#NewPublication explores effects of working from home policies on mental health before and after Covid-19 across gender, childcare status, and occupations: bit.ly/4tZoTxC By @cbeaufils34.bsky.social & @heejungchung.bsky.social @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social @kingsbschool.bsky.social

#GenderRoles Cumulated #ISSP #Data on “#Family and Changing Gender Roles” out now! ISSP 1988/1994/2002/2012/2022 – “Family and Changing Gender Roles I-V – Cumulation” doi.org/10.4232/1.14750 For the first time, there is now a cumulated dataset on this topic that combines data from all five waves!

£37.4 billion net economic contribution. The enlivening of communities and classrooms. Global soft power value, global literacy. Cross subsidy funding of research. Cross subsidy of niche courses. Cultural richness and perspective. In a rational world, nations would genuinely welcome 1/

People assume younger generations are more progressive, but new research suggests Gen Z men’s views on gender are becoming more conservative. @jeyantvo.bsky.social explores what’s driving the shift with @heejungchung.bsky.social (@kingscollegelondon.bsky.social) and Leif Anderson (@utsc.utoronto.ca)

Are Gen Z Men Less Progressive on Gender Than We Thought? | The Rundown

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They look like bad stereotypes of women thought of by people who haven't met women

Limnetic Villains@limneticvillains.bsky.social · 4mo ago

On Bluesky there's a 'virtual female metal band' doing the rounds shilling shit AI music, each virtual fake band member has their own s'media pages where whomever is making the project tries to sexualise these fake AI women to help sell the shit fake music. Block it all. www.pinkparadox.band/links

53 years ago today, the last U.S. combat troops left South Vietnam, ending America’s direct role in the Vietnam War. I remember seeing this anti-war PSA back then. Its message is sadly still very relevant today as Trump drags us into another unpopular war.

Academics/writers in here. Is it me or did your #ALCS payments reduce this year? Mine was 1/4 of what it normally is and there doesn't seem to be any clear explanation as my publications have not decreased- contrary there is more. Have queried it but they said there were no errors.

We attacked Iran with no clear plan for regime change, Israeli security sources say If regime holds, control of enriched uranium may be ultimate measure of US-Israeli success, insiders say www.theguardian.com/world/2026/m...

There's no excuse that can explain attacking a primary school... a girls school www.theguardian.com/world/2026/m...

US responsible for deadly missile strike on Iran school, preliminary inquiry says

Strike that killed at least 175 people, most of them children, reportedly the result of a targeting mistake by US military planners

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Does Nigel Farage have a problem with women? Professor @heejungchung.bsky.social says that Farage’s recent rhetoric around - and treatment of women is part of a worrying trend that delegitimises discussion of gender inequality and women’s rights. www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

Incredibly honoured to be a part of the @acadsocsciences.bsky.social Especially these times when we need social sciences more than ever

Academy of Social Sciences@acadsocsciences.bsky.social · 5mo ago

New Fellow @heejungchung.bsky.social is Prof of Work & Employment at @kingsbschool.bsky.social & Director of @giwlkings.bsky.social! Her research focuses on work-family relations, social inequalities, work-life balance & wellbeing outcomes. Find out more➡️ acss.org.uk/news/the-aca...

"Trying to compete with Reform not only feels inauthentic... but a betrayal of what Labour is supposed to represent. We must address the concerns and fears of voters, not play on them." Damning stuff from Sadiq Khan www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

Labour must stop channelling Reform and unite with progressives. That’s the lesson from Gorton and Denton | Sadiq Khan

The threat to the party in some parts of our country is now existential. But we can progress, as we have in London, by being bold and strong in our core beliefs, says London mayor Sadiq Khan

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And again, this is feeding the same sentiment -

Rebecca Montacute@beckymontacute.bsky.social · 7mo ago

Looking back at 2025, I'm deeply concerned this year has brought the increasing normalisation of views which should be no where near mainstream political discourse - particularly the suggestion that people who aren't white can never be "truly" British, that non-white Brits "shouldn't be MPs"...

You know what's funny- but totally not funny. Recent UK by election reform has talked about voting fraud. South Korean Conservative party and the far right part also talking about voter fraud and The OG of course is D Frump himself. It seemed like there's a playbook they share? a shared what's app?

Reform could gain another MP this Thursday. That's why we're urging Labour, Lib Dem, & other party supporters to lend their vote to the Greens this time in Gorton & Denton. We've carried out extensive research and it points to this being our best chance of stopping a very real threat from Reform.

Vote to Stop Reform@stopreform.bsky.social · 6mo ago

Our latest tactical voting advice to stop Reform: stopreformuk.vote/parl/gorton-... Parliamentary by-election 26th Feb 2026 🟢 Gorton & Denton = GREEN #Manchester #ByElection

This one hits hard.

Job opportunity - we need a fab new colleague to do quant research on work, welfare and mental health within @kingscsmh.bsky.social (closes 8 Feb) This is funded until Apr/28, but we'll support you in bids to extend it - please do circulate to suitable ppl! www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DQD294/p...

