Laurence Piper

@laurencepiper.bsky.social

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Nottingham, Trollhättan, Cape Town, Pietermaritzburg, Durban.

Academic in Sweden, from South Africa, live in the UK.

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Political science 41%

Sociology 22%

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Jo Wolff @jowolff.bsky.social · May 30

Politicians who are not part of the research process may not realise that it is in the nature of research that almost all of it is unsuccessful at least in terms of making change in the world. No doubt there is room for improvement but if you set out to eliminate ‘waste’ you eliminate success too.

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Sunder Katwala (sundersays) @sundersays.bsky.social · May 3

Turning half of unis into voc colleges could cut student immig a lot

"To underwrite the industrial strategy half the universities should be turned into vocational colleges linked to the needs of the armed forces+industry

We desperately need a skilled workforce that does not rely on immigration"

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Filipe Campante @filipecampante.bsky.social · Apr 9

Nothing has prepared you to live under Trump 2 as much as growing up in 1980s/90s Latin America. It was exactly like that! The sudden announcements changing everything, the overwhelming uncertainty, the sheer vertigo and whiplash. Plus, the sense that democracy is fragile and could collapse...

Laurence Piper @laurencepiper.bsky.social · Apr 3

Reminder: YouTube seminar on the Theoria special issue 'On the Politics of Recognition'. Thursday 10th April 17.00 SAST/CET, 1600 BST.

The special issue is here: shorturl.at/G247C

Register for the online session here: lnkd.in/ePf9ESww

#politicaltheory

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Laurence Piper @laurencepiper.bsky.social · Mar 17

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Laurence Piper @laurencepiper.bsky.social · Mar 17

Invitation to our first live roundtable seminar on a Theoria Special Issue 'On the Politics of Recognition'.

10 April 2025, 17.00 SAST, 17.00 CET, 16.00 BST.

Chaired by Dr Chris Allsobrook

Special Issue here: shorturl.at/wC10T
Register here: shorturl.at/e3hS0.
Watch here: lnkd.in/e_KwyWvg

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Theoria: A Journal of Social and Political Theory @theoriasa.bsky.social · Mar 17

Join us on 10 April 2025, at 4pm BST for a seminar with the authors of our special issue: On the Politics of Recognition. The event will be held on Zoom and live-streamed on YouTube. Register here: tinyurl.com/5fhkuepm. #politicaltheory #theoriajournal @laurencepiper.bsky.social

Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Theoria Seminar: The Politics of Recognition. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.

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Laurence Piper @laurencepiper.bsky.social · Feb 10

One of Theoria's brilliant editors, Dr Camilla Vergara, with insights from ancient Rome on systemic corruption and the rise of oligarchy.

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Dr. Camila Vergara on LinkedIn: I gave a lecture at FU Berlin on "Corrupt Republics: Oligarchy, War & the…

I gave a lecture at FU Berlin on "Corrupt Republics: Oligarchy, War & the Destruction of Nature," sponsored by Theoria: A Journal of Political and Social…

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British Journal of Political Science @bjpols.bsky.social · Jan 31

‪From 2025 we are continuous publication, with no more issues.

New articles for our 2025 Volume will be online soon.

When we have new content we will place a 'Current Volume' tab on our homepage where #FirstView used to be.

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Text reading 'British Journal of Political Science' on a green background.

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Peter Stefanovic @peterstefanovic.bsky.social · Jan 26

Every constituency in Britain favours trade with EU over US, new poll suggests

The poll saw just 21 per cent of people say the US should be the UK’s priority over the EU

www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...

Every constituency in Britain favours trade with EU over US, new poll suggests

The poll saw just 21 per cent of people say the US should be the UK’s priority over the EU

www.independent.co.uk

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God @thegodpodcast.com · Jan 25

Hi, I’m God.

You all died in 2016.

And yes, this is Hell.

