£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)
They look like bad stereotypes of women thought of by people who haven't met women
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.
That's it. All my papers are open access
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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...
Credit: Sean Smith / The Guardian
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
"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...
And again, this is feeding the same sentiment -
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.
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...
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...
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
My new Ted talks about why we think remote workers are slackers is online! #RTO #flexibilitystigma
youtu.be/_xHQWLjE6xQ?...
Impact!!
'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
💥 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
‘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.
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...