Postdoctoral Research Associate in Work, Welfare & Mental Health at King's College London

Apply now for the Postdoctoral Research Associate in Work, Welfare & Mental Health role on jobs.ac.uk - the leading job board for higher education jobs. View details.

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How do people think this is okay???? I understand that people are pissed off at some of the politicians who feel very detached from realities of real people and we need to change that but this is just too much.

Are you outside of the UK and want to come do a post-doc with me? Consider using this opportunity.internal EOI deadline is Jan 29th so you will need to get in touch before 15th. Only projects on remote/flexible working, ideal worker culture, gender roles www.thebritishacademy.ac.uk/funding/sche...

International Fellowships 2026

The International Fellowships Programme enables researchers to work for two years at a UK institution with the aim of building a globally connected, mobile research and innovation workforce.

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New on our website today: how @heejungchung.bsky.social and a team at @giwlkings.bsky.social used Understanding Society data in the new Gender Equality Index UK

Understanding Society used for Gender Equality Index - Understanding Society

New tool measures men’s and women’s socioeconomic outcomes across UK A team of researchers led by the Global Institute for Women’s Leadership

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My new Ted talks about why we think remote workers are slackers is online! #RTO #flexibilitystigma youtu.be/_xHQWLjE6xQ?...

Remote work is effective—why the RTO mandates? | Heejung Chung | TEDxLondonBusinessSchool

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Impact!!

King's College London@kingscollegelondon.bsky.social · 9mo ago

Home working could boost UK employment by helping more people into work. This is a key finding from a new @houseoflords.parliament.uk report which cites original research by @kcl-spe.bsky.social, @kingsbschool.bsky.social & @giwlkings.bsky.social. Read more ⬇️ www.kcl.ac.uk/news/is-work...

'Given that remote working is here to stay, it is essential for academics, policymakers, unions, and employers to work together to ensure that flexible arrangements enhance worker wellbeing, reduce inequality, and support innovation and productivity.' @heejungchung.bsky.social

King's College London@kingscollegelondon.bsky.social · 9mo ago

Home working could boost UK employment by helping more people into work. This is a key finding from a new @houseoflords.parliament.uk report which cites original research by @kcl-spe.bsky.social, @kingsbschool.bsky.social & @giwlkings.bsky.social. Read more ⬇️ www.kcl.ac.uk/news/is-work...

💥 A full house tonight with Julia Gillard, @ipsosintheuk.bsky.social, @giwlkings.bsky.social, @heejungchung.bsky.social @bobbyduffy.bsky.social & expert speakers on how attitudes towards issues such as feminism, masculinity and equality are evolving 📺 Watch live: www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ZAK...

Now available: www.e-elgar.com/shop/gbp/res... co-edited by policy group member Elke Heins, with contributions from policy group members: @haylesben.bsky.social, @chrisgrover.bsky.social @heejungchung.bsky.social @katyjones.bsky.social

Research Handbook on Social Policy and Employment

‘This Handbook has an extraordinarily comprehensive historical and global range, placing current developments in a strong perspective of historical development and including countries in the global so...

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‘Tradwife’ influencers are trending, but what’s really behind their appeal? Join us for an evening that goes beyond the headlines, with new data on what young women want. 🗓️ 15 Oct ⏰ 18:15–20:30 📍 Science Gallery London 👉 Register: www.kcl.ac.uk/events/tradw... #Tradwife #ESRCFestival @ukri.org

That gap. 32% see immigration as one of the most important issues facing Britain — more than any other issue. Just 4% see it as something that's important in their own life — one of the lowest shares, and a fraction of the numbers for inflation or the NHS.

Sam Freedman@samfr.bsky.social · 11mo ago

New post just out: "Burn it down vs build it up" With the right radicalising by the day - how can the argument be won on the key dividing line in politics? (£/free trial) open.substack.com/pub/samf/p/b...

A new study by @ucl.ac.uk Equalise member @baowenxue.bsky.social, in collaboration with King's College London and @citystgeorges.bsky.social, reveals gender disparities following a major reform designed to make flexible working more accessible. Access the paper here 👉 jech.bmj.com/content/earl...

🛠️🇨🇭Swiss job ads are moving beyond the ‘ideal worker’ norm: A new study from @uzh.ch and @giwlkings used machine learning to analyze 20+ years of job adverts, revealing early signs of a cultural shift: more emphasis on flexibility, gender equity, and work–life balance.

From the Ideal Worker to the Inclusive Worker: Measuring Norm Shifts Within Occupational Contexts - new study by Jan Müller and Heejung Chung

🛠️🇨🇭Swiss job ads are moving beyond the ‘ideal worker’ norm: A new study from @uzh.ch and @giwlkings used machine learning to analyze 20+ years of job adverts, revealing early signs of a cultural shift: more emphasis on flexibility, gender equity, and work–life balance.

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