The UK Society for Co-operative Studies 2026 Annual Lecture, “Co-operative Ecosystems”, is now available to watch online. Many thanks to our speakers FrédéricDufays and Stefanie Friedel and everyone who joined us for such a rich presentation and discussion: www.ukscs.coop/pages/2026-o...

Pål Vik’s 2022 paper with colleague, Andrew Wallace drew attention to the impact of the cost-of-living crisis on the British credit union and community lender sector and its ability to provide finance to underserved communities. Read more about their finding here: doi.org/10.61869/ZMS...

Journal of Co-operative Studies@coopstudiesjournal.bsky.social · 2mo ago

15 June, 7pm, UK time: We’d like to invite you to join the next Co-operative Conversation with Pål Vik. Pål is a senior research fellow at Salford University with an interest in financial inclusion and community finance. More info & to book a free place, visit www.ukscs.coop/events/co-op...

15 June, 7pm, UK time: We’d like to invite you to join the next Co-operative Conversation with Pål Vik. Pål is a senior research fellow at Salford University with an interest in financial inclusion and community finance. More info & to book a free place, visit www.ukscs.coop/events/co-op...

UKSCS free, online annual lecture. Join us to explore what co-operative entrepreneurial ecosystems can mean for you &/or your co-op. Guest speakers Frédéric Dufays & Stefanie Friedel from the Centre of Expertise for Cooperative Entrepreneurship, KU Leuven. www.ukscs.coop/events/ukscs... #coops

📢Important deadline: If you haven't booked for UKSCS annual conference yet 👇and you'd like to attend AND join fellow co-operators for the conference dinner, then you need to book your place by 8th APRIL. Hope to see you there! www.ukscs.coop/events/ukscs...

Conference 2026 - UKSCS annual conference 8-9 May

Hosted by Birmingham Business School, UK.

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Drawing on research with 2 co-ops of the Movimento dos Trabalhadores Rurais Sem Terra in Brazil, Hostin-Silva’s paper examines meaningful & impactful support to communities via small-scale localised practices rooted in solidarity, co-operation, & mutual aid. Download here ↓ doi.org/10.61869/WKA...

Manley et al.'s recent paper on the role of worker co-ops and the development of a social value toolkit - argues for a relational theory of social value. It includes data from one of the case studies investigated in the design of the toolkit. Available here → doi.org/10.61869/XLB...

Can the UK political ambition to double the size of its co-op sector be achieved? The 2026 UKSCS conference provides space to explore how co-operatives can address societal challenges & contribute meaningfully to economic and social development. Join us - book now - www.ukscs.coop/events/ukscs...

Co-operative Law summer school in Croatia - August. Early bird registration deadline 15 March ⬇️ www.smu.ca/iccm/program...

And snother hood link from @communityeconomies - a link to Caroline Shenaz Hossein’s book on community based banking - www.communityeconomies.org/news/open-ac...

Thanks to #CommunityEconomies who featured our special issue on worker co-ops. You can see their blog here: www.communityeconomies.org/news/worker-.... And you can access the full issue here ➡️ doi.org/10.61869/CXV...

Co-operative Conversations with Adrian Ashton - 19 January 2026 - To mark the start of 2026, Adrian Ashton joins Mike Wistow for UKSCS's online Co-operative Conversations on 19 January. To book your free place, see the link below ↓ www.ukscs.coop/events/co-op... @ukcoopstudies.bsky.social

Our bumper issue analyses worker co-operatives & the community contexts in which they are embedded, asking whether, how, and to what extent these organisations engage with & contribute to their wider communities. Thanks to guest editors Villela, Perrin, Deblangy & Sahi. ↓ doi.org/10.61869/CXV...

Journal of Co-operative Studies, Vol 58 No 3

Winter 2025 Special issue: Worker co-operatives and concern for community

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💬Join us for the next online Co-op Conversation on 24 Nov⤵️ @ukcoopstudies.bsky.social #coops #coopcouncil

Eliza’s Network, named after a Rochdale Pioneer, brings together current and former sector CEOs from around the world www.thenews.coop/australian-c.... @coopnews.bsky.social @ukcoopstudies.bsky.social

Australian co-op apex launches women's leadership network

Australia’s Business Council of Co-operatives and Mutuals (BCCM) has launched Eliza’s Project, an initiative to champion women’s leadership

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Out now - Journal of Co-operative Studies, 58(2) - doi.org/10.61869/YOZ.... The UN International Year of Co-operatives theme is “co-ops build a better world” which runs through the papers in this issue demonstrating the breadth of co-op reach into different sectors, spread around the world.

Co-operatives as policy tools for economic and social transformation: Belfast, 13 Nov 2025 (09:00-13:00 GMT). National and international experts on how co-operatives can reshape economic and social systems. More info/register for this free event: www.coopalternatives.coop/blog/novembe...

