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Frances Thirlway

@fthirlway.bsky.social

Sociology/Criminology Programme Director @AstonUniversity: health inequalities, vaping, GenAI, marching bands. Bilingue 🌈 🇫🇷 🇳🇱

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Marie Phillips@mariephillips.bsky.social · 3mo ago

No, it's because only 3.1 percent of the Dutch population live in poverty as opposed to 20 percent of the British population. The Guardian really needs to stop publishing irresponsible lifestyle crap as news. (The Avondvierdaagse is a nice tradition though.) www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...

Dutch children are unusually happy and healthy. Is it because of the Avondvierdaagse?

Once a year, Dutch kids, parents and teachers take part in a walking festival, heading out for four nights in a single week to explore their neighbourhoods, exercise and make friends. It’s a tradition...

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NHMRC CRE on Achieving the Tobacco Endgame@cretobacco.bsky.social · 12mo ago

Dropping #TobaccoTax will not reduce #IllicitTrade. Empowering States and Territories to swiftly shut down retailers engaging in illicit tobacco trade is likely to be far more effective. @coralgartner.bsky.social @chenealpuljevic.bsky.social theconversation.com/queensland-l...

Queensland landlords could soon face jail for ignoring illegal tobacco. What are other states doing?

South Australian landlords who turn a blind eye on illegal tobacco can now be fined, while Queensland is proposing bigger fines and even a year in jail.

theconversation.com

KEEPITOUT@keep-it-out.bsky.social · 5mo ago

Illicit tobacco is a key priority for Fresh. Illegal products undermine price, increase access for children, & keep smokers dependent. With 20+ years’ experience, we work with enforcement partners to address both supply & demand. Raising price and reducing illegal tobacco - Fresh Balance

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Action on Smoking Health (UK)@ashorguk.bsky.social · 5mo ago

Article 5.3 of the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control protects public health policy from tobacco industry influence. 🚭 However, this doesn't stop the industry pushing their arguments to lobby against tobacco control measures - particularly the Tobacco and Vapes Bill.

Action on Smoking Health (UK)@ashorguk.bsky.social · 5mo ago

👀 Are you aware of these tobacco industry tactics? 🚬 This week we will unpack some of the arguments from the tobacco industry playbook that attempt to weaken tobacco control measures and protect their profits.💰

Amanda Farley@drafarley.bsky.social · 6mo ago

SRNT-E Conference this year will be held at Sorbonne University, Paris 21St-23rd Sept. Abstract submission is currently open, deadline 16th April 23:59 CET For more info and to submit an abstract see our website srnt-e.org Hope to see you there!

#srnte2026 #tobaccocontrol #nicotineresearch #publichealth #paris2026 | SRNT-E

❗Reminder: submit your abstract for the SRNT-Europe Conference 2026 in Paris (deadline April 16th)! SRNT-E encourages submission of abstracts describing cutting-edge research in all fields related to...

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Amnesty International UK@amnestyuk.bsky.social · 8mo ago

We urge David Lammy to immediately authorise a senior official to meet with the legal representatives of Heba Muraisi & Kamran Ahmed - both on prolonged hunger strike & at extreme risk of death. Their representatives have repeatedly requested this meeting & it is now critical to prevent a tragedy.

Photos of Heba Muraisi, Kamran Ahmed and David Lammy with copy that says: Amnesty UK urges David Lammy to act now to stop the deaths of hunger strikers.
Times Higher Education (THE)@timeshighered.bsky.social · 9mo ago

When all students are required to use #GenAI for every assignment, their practice can be more rigorous, transparent and deeply reflective. Here, Tiatemsu Longkumer explains a rubric: https://ow.ly/Apmu50XRXw1 #HigherEd #AcademicSky #EduSky

‘Students don’t have to prove authorship of every word, they show their supervision of AI tools’

When all students are required to use generative AI for every assignment, their practice can be more rigorous, transparent and deeply reflective. Here, Tiatemsu Longkumer explains a rubric

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Frances Thirlway@fthirlway.bsky.social · 10mo ago

1 day left to have your Christmas donations matched! I chose DEC's Middle East appeal, the Refugee Council, NEPACS supporting kids to visit parents in prison, Parkinson's Nurses in memory of my mum, and Youth Talk mental health 💕

Big Give@biggive.bsky.social · 10mo ago

Good morning! We’re in the final stretch of the #ChristmasChallenge. There’s still £6m+ in match funds to double your donation, and many charities are so close to their targets. Doubling ends 12pm tomorrow (or when funds run out). Donate now: bit.ly/CC25-Social

Donna Wakefield@donnawakefield.bsky.social · last yr.

✨New #book day 📚✨ When I proposed my #PhD on #inequalities, some were dismissive, saying it is an insurmountable problem…. And after reading the opening page (that in New Orleans there is a 2️⃣5️⃣ YEAR gap in life expectancy between richest & poorest areas 🏚️💰) I can see why people feel that way….1/2

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

The Israeli authorities have illegally banned all aid and goods into Gaza for two months. This constitutes a genocidal act, a blatant form of unlawful collective punishment, and the war crime of using starvation of civilians as a method of warfare.