Todd Landman

@drtoddlandman.bsky.social

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Professor, International Consultant, Speaker, Research Director of @rightslab.bsky.social. All views my own. http://www.proftoddlandman.com/

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Todd Landman is a professor of political science and Pro-Vice Chancellor at the University of Nottingham. He is also an academic magician, specializing in mentalism, a member of The Magic Circle, and Visiting Professor of Performance Magic at the University of Huddersfield. .. more

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Todd Landman @drtoddlandman.bsky.social · Sep 26

New publication: Towards a Just Transition in the UK Food Retail Sector: www.nottingham.ac.uk/research/bea...

www.nottingham.ac.uk

Todd Landman @drtoddlandman.bsky.social · 25d

theconversation.com/why-it-is-so...

Why it is so hard to estimate the number of victims of modern slavery in the UK

Estimations from the last ten years range from 8,300 to 136,000.

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The Conversation UK @uk.theconversation.com · 27d

Estimations from the last ten years range from 8,300 to 136,000.

Why it is so hard to estimate the number of victims of modern slavery in the UK

Estimations from the last ten years range from 8,300 to 136,000.

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Todd Landman @drtoddlandman.bsky.social · Oct 5

Red sky for Bluesky

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Leverhulme Centre for Research on Slavery in War @slaveryinwar.bsky.social · Oct 2

MEET THE CENTRE TEAM
Next up are @jenimitchell.bsky.social and @drtoddlandman.bsky.social!

Todd Landman @drtoddlandman.bsky.social · Sep 19

Very pleased to have a chapter in this new book on human rights networks

www.e-elgar.com/shop/usd/the...

@rightslab.bsky.social

The Role of Networks in Advancing Human Rights

‘This book reveals the often-invisible labour of weaving networks that anchor human rights in lived reality. It shows how scholars, practitioners, and activists collectively confront urgent problems, ...

www.e-elgar.com

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Dani Rodrik @drodrik.bsky.social · Sep 16

Highly recommended

Todd Landman @drtoddlandman.bsky.social · Sep 12

New co-authored article on international trade and forced labour. @nottspolitics.bsky.social

doi.org/10.1111/ecpo...

International Trade and Forced Labor

We explore the link between trade liberalization and forced labor theoretically and empirically. Our theoretical framework predicts that the net effect of trade on the use of forced labor depends on ...

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Reposted by Todd Landman, Hugh Starkey

Audrey Osler @audreyosler.bsky.social · Sep 10

⭐️Really appreciate @drtoddlandman.bsky.social review of our edited book ‘Nordic Perspectives on Human Rights Education’ doi.org/10.1080/1891...

⭐️ @beategold.bsky.social & I are grateful for the support of a wonderful team of authors from #Denmark #Finland #Iceland #Norway #Sweden #Canada #US #UK

Nordic Perspectives on Human Rights Education: Research and Practice for Social Justice

Published in Nordic Journal of Human Rights (Ahead of Print, 2025)

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British Journal of Political Science @bjpols.bsky.social · Sep 2

You can register for new content alerts from the British Journal of Political Science here - cup.org/4lYAvMB

BJPolS is now an #OpenAccess journal.

Todd Landman @drtoddlandman.bsky.social · Aug 31

Nice read. Twists, turns, fabulous intrigue.

Todd Landman @drtoddlandman.bsky.social · Aug 31

Fantastic opportunities for cutting edge and world changing research!

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Rights Lab @rightslab.bsky.social · Aug 30

Join us: 7 research roles with new Leverhulme Centre for Research on Slavery in War, closing Sept 2. www.nottingham.ac.uk/research/bea... @katarinaschwarz.bsky.social @drtoddlandman.bsky.social @kevin-bales.bsky.social @uniofnottingham.bsky.social @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social @leverhulme.ac.uk

Todd Landman @drtoddlandman.bsky.social · Aug 30

Very cool. I played trombone in my high school band. Formative years and many life skills obtained!

Todd Landman @drtoddlandman.bsky.social · Aug 23

Tucking into this novel at the moment!