November Co-op Conference in Belfast - Co-operative Alternatives

Co-operatives as Policy Tools for Economic and Social Transformation Date: Thursday the 13th November 2025 Time: 9.30 to 1.00 Venue: Long Gallery, Stormont, Belfast This event is particularly relevant...

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The transformative power of co-operation 🙌 Sophie Ziegler-Jones, Comms & PR Lead at Suma Wholefoods, explains why partnering with us & supporting community businesses is a natural fit for them as a co-operative wholesaler. 🤝 ➡️ https://plunkett.co.uk/the-transformative-power-of-co-operation/

💻A webinar for your diaries – boosting the local economy In this webinar, we will be focusing on ways in which community-owned businesses can boost their local economy.  Join the conversation! 🗣️ https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/social-impact-boosting-the-local-economy-tickets-1753159831249

Please note - new start time - now 2pm GMT ⬇️⬇️🕑

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The dual nature of co-operatives – finding a balance between member-community and business role. What is it? The topic for the UKSCS Annual Lecture 2025 with Prof. Anu Puusa. When? 5 Nov, 1-2pm (GMT) online. Is it free to attend? YES - book now ↓ www.ukscs.coop/events/ukscs... #coops #workercoops

Join us on 1 Oct - in conversation with Paul Thambar, Director of the Mutual Value Impact Lab & global expert in performance measurement and evaluation in member-owned and purpose-led organisations. www.ukscs.coop/events/co-op...

Co-operative Conversations - 1 October with Paul Thambar

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This timely special issue seeks to investigate the role of the co-operative movement associated in sport at all levels, assessing the extent to which there needs to be a much closer link between sporting activities and the people who support it so enthusiastically. www.ukscs.coop/articles/202...

2026 Special Issue: Co-operatives and co-operative principles in sport - Call for papers

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The dual nature of co-operatives – finding a balance between member-community and business role. What is it? The topic for the UKSCS Annual Lecture 2025 with Prof. Anu Puusa. When? 5 Nov, 1-2pm (GMT) online. Is it free to attend? YES - book now ↓ www.ukscs.coop/events/ukscs... #coops #workercoops

UKSCS Annual Lecture 2025: Anu Puusa

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There's still time to book your free place 👇

Journal of Co-operative Studies@coopstudiesjournal.bsky.social · last yr.

If you liked the special issue of the Journal - doi.org/10.61869/CWG... - celebrating the centenary of Woodcraft Folk – we have more! Debs McCahon, Woodcraft’s CEO will be in conversation with Mike Wistow - 19 Aug. It’s free and it’s online – to book, visit: www.ukscs.coop/events/co-op... I #Coops

If you liked the special issue of the Journal - doi.org/10.61869/CWG... - celebrating the centenary of Woodcraft Folk – we have more! Debs McCahon, Woodcraft’s CEO will be in conversation with Mike Wistow - 19 Aug. It’s free and it’s online – to book, visit: www.ukscs.coop/events/co-op... I #Coops

Co-operative Conversations with Debs McCahon, 19 August 2025

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Still time to book for this free online event on Mon 17 July ⬇️⬇️

Journal of Co-operative Studies@coopstudiesjournal.bsky.social · last yr.

You are invited to join us on 14 July, 7pm (GMT +1) for UKSCS Co-operative Conversation with Rebecca Harvey - executive editor of @CoopNews - see link for more details for this free online event www.ukscs.coop/events/co-op... l #coopnews l #coops l @ukcoopstudies

What better way to spend a Sunday - beer & co-ops😋

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Well then, a story about our upcoming big ol' #Co-operatives Day at the pub from 12-5pm on Sunday 6th July. Come along and learn about co-ops, meet those involved in local co-ops and drink some lush beer and eat some banging pizza. www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/arts-and-cul... #IYC2025

Basil Rawson is an excellent example of a labour & socialist figure who saw the Woodcraft Folk as the embodiment of his worldviews. Olewicz's article in this special issue charts Rawson's involvement in WF over 5 decades. For this and more, visit → doi.org/10.61869/CWG... #cooperation

Journal of Co-operative Studies, Vol 58 No 1

Summer, 2025 - Special issue: Celebrating the centenary of the Woodcraft Folk

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You are invited to join us on 14 July, 7pm (GMT +1) for UKSCS Co-operative Conversation with Rebecca Harvey - executive editor of @CoopNews - see link for more details for this free online event www.ukscs.coop/events/co-op... l #coopnews l #coops l @ukcoopstudies

Co-operative Conversations - 14 July with Rebecca Harvey

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In June 2022 - a year after his death - we published a commemorative issue celebrating leading co-operative scholar, Johnston Birchall. He left a treasure trove of publications on member-based organisations, mutualism, & co-operative values & principles. See - doi.org/10.61869/NHN... #coops #mutuals

Journal of Co-operative Studies, Vol 55 No 1

Summer (June) 2022 - Johnston Birchall - An appreciation

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