Dr Laura
@laurasocres.bsky.social
Lecturer: Researcher
Sociology (education, community sports) & Social Policy.
Collaborative & Creative Research Methods.
Spurs Fan. Mum of 3. ND.
Anti-Racist & Intersectional Feminist
Views my own. like/share ≠ endorse. #CeaseFire
Sociology (education, community sports) & Social Policy.
Collaborative & Creative Research Methods.
Spurs Fan. Mum of 3. ND.
Anti-Racist & Intersectional Feminist
Views my own. like/share ≠ endorse. #CeaseFire
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"Calling us racist hurts our feelings!" - Paula London
Mate, BEING racist gets people killed. GROW UP!
BBC Debate: Has Jim Ratcliffe made the immigration debate more toxic?
Mate, BEING racist gets people killed. GROW UP!
BBC Debate: Has Jim Ratcliffe made the immigration debate more toxic?
Has Jim Ratcliffe made "Immigration" MORE toxic? - BBC Debate with Paula London
YouTube video by Femi - F Politics!
youtu.be
February 15, 2026 at 4:50 PM
"Calling us racist hurts our feelings!" - Paula London
Mate, BEING racist gets people killed. GROW UP!
BBC Debate: Has Jim Ratcliffe made the immigration debate more toxic?
Mate, BEING racist gets people killed. GROW UP!
BBC Debate: Has Jim Ratcliffe made the immigration debate more toxic?
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LONDON CENTRIC
Who's secretly filming fake TikToks inside Londoners' homes?
We tracked down the viral video account entering people's houses to spread false claims about immigrants.
www.londoncentric.media/p/tiktok-lon...
Who's secretly filming fake TikToks inside Londoners' homes?
We tracked down the viral video account entering people's houses to spread false claims about immigrants.
www.londoncentric.media/p/tiktok-lon...
Who's secretly filming fake TikToks inside Londoners' homes?
We tracked down the viral video account invading people's houses to spread false claims about immigrants.
www.londoncentric.media
January 27, 2026 at 12:52 PM
LONDON CENTRIC
Who's secretly filming fake TikToks inside Londoners' homes?
We tracked down the viral video account entering people's houses to spread false claims about immigrants.
www.londoncentric.media/p/tiktok-lon...
Who's secretly filming fake TikToks inside Londoners' homes?
We tracked down the viral video account entering people's houses to spread false claims about immigrants.
www.londoncentric.media/p/tiktok-lon...
Happening tomorrow!! Register, join, share....please 🙂
Tomorrow!
Join the @welshrefcouncil in celebrating the launch of the powerful and timely book 'A Welcoming Nation?', edited by @catrineds.bsky.social , @laurasocres.bsky.social, and Rhys Dafydd Jones
🕑 1pm
📅 28 January
📍 Online Teams Event
Register here: bit.ly/3LCDSwp
Join the @welshrefcouncil in celebrating the launch of the powerful and timely book 'A Welcoming Nation?', edited by @catrineds.bsky.social , @laurasocres.bsky.social, and Rhys Dafydd Jones
🕑 1pm
📅 28 January
📍 Online Teams Event
Register here: bit.ly/3LCDSwp
January 27, 2026 at 4:46 PM
Happening tomorrow!! Register, join, share....please 🙂
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📚 LANSIAD 📚
Ymunwch â @welshrefcouncil.bsky.social i ddathlu cyhoeddi'r gyfrol hynod amserol 'A Welcoming Nation?', wedi'i golygu gan @catrineds.bsky.social, @laurasocres.bsky.social a Rhys Dafydd Jones.
🕑 1yp
📅 P'nawn Mercher 28 Ionawr
📍 Ar-lein
I gofrestru, ewch at: bit.ly/3LCDSwp
Ymunwch â @welshrefcouncil.bsky.social i ddathlu cyhoeddi'r gyfrol hynod amserol 'A Welcoming Nation?', wedi'i golygu gan @catrineds.bsky.social, @laurasocres.bsky.social a Rhys Dafydd Jones.
🕑 1yp
📅 P'nawn Mercher 28 Ionawr
📍 Ar-lein
I gofrestru, ewch at: bit.ly/3LCDSwp
January 14, 2026 at 3:45 PM
📚 LANSIAD 📚
Ymunwch â @welshrefcouncil.bsky.social i ddathlu cyhoeddi'r gyfrol hynod amserol 'A Welcoming Nation?', wedi'i golygu gan @catrineds.bsky.social, @laurasocres.bsky.social a Rhys Dafydd Jones.