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Leverhulme Trust @leverhulme.ac.uk · Aug 18

Apply now for postdoctoral research fellow roles at @slaveryinwar.bsky.social. A partnership between @rightslab.bsky.social, @uniofnottingham.bsky.social and @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social, the new Centre will focus on analysing, forecasting and tackling slavery in war. tinyurl.com/ha983svh

Leverhulme Centre for Research on Slavery in War

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Dr Lindsey Fitzharris @drlindseyfitz.bsky.social · Jul 25

Handwritten key to muscles and bones of the leg, 19th century. This exquisite illustration is from the Wellcome Library in London.

A hand-drawn illustration of the muscles and bones of the leg, along with a descriptive key.

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Diane Coyle @dianecoyle1859.bsky.social · Mar 3

Here's our big @bennettinstitute.bsky.social news - we are becoming the fully-fledged Bennett School of Public Policy this autumn: www.bennettinstitute.cam.ac.uk/blog/bennett...

Major new policy school at Cambridge University set to take on AI economy and reviving ‘left behind’ regions - Bennett Institute for Public Policy

The Bennett School of Public Policy opens this October, and is already leading work on two of the most pressing policy problems of our time: implementing AI and revitalising post-industrial areas.

www.bennettinstitute.cam.ac.uk

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Leverhulme Trust @leverhulme.ac.uk · Apr 24

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

Leverhulme Trust @leverhulme.ac.uk · Apr 9

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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Uncle Duke @uncleduke1969.bsky.social · Jul 3

car not found

Todd Landman @drtoddlandman.bsky.social · Jun 21

Bluesky in Essex UK today

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nottspolitics.bsky.social @nottspolitics.bsky.social · Jun 18

🟣 Research with Impact series 🟣

Jan Meyer-Sahling is driving civil service reform in the Global South.

His pioneering ethics training programmes in Bangladesh & Nepal have been rolled out across police forces and administration services.

Find out more ➡️ tinyurl.com/mr4ytbbm

School of Politics and International Relations - Research with Impact Series - Professor Jan Meyer-Sahling - Anti-corruption, ethics and integrity management in the Global South

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Jason Klocek @jaklocek.bsky.social · Jun 17

Looking forward to #BISA2025 (my first BISA conference) this week. Belfast should provide quite the stirring backdrop for a discussion of violent non-state actors with this stellar line up of colleagues on Friday. Join us if free and around!

@mybisa.bsky.social @nottspolitics.bsky.social

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Christopher Dole @chrisdole86.bsky.social · Jun 5

Do Life During Wartime next www.youtube.com/watch?v=CJ54...

Talking Heads - Psycho Killer (Official Video)

YouTube video by Talking Heads

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The New York Times @nytimes.com · Jun 3

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

A close-up of a dessert, an affogato, with a scoop of melting vanilla ice cream in a glass, covered in rich brown espresso, and resting on a ceramic saucer. Headline: The Best Coffee Break Is an Affogato

Todd Landman @drtoddlandman.bsky.social · Jun 2

His debate with Danielle Allen made him appear quite lightweight and he showed a complete misunderstanding of Aristotle and Darwin, lapsing into Spencer's notion of social Darwinism and relying on cherry picked anecdotes rather than sound evidence-based and logical arguments.

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nottspolitics.bsky.social @nottspolitics.bsky.social · May 29

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

School of Politics and International Relations - Research with Impact Series - Dr Jason Klocek - Evidence- based policies to address religious discrimination and conflict

Reposted by Anı́bal Pérez-Liñán, Todd Landman

British Journal of Political Science @bjpols.bsky.social · May 28

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

BJPolS abstract detailing the study of democratic regimes and economic development patterns, focusing on the use of latent growth curve models to analyze changes in 103 democratic nations since 1974.

Todd Landman @drtoddlandman.bsky.social · May 27

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

A partially pooled network scale-up method model: detailed estimation of child sexual exploitation material trafficking prevalence in Philippine municipalities

Abstract. Effective policy and intervention strategies to combat human trafficking for child sexual exploitation material (CSEM) production require accurat

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Todd Landman @drtoddlandman.bsky.social · May 24

Incredible artist who will be sorely missed.

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