Social & Political Science, Philosophy, Anthropology
@exeterspspa.bsky.social
The SPSPA department at the University of Exeter - a leading centre of international excellence in teaching and research across anthropology, criminology, international relations, philosophy, politics and sociology.
Fascinating listen: Professor Matt Lobley of @uniofexeterhass.bsky.social talking about the challenges facing small farms.
Professor Matt Lobley from the @crpr-exeter.bsky.social spoke to Radio 4 Farming Today about the importance of small family farms and the severe challenges they are now facing
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Farming Today - 10/11/2025: Family farms, 'Aginflation', mushroom growing in NI - BBC Sounds
What could the future hold for family farms?
www.bbc.co.uk
November 11, 2025 at 11:07 AM
Fascinating listen: Professor Matt Lobley of @uniofexeterhass.bsky.social talking about the challenges facing small farms.
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For PhD researchers interested in food sustainability - paid consultancy placement opportunities with Better Food Traders as part of the Food Shines project www.aru.ac.uk/global-susta...
BAFR-UK: Backcasting to Achieve Food Resilience in the UK project - Global Sustainability Institute - ARU
Find out about the Backcasting to Achieve Food Resilience (BAFR-UK) research project, led by experts from ARU's Global Sustainability Institute.
www.aru.ac.uk
November 11, 2025 at 9:47 AM
For PhD researchers interested in food sustainability - paid consultancy placement opportunities with Better Food Traders as part of the Food Shines project www.aru.ac.uk/global-susta...
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"Devon’s food tells an evolving story of tradition, and a culinary and cultural relationship with landscape, communities and seasons" - Dr Paul Cleave @uniofexeterhass.bsky.social has written about #Devon's appetising food history for @uk.theconversation.com 🧈🍦
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Rural Devon cuisine has a rich history – from the origins of cream teas to squab pie
Devonshire dumplings – apples wrapped in pastry and baked – were made extra special when accompanied by a generous dollop of clotted cream.
theconversation.com
November 5, 2025 at 8:01 PM
"Devon’s food tells an evolving story of tradition, and a culinary and cultural relationship with landscape, communities and seasons" - Dr Paul Cleave @uniofexeterhass.bsky.social has written about #Devon's appetising food history for @uk.theconversation.com 🧈🍦
theconversation.com/rural-devon-...
theconversation.com/rural-devon-...
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My book Security after Christendom is 50% off through November 30. Yes, half price! Use code CONFSHIP at checkout. If you select Media Mail, shipping is free.
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Security after Christendom- Wipf and Stock Publishers
We live in the wealthiest and most heavily defended world in history, so why do we feel so insecure? In a secular world, what does Christian theology have to...
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November 5, 2025 at 8:48 AM
My book Security after Christendom is 50% off through November 30. Yes, half price! Use code CONFSHIP at checkout. If you select Media Mail, shipping is free.
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Join me, Gianni Del Panta and Licia Cianetti for the ECPR Joint Sessions at the Uni of Innsbruck, where we'll be hosting a workshop entitled "Rethinking Regimes: Critical Reflections on an Under-theorised Concept". Details here: ecpr.eu/Events/Event...
Can't wait to get stuck into the discussions!🤓
Can't wait to get stuck into the discussions!🤓
Rethinking ‘Regimes’: Critical Reflections on an Under-Theorised Concept
European Consortium for Political Research
ecpr.eu
November 5, 2025 at 11:34 AM
Join me, Gianni Del Panta and Licia Cianetti for the ECPR Joint Sessions at the Uni of Innsbruck, where we'll be hosting a workshop entitled "Rethinking Regimes: Critical Reflections on an Under-theorised Concept". Details here: ecpr.eu/Events/Event...
Can't wait to get stuck into the discussions!🤓
Can't wait to get stuck into the discussions!🤓
We're celebrating bonfire night with an inaugural lecture from @profalexp.bsky.social 'Constitutionalising Anarchy in World Politics' - last minute tickets available below. We'd love to see you there! @uniofexeterhass.bsky.social
Prof Alex Prichard: 'Constitutionalising Anarchy in World Politics'
Join Prof Alex Prichard at his Inaugural Lecture, where he will talk on anarchism & defend the merits of anarchy over sovereignty.
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November 5, 2025 at 9:54 AM
We're celebrating bonfire night with an inaugural lecture from @profalexp.bsky.social 'Constitutionalising Anarchy in World Politics' - last minute tickets available below. We'd love to see you there! @uniofexeterhass.bsky.social
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Don't forget to register (either in person or online) for the CRPR University of Exeter Distinguished Lecture by Prof Michael Winter on 17th Dec - Eventbrite link bit.ly/4hGTquZ
We are expecting large numbers, so early registration is strongly encouraged!