🕑 1yp
📅 P'nawn Mercher 28 Ionawr
📍 Ar-lein
I gofrestru, ewch at: bit.ly/3LCDSwp
Ymunwch â @welshrefcouncil.bsky.social i ddathlu cyhoeddi'r gyfrol hynod amserol 'A Welcoming Nation?', wedi'i golygu gan @catrineds.bsky.social, @laurasocres.bsky.social a Rhys Dafydd Jones.
🕑 1yp
📅 P'nawn Mercher 28 Ionawr
📍 Ar-lein
I gofrestru, ewch at: bit.ly/3LCDSwp
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📚 ONLINE BOOK LAUNCH📚
Join the @welshrefcouncil.bsky.social in celebrating the launch of the powerful and timely book 'A Welcoming Nation?', edited by @catrineds.bsky.social, @laurasocres.bsky.social , and Rhys Dafydd Jones.
🕑 1pm
📅 28 January
📍 Online Teams Event
Register here: bit.ly/3LCDSwp
Join the @welshrefcouncil.bsky.social in celebrating the launch of the powerful and timely book 'A Welcoming Nation?', edited by @catrineds.bsky.social, @laurasocres.bsky.social , and Rhys Dafydd Jones.
🕑 1pm
📅 28 January
📍 Online Teams Event
Register here: bit.ly/3LCDSwp
January 14, 2026 at 3:45 PM
📚 ONLINE BOOK LAUNCH📚
Join the @welshrefcouncil.bsky.social in celebrating the launch of the powerful and timely book 'A Welcoming Nation?', edited by @catrineds.bsky.social, @laurasocres.bsky.social , and Rhys Dafydd Jones.
🕑 1pm
📅 28 January
📍 Online Teams Event
Register here: bit.ly/3LCDSwp
Join the @welshrefcouncil.bsky.social in celebrating the launch of the powerful and timely book 'A Welcoming Nation?', edited by @catrineds.bsky.social, @laurasocres.bsky.social , and Rhys Dafydd Jones.
🕑 1pm
📅 28 January
📍 Online Teams Event
Register here: bit.ly/3LCDSwp
There are still spaces on this 10 week online course on inclusive classrooms
Thursdays 5-7pm (GMT)
www.cardiff.ac.uk/part-time-co...
Concessionary fees and waivers are available
#InclusiveEducation
#CPD
#LifelongLearning
Thursdays 5-7pm (GMT)
www.cardiff.ac.uk/part-time-co...
Concessionary fees and waivers are available
#InclusiveEducation
#CPD
#LifelongLearning
Inclusive Classrooms
This short course introduces students to develop more inclusive classrooms. The module explores concepts, legislation, theory, social issues, and transformative pedagogical practice as they relate to ...
www.cardiff.ac.uk
January 6, 2026 at 7:25 AM
There are still spaces on this 10 week online course on inclusive classrooms
Thursdays 5-7pm (GMT)
www.cardiff.ac.uk/part-time-co...
Concessionary fees and waivers are available
#InclusiveEducation
#CPD
#LifelongLearning
Thursdays 5-7pm (GMT)
www.cardiff.ac.uk/part-time-co...
Concessionary fees and waivers are available
#InclusiveEducation
#CPD
#LifelongLearning
Call for abstracts: Special Issue - Journal of Participatory Research Methods on Everyday Ethics.
Submit a 350-word/2-minute video/audio abstract by 27 Feb 2026.
For more details open the link
jprm.scholasticahq.com/post/3617-cr...
#Ethics #ParticipatoryResearch #RelationalEthics #EverydayEthics
Submit a 350-word/2-minute video/audio abstract by 27 Feb 2026.
For more details open the link
jprm.scholasticahq.com/post/3617-cr...
#Ethics #ParticipatoryResearch #RelationalEthics #EverydayEthics
Critical Conversations on Everyday Ethics in Participatory Research Practices | Published by Journal of Participatory Research Methods
Call for LOIs around the exploration of everyday – or process – ethics in participatory research in both academia and practice-based settings.
jprm.scholasticahq.com
December 15, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Call for abstracts: Special Issue - Journal of Participatory Research Methods on Everyday Ethics.
Submit a 350-word/2-minute video/audio abstract by 27 Feb 2026.
For more details open the link
jprm.scholasticahq.com/post/3617-cr...
#Ethics #ParticipatoryResearch #RelationalEthics #EverydayEthics
Submit a 350-word/2-minute video/audio abstract by 27 Feb 2026.
For more details open the link
jprm.scholasticahq.com/post/3617-cr...
