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Sofia Lampropoulou

@sofialampro.bsky.social

University of Liverpool. Storytelling and identity; story-critical (and story-abstinent); migration; language, power and social inequalities.

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Aurelien Mondon@aurelmondon.com · last wk.

Solidarity with all the colleagues on strike across higher education at the moment Another university is possible and this is what this manifesto is about While I'm at it, solidarity with French students too obviously and anyone fighting for better sites.google.com/view/manifes...

MANIFESTO TO SAVE HIGHER EDUCATION

The Manifesto to Save Higher Education arises out of the ongoing attack on jobs and programmes across UK campuses. It was coordinated by members of UCU and Unison branches from around the country. C...

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Pontus Odmalm@podmalm.bsky.social · 2w ago

“Yet [Starmer’s] choice of language was a reminder of how the idea of the stranger – representing #immigration, but also wider, more inchoate anxieties about otherness and difference – holds such a potent place in #Britain today.” www.theguardian.com/artanddesign...

No island of strangers: why I’m using art to unite a fractured nation

Fear of outsiders is the defining issue of our times. But is it actually our own selves we’re scared of? And could art hold the answers? Here, the British Art Show’s curator reveals why he’s exploring...

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Will Jennings📉🗳️@drjennings.bsky.social · 3w ago

There are so many crimes in this thread you have to wonder what the police and Home Secretary think they are doing at this point.

Emma Yeomans@yeomans.bsky.social · 3w ago

Worrying scenes in the Channel today, for all interested in asylum policy and maritime tactics. A small boat from Normandy spent more than 30 hours at sea. Those on board now on their 2nd rescue vessel as Border Force forced to play cat and mouse with far-right activists who have their own boat.

Sofia Lampropoulou@sofialampro.bsky.social · 4w ago

13 yrs after the murder of Pavlos Fyssas by members of the Golden Dawn, the leading member of the party is released from prison&commits to a return to politics. In solidarity with friends at the demonstrations&memorial events for Fyssas in Athens&the whole country. infolibre.gr/2026/09/17/a...

Αντιφασιστικές διαδηλώσεις για τα 13 χρόνια απο την δολοφονία του Παύλου Φύσσα, Παρασκευή 18/9

"O ΠΑΥΛΟΣ ΖΕΙ, ΤΣΑΚΙΣΤΕ ΤΟΥΣ ΝΑΖΙ"Kαλέσματα: Κερατσίνι, 17.30 στο μνημείο Παύλου Φύσσα, Θεσσαλονίκη, 18.00 στη Καμάρα, Πάτρα, 18.30 στη πλατεία Βασ. Γεωργίου, Γιάννενα, 18.00 στη

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Rob Drummond@robdrummond.bsky.social · 3mo ago

...anyone with an interest in the way people speak (especially in Greater Manchester), and how that relates to who they are and where they live. Some very kind linguists have said some very nice things about it (thank you!), so that's gone some way to reassuring me that the book works!

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Refugee Action@refugeeaction.bsky.social · last mo.

What we saw this weekend cannot become the norm. People seeking asylum were targeted, as racist violence and intimidation escalated. We’ve joined more than 150 organisations calling on the government to act urgently and take concrete steps to stop it.

Amnesty International UK@amnestyuk.bsky.social · last mo.

150+ organisations are raising the alarm on the horrifying escalation in racist violence and intimidation. We must come together to demand the government takes serious action.

Racial violence is escalating. 150+ organisations have RAISED the alarm and demand the government acts.
Refugee Action@refugeeaction.bsky.social · last mo.

To refugees: you are welcome here. We stand with you. Your safety matters. People wearing masks, marching through our streets and stoking fear, are unacceptable. It’s more than “thuggery”. It’s racism, walking boldly through our communities. And it's emboldened by political rhetoric.

The image features a black and white background with people holding signs. Overlaid text reads, "DON'T MAKE RACISM MORE WELCOME THAN REFUGEES."
Multilingual Matters@multi-ling-mat.bsky.social · 2mo ago

New book! Trauma-Informed Applied Linguistics: Perspectives on Migration, Language and Resilience edited by Maybritt D. Woodcock and Emily M. Feuerherm is out now. Get 30% off with code TIAL30 on our website until the end of September! ⬇️

Promotional graphic offering 30% off the book Trauma-Informed Applied Linguistics with discount code TIAL30, showing print and e-book covers, urging orders on the MM website and noting the code expires 30/09/26.
Refugee Action@refugeeaction.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Instead of publicly condemning this terrifying behaviour, politicians keep fanning the flames of hatred by using dehumanising language about people seeking safety, and creating laws that target refugee rights. It's time the government stood up for welcome and safety, and united communities.

