The blog post is based on an article by Anna Tarrant, Linzi Ladlow, Alison Koslowski, Harriet Churchill, Naomi Finch, and Patricia Hamilton, published in Social Policy and Society. doi.org/10.1017/S147...

Many social problems are blamed on 'fatherlessness'. But if fathers aren't present, where are they? @profatarrant.bsky.social explains how our social structures - such as inadequate housing, jobs, social security & parenting support - are obstructing engaged fatherhood: nowandmen.net/episode/anna...

Last week I submitted the MS of a very special edited collection with to @policypress.bsky.social 14 chapters about young fathers conducted in the US, UK, South Africa, the Netherlands, Denmark, Sweden, Poland and Peru Further updates on the book when we have them!

Fathers on low incomes & young dads are often portrayed as 'failing', & father absence blamed for a 'crisis of masculinity'. Yet many are seeking to care for their children despite the hurdles, so how can we support them? @profatarrant.bsky.social explains on #NowandMen nowandmen.net/episode/anna...

I'm recently noticing a pattern emerging in how my research on young fathers gets received and whether or not it is deemed to ‘count’ and have impact. A short thread 🧵🧵🧵

School of Social & Political Sciences is launching an online short course An Introduction to Supporting Fathers and Male Caregivers led by @profatarrant.bsky.social. 28th January 2026, 09:30 – 12:30, £75 per person. Scan the QR code or email OAS@lincoln.ac.uk.

A few thoughts on the BBC Three Forgotten Young Fathers documentary! It was a pleasure to consult with the BBC on the show and to see Joshua of the North East Young Dads and Lads being such a great ambassador as always! fyff.co.uk/blog/forgott...

Tomorrow evening, Joe Swash's documentary 'Forgotten Young Dads', featuring the North East Young Dads and Lads, premiers. In BBC coverage Joe Swash says he felt 'completely unsupported' as a young father, voicing what our research with them has consistently shown over the past decade.

Proud of my School of Social & Political Sciences colleague Professor Anna Tarrant @profatarrant.bsky.social who has been elected a Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences. This honour reflects her outstanding transformative research. More details are available here: acss.org.uk/news/the-aca...

The Academy of Social Sciences welcomes 63 leading social scientists to its Fellowship this autumn – Academy of Social Sciences

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Authored by @profatarrant.bsky.social, @drlinziladlow.bsky.social& Dr Laura Way, the chapter explores how young fathers in the UK narrate their experiences and understanding of fathering,fatherhood and co-parenting in the context of recent cultural and generational shifts towards engaged fatherhood

The @followingyff.bsky.social are proud to support #FathersMentalHealth on International Father's Mental Health Day 2025 #IFMHD2025 To mark the occasion @drlinziladlow.bsky.social and I reflect on findings about young fathers and their mental health followingyoungfathersfurther.org/blog/the-men...

There are still spaces available to join our online and revamped National Centre for Research Methods training: Introducing Qualitative Longitudinal Research: From Design to Analysis Monday 23rd June, 10-5pm Register here: www.ncrm.ac.uk/training/sho...

Training course: Introducing Qualitative Longitudinal Research: From Design to Analysis (Online)

This one-day online, interactive course will provide a practical introduction to qualitative longitudinal enquiry. The morning session will explore key design features of this methodology, including

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THIS WEEK's #CPCCGWebinar ⤵️ 👩‍💻 @profatarrant.bsky.social will discuss findings from the @ukri.org @followingyff.bsky.social study on how young #fathers navigate their romantic and intergenerational relationships over time in the context of early #parenthood Register: www.cpc.ac.uk/activities/f...

Delighted that my Social & Political Sciences colleague @drlinziladlow.bsky.social has been awarded a 36-months Leverhulme ECR Fellowship. Linzi’s research is “Reframing Young Parenthood: Intergenerational Dynamics of Poverty and Stigma”, mentored by @profatarrant.bsky.social @leverhulme.ac.uk

Things have never felt as grim in the university sector as they do now: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

No-confidence vote in University of Lincoln bosses is passed - BBC News

Academics at the University of Lincoln call for compulsory redundancies to be ruled out.

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There is a false dichotomy drawn between "the ivory tower" and "the real world," and I'm here to report that in a post-industrial society, your real-world economy absolutely hinges on the university. University towns are factory towns. Universities drive economic activity, not the other way around.

Prof Christina Pagel@chrischirp.bsky.social · last yr.

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Join us Monday to hear from the wonderful Joeli Brearley about her career and campaigning work, her views on current family policy developments and her new podcast on boys. Can’t wait!

Following Young Fathers Further@followingyff.bsky.social · last yr.

Register now for the @familypolicyspa.bsky.social webinar with @joelib.bsky.social 📅 Monday 19th May 🕛 12noon-1pm 📍 Zoom See full details and register here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/social-pol...

Super excited to be hosting Mary Daly on the 2nd June! I’ve long admired Mary’s work, especially her book Families and Poverty. Join us for her reflections on whether the UK can be said to have a family policy. Sign up below!

Following Young Fathers Further@followingyff.bsky.social · last yr.

📣 New event Does the UK have a family policy? Join @familypolicyspa.bsky.social to explore the evolving relationship between the state and the family, with keynote speaker Professor Mary Daly 📅2nd June 🕙 10am 📍 Zoom Full details and registration: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/exploring-...

'The white paper measures to make it harder for people to come here to work, study or stay here may indeed “get immigration down” – but they will also “get growth down”.' @jdportes.bsky.social

Starmer’s immigration plans aren’t just mean-spirited, they’re anti-growth

Making it harder for people to come to this country to work and study may bring down immigration numbers – but it will also be economically counterproductive, says Jonathan Portes

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The School of Social & Political Sciences, University of #Lincoln, is seeking a Research Assistant (plus PhD tuition fees) on the Discovering Liveability: Co-producing alternatives to suicide prevention project. Fixed term until 31 August 2030 & full-time at 1 FTE. Details below

Research Assistant - Discovering Liveability Project at University of Lincoln

An opportunity for an academic position as a Research Assistant - Discovering Liveability Project is available, as advertised on jobs.ac.uk. Apply now and explore other academic job openings.

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This 👇 we need better paternity leave in the UK. Well done to @dadshiftuk.bsky.social

Abby Jitendra@abbyabhaya.bsky.social · last yr.

NEW analysis from @jrf-uk.bsky.social & @centrepropolicy.bsky.social shows how improving paternity leave can boost UK growth Data from countries with more generous leave shows it tackles gender norms & helps women into work, with an economy-wide benefit of £2.8bn www.ft.com/content/5c4a...

NEW PUBLICATION! Father-inclusion: a sensitising concept and framing strategy for addressing the systemic exclusion of men as-fathers across services Please DM me if you'd like access to a copy DOI: doi.org/10.1332/2046... Weblink: bristoluniversitypressdigital.com/view/journal...

1/ In my book, policy.bristoluniversitypress.co.uk/child-poverty, I ask why we should care about child poverty. The reasons why are manifold, ranging from the moral to the economic, and include the following: www.theguardian.com/society/2025...

Ministers privately ruling out scrapping two-child benefits cap

Sources says government is ‘not going to find a way’ to ditch cap despite predictions that child poverty levels will soar

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First BlueSky cake bake post! Haven’t done a cake for a while but this one was fun for my football mad 12 year old (😱😱) girly 🥰🥰

We’re delighted to share the first episode of Father’s Ed, featuring an interview with @profatarrant.bsky.social on young fathers, grandfathers and father inclusion. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Father's Ed

Podcast · Fathercraft · Father's Ed is the podcast for modern fathers navigating parenthood. Each episode features expert guests and real dad stories, tackling everything from sleep struggles to child...

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The recording of my inaugural lecture is now available online. If you were unable to attend or would like to watch it back please follow this link: Co-creating father-inclusive societies through research and innovation youtu.be/zl7h9H-Z6Vk

Anna Tarrant- Inaugural Lecture Mar 2025

YouTube video by The Doctoral School

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The Australian Fatherhood Research Symposium 2025 is excited to have Professor Anna Tarrant as our Invited Speaker on Thursday 1 May to share her insights on father inclusion and working with young fathers. Register now so you don't miss out: mappresearch.org/australian-f...

We've made space in our 2025 webinar series to host a very important and timely conversation Join @profatarrant.bsky.social and our panel of 4 expert speakers as they discuss: How can we better support young men and boys? 📅 Monday 28th April 🕛 12noon 📍 Zoom www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/how-can-we...

How can we better support young men and boys? : A Panel Discussion

You are invited to join us for a panel discussion, followed by a managed Q&A session

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Register now for the @familypolicyspa.bsky.social webinar with @joelib.bsky.social 📅 Monday 19th May 🕛 12noon-1pm 📍 Zoom See full details and register here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/social-pol...

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 · last yr.

📣 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...