#Ethics #ParticipatoryResearch #RelationalEthics #EverydayEthics
I've had a lovely, but busy afternoon, focused on #CreativeResearchMethods.
Working with 'innovative' research methods, challenging traditional ways of doing things can be exhausting. Days like today are re-energising and are much needed. I'm still tired, but also happy 🙂
Working with 'innovative' research methods, challenging traditional ways of doing things can be exhausting. Days like today are re-energising and are much needed. I'm still tired, but also happy 🙂
December 11, 2025 at 5:25 PM
I've had a lovely, but busy afternoon, focused on #CreativeResearchMethods.
Working with 'innovative' research methods, challenging traditional ways of doing things can be exhausting. Days like today are re-energising and are much needed. I'm still tired, but also happy 🙂
Working with 'innovative' research methods, challenging traditional ways of doing things can be exhausting. Days like today are re-energising and are much needed. I'm still tired, but also happy 🙂
I'm standing #TogetherWithRefugees. Are you?
December 6, 2025 at 6:15 PM
I'm standing #TogetherWithRefugees. Are you?
www.ncrm.ac.uk/about/engage...
Some fantastic bite-size videos, making up a training module on #Collaborative & #Participatory #ResearchMethods. All made by a fantastic MSIG team with @ncrm.ac.uk
Watch some or all of the videos! 🙂
Some fantastic bite-size videos, making up a training module on #Collaborative & #Participatory #ResearchMethods. All made by a fantastic MSIG team with @ncrm.ac.uk
Watch some or all of the videos! 🙂
Collaborative and Participatory Methodological Special Interest Group
This page contains seven training modules crated by the NCRM Collaborative and Participatory Methodological Special Interest Group.
www.ncrm.ac.uk
December 1, 2025 at 7:15 PM
www.ncrm.ac.uk/about/engage...
Some fantastic bite-size videos, making up a training module on #Collaborative & #Participatory #ResearchMethods. All made by a fantastic MSIG team with @ncrm.ac.uk
Watch some or all of the videos! 🙂
Some fantastic bite-size videos, making up a training module on #Collaborative & #Participatory #ResearchMethods. All made by a fantastic MSIG team with @ncrm.ac.uk
Watch some or all of the videos! 🙂
This book 'Congress of Wo/men' was my "first pay day in new job" gift to myself. If anyone ever wants to chat about this book and or kyriarchy ...😉
Thanks @semraakay.bsky.social
My learning and knowledge building from #iMigMob2025 continues @catrineds.bsky.social
Thanks @semraakay.bsky.social
My learning and knowledge building from #iMigMob2025 continues @catrineds.bsky.social
November 5, 2025 at 5:44 PM
This book 'Congress of Wo/men' was my "first pay day in new job" gift to myself. If anyone ever wants to chat about this book and or kyriarchy ...😉
Thanks @semraakay.bsky.social
My learning and knowledge building from #iMigMob2025 continues @catrineds.bsky.social
Thanks @semraakay.bsky.social
My learning and knowledge building from #iMigMob2025 continues @catrineds.bsky.social
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Dawn Butler needs to be crowned "Queen of the Commons".
She was thrown out of Parliament for calling Boris a liar, then Parliament declared him a Liar.
Now @DawnButlerBrent has been scolded for calling Racist Sarah Pochin 'racist'.
THIS MUST END!
#PMQs
She was thrown out of Parliament for calling Boris a liar, then Parliament declared him a Liar.
Now @DawnButlerBrent has been scolded for calling Racist Sarah Pochin 'racist'.
THIS MUST END!
#PMQs
Parliament silences Dawn Butler for telling the truth AGAIN! - Reform UK Racism
YouTube video by Femi - F Politics!
youtu.be
October 29, 2025 at 12:32 PM
Dawn Butler needs to be crowned "Queen of the Commons".
She was thrown out of Parliament for calling Boris a liar, then Parliament declared him a Liar.
Now @DawnButlerBrent has been scolded for calling Racist Sarah Pochin 'racist'.
THIS MUST END!
#PMQs
She was thrown out of Parliament for calling Boris a liar, then Parliament declared him a Liar.
Now @DawnButlerBrent has been scolded for calling Racist Sarah Pochin 'racist'.
THIS MUST END!