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Thor Benson @thorbenson.bsky.social · Jan 11

We really do have the weirdest, creepiest robber barons imaginable

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𝕊𝕦𝕟𝕕𝕒𝕖 𝔾𝕦𝕣𝕝 @sundaedivine.bsky.social · Jan 10

Start naming mass shootings after politicians who take money from the NRA.

Laurence Piper @laurencepiper.bsky.social · Jan 7

The latest edition of Theoria is out. 'On the Politics of Recognition' is a special issue curated by Christopher John Allsobrook. shorturl.at/AfQcq

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Dom Joly @realdomjoly.bsky.social · Jan 2

Happy New Year

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Peter Stefanovic @peterstefanovic.bsky.social · Dec 29

The #IPPscandal is one of the most shocking, cruel, inhumane, degrading & monumental injustices of the past half-century

Let’s not wait for the next ITV drama to end it

www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crim...

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Peter Gleick @petergleick.bsky.social · Dec 25

If you've never donated to Wikipedia, now's the time. Elon Musk is attacking it because it's one of the only sources of honest, curated information that he can't control.
www.newsweek.com/elon-musk-ta...

Elon Musk takes aim at Wikipedia

The billionaire has become one of the most prominent supporters of President-elect Donald Trump.

www.newsweek.com

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Joy-Ann Reid @joyannreid.bsky.social · Dec 24

This seems relevant, given the overall news…

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Byline Times @bylinetimes.bsky.social · Dec 24

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Laurence Piper @laurencepiper.bsky.social · Dec 21

Steve Diamond wearing a t-shirt at the Newcastle v Bath game in December (7 degree c) - outside in a gale in Newcastle - is peak Diamond.😂💪🥶

#rugby
#premiershiprugby

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Chris Nelder @chrisnelder.bsky.social · Dec 19

I can hardly think of a better example of the moral decay in modern health care than a Goldman analyst noting that biotech cures for diseases like hepatitis are cool and all, until their success diminishes the business opportunity for pharmaceutical manufacturers.

www.cnbc.com/2018/04/11/g...

Goldman Sachs asks in biotech research report: 'Is curing patients a sustainable business model?'

Goldman Sachs warns sales from the most successful disease treatments are difficult to maintain.

www.cnbc.com

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Jo Wolff @jowolff.bsky.social · Dec 17

What happened after a mass shooting in the UK in 1986 (the Hungerford Massacre).

A report on the massacre, commissioned by Home Secretary Douglas Hurd, found that understaffing and telecommunication problems may have hampered the police response to the developing incident. The killings were committed using legally owned handguns and semi-automatic rifles, and the report stated that existing firearms legislation should be more stringent. Consequently, the Firearms (Amendment) Act 1988 was passed in the wake of the massacre, banning ownership of semi-automatic centre-fire rifles and restricted the use of shotguns with a capacity of more than three cartridges.

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Paul Eric Scannell @pauleric70.bsky.social · Dec 13

Never forget. 🤬🤬🤬

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Nadia Whittome MP @nadiawhittomemp.bsky.social · Dec 12

This is fantastic news for Nottingham!

After years of uncertainty, this is a major boost to our city and local economy.

Major £3m Broad Marsh boost announced after years of uncertainty

The funding from the East Midlands Mayor could be approved in days

www.nottinghampost.com

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Jo Wolff @jowolff.bsky.social · Dec 8

Those pushing through cuts to the creative arts and the humanities should be forced to listen to music and watch movies and read novels created only by AI for the rest of their lives.

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Stabby Jo McDaggers (Anna J Worthy) @okaypoet.bsky.social · Dec 8

Fun fact. Did you know that the medical insurance I have through my job AS A TEACHER doesn't cover injuries sustained in a school shooting? Cute, huh!

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ian bremmer @ianbremmer.com · Dec 5

new destination for inexpensive travel chinese goods: the global south

Laurence Piper @laurencepiper.bsky.social · Dec 5

report to their universities and professional associations...

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