Law & Social Justice
@lsjleeds.bsky.social
Law & Social Justice (L&SJ) is a research centre based at the University of Leeds School Law, engaging with questions about inequalities in welfare and social justice. https://essl.leeds.ac.uk/research-centre-law-social-justice
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Dr Nick Cartwright has been granted a Visiting Professorship at the University of Ibadan!
It will enable him to build relationships with a leading Global South institution, and will open opportunities for joint research, teaching contributions, and knowledge exchange.
Read more👇
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It will enable him to build relationships with a leading Global South institution, and will open opportunities for joint research, teaching contributions, and knowledge exchange.
Read more👇
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January 30, 2026 at 2:55 PM
Dr Nick Cartwright has been granted a Visiting Professorship at the University of Ibadan!
It will enable him to build relationships with a leading Global South institution, and will open opportunities for joint research, teaching contributions, and knowledge exchange.
Read more👇
tinyurl.com/3jjryhp2
It will enable him to build relationships with a leading Global South institution, and will open opportunities for joint research, teaching contributions, and knowledge exchange.
Read more👇
tinyurl.com/3jjryhp2
This will involve several members of our research centre, including Marie-Andree Jacob. Come join us!
The Choreography of Consent: "experiments in dance/law research, which bring together artists, practitioners and scholars to develop innovative dance and law research methods that explore the movement of consent." Online event on 13th Feb 👇 tinyurl.com/2ucnxze5
Choreography of Consent: Online symposium
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January 29, 2026 at 10:12 AM
This will involve several members of our research centre, including Marie-Andree Jacob. Come join us!
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A big congratulations, Zoe, and to all the contributors!
@lsjleeds.bsky.social
@bloomsburyacad.bsky.social
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I have a chapter on ectogestation and reproductive justice out in this new edited collection on Technology, Health, and Law in Life and Death 👇 www.bloomsbury.com/uk/technolog...
Technology, Health, and Law in Life and Death
This book brings together leading global scholars to examine the legal, ethical and social implications of biotechnological innovations in healthcare throughout…
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January 28, 2026 at 10:22 AM
A big congratulations, Zoe, and to all the contributors!
@lsjleeds.bsky.social
@bloomsburyacad.bsky.social
@lsjleeds.bsky.social
@bloomsburyacad.bsky.social
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I have a chapter on ectogestation and reproductive justice out in this new edited collection on Technology, Health, and Law in Life and Death 👇 www.bloomsbury.com/uk/technolog...
Technology, Health, and Law in Life and Death
This book brings together leading global scholars to examine the legal, ethical and social implications of biotechnological innovations in healthcare throughout…
www.bloomsbury.com
January 23, 2026 at 5:35 PM
I have a chapter on ectogestation and reproductive justice out in this new edited collection on Technology, Health, and Law in Life and Death 👇 www.bloomsbury.com/uk/technolog...
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We are BACK with an LGBTQ+ History Month Cabaret!
Our fab drag artists share a history of love, queer romance, persecution, secrets, and liberation! Dance, song, lip syncs, comedy!
18 Feb
7.30pm
Hyde Park Book Club, Leeds
Free tickets below, book now babe xx
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/history-of...
Our fab drag artists share a history of love, queer romance, persecution, secrets, and liberation! Dance, song, lip syncs, comedy!
18 Feb
7.30pm
Hyde Park Book Club, Leeds
Free tickets below, book now babe xx
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/history-of...
History of LOVE! Law’s a Drag presents LGBT History Month Cabaret
Join us live for History of LOVE! A fierce LGBT History Month cabaret by Law’s a Drag!
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January 27, 2026 at 5:56 PM
We are BACK with an LGBTQ+ History Month Cabaret!
Our fab drag artists share a history of love, queer romance, persecution, secrets, and liberation! Dance, song, lip syncs, comedy!
18 Feb
7.30pm
Hyde Park Book Club, Leeds
Free tickets below, book now babe xx
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/history-of...
Our fab drag artists share a history of love, queer romance, persecution, secrets, and liberation! Dance, song, lip syncs, comedy!
18 Feb
7.30pm
Hyde Park Book Club, Leeds
Free tickets below, book now babe xx
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/history-of...
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Our Drs @annabarker.bsky.social and Rebecca Shaw presented at the @societal.bsky.social Impact Acceleration Account showcase, which highlighted collaborations across industry, public sector and communities. Learn more about their impactful work👇
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#SocialImpact #KnowledgeExchange
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#SocialImpact #KnowledgeExchange
January 26, 2026 at 11:00 AM
Our Drs @annabarker.bsky.social and Rebecca Shaw presented at the @societal.bsky.social Impact Acceleration Account showcase, which highlighted collaborations across industry, public sector and communities. Learn more about their impactful work👇
bit.ly/49Wa8mp
#SocialImpact #KnowledgeExchange
bit.ly/49Wa8mp
#SocialImpact #KnowledgeExchange
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Dr Kinfe Yilma addresses the governance of AI in recent research dissemination trip to Ethiopia.
Taking place in Addis Ababa – the diplomatic capital of Africa – Dr Yilma’s dissemination visit is demonstrative of the quality and impact of his research.