#PMQs
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“No one is going to give you the education you need to overthrow them. Nobody is going to teach you your true history, teach you your true heroes, if they know that that knowledge will help set you free." ~ Assata Shakur
October 30, 2025 at 12:45 AM
“No one is going to give you the education you need to overthrow them. Nobody is going to teach you your true history, teach you your true heroes, if they know that that knowledge will help set you free." ~ Assata Shakur
My youngest child wrote the attached list of things she is "grateful for" on World Mental Health Day earlier this month. I read it again this morning and it really made me smile (again) so I thought I'd share the positivity ♥️
October 22, 2025 at 11:41 AM
My youngest child wrote the attached list of things she is "grateful for" on World Mental Health Day earlier this month. I read it again this morning and it really made me smile (again) so I thought I'd share the positivity ♥️
I'm delighted to start my new role today as a research associate at UoM, working on #inclusion & #representationmatters in #highereducation.
This is a subject I'm passionate about and is wonderfully aligned to my professional interests and personal values. I'm excited!
This is a subject I'm passionate about and is wonderfully aligned to my professional interests and personal values. I'm excited!
October 6, 2025 at 11:20 AM
I'm delighted to start my new role today as a research associate at UoM, working on #inclusion & #representationmatters in #highereducation.
This is a subject I'm passionate about and is wonderfully aligned to my professional interests and personal values. I'm excited!
This is a subject I'm passionate about and is wonderfully aligned to my professional interests and personal values. I'm excited!
Job hunting is always "interesting"
Orgs that aren't good at concealing they started the process with a preferred candidate, ones that ghost applicants after the interviews, etc.
But also orgs that are proactive with accessibility, or that take the time to give constructive feedback...
#jobsearch
Orgs that aren't good at concealing they started the process with a preferred candidate, ones that ghost applicants after the interviews, etc.
But also orgs that are proactive with accessibility, or that take the time to give constructive feedback...
#jobsearch
October 3, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Job hunting is always "interesting"
Orgs that aren't good at concealing they started the process with a preferred candidate, ones that ghost applicants after the interviews, etc.
But also orgs that are proactive with accessibility, or that take the time to give constructive feedback...
#jobsearch
Orgs that aren't good at concealing they started the process with a preferred candidate, ones that ghost applicants after the interviews, etc.
But also orgs that are proactive with accessibility, or that take the time to give constructive feedback...
#jobsearch
Reciprocation: For me, it is mutual support, ethical practice, and radical care. It’s how we can build trust and resist extractive systems.
New blog piece now live!
#Reciprocation #InclusiveResearch #SanctuaryEducation #AcademicCare
socialreflections.co.uk/2025/08/28/r...
New blog piece now live!
#Reciprocation #InclusiveResearch #SanctuaryEducation #AcademicCare
socialreflections.co.uk/2025/08/28/r...
Reciprocation: A Relational Ethic for Research and Practice
Reciprocation in research and education is more than a transaction—it’s a relational ethic rooted in care, accountability, and mutual support. This post explores how postgraduate researchers and vo…
socialreflections.co.uk
August 28, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Reciprocation: For me, it is mutual support, ethical practice, and radical care. It’s how we can build trust and resist extractive systems.
New blog piece now live!
#Reciprocation #InclusiveResearch #SanctuaryEducation #AcademicCare
socialreflections.co.uk/2025/08/28/r...
New blog piece now live!
#Reciprocation #InclusiveResearch #SanctuaryEducation #AcademicCare
socialreflections.co.uk/2025/08/28/r...
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Hardbacks are books.
Paperbacks are books.
eBooks are books.
Audio books are books.
The delivery mechanism doesn't matter. What matters is the enjoyment of story.
Paperbacks are books.
eBooks are books.
Audio books are books.
The delivery mechanism doesn't matter. What matters is the enjoyment of story.
August 18, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Hardbacks are books.
Paperbacks are books.
eBooks are books.
Audio books are books.
The delivery mechanism doesn't matter. What matters is the enjoyment of story.
Paperbacks are books.
eBooks are books.
Audio books are books.
The delivery mechanism doesn't matter. What matters is the enjoyment of story.
Education as a social process can transform lives. My research with sanctuary-seeking mothers in Wales led to community courses, progression support & cross-sector change. Let’s recognise experience, amplify voices & design systems that empower. #SanctuaryMothers #InclusiveEducation #RefugeeRights
Research Impact: Sanctuary-Seeking Mothers and Transformative Education
Over recent years, I’ve had the privilege of working closely with mothers seeking sanctuary in Wales—women who have fled conflict, persecution, or instability in search of safety and a better future for themselves and their children. My research has concentrated on their experiences of education and learning, and how these experiences influence their identities, wellbeing, and sense of belonging in a new country.
