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The magic of an affogato is that even a bad one can be very good, but a very good one can change your life. nyti.ms/3SwZU3N

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Continuing our Research with Impact Series, we explore how @jaklocek.bsky.social works to advance evidence-based policies on religion, peace and conflict globally 🌎 Read in full 🔗 tinyurl.com/4dbb8syw

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NEW - Democratic Trajectories in the Third Wave: Aligning Theory and Methods - cup.org/4kihFA2 "This paper advances the study of democratic trajectories – whether democracies deepen, stagnate, erode or break down over time." - @aperezli.bsky.social & Scott Mainwaring #OpenAccess

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Pleased to share this open access article on prevalence estimation for a hard to find population academic.oup.com/jrsssc/advan... @rightslab.bsky.social

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Sebastião Salgado, a celebrated Brazilian photographer whose striking images of humanity and nature in the Amazon rainforest and beyond won him some of the world’s top honors and made him a household name, has died at 81.

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On today’s agenda at LSA: New Books in The Field, featuring great books by @dsc250.bsky.social, @jillwieberlens.bsky.social, and @jrabrams.bsky.social among others. I’ll link to some of them below!

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Incredible visit to Chicago!

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📚 It's always nice to turn up and get a new book - this time, my latest. Author copies have arrived, and it feels like a long journey has finally finished. More posting and details when it's officially released 👀

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Bit of Texas Bluesky today!

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We are pleased to announce the winners of the 2025 BJPolS Excellence in Reviewing Award. Find out more - cup.org/4k8SFL3 Includes @lbernardi.bsky.social, @aecoppock.bsky.social, @saengler.bsky.social, @akoustov.bsky.social, @mattomildenberger.bsky.social, @mrooduijn.bsky.social & more

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BJPolS is now an #OpenAccess journal. Here is the first #OA article we published (back in 2008) - Policy Mood and Political Sophistication: Why Everybody Moves Mood - cup.org/44BifUA - @peterenns.bsky.social & Paul M. Kellstedt

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The first comprehensive, cross-regional comparative study of democratic backsliding and resiliency around the world. Global Challenges to Democracy eds. Valerie J. Bunce, @tompepinsky.com, @beattyriedl.bsky.social, & Kenneth M. Roberts Out Now #Politics #BookSky cup.org/3F5YRV7

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You can browse all articles published by BJPolS so far in 2025 here - cup.org/3GKiP8w #OpenAccess

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Nearly one in five women and one in seven men globally experienced sexual violence before the age of 18 years, estimates a new analysis published in The Lancet. Explore the research ➡️ tinyurl.com/34p485s9

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▫️ Research with Impact series ▫️ Read more on how @wdaniel127.bsky.social advised the Welsh government on its plans to promote gender equality under the expanded Senedd 🔗➡️ tinyurl.com/366u6vfe @uonresearch.bsky.social @uoninstitute.bsky.social

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Prof Paul Heywood's integrity-based, sector-focused anti-corruption work is shaping global policy 🌍 — influencing Brazil’s national plan, guiding reforms in Australia & Tasmania, and attracting partnerships from the World Bank, SIDA, and more. Read more🔗 tinyurl.com/cdsebkxs

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Fascinating new issue from Politics and Governance on referendums: www.cogitatiopress.com/politicsandg...

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Wanna see something cool? At the Grammy's in 1976, Ella Fitzgerald and Mel Torme explained what jazz is. The result? The crowd losing its mind. 🔥

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My new book, #AHistoryOfEnglandIn25Poems, includes the Old English poem 'The Battle of #Maldon': the story of a heroic English defeat against Vikings. Here in #Växjö: this #RuneStone set up by 'Toki the #Viking', c. 1000 (see AltText). A reminder that a villain in one story can be a hero in another.

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Research with Impact series ➡️ highlighting @drtoddlandman.bsky.social's project on estimating modern slavery 📡 Using field surveys, remote sensing & satellite imagery, his work informs global anti-trafficking efforts and has shaped policy in the US and Philippines 🔗 tinyurl.com/27zp2rn9

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Policy change doesn’t happen in a vacuum—it takes strategic engagement, collaboration, and a deep understanding of the issues at hand. Vicky Brotherton from @uniofnottingham.bsky.social's Rights Lab exemplifies these qualities, playing a key role in translating research into real-world impact.👇

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Not everyone gets to see ancient history come to life through cutting-edge science—but thanks to Barry Shaw, more people than ever are discovering the fascinating world of ancient proteins research. Read more: www.nottingham.ac.uk/policy-and-e...

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We are thrilled to announce the winners of the 2025 Policy Impact and Public Engagement Awards! 🎉 From shaping policy at different levels, to engaging the public and co-creating sustainable solutions with local communities, every initiative reflects a deep commitment to inclusive impact. 1/n

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It’s Election Day, Canada. Go vote Canada Strong.

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The Leverhulme Research Centre competition aims to encourage original research that seeks to transform our understanding of an important topic in contemporary society. This year, we are proud to fund three new centres in the arts, humanities and social sciences. @annavignoles.bsky.social

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Amazing blue sky day here in campus!

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All blue skies here today!

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Today, the Trust Board announced the winners of the 2025 Leverhulme Research Centre competition. Congratulations to the Leverhulme Centre for Algorithmic Life, Leverhulme Centre for Humanity and Space and Leverhulme Centre for Research on Slavery in War. Read more: www.leverhulme.ac.uk/news/2025LRC

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🚨 working paper alert🚨 @carotorreblanca.bsky.social, Will Dinneen, and I have published an updated draft of "The Evolving Landscape of Political Science: Two Decades of Scholarship in a Growing Discipline." We hope you will find it interesting. osf.io/preprints/os...

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From @insidephilanthropy.com “HRDAG is notable in that it really develops deep relationships and partnerships and trust with organizations and actors in different parts of the world." www.insidephilanthropy.com/home/why-top...

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Last year, HRDAG's Patrick Ball won the 2024 John Maddox Prize, Standing Up for Science. Nominations are now being accepted for this year's defender of science and evidence. @natureportfolio.nature.com @vm-wylbur.bsky.social www.nature.com/immersive/ma...

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New this week from the MIT Press 📚👇

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👀 @NottsPolitics are looking for a fixed term Teaching Associate in Security Studies. Fancy joining us? Applications close on 28th April 2025. More details here ⏬️ www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DMN031/t...

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Blue sky from the Chilterns today

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Thankyou for this honour, @uofglasgow.bsky.social

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Honoured to have delivered the keynote speech on the work of the @rightslab.bsky.social to the Model United Nations Society conference. Very engaging and interactive students from all over the UK.

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