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Head of @uoelawschool.bsky.social. Gen Sec (elect) Royal Society of Edinburgh (01.04.25). Law (esp EU). Citizenship. Sea swimming. Photos. Books. Gardening. Landscapes. Tain / Edinburgh

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Jo Shaw FRSE is a British academic specialising in EU law, citizenship and constitutionalism. She holds the Salvesen Chair of European Institutions, one of the established chairs at the University of Edinburgh, and was director of the Institute for Advanced Studies in the Humanities 2014-17. Between 2009 and 2014 she was Dean of research of the College of Humanities and Social Science of the University of Edinburgh. .. more

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Jo Shaw @joshaw.bsky.social · Jan 20
You'll find here a few more details about the journal Global Constitutionalism @globcon.bsky.social, which is now based at Edinburgh Law School and Politics and International Relations. Delighted to be working closely with colleagues on this. Please send us your manuscripts!
uoelawschool.bsky.social Edinburgh Law School @uoelawschool.bsky.social · Jan 20
We are delighted to share that Global Constitutionalism is now based at the University of Edinburgh, supported by Edinburgh Law School and the School of Social and Political Sciences.

The journal publishes cutting-edge articles that advance global constitutionalism.

Read more: edin.ac/4g6NybZ
The dome of Old College against a blue sky

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Jo Shaw @joshaw.bsky.social · 5d
Are you a PhD or early career researcher in EU law and politics? Come to the Europa Institute of the University of Edinburgh to give a paper at our PhD/ECR Workshop on the topic of "Defending the European Union". Dates: 23-24 April 2026. Details here: www.law.ed.ac.uk/news-events/...

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Dr Karen McAulay @karenmca.bsky.social · 6d
Attended a book launch @iashedinburgh.bsky.social for this beauty last night ...
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[Dangerous] Women who Dared
Earlier this year, IASH blogged about an exciting book that Ben Fletcher-Watson and Jo Shaw would soon be releasing.  And yesterday, I attended its launch – the third book of the Dangerous Wo…
karenmcaulaymusicologist.blog

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Sara Canduzzi @saracanduzzi.bsky.social · 7d
The Edinburgh Europa Institute has just put out a call for papers for its annual PhD/ECR Workshop, which will take place in April 2026. The theme for this year is ‘Defending the Union’ and the deadline to submit your abstract is Jan 30th. You can find more details below- feel free to share/repost!

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UCD Politics and International Relations @ucdpolitics.bsky.social · 7d
Applications are now open for the UCD Iseult Honohan Doctoral Scholarship 2026.

Closing Date: 30 January 2026

✔️Covers full fees (EU and Non-EU)
✔️Provides a living stipend of €25,000 per year for up to four years
✔️Is open to EU and non-EU applicants

👇
www.ucd.ie/spire/study/...

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Jo Shaw @joshaw.bsky.social · 8d
That is such sad news. David has been a wise presence in Edinburgh for many years. Condolences to family and friends.
davidhumeinst.bsky.social David Hume Institute @davidhumeinst.bsky.social · 8d
it is with great sadness that we mourn the passing of David Hume Institute trustee, David Gow. Our thoughts are with his wife and family.

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David Hume Institute @davidhumeinst.bsky.social · 8d
it is with great sadness that we mourn the passing of David Hume Institute trustee, David Gow. Our thoughts are with his wife and family.

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Jo Shaw @joshaw.bsky.social · 19d
I know. The ', really' is also a clue.

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Jo Shaw @joshaw.bsky.social · 19d
Not minor, really.
lottelydia.bsky.social Charlotte Lydia Riley @lottelydia.bsky.social · 20d
Incredibly minor point in the grand scheme of the horror of this policy, but this would mean that many women with ILR would be unable to go on maternity leave unless they had a very high salary or an amazing employer package.
sundersays.bsky.social Sunder Katwala (sundersays) @sundersays.bsky.social · 20d
The Conservatives have drafted the legislation.

ANY one of the conditions being met leads to ILR being revoked.

If annual income falls below £38,700 for six months (for any reason at all)

The Secretary of State would also have the powers add whatever further conditions they want.

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Maarten Vink @maartenpvink.bsky.social · 19d
How will Artificial Intelligence transform membership, rights and practices of citizenship?

If you have some original thoughts on this intriguing question, participate in this year‘s @globalcit.bsky.social Rainer Bauböck Essay Award!