We are expecting large numbers, so early registration is strongly encouraged!
Join us for distinguished lecture 17th Dec 10.15-12.15pm by @crpr-exeter.bsky.social's Professor Michael Winter: Whatever happened to the Political Economy of Agriculture?
Lecture Theatre 1, Queens Building, Streatham Campus
10.15am - tea/coffee
10.45am - lecture
Register: tinyurl.com/4zxjz3xs
Lecture Theatre 1, Queens Building, Streatham Campus
10.15am - tea/coffee
10.45am - lecture
Register: tinyurl.com/4zxjz3xs
November 4, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Don't forget to register (either in person or online) for the CRPR University of Exeter Distinguished Lecture by Prof Michael Winter on 17th Dec - Eventbrite link bit.ly/4hGTquZ
We are expecting large numbers, so early registration is strongly encouraged!
We are expecting large numbers, so early registration is strongly encouraged!
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✨CFA✨
I’m hosting a workshop on Social AI at the Uni of Exeter, generously funded by the Society of Applied Philosophy (10&11 Feb). If you fancy joining us to present your work, please submit an abstract!
Confirmed speakers: Rob Clowes, Pii Telakivi, Joel Krueger, Tom Roberts, & me. #philsky
I’m hosting a workshop on Social AI at the Uni of Exeter, generously funded by the Society of Applied Philosophy (10&11 Feb). If you fancy joining us to present your work, please submit an abstract!
Confirmed speakers: Rob Clowes, Pii Telakivi, Joel Krueger, Tom Roberts, & me. #philsky
October 28, 2025 at 4:25 PM
✨CFA✨
I’m hosting a workshop on Social AI at the Uni of Exeter, generously funded by the Society of Applied Philosophy (10&11 Feb). If you fancy joining us to present your work, please submit an abstract!
Confirmed speakers: Rob Clowes, Pii Telakivi, Joel Krueger, Tom Roberts, & me. #philsky
I’m hosting a workshop on Social AI at the Uni of Exeter, generously funded by the Society of Applied Philosophy (10&11 Feb). If you fancy joining us to present your work, please submit an abstract!
Confirmed speakers: Rob Clowes, Pii Telakivi, Joel Krueger, Tom Roberts, & me. #philsky
Fascinating new study by @irenefmolina.bsky.social, from @uniofexeterhass.bsky.social shows how the EU’s longstanding territorial undifferentiation practices have been successfully challenged through “lawfare”, or legal activism, from the Polisario Front, producing compelling case-law.
EU ambiguity on Western Sahara frozen conflict is a “glaring source” of vulnerability for Sahrawis, study shows
The European Union’s legal ambiguity on the Western Sahara frozen conflict is an increasingly glaring source of vulnerability for Sahrawis, a new study shows. The lack of an EU firm position on the no...
news.exeter.ac.uk
October 30, 2025 at 10:20 AM
Fascinating new study by @irenefmolina.bsky.social, from @uniofexeterhass.bsky.social shows how the EU’s longstanding territorial undifferentiation practices have been successfully challenged through “lawfare”, or legal activism, from the Polisario Front, producing compelling case-law.
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Insightful short report by Charles Masquelier at CRPR University of Exeter about the challenges as well as solutions from farmers/land managers on implementing nature recovery and engaging with environmental land management practices: bit.ly/4hxt4eB
October 29, 2025 at 8:25 AM
Insightful short report by Charles Masquelier at CRPR University of Exeter about the challenges as well as solutions from farmers/land managers on implementing nature recovery and engaging with environmental land management practices: bit.ly/4hxt4eB
New Book: The Power of the Crowd: How the Public Can Both Spoil and Improve Social Media as a Source of Information' by Florian Stöckel @florianstoeckel.bsky.social of @uniofexeterhass.bsky.social, S. Stöckli, B.A. Lyons, H. Kroker &
@jasonreifler.bsky.social
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Social media comments can act as “quick warning signals” against misinformation, study shows
Comments from ordinary users on social media platforms can be a force for good, helping others identify false information and navigate what is accurate, new research shows. However these same comments...
news.exeter.ac.uk
October 29, 2025 at 12:12 PM
New Book: The Power of the Crowd: How the Public Can Both Spoil and Improve Social Media as a Source of Information' by Florian Stöckel @florianstoeckel.bsky.social of @uniofexeterhass.bsky.social, S. Stöckli, B.A. Lyons, H. Kroker &
@jasonreifler.bsky.social
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@jasonreifler.bsky.social
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How anxious are young people about the climate emergency? Professor Juliet Carlisle, a Fulbright Scholar from the University of Utah currently based at the University of Exeter, is exploring this vital question through her research. @uniofexeterhass.bsky.social
Expert to examine if young people are more anxious about the climate emergency
Major new research will examine whether younger people are more anxious about the climate emergency than older generations. The study will examine if millennials and those younger do worry more about ...
