Soc&Crim crafts session by our beautiful lake! Gorgeous with the gentle breeze!

Hiking in Durham county

Two 0.3 job positions due to secondments (1*Data Science Expertise; 1*Criminology) Sociology and Criminology at the University of Essex lnkd.in/duDvJSmP

Feels important. Because #philosophy is actually not another way of doing science. Nor is it simply “an important part of a university’s ‘science offering.’” #philsky #booksky

This striking story in the Economist should be a serious cause of concern. Some highlights: "Across rich countries some 8% of students in tertiary education notch up a score in literacy no better than one might expect from a ten-year-old child. The share is about the same for numeracy. "

How do migrants in transit navigate injuries and borders? The work of my colleague Alejandra Díaz de León and John Doering-White throws important light upon this dimension of the migration journey: erlacs.org/article/view...

Media training on how to publicize your research and counter and correct narratives related to your field should be a must! The BSPS is offering one on the 2nd of July that has a fantastic line up of speakers and experts. forms.office.com/Pages/Respon...

Absolutely crucial piece of research on misinformation in local news on Facebook, X and Nextdoor by @smfthinktank.bsky.social Full report is here (www.smf.co.uk/publications...) but these are some key findings:

I loved the just published ‘The Common Good Economy: a New Compass” by Mariana Mazzucato. I could not put the book down over the weekend. It outlines a roadmap for targeted action to reverse “the deep distrust many people feel towards governments and businesses after decades of being left behind”.

Only some of today's papers get the main headlines right... Obviously, not biased as an Arsenal fan, not at all.....

We are champions!!!

We have an exciting day of events at the Centre for Migration Studies. We kick off at 10.30am in our Soc&Crim common room with meeting of the Anti-racist/Decolonization Reading Group and a discussion of bell hooks’ superb “Talking Back”.

I am really looking forward to our Annual Centre of Migration Studies Networking Event this Thursday, 14th of May (12 to 17pm). It is the moment of the year to talk about migration research at the University of Essex, impact and meet with academics and local community organizations.

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A great a 3+1 Year PhD position on Families, Inequalities, Life Course and Well-Being at CED/UAB Link to the position call: chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://8d87235d-b140-4b6e-949c-c9606376b3fa.usrfiles.com/ugd/8d8723_a1b757ad3deb4e9ab4fab347cc6917a5.pdf

This job offer at Durham for Assistant Professor in Human Geography (grade 8) with expertise in Health Geography might be of interest: durham.taleo.net/careersectio...

As the Chair of the University of Sanctuary Network at Essex, I am delighted to announce that we can offer a University of Sanctuary Scholarship.

The programme for Jane's Walk, Colchester is here and it is fabulous! Check it out here: www.walkcolchester.org.uk/janes-walk Jane's Walk is an international weekend of local walks led by local people on local themes, honouring the legacy of the urbanist and activist, Jane Jacobs (1916-2006).

Walk Colchester | Jane's Walk

An international weekend of local walks led by local people on local themes (‘citizen-led, walking conversations’), taking place in towns and cities around the world, honouring the legacy of the urban...

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www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...

‘The UK is saying the same thing as the Taliban’: the women banned from studying in Britain

The Home Office has blocked new study visas for applicants from Afghanistan, Sudan, Myanmar and Cameroon. It means many women will miss out on life-changing opportunities – as five female academics ex...

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Why should we be very worried about the US government messing with health databases? What do we know so far: Pausing of data U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) databases seemed to have “unexplained pauses” and ceased or delayed updates - 38 (46% of datasets) were paused.

The UK Home Secretary #shabanamahmood is never shy of a photo opportunity. Here she is posing in a martial Greg Bovino–style coat at a removal centre in #Copenhagen; just a few days later we find her again on the front pages announcing a #visa ban for countries that “abuse our generosity”. #asylum

Could not agree more - further work is needed to understand how national moves and economic opportunities change anti-immigrant sentiment. This is a brilliant paper! www.cambridge.org/core/journal...

Poets from Kakuma Refugee Camp in Kenya will read and discuss their work in conversation with those contributing to the Africa Migration Report Poetry Anthology Series. The poets will also take part in a Q&A session.

My research indicates that in a increasingly politically polarised online and real-life environments, urban food growing projects have the potential to bridge divides. They can help integrate newcomers to the neighbourhood, providing opportunities for volunteers to talk across spheres of life. 👇

Bylines Network@bylinesnetwork.co.uk · 5mo ago

Nourishing the neighbourhood: Urban food projects create a "sense of place", boosting mental health while donating fresh organic produce to local food banks. A thought-provoking piece by Prof Neli Demireva ⤵️ @eastangliabylines.co.uk @demirevaneli.bsky.social

Nourishing the neighbourhood: Urban food projects create a "sense of place", boosting mental health while donating fresh organic produce to local food banks. A thought-provoking piece by Prof Neli Demireva ⤵️ @eastangliabylines.co.uk @demirevaneli.bsky.social

Community gardens: solving the problem of food security

Food insecurity, poor quality diet, stress and lack of green spaces: all are linked to the obesity epidemic. Here's one holistic solution

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New book has arrived! 🎉🎉🎉 I am delighted about the publication of "Stories, Imaginations and Sociology; Essays in Honour of Ken Plummer", Routledge. It was a real privilege to edit the book with my co-editors and with plethora of interesting contributors. I cherished every moment.

Please support University of Essex staff. Please, sign the petition below. lnkd.in/eY4BJEPm

A brilliant exhibition on food production! Closing this Sunday! firstsite.uk/event/into-t... crapes.wordpress.com

Into the Orchard - Firstsite

Take a walk through the seasons at Crapes Fruit Farm in Essex in this immersive audio-visual exhibition by artists Hana Loftus and Maddie Persent.

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A further dimension that should be considered is socio-economic disadvantage. First in their family graduates and graduates from disadvantaged backgrounds might not have the social connections that guarantee a high salary post graduation.

Giles Wilkes@gilesyb.bsky.social · 6mo ago

Really good piece. The falling graduate premium is a consequence more than a cause of low growth ‘Is university still worth it?’ is the wrong question - giftarticle.ft.com/giftarticle/... via @jburnmurdoch.ft.com

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The Athletic | Football@theathleticfc.bsky.social · 6mo ago

A Swedish politician has compared the government’s handling of the economy to the running of Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur, saying Sweden is at risk of becoming “Spursy”. More from @dankp.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/705...