Check out further details ⬇️
globalcit.bsky.social GLOBALCIT @globalcit.bsky.social · 20d
Calling all early-career #Citizenship researchers 📣

Submit your entry for the 2026 GLOBALCIT – Rainer Bauböck Essay Award 🏆

The ❓ How will Artificial Intelligence transform membership, rights and practices of citizenship?

🏅 €1,000 + publication 📖

➡️ tinyurl.com/bde6wn9w

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Charlotte Lydia Riley @lottelydia.bsky.social · 20d
Incredibly minor point in the grand scheme of the horror of this policy, but this would mean that many women with ILR would be unable to go on maternity leave unless they had a very high salary or an amazing employer package.
sundersays.bsky.social Sunder Katwala (sundersays) @sundersays.bsky.social · 20d
The Conservatives have drafted the legislation.

ANY one of the conditions being met leads to ILR being revoked.

If annual income falls below £38,700 for six months (for any reason at all)

The Secretary of State would also have the powers add whatever further conditions they want.

Reposted by Maarten Vink, Jo Shaw

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GLOBALCIT @globalcit.bsky.social · 20d
Calling all early-career #Citizenship researchers 📣

Submit your entry for the 2026 GLOBALCIT – Rainer Bauböck Essay Award 🏆

The ❓ How will Artificial Intelligence transform membership, rights and practices of citizenship?

🏅 €1,000 + publication 📖

➡️ tinyurl.com/bde6wn9w

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Jo Shaw @joshaw.bsky.social · Oct 7
Only 5?

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The British Academy @britishacademy.bsky.social · Oct 7
Alongside the @royalsociety.org, @raeng.org.uk, @acmedsci.bsky.social we have opened applications for the latest round of the Horizon Europe Pump Priming Collaboration scheme. Funded by DSIT, the programme supports UK researchers in engaging with Horizon Europe. Learn more: bit.ly/42tplbM
A colour block banner with the words 'Horizon Europe Pump Priming collaboration between UK and EU partners 2026' written on it.

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Scottish Arts and Humanities Alliance (SAHA) @sahavoice.bsky.social · Oct 3
A brand new essay collection, published by @edinburghup.bsky.social, edited by @bfletcherwatson.bsky.social & @joshaw.bsky.social foreword by @sarasheridan.bsky.social

Join the book launch on Tue, 4 Nov 17:30
📍@iashedinburgh.bsky.social

Free 🎟️(in person & online)👇womenwhodared.eventbrite.co.uk

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The Institute for Advanced Studies in the Humanities @iashedinburgh.bsky.social · Oct 3
Tue 4 Nov, 17:30 - "Women Who Dared: From the Infamous to the Forgotten" from @edinburghup.bsky.social. Edited by @bfletcherwatson.bsky.social & @joshaw.bsky.social with a foreword by @sarasheridan.bsky.social

Free tickets: womenwhodared.eventbrite.co.uk (in person and online)
Book Launch: "Women Who Dared: from the infamous to the forgotten"
Join us to mark the publication of our latest essay collection, exploring women's stories throughout history.
womenwhodared.eventbrite.co.uk

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The Institute for Advanced Studies in the Humanities @iashedinburgh.bsky.social · Sep 30
Out now! Our latest book, "Women Who Dared", is released today from Edinburgh University Press. You can purchase direct from @edinburghup.bsky.social via their website or at all good bookshops: edinburghuniversitypress.com/book-women-w...
Women Who Dared
Women Who Dared
edinburghuniversitypress.com

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Maarten Vink @maartenpvink.bsky.social · Sep 25
Good 🧵 by @jdzankic.bsky.social on the problematic 'gold card' in the US.

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Jelena Dzankic @jdzankic.bsky.social · Sep 25
I’ve been waiting for this since February, and it is quite a bit of an anticlimax. See 🧵 for a few thoughts on the #goldcard, #residence, #US

www.whitehouse.gov/presidential...
The Gold Card
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered: Section 1.  Purpose.
www.whitehouse.gov

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Peter Spiro @peterspiro.bsky.social · Sep 23
Category capped at 40k visas a year. This will probably create backlogs and processing delays for aliens who actually have extraordinary ability
peterspiro.bsky.social Peter Spiro @peterspiro.bsky.social · Sep 23
So they found a legal workaround for the “Gold Card” - anyone who donates a million bucks automatically qualifies as an “alien of extraordinary ability”. Totally absurd but probably will stick. No one will have standing to challenge.
The Gold Card
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered: Section 1.  Purpose.
www.whitehouse.gov