Corinne Fowler@corinnefowler.bsky.social · 2mo ago

3. We can all have debates about what the Arday case means. But right now all I see is a dead human being, the people who set out to destroy him and the journalists who attacked him like a pack of wolves, the Guardian among them

Refugee Action@refugeeaction.bsky.social · 2mo ago

It's one of the most common questions about asylum. Refugees don't just need safety. They need family, community and the chance to rebuild their lives. International law doesn't require people to seek asylum in the first safe country they reach. History shapes journeys.

This image features bold white text on a black background: "Why don't refugees stay in the first safe country?" There's a textured question mark. Below, a hand is pointing upward against a background of clouds.Black background with two sections labeled "False" and "True." Under "False," a red X and the text: "Refugees must claim asylum in the first safe country they reach." Under "True," a green checkmark and text: "There is no rule in international law that says this. In fact, there are many reasons why the first safe country isn't suitable."A text graphic with a black background. It reads: "AND HERE'S THE HISTORY LESSON. For centuries, Britain was connected to countries across Africa, Asia and the Middle East/West Asia through empire. These connections shaped languages, migration patterns and family networks that still exist today.The image features a poster with the text: "People seeking safety aren't choosing countries at random. They're often following family, community and historical connections that were built over generations." Below the text is a black and white photograph of the ship "Empire Windrush" with many people on deck. A green arrow symbol is at the bottom right corner.
Sofia Lampropoulou@sofialampro.bsky.social · 2mo ago

I liked Nolan's 'Odyssey'. Although Odysseus is a very postmodern American hero, the film does good justice to the nonlinearity of storytelling &addresses the ethics of hospitality/'ξενία'.Stories live through retelling&recontextualisation and how we treat guests/"strangers" is tied to who we are.

Spencer McDaniel@spencermcdaniel.bsky.social · 3mo ago

I have a master's degree in Ancient Greek and Roman Studies, I've studied the 'Odyssey' in Ancient Greek, and I've been writing about the ancient world for over a decade. This is my exhaustive review of Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey'. #Odyssey #classics talesoftimesforgotten.com/2026/07/23/a...

Runnymede Trust@runnymedetrust.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Tackling racism will benefit us all, from fairer institutions, to more equitable wealth distribution, creating healthy communities where everyone has the ability to prosper. Read the full open letter on our website 🔗

Open letter calling on the Prime Minister to implement a national antiracism strategy

Over 100 organisations are urging the Prime Minister to commit to developing and implementing a cross-governmental anti-racism strategy.

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Sofia Lampropoulou@sofialampro.bsky.social · 3mo ago

'Sign your card to Andy Burnham' to urge the govt to create safe routes to asylum claims and reject the divisive rhetoric around migration&asylum seeking

Refugee Action@refugeeaction.bsky.social · 3mo ago

"As people who have rebuilt our lives here after fleeing conflict and persecution, we ask you to show the compassionate leadership we know you are capable of. " - Please sign our housewarming card to the new Prime Minister! @rasvoice.bsky.social act.refugee-action.org.uk/page/195459/...

George Monbiot@georgemonbiot.bsky.social · 3mo ago

I strongly believe in giving the man a chance. But keeping Shabana Mahmood as Home Secretary suggests the vicious attacks on immigrants and refugees, and self-defeating attempts to outrun the far right, are likely to continue. Which is pretty damn depressing. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

Read these words from 100 years ago about immigrants in Britain – and see how history is chillingly repeating itself | George Monbiot

Shabana Mahmood’s new rights clampdown looks outlandish until we remember that this kind of hardline action is part of our country’s fabric, says George Monbiot

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Women for Refugee Women@4refugeewomen.bsky.social · 3mo ago

We were pleased to see many MPs speak out about the divisive, harmful and racist language often used to talk about people seeking safety in the UK. This is vital as language holds power and gives way to real life consequences, including the violence and disorder we have seen on our streets. 4/🧵