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SAI Annual Conference
Queen’s University Belfast
7–8 May 2026
Conflict, Change, Solidarity

The SAI Conference webpage has been updated with 'Conference Programme at a Glance' and 'Information for Conference Delegates'

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Interesting digital methods approach from King's College - using daily questionnaires + wearable tech to study menstrual cycle/mental health connections. Great example of how computational tools can illuminate previously under-researched health experiences. #AcademicSky #sociology

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Sussex is hiring an Assistant Professor in Sociology (fixed-term position). Good opportunity for early career scholars looking to build experience at a strong UK institution. Application deadline: May 17, 2026. #AcademicJobs #sociology

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Fascinating work on how microbial technologies reshape our thinking about technological development and environmental relationships. This kind of interdisciplinary research at the intersection of STS and biotech is exactly what we need more of. #AcademicSky #sociology

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Thick: And Other Essays Thick: And Other Essays - Kindle edition by Cottom, Tressie McMillan. Download it once and read it on your Kindle device, PC, phones or tablets. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading Thick: And Other Essays.

Thick: & Other Essays

"Thick transforms narrative moments into analyses of whiteness, black misogyny & status-signaling as means of survival for black women"

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by Tressie McMillan Cottom
Rating: 4.7/5 (1,596 Reviews)

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Nothing is swifter than rumor. quote of the week #quote #quoteoftheweek quote cite zitat

Quote of the Week 16

“Nothing is swifter than rumor.”
― Titus Livius (Livy)

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More than half a century of sociological excellence! 🥳

These 55- and 60-year chapters have shaped generations of sociologists.

👉 If your chapter is celebrating 55 or 60 years, comment your school name below and help us celebrate your legacy! 💬

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Born Again Queer: A History of Evangelical Gay Activism and the Making of Antigay Christianity by William Stell. A groundbreaking history of evangelicalism and homosexuality in the United States

Born Again Queer by @wmstell.bsky.social is a groundbreaking history of evangelicalism and homosexuality in the United States.

Available May 12 (7 July UK pub).

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Check out this special section in our March 2026 issue exploring Black Reconstruction in America by W. E. B. Du Bois #sociology #ud #ESS @wileysocsci.bsky.social
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We are excited to announce that our March issue is now available!! #sociology #ud #ESS @wileysocsci.bsky.social
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2025 OCR A Level Sociology Paper 3 H580 03 Debates In Contemporary Society
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Stone Age tombs in Scotland reveal 'webs of descent' among male relatives An analysis of DNA from Stone Age skeletons buried in Scotland reveals how people organized the burial of their dead.

Stone Age tombs in #Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 reveal 'webs of descent' among male relatives. Via @live_science #archeology #History #Anthropology #sociology

Does anyone know if there is similar data collected on Canada?
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Ancient Egyptian stone monument depicting a Roman emperor as a pharaoh discovered in Luxor A stone slab depicting the Roman emperor Tiberius was found during restoration work at the Karnak temple complex in Luxor.

Ancient Egyptian stone monument depicting a Roman emperor as a pharaoh discovered in Luxor. Via @live_science #archeology #History #Anthropology #sociology #egyptology

French sociologist Dr Isabelle Sommier has analysed 6,000 incidents of political violence from 1986 to 2026. Over 60% were carried out by the radical right. Most assaults are perpetrated by neo-Nazis, neo-fascists, racist or anti-religious groups www.lemonde.fr/en/op... #sociology

AKD at #SSS2026 this weekend!

From our session on reclaiming #sociology to time at the AKD table with council members & SI’s past editors Drs. Lippard & Carter, these moments reflect our community.

Thank you to Sylvia Stewart for representing AKD & sharing these photos!

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I think I could write an entire #sociology treatise if Vivek’s mistress is white 😂

Myungji Yang's new book on South Korean reactionary politics offers crucial insights into how far-right movements mobilize and contribute to democratic backsliding. Essential reading for understanding contemporary political dynamics in East Asia. #AcademicSky #sociology

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The shift toward data sovereignty isn't just about privacy - it's a fundamental reordering of digital power structures. As EU entities abandon US tech giants for self-hosted alternatives, we're witnessing institutional resistance to surveillance capitalism. #AcademicSky #sociology

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Seeing another municipal survey that will likely produce biased data due to poor methodological design. This is exactly why local governments need to consult with social scientists *before* launching public consultations, not after the damage is done. #AcademicSky #sociology

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The framing of genocide as a "complex political question" that professional associations shouldn't address is deeply troubling. When systematic violence becomes normalized as mere academic debate, we've lost our moral compass as scholars and citizens.

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I am starting to talk about UXD from an HCI perspective as PIE: Paradigmatic Interaction Experience, or, individually, interaction experience paradigms.

I don't have the clout to coin a term and expect anyone to use it, but fuck it. #UXD is too much about two-dimensional widgets. #HCI is too […]

i’m at a juncture in my life where i can no longer get away with having notifications off for whatsapp #sociology

I have the hardest time reading W.E.B. Du Bois's name as [dubɔɪs] rather than [dybwa].

#sociology #dubois #French #linguistics #phonetics

Stanford report highlights growing disconnect between AI insiders and everyone else | TechCrunch Stanford’s latest AI Index shows a widening gap between experts and the public, with rising anxiety over jobs, healthcare, and the economy.

everyday folks are concerned about AI’s impact on their paycheck and whether or not their power bills will go up due to energy-hungry data centers.

young people were growing less hopeful and more angry about the technology.

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Hate small talk? You may enjoy that ‘dull’ chat more than you think, say researchers Participants reported enjoying the human connection regardless of whether they thought the topic was dull

Hate small talk? You may enjoy that ‘dull’ chat more than you think, say researchers. Via @guardian #Science 🔭🔬🧪🥼🧑‍🔬 #sociology