reflects on how the Southport attack sparked a resurgence of racism, driven by insecurity and exploited by far-right populism.
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🚨WEBINAR: How to Turn the Tide on the Racial Backlash Against #EDI. Amid rising culture wars, equity, diversity, and inclusion face pushback. Join us to explore ways to counter resistance and keep inclusion moving forward. ➡️Thurs, 25 Sep, 4:00 pm:
Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: How to Turn the Tide on the Racial Backlash Against EDI. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.
In an age of escalating culture wars and political polarisation, equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) efforts face increasing backlash. Join us for a crucial discussion on responding to this resistance...
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🌍 The Global Social Challenges Development Fund is here! Help us support #GlobalSouth scholars, #ECRs & #OpenAccess research that drives real change. 📚 Make research accessible. Fight misinformation. #SDGs #EquitablePublishing 👉 Donate:
Bristol University Press Global Social Challenges Fund
Help Bristol University Press raise money to support University of Bristol
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Check out this collection of free #OpenAccess articles and resources by @brisunipress.bsky.social! 📚
Bristol University Press@brisunipress.bsky.social · last yr.Collection: LGBTQ+ Rights Collection. 🌈💖 As a taster of our publishing in LGBTQ+ Rights, we put together a collection of free articles, chapters and Open Access titles. #LGBTQStudies #QueerResearch #LGBTQRights #GenderStudies https://buff.ly/4i7ot1G
Just read this - policy.bristoluniversitypress.co.uk/social-murder - how & why people in the poorer parts of the UK are dying younger & in greater numbers as a result of political choices, ie social murder @brisunipress.bsky.social
Do join us to launch our new edited volume, 'Rethinking Migration: Challenging Borders, Citizenship & Race' on 25th March! Bridget Anderson will be joined by guest Maya Goodfellow and the book's contributors to discuss our approach to migration and mobility studies. Sign up here 👉 bit.ly/3Xralss
Book Launch 'Rethinking Migration: Challenging Borders, Citizenship & Race'
Join us for a discussion of MMB's new edited collection, which presents a new, interdisciplinary approach to migration and mobilities.
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We are so excited to share this new journal with you! We hope Gender and Justice will become an important venue to fight back against attacks on feminist scholarship and injustice
Gender and Justice Journal@genderandjustice.bsky.social · last yr.We are absolutely delighted to bring you the 1st issue of Gender and Justice! bristoluniversitypressdigital.com/view/journal... A HUGE thank you to all of the Authors, Reviewers & Editors who contributed to this issue #GenderSky #GenderStudies @sharronfitz.bsky.social @lexnetwork.bsky.social
Today is the #WorldDayOfSocialJustice. 🌎💗 Social justice has always been at the heart of our publishing and is brought together in our Poverty, inequality and social justice global social challenge collection. https://buff.ly/4k6ObW8
It's here!! The MMB edited volume 'Rethinking Migration: Challenging Borders, Citizenship and Race' is now available as an open access e-book and to buy - if you want the old school version 👉👉 bit.ly/4jrZ58F
@profcarlrhodes.bsky.social examines how #DonaldTrump's presidency embodies the dangerous myth of a law-defying vigilante billionaire saviour: https://buff.ly/3PPyy7G
Donald Trump and the myth of the vigilante billionaire - Transforming Society
Carl Rhodes, author of 'Stinking Rich', examines how Donald Trump's presidency embodies the dangerous myth of a law-defying vigilante billionaire saviour.
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Save 50% on books in our #JanuarySale. Beat the January blues and fill your shelves with the latest research in your area of interest with 50% off all our books until 31 January using code BUP01 at the checkout. #BookSale #50Off Browse here:
January Sale
Beat the January blues and fill your shelves with the latest research in your area of interest with 50% off all our books until 31 January using code BUP01 at the checkout.
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Season's Greetings! ☃️ We are closed from the 23rd of Dec to the 2nd of Jan. During this period, bup-info@bristol.ac.uk will only be monitored for urgent emails. When we return, we will respond to all other emails as soon as possible. We wish you the best for 2025! ✨
Transforming Society is a blog where research, evidence and critique can create positive social change. On Transforming Society this week:
