Have your say on the changing landscape of higher education and importance of inclusive learning approaches – call for papers by 20 August for ‘Educating the Non-Traditional Learner’, a free early careers event, 3 September, Aston tinyurl.com/4m7ven6y #cfp @bsaecr.bsky.social
Call for abstracts for #ISAWCS27 is now open! 🎉 The XXI World Congress of Sociology will take place in Gwangju, Korea, 4–10 July 2027. 📅 Submission period: 3 August – 14 October 2024
🆕 #Environment, #Society & Changing #Climates Study Group @britsoci.bsky.social Our new name bridges the climate change focus with the #EnvSoc stream, foregrounding climate justice as a question of social justice, collective struggles, living environments, and planetary futures. (1/2)
Environment, Society and Changing Climates Study Group
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More job ops 👇 (via @aaronwinter.bsky.social) hr-jobs.lancs.ac.uk/Vacancy.aspx...
Job Opportunity at Lancaster University: Lecturer in Sociology
Sociology, School of Social Sciences, Lancaster University (Full-time, indefinite post) The School of Social Sciences seeks to appoint a full-time Lecturer in Sociology.You will join the Sociology tea...
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Digital sociologists – a chance to highlight innovative methods and plan future priorities – book now for ‘Digital Sociology Now, Planning for the Future’, a BSA Digital Sociology Study Group event, 8 September, University of Salford tinyurl.com/4n9d2rmf #sociology
Lead author Dharmi Kapadia is giving a plenary on this topic at the BSA Medical Sociology Group conference 8-10 Sept: www.britsoc.co.uk/events/key-b...
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New talk: Huey P. Newton:Philosopher/Panther Join the author, Delio Vasquez (NYU) and discussant, John Narayan (KCL) to discuss Vasquez's new book on Huey Newton. 📅 19 August 2026 ⏰ 6:30 PM BST 📍 MayDay Rooms (88 Fleet Street London) More info & registration: www.britsoc.co.uk/events/key-b...
Sociological Research Online is inviting proposals for a special issue of the journal to be published in 2029. This is an open call and proposals can be on any theme. Deadline: 24 September, details below: tinyurl.com/md5udrum
Our feature article outlining our goals and the idea behind the new group is out now in BSA's Network Magazine, pp. 46-47. @britsoci.bsky.social
I co-authored this piece introducing the new Activism, Social Movements and Revolutions group in the BSA's Network Magazine. Check out the piece on pp. 46-47, and download the full issue here: www.britsoc.co.uk/publications... @britsoci.bsky.social
BSA Activism, Social Movements and Revolutions Study Group@bsa-asmr.bsky.social · 2w agoOur feature article outlining our goals and the idea behind the new group is out now in BSA's Network Magazine, pp. 46-47. @britsoci.bsky.social
Research rarely perfectly follows the plan. Join the BSA Mid-Career Forum for an honest conversation about failures, friction, and what we can learn from the unexpected turns. 16 Sept, 1-2.30pm, online, free (reg required) @britsoci.bsky.social #AcademicBluesky www.britsoc.co.uk/events/key-b...
When Research Goes Wrong: Failures, Friction and What We Learn
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Help our sociological understanding of Scotland – call for papers by 14 August for ‘Sociology in and Sociology of Scotland’, a BSA Scottish Sociology Study Group event in Glasgow, 11 September. Organisers invite submissions on Scotland’s past, present and future. tinyurl.com/jzm6bpcb
📊 Our 2025–26 Annual Report is out! A huge thank you to everyone who has helped grow the Study Group over the past year. Swipe through for highlights, from community growth and #CriticalCurrents to our plans for 2027. 💜 1/2 #Sociology #RaceAndEthnicity #AcademicSky #BSA #HigherEd #SocialScience
Work, Employment and Society journal seeks 6 editors to join the current team. We particularly welcome applicants who will help WES reflect the diversity of society and increase the variety of voices in the sociology of work and employment Deadline 17 September: www.britsoc.co.uk/media/27223/...
Take part in a debate on social science research involving children. Call for papers by 30 July for ‘Engaging the Public: Translating Sociological Research involving Children and Young People into Societal Impact’, a BSA Postgraduate event, 25 August, University of Edinburgh tinyurl.com/3jbz7mp6
Would you like to be the next Editorial Board Chair of Work, Employment and Society journal? Nominees should demonstrate experience of the WES journal, understanding of its ethos, and be nominated by a current WES Editorial Board member. Apply by 13 August: www.britsoc.co.uk/media/27222/...
What lessons should emerge from failure? Find out by booking for ‘When Research Goes Wrong: Failures, Friction and What We Learn,’ a @bsamcf.bsky.social free event, 16 September, online tinyurl.com/47b9dvbm
Submissions for the 2027 BSA Annual Conference are now open! CfP by 11 September for ‘Freedom and Hope in the Current Global Context’, 31 March-2 April, University of Manchester – an opportunity to join the conversations that connect sociologists across generations tinyurl.com/5n6exjvc #sociology
BSA is deeply saddened to learn of the death of Gregor McLennan, emeritus prof at the University of Bristol. He was found in Eryri, aka Snowdonia. Prof McLennan, 74, made an outstanding contribution to sociological thought. His death is not thought to be suspicious. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
University of Bristol professor found dead after hike in heat
Gregor McLennan disappeared after going on a hike in Snowdonia during a record-breaking heatwave.
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Thank you very much to @britsoci.bsky.social for publishing our Understanding Colourism Among Young People in the UK article on Colourist jokes in UK schools. Take a look here: doi.org/10.1177/0038....
Sociological Research Online journal is accepting proposals for its next special issue. Proposals that share the journal’s participatory ethos, are international in scope, and use the publishing formats SRO offers, are particularly welcome. Deadline 24 September - www.britsoc.co.uk/media/27218/...
REMINDER: 7th July, 1pm, online will be our 6th seminar which will focus on #Palestine 🇵🇸🍉 with two powerful presentations. We're exceptionally proud to welcome Dr Madeline-Sophie Abbas and Yara Shahine Gharable before our summer "break" 🌞. (See abstracts and link below) 1/2 #friendship #Sociology
What a fantastic few days we’ve had for the Socrel26 conference! Huge thank you to all attendees, speakers, chairs and organisers!
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Become part of the UK Young Academy — a diverse network of early-career professionals and researchers shaping positive change. Apply by 23 July 2025.
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Work, Employment and Society journal is now accepting application for new editors to join the current team. WES is looking for 6 editors – scholars who demonstrate an understanding of WES and offer a range of expertise matching its remit. Deadline 17 September: www.britsoc.co.uk/media/27223/...
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The Campaign for Social Science demonstrates how social science improves public policy, society and all our lives. It highlights the value of applied social science research and advocates for its…
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All set up and ready for Day 1 of Socrel26