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Jo Shaw @joshaw.bsky.social · Sep 18
I have a vestigial memory that Joseph Weiler once criticised the Jean Monnet Programme for being a bit one-eyed in its approach to what types of studies were supported.... #ironyalert

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Jo Shaw @joshaw.bsky.social · Sep 9
Delighted to have coordinated this book symposium, showcasing Engin Isin's important contribution to citizenship studies and citizenship theory. Thank you to all the reviewers!
globalcit.bsky.social GLOBALCIT @globalcit.bsky.social · Sep 9
📢 New Book Review Symposium 📚

Engin Isin’s Citizenship: New Trajectories in Law explores the paradox of human vs citizenship rights & asks if a planetary citizenship can emerge 🤔

Isin reflects on 35 years of struggles, rights, and paradoxes shaping modern citizenship

🔗 tinyurl.com/yed9efba
globalcit.eu

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GLOBALCIT @globalcit.bsky.social · Sep 9
📢 New Book Review Symposium 📚

Engin Isin’s Citizenship: New Trajectories in Law explores the paradox of human vs citizenship rights & asks if a planetary citizenship can emerge 🤔

Isin reflects on 35 years of struggles, rights, and paradoxes shaping modern citizenship

🔗 tinyurl.com/yed9efba
globalcit.eu

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Jo Shaw @joshaw.bsky.social · Sep 4
What on earth is a "pause" when timescales remain the same? This is very difficult to understand as it stands.
resprofnews.bsky.social Research Professional News @resprofnews.bsky.social · Sep 4
🚨BREAKING🚨

Patrick Vallance announces three-month pause in REF.

Science minister announces hiatus but says results for next Research Excellence Framework still on track for 2029.

Free to read:
www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-r...
Vallance announces three-month pause in REF - Research Professional News
Science minister announces hiatus but says results still on track for 2029
www.researchprofessionalnews.com

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Research Professional News @resprofnews.bsky.social · Sep 4
🚨BREAKING🚨

Patrick Vallance announces three-month pause in REF.

Science minister announces hiatus but says results for next Research Excellence Framework still on track for 2029.

Free to read:
www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-r...
Vallance announces three-month pause in REF - Research Professional News
Science minister announces hiatus but says results still on track for 2029
www.researchprofessionalnews.com

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Jo Shaw @joshaw.bsky.social · Sep 2
Very very excited to see this out!
edinburghup.bsky.social Edinburgh University Press @edinburghup.bsky.social · Sep 2
Look what arrived in the EUP office today! We're so excited to be holding these books in our hands! 😍

Meet the women who dared to defy the status quo in Women Who Dared: From the Infamous to the Forgotten. Haven't pre-ordered yet? There's still time! 👉 edin.ac/3DZZC1L

@iashedinburgh.bsky.social
Women Who Dared: From the Infamous to the Forgotten. Four hard copy books piled on a table in front of a houseplant.

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Edinburgh University Press @edinburghup.bsky.social · Sep 2
Look what arrived in the EUP office today! We're so excited to be holding these books in our hands! 😍

Meet the women who dared to defy the status quo in Women Who Dared: From the Infamous to the Forgotten. Haven't pre-ordered yet? There's still time! 👉 edin.ac/3DZZC1L

@iashedinburgh.bsky.social
Women Who Dared: From the Infamous to the Forgotten. Four hard copy books piled on a table in front of a houseplant.

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Jo Shaw @joshaw.bsky.social · Aug 21
I find this action by the Council to be highly antisocial.
fierymark.bsky.social Fiery Mark @fierymark.bsky.social · Aug 20
The benches at the Kirkgate in Leith have been removed.
Has a crime been committed 🤔
Crime Scene cordon around image of bench spray painted on the ground

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Fiery Mark @fierymark.bsky.social · Aug 20
The benches at the Kirkgate in Leith have been removed.
Has a crime been committed 🤔
Crime Scene cordon around image of bench spray painted on the ground

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Bronwen Manby @bronwenmanby.bsky.social · Jan 24
Post from a non-expert on US citizenship law but an actual expert on nationality in international law: the 'subject to the jurisdiction thereof' qualification to birthright citizenship in the 14th Amendment is a principle of international law relating to the status of children of diplomats.