socialreflections.co.uk
August 13, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Education as a social process can transform lives. My research with sanctuary-seeking mothers in Wales led to community courses, progression support & cross-sector change. Let’s recognise experience, amplify voices & design systems that empower. #SanctuaryMothers #InclusiveEducation #RefugeeRights
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Racism is built on a hierarchal system which positions whiteness at the top. This is why colourism exists across so many communities. Anti-black racism penetrates our society. It is not racist to point this out. This doesn't discount the experiences of any marginalised groups. #dianeabbott
July 17, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Racism is built on a hierarchal system which positions whiteness at the top. This is why colourism exists across so many communities. Anti-black racism penetrates our society. It is not racist to point this out. This doesn't discount the experiences of any marginalised groups. #dianeabbott
First book group session is today. If you know a teen in Cardiff let them know! 🙂
#TeenBookGroup
#Cardiff
#TeenBookGroup
#Cardiff
Introducing @cardiff-hub.bsky.social's new teen book group! 📖
Open to all teenagers aged 13 to 16 years old
First session on Thursday 10 July so register your interest today: bit.ly/460xZkE
Open to all teenagers aged 13 to 16 years old
First session on Thursday 10 July so register your interest today: bit.ly/460xZkE
July 10, 2025 at 10:49 AM
First book group session is today. If you know a teen in Cardiff let them know! 🙂
#TeenBookGroup
#Cardiff
#TeenBookGroup
#Cardiff
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*OPEN ACCESS*
‘A Welcoming Nation?’ edited by @catrineds.bsky.social, Rhys Dafydd Jones, and @laurasocres.bsky.social is out now!
Read for free via the link below: www.uwp.co.uk/app/uploads/...
‘A Welcoming Nation?’ edited by @catrineds.bsky.social, Rhys Dafydd Jones, and @laurasocres.bsky.social is out now!
Read for free via the link below: www.uwp.co.uk/app/uploads/...
June 20, 2025 at 9:01 AM
*OPEN ACCESS*
‘A Welcoming Nation?’ edited by @catrineds.bsky.social, Rhys Dafydd Jones, and @laurasocres.bsky.social is out now!
Read for free via the link below: www.uwp.co.uk/app/uploads/...
‘A Welcoming Nation?’ edited by @catrineds.bsky.social, Rhys Dafydd Jones, and @laurasocres.bsky.social is out now!
Read for free via the link below: www.uwp.co.uk/app/uploads/...
Reposted by Dr Laura
*Mynediad Agored*
Mae 'A Welcoming Nation?' wedi'i olygu gan @catrineds.bsky.social, @laurasocres.bsky.social a Rhys Dafydd Jones yn mynd i'r afael â dadleuon cyfredol am fudo i, o amgylch, a thrwy Gymru.
Darllenwch y gyfrol am ddim ar ein gwefan:
www.uwp.co.uk/app/uploads/...
Mae 'A Welcoming Nation?' wedi'i olygu gan @catrineds.bsky.social, @laurasocres.bsky.social a Rhys Dafydd Jones yn mynd i'r afael â dadleuon cyfredol am fudo i, o amgylch, a thrwy Gymru.
Darllenwch y gyfrol am ddim ar ein gwefan:
www.uwp.co.uk/app/uploads/...
June 20, 2025 at 2:06 PM
*Mynediad Agored*
Mae 'A Welcoming Nation?' wedi'i olygu gan @catrineds.bsky.social, @laurasocres.bsky.social a Rhys Dafydd Jones yn mynd i'r afael â dadleuon cyfredol am fudo i, o amgylch, a thrwy Gymru.
Darllenwch y gyfrol am ddim ar ein gwefan:
www.uwp.co.uk/app/uploads/...
Mae 'A Welcoming Nation?' wedi'i olygu gan @catrineds.bsky.social, @laurasocres.bsky.social a Rhys Dafydd Jones yn mynd i'r afael â dadleuon cyfredol am fudo i, o amgylch, a thrwy Gymru.
Darllenwch y gyfrol am ddim ar ein gwefan:
www.uwp.co.uk/app/uploads/...
My copy of this book arrived in the post last week from @uniwalespress.bsky.social
Thank you @walesmigration.bsky.social for being such a great team to work with.
#NationofSanctuary #Wales #Migration #Intersectionality
Thank you @walesmigration.bsky.social for being such a great team to work with.
#NationofSanctuary #Wales #Migration #Intersectionality
June 10, 2025 at 7:01 AM
My copy of this book arrived in the post last week from @uniwalespress.bsky.social
Thank you @walesmigration.bsky.social for being such a great team to work with.
#NationofSanctuary #Wales #Migration #Intersectionality
Thank you @walesmigration.bsky.social for being such a great team to work with.
#NationofSanctuary #Wales #Migration #Intersectionality