news.exeter.ac.uk
October 28, 2025 at 3:28 PM
How anxious are young people about the climate emergency? Professor Juliet Carlisle, a Fulbright Scholar from the University of Utah currently based at the University of Exeter, is exploring this vital question through her research. @uniofexeterhass.bsky.social
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Getting packed up for my visit to the Human Abilities Center in Berlin 🤗 among other things, I’ll be running this awesome workshop with Jan Slaby on ‘The Self as a Political Problem’ - check out the amazing speaker list and do sign up if you want to join us (limited spots available) ✨
October 26, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Getting packed up for my visit to the Human Abilities Center in Berlin 🤗 among other things, I’ll be running this awesome workshop with Jan Slaby on ‘The Self as a Political Problem’ - check out the amazing speaker list and do sign up if you want to join us (limited spots available) ✨
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Dental shame stops people seeking help for oral health issues, study warns https://ow.ly/JIrB50XavuK
Social & Political Science, Philosophy, Anthropology
Social & Political Science, Philosophy, Anthropology
Dental shame stops people seeking help for oral health issues, study warns
Shame can lead people to avoid getting treatment for dental issues, potentially worsening oral health inequalities, a new study warns. A better understanding of dental shame could encourage more people to seek help, researchers and
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October 23, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Dental shame stops people seeking help for oral health issues, study warns https://ow.ly/JIrB50XavuK
Social & Political Science, Philosophy, Anthropology
Social & Political Science, Philosophy, Anthropology
Join us for an inspiring discussion on Data and AI in Research and the implications for research categories and interdisciplinarity.
15 October 2025
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM CEST (10:00 AM - 11:30 AM UTC) Find out more and register at ethicaldatainitiative.org/2025/10/07/h...
15 October 2025
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM CEST (10:00 AM - 11:30 AM UTC) Find out more and register at ethicaldatainitiative.org/2025/10/07/h...
How data and AI are reshaping research categories and methods: implications for disciplinary boundaries and scientific practice - The Ethical Data Initiative
Join us on 15 October 2025, from 10h00-11h30 UTC (12h00-13h30 CET) for the next Webinar in the Research Assessment for Ethics, Data and AI Discussion Series. Click here to register The world of scienc...
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October 13, 2025 at 11:10 AM
Join us for an inspiring discussion on Data and AI in Research and the implications for research categories and interdisciplinarity.
15 October 2025
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM CEST (10:00 AM - 11:30 AM UTC) Find out more and register at ethicaldatainitiative.org/2025/10/07/h...
15 October 2025
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM CEST (10:00 AM - 11:30 AM UTC) Find out more and register at ethicaldatainitiative.org/2025/10/07/h...
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New report on Exmoor species reintroductions (pine marten and white-tailed eagle) by @crpr-exeter.bsky.social researchers Steven Emery & Keith Howe with Mary Peberdy & the Exmoor Society. Includes land manager concerns, evidence review & recommendations. Report & briefing doc here: bit.ly/4nOthMu
New report exploring the reintroduction of Pine Martens and White-tailed Eagles in Exmoor - The Exmoor Society
The Exmoor Society has commissioned a report to provide a balanced overview of the reintroduction of Pine Martens and Sea Eagles into Exmoor.
www.exmoorsociety.com
September 30, 2025 at 6:49 AM
New report on Exmoor species reintroductions (pine marten and white-tailed eagle) by @crpr-exeter.bsky.social researchers Steven Emery & Keith Howe with Mary Peberdy & the Exmoor Society. Includes land manager concerns, evidence review & recommendations. Report & briefing doc here: bit.ly/4nOthMu
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Professor Anthony King from the Strategy and Security Institute spoke about his research into the culture of the British Army on BBC Radio 2. Listen again here
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Jeremy Vine - Burglar alarms and Jaguar Land Rover - BBC Sounds
Jeremy discusses the army, burglar alarms, Jaguar Land Rover shutdown and flower pots.
www.bbc.co.uk
September 25, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Professor Anthony King from the Strategy and Security Institute spoke about his research into the culture of the British Army on BBC Radio 2. Listen again here
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
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Chatbots are explicitly being designed “to elicit intimacy and emotional engagement in order to increase our trust in and dependency on them” (me in Wired magazine 🤭). This designed intimacy combined with AI sycophancy creates serious risks for delusional thinking
www.wired.com/story/ai-psy...
www.wired.com/story/ai-psy...
