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Clare Matysova

@drclare.bsky.social

Work in EDI, research in parental leave, mum of three, gardener of vegetables.

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The Guardian@theguardian.com · last yr.

Only a third of recommendations to tackle endemic racism in UK implemented

Only a third of recommendations to tackle endemic racism in UK implemented

Guardian analysis exposes lack of action taken despite major reports published over the past 40 years * Five years on from Black Lives Matter, has the UK made progress on ethnic equalities? Only a third of the recommendations from major reports commissioned to tackle endemic racism in the UK over the past 40 years have actually been implemented, a Guardian investigation has found. The Guardian’s analysis – published ahead of the fifth anniversary of the Black Lives Matter protests – has led experts involved in some of those inquiries to demand the government break the “doom loop” of inaction. Continue reading...

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Clare Matysova@drclare.bsky.social · last yr.

"the media ... focus on young men illustrates the male gaze that continues to dominate society, which not only means that whatever men do or think is deemed inherently important and worthy of both academic and political attention, but also sets men as the norm." www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

The real story isn’t young men supposedly voting far right. It’s what young women are up to | Cas Mudde

There is an opportunity staring centre-left parties in the face – if they reject the male gaze distorting our politics, says political scientist Cas Mudde

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Erin Biba@erinbiba.bsky.social · last yr.

This is in the UK but it’s a really good example for everyone in the US of why many folks have been warning not to use period tracking apps.

peterkwells@peterkwells.com · last yr.

"Police have been issued guidance on how to search women’s homes for abortion drugs and check their phones for menstrual cycle tracking apps after unexpected pregnancy loss" "...police could bypass legal requirements for a court order to obtain medical records..." observer.co.uk/news/nationa...

Clare Matysova@drclare.bsky.social · last yr.

Thank you @kayguccione.bsky.social for providing the opportunity and space to reflect on the benefits and opportunities (as well as the challenges 🙂) of completing a #PhD part time alongside other roles...

Kay Guccione@kayguccione.bsky.social · last yr.

A new hidden curriculum post by Clare Matysova who offers us her personal reflections to start a conversation about how and where assumptions the PT PhD alongside other professional roles can create a culture of exclusion. drhiddencurriculum.wordpress.com/2025/05/13/w...

Clare Matysova@drclare.bsky.social · last yr.

“The question we have asked the OfS is whether they are suggesting that it is always inappropriate to place restrictions on speech or material which is bullying, harassing or abusive, or only in some circumstances? And if the latter, then which circumstances?” www.theguardian.com/education/20...

University of Sussex’s record fine sparks confusion over freedom of speech rules

Vice-chancellors urge Office for Students to provide more clarity to protect students and academics from abuse

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Anna Tarrant@profatarrant.bsky.social · last yr.

The @socialpolicyuk.bsky.social Family Policy group are excited to host @joelib.bsky.social, Founder of Pregnant Then Screwed and expert on the motherhood penalty. Join to hear about her career and campaigning work, her thoughts on recent family policy and her podcast with Elliot Rae 18/5/25 12-1pm

Following Young Fathers Further@followingyff.bsky.social · 2y ago

📣 New event! @familypolicyspa.bsky.social is delighted to host @joelib.bsky.social , founder of Pregnant Then Screwed, for a special webinar 📅 Monday 19th May 🕛 12noon-1pm 📍 Zoom See full details and register for free now: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/social-pol...

Helen Czerski@helenczerski.bsky.social · 2y ago

It may feel as though we live in dark times, but here in the UK there are LOADS of science festivals celebrating ideas, sparking curiosity & sharing the latest research (for both adults & kids). Someone told me recently they didn’t know where to look, so I made a list. Here goes… [deep breath]: 1/8

Clare Matysova@drclare.bsky.social · 2y ago

“Like with the Spanish flu, which was largely forgotten after it happened, we’ve sort of tried to do the same. ...most affected by the pandemic are also the ones that are quite easily forgotten: the poorest, people who are disabled, and children in particular...” www.theguardian.com/world/2025/m...

‘The pandemic reinforced existing inequalities – it was a magnifying glass’: how Covid changed Britain

More government borrowing, more abandoned pets, more sourdough baking. Our panel looks at the ramifications of the pandemic on education, health, arts and life in the UK

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