Read more👇
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Taking place in Addis Ababa – the diplomatic capital of Africa – Dr Yilma’s dissemination visit is demonstrative of the quality and impact of his research.
Read more👇
tinyurl.com/2fnvmnfj
Dr Kinfe Yilma visits Addis Ababa to address the governance of AI
Dr Kinfe Yilma took a dissemination trip to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia from late December to early January.
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January 27, 2026 at 4:06 PM
Dr Kinfe Yilma addresses the governance of AI in recent research dissemination trip to Ethiopia.
Taking place in Addis Ababa – the diplomatic capital of Africa – Dr Yilma’s dissemination visit is demonstrative of the quality and impact of his research.
Read more👇
tinyurl.com/2fnvmnfj
Taking place in Addis Ababa – the diplomatic capital of Africa – Dr Yilma’s dissemination visit is demonstrative of the quality and impact of his research.
Read more👇
tinyurl.com/2fnvmnfj
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This month LPRG hosted Profs Olomola and Bamgbose from the University of Ibadan to discuss the Women’s Law Clinic, which offers pro bono support to indigent women on issues like domestic violence, inheritance, child custody, reproductive rights, and marital finance.
Read more👇
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Read more👇
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January 20, 2026 at 2:56 PM
This month LPRG hosted Profs Olomola and Bamgbose from the University of Ibadan to discuss the Women’s Law Clinic, which offers pro bono support to indigent women on issues like domestic violence, inheritance, child custody, reproductive rights, and marital finance.
Read more👇
tinyurl.com/935fkwz5
Read more👇
tinyurl.com/935fkwz5
We are very proud and excited to have Professor Conaghan join us.
Do please like, share, and of course, come join us!
Do please like, share, and of course, come join us!
‘Directions, divergences, and dilemmas: What next for the feminist project in law?’
You are very welcome to @lsjleeds.bsky.social's Annual Lecture, delivered by Professor @joanneconaghan.bsky.social.
📅10 March
⏰ 17:00- 19:30
📍Liberty Building LG.06
For more and to register👇
tinyurl.com/5emw347w
You are very welcome to @lsjleeds.bsky.social's Annual Lecture, delivered by Professor @joanneconaghan.bsky.social.
📅10 March
⏰ 17:00- 19:30
📍Liberty Building LG.06
For more and to register👇
tinyurl.com/5emw347w
Select tickets – Directions, Divergences, and Dilemmas: What Next for the Feminist Project in Law? LSJ's Annual Lecture – LG.06, Liberty Building
Directions, Divergences, and Dilemmas: What Next for the Feminist Project in Law? LSJ's Annual Lecture – LG.06, Liberty Building, Tue 10 Mar 2026 - The Centre for Law & Social Justice (LSJ) is ple...
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January 22, 2026 at 12:36 PM
We are very proud and excited to have Professor Conaghan join us.
Do please like, share, and of course, come join us!
Do please like, share, and of course, come join us!
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‘Directions, divergences, and dilemmas: What next for the feminist project in law?’
You are very welcome to @lsjleeds.bsky.social's Annual Lecture, delivered by Professor @joanneconaghan.bsky.social.
📅10 March
⏰ 17:00- 19:30
📍Liberty Building LG.06
For more and to register👇
tinyurl.com/5emw347w
You are very welcome to @lsjleeds.bsky.social's Annual Lecture, delivered by Professor @joanneconaghan.bsky.social.
📅10 March
⏰ 17:00- 19:30
📍Liberty Building LG.06
For more and to register👇
tinyurl.com/5emw347w
Select tickets – Directions, Divergences, and Dilemmas: What Next for the Feminist Project in Law? LSJ's Annual Lecture – LG.06, Liberty Building
Directions, Divergences, and Dilemmas: What Next for the Feminist Project in Law? LSJ's Annual Lecture – LG.06, Liberty Building, Tue 10 Mar 2026 - The Centre for Law & Social Justice (LSJ) is ple...
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January 22, 2026 at 12:24 PM
‘Directions, divergences, and dilemmas: What next for the feminist project in law?’
You are very welcome to @lsjleeds.bsky.social's Annual Lecture, delivered by Professor @joanneconaghan.bsky.social.
📅10 March
⏰ 17:00- 19:30
📍Liberty Building LG.06
For more and to register👇
tinyurl.com/5emw347w
You are very welcome to @lsjleeds.bsky.social's Annual Lecture, delivered by Professor @joanneconaghan.bsky.social.
📅10 March
⏰ 17:00- 19:30
📍Liberty Building LG.06
For more and to register👇
tinyurl.com/5emw347w
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Dr Yaqub was invited to provide an external, comparative perspective on cross-border parental child abduction in a Brazilian hearing which focused on cases involving Brazilian mothers whose children have been taken or retained abroad in Islamic-law contexts.
For more on this👇
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For more on this👇
tinyurl.com/yzfrw5zu
January 15, 2026 at 2:58 PM
Dr Yaqub was invited to provide an external, comparative perspective on cross-border parental child abduction in a Brazilian hearing which focused on cases involving Brazilian mothers whose children