AI Psychosis Is Rarely Psychosis at All
A wave of AI users presenting in states of psychological distress gave birth to an unofficial diagnostic label. Experts say it’s neither accurate nor needed, but concede that it’s likely to stay.
www.wired.com
September 19, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Chatbots are explicitly being designed “to elicit intimacy and emotional engagement in order to increase our trust in and dependency on them” (me in Wired magazine 🤭). This designed intimacy combined with AI sycophancy creates serious risks for delusional thinking
www.wired.com/story/ai-psy...
www.wired.com/story/ai-psy...
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"Skateboarding is inclusive in a deep way. It's not just 'everyone's welcome', it's a hand up. People are pulled in, supported, and met at their own level" - Dr Paul O'Connor from @uniofexeterhass.bsky.social @exeterspspa.bsky.social on skateboarding communities 🛹
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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'Deeply inclusive': Skateboarding comes of age
www.bbc.co.uk
September 22, 2025 at 3:37 PM
"Skateboarding is inclusive in a deep way. It's not just 'everyone's welcome', it's a hand up. People are pulled in, supported, and met at their own level" - Dr Paul O'Connor from @uniofexeterhass.bsky.social @exeterspspa.bsky.social on skateboarding communities 🛹
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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New episode of Exeter Postgraduate Researcher Podcast 🎧! In this month's episode, PGR Kate Werran will be chatting to @exeter.ac.uk alumna Pankhuri Singh about the experience of being a mature student- both challenges and advantages. Listen👉 www.podbean.com/ew/pb-g5s4z-...
September 15, 2025 at 8:13 AM
New episode of Exeter Postgraduate Researcher Podcast 🎧! In this month's episode, PGR Kate Werran will be chatting to @exeter.ac.uk alumna Pankhuri Singh about the experience of being a mature student- both challenges and advantages. Listen👉 www.podbean.com/ew/pb-g5s4z-...
Excited to be hosting the book launch for three new books on anthropology next week www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/asa-anthro...
ASA Anthropology of Britain network hybrid book launch
Join us for the launch of three new books on the anthropology of Britain
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September 10, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Excited to be hosting the book launch for three new books on anthropology next week www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/asa-anthro...
#EPOP2025 in summary, thanks to @hannahbunting.bsky.social @uniofexeterhass.bsky.social - a hugely successful conference!
September 9, 2025 at 9:35 AM
#EPOP2025 in summary, thanks to @hannahbunting.bsky.social @uniofexeterhass.bsky.social - a hugely successful conference!
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At #EPOP2025, we were delighted to award Pippa Norris the 2025 Sir David Butler Prize for Lifetime Contribution to the Study of Elections, Public Opinion and Parties.
@polstudiesassoc.bsky.social
@polstudiesassoc.bsky.social
September 8, 2025 at 10:01 AM
At #EPOP2025, we were delighted to award Pippa Norris the 2025 Sir David Butler Prize for Lifetime Contribution to the Study of Elections, Public Opinion and Parties.
@polstudiesassoc.bsky.social
@polstudiesassoc.bsky.social
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Back from @psaepop.bsky.social at @universityofexeter.bsky.social still buzzing⚡️
Got the chance to present my work on moving out and populist attitudes, and learned so much from inspiring research.
Wonderful people and discussions, such a boost to start my last PhD year in my second home 🇬🇧
Got the chance to present my work on moving out and populist attitudes, and learned so much from inspiring research.
Wonderful people and discussions, such a boost to start my last PhD year in my second home 🇬🇧
September 8, 2025 at 10:49 AM
Back from @psaepop.bsky.social at @universityofexeter.bsky.social still buzzing⚡️
Got the chance to present my work on moving out and populist attitudes, and learned so much from inspiring research.
Wonderful people and discussions, such a boost to start my last PhD year in my second home 🇬🇧
Got the chance to present my work on moving out and populist attitudes, and learned so much from inspiring research.
Wonderful people and discussions, such a boost to start my last PhD year in my second home 🇬🇧
#EPOP2025 is all wrapped up! Fantastic conference rounded off with dinner at Reed Hall @hannahbunting.bsky.social @uniofexeterhass.bsky.social @psaepop.bsky.social A huge thanks to all of our presenters, panellists, delegates and colleagues who supported to make it such a success.
September 8, 2025 at 12:48 PM
#EPOP2025 is all wrapped up! Fantastic conference rounded off with dinner at Reed Hall @hannahbunting.bsky.social @uniofexeterhass.bsky.social @psaepop.bsky.social A huge thanks to all of our presenters, panellists, delegates and colleagues who supported to make it such a success.