I’m just going to leave this here #elonmusk

So you’ve decided to join Bluesky? Good for you, it’s a lovely place full of interesting, weird (complimentary) and fun folk. I’ve been here for a year, so I’ve put together this guide as a thread to help you orientate to the culture of the place. 🧵 [note this is a rewrite of a previous post] 1

Blueing while listening to some very cool blues. Recommended! #bluesky

a man in a tuxedo is playing a guitar in front of an american masters advertisement

ALT: a man in a tuxedo is playing a guitar in front of an american masters advertisement

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For anyone interested in short term holding facilities and (not mass) deportation, I have a new book out next month about the UK (with a very pretty cover): press.princeton.edu/books/hardco...

Supply Chain Justice

How the UK’s immigration detention and deportation system turns people into monetized, measurable units on a supply chain

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New to BlueSky! We are Border Criminologies at the University of Oxford. We bring together academics, practitioners, and those who have experienced border control from around the world, showcasing original research from a range of perspectives. Check out our website: www.law.ox.ac.uk/border-crimi...

[New Blog 🖊️] Bushra Ali Khan argues that India's NRC and CAA policies create statelessness, exclude Muslim refugees from the pathway to citizenship, and subject border communities to arbitrary detention and deportation, violating India's commitment to human rights: blogs.law.ox.ac.uk/border-crimi...

[New Blog 🖋️ ] Cynthia Orchard highlights that migrant domestic workers in Hong Kong face abuse, exploitation, and restrictive laws that limit their ability to leave abusive situations or advocate for change. She calls for legal reforms and global advocacy: blogs.law.ox.ac.uk/border-crimi...

Criminologists - Sharing this fund that’s been set up for Emily Cooper and her family www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding...

Donate to support Emily and family following the devastating loss of Isabelle

Iʼm raising money to support Emily and family following the devastating loss of Isabelle. Support this JustGiving Crowdfunding Page.

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Sky is indeed bluer here.

Occasionally you come across an academic paper that you simply have to stop and read.

The potential reelection of former US President Donald Trump would be a “threat” to Europe, European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde warned.

Trump’s return ‘clearly a threat’ to Europe, Christine Lagarde warns

Look out on NATO, tariffs and climate change, top banker cautions.

politico.eu

www.thesasig.com/calendar/eve... Interested in the role of cyber security for energy sector innovations? I will be presenting a seminar on Monday 29 January 2024, 11am-12noon (GMT) at SASIG (Security Awareness Special Interest Group). Follow the link to book your free place!

Happy new year, happy new job advert! Senior Lecturer/Associate Prof in AI and Digital Futures: www.bristol.ac.uk/jobs/find/de...

More new jobs! Come and join us at Bristol Digital Futures Institute (BDFI): 2 x Lecturer, 1 x Senior Lecturer/Associate Prof, 1 x Prof across social sciences, arts and humanities. 80% of your time will be on research and developing BDFI: www.bristol.ac.uk/bristol-digi...