Critical thinking, assessment design, AI, and… ? 🛸 When academia meets imagination — and serious insight. Yes, we discuss it all at…critically #York2025. Who says academic conferences can’t be a little fancy ? 👽📚✨ @easp-spa-2025.bsky.social

Drinks are flowing 🍷 olives are glistening 🫒 and conversations are just getting started here at #York2025! 🚌 Heading into town later? Free shuttle buses to the city centre leave at 17:10 and 17:50 Return buses from Monk Bar at 21:30 & 22:00 @easp-spa-2025.bsky.social

From illustrated slides to quotes on T-shirts, #York2025 has brought some creative presentation styles! Over the past two days, I’ve seen some amazing ways to communicate complex ideas 🎨🧥 What’s the most memorable presentation format you’ve come across so far? @easp-spa-2025.bsky.social

The biscuits are calling… and they are located on the Ground & First Floor 🍪📍 Tea, coffee, oat milk, and meaningful conversations — the true essentials of #York2025 ☕

Good morning from Spring Lane! ☀️ Day 2 of #York2025 is underway — new panels, new perspectives, and a lot more policy talk ahead 💬 Whether you’re heading to “Social Care”, “Gender and Perceptions”, or “Comparative Policy” — enjoy your session, and see you around campus! @easp-spa-2025.bsky.social

Day 1 at #York2025 is wrapping up with blue skies and fluffy clouds 💙☁️ The presentations were brilliant, the clouds are extra fluffy, and the evening’s just beginning — drinks and dinner coming up! Hope everyone had a good day of learning, sharing, and sunshine 🌿 @easp-spa-2025.bsky.social

I’m in the Health session now — maps, funding, and big questions about health 🧠📊 Wherever you are at #York2025, I hope you’re enjoying your session too! Let’s keep sharing ideas, curiosity, and maybe coffee later ☕ @easp-spa-2025.bsky.social

15-minute recharge = snacks + coffee + a second helping of social policy 🧁🍊☕ Next sessions are about to begin — pick a room, grab your notes, and dive back in! Whether it’s care, education, health, or youth, there’s something thoughtful waiting for you 🔍 #York2025 @easp-spa-2025.bsky.social

Took one bite of this macaron… Now I’m subscribed to Social Policy and Society in my heart 💙 #York2025

Fuelled by cake, sandwich, and good conversation 🍰🥪☕ The first lunch break at #York2025 is in full swing — great to see such a vibrant, global crowd gathered in Spring Lane! If you’re still arriving, coffee and food are waiting for you in the atrium 😊 #York2025 @easp-spa-2025.bsky.social

✍️ Want your research to make a difference outside academia? Then you need to know what a policy brief really is — and how to write one that gets read. Inspiring and actionable. A must-hear session for any ECR or PhD aiming for real-world impact. #York2025 @easp-spa-2025.bsky.social

“Publishing your first journal paper” — practical, honest, and reassuring advice from Lee Gregory, Co-Editor of Journal of Social Policy, right here at #York2025 📚 One of the highlights from this morning’s Publishing Masterclass for ECRs and postgraduates. @easp-spa-2025.bsky.social

📚 Thinking of publishing your first book or chapter? Here’s what the real process looks like 👇 From proposal → peer review → final revisions → publication, the Publishing Masterclass is laying it all out! Still time to join us in SLB118, Spring Lane Building! #York2025 @easp-spa-2025.bsky.social

The Publishing Masterclass for Postgraduates and Early Career Researchers is happening now in Room SLB118! Come join us for practical tips, warm conversations, and career inspiration 🌟 📍Spring Lane Building 🗺️ 397 Harewood Way, Heslington, York YO10 5DS #York2025

This little pigeon showed up early at the venue today… and just wouldn’t leave. We’re guessing #York2025 must be that exciting. First delegate? First keynote listener? 🕊️ Either way, they’ve clearly claimed front row seating. @easp-spa-2025.bsky.social

Books? ✔️ Badges? ✔️ Smile? ✔️ All set and excited to support #York2025 as a conference assistant! If you’re joining us at the University of York, come say hi — I’ll be the one with a lanyard and a smile (and maybe a bear 🐻) @easp-spa-2025.bsky.social #SPA #EASP

My campus bear is all ready to welcome delegates from across the world to #York2025! I’m part of the amazing conference assistant team—come say hi tomorrow！😊 Let’s make this a brilliant three days of sharing, learning, and connecting! 🌍 @easp-spa-2025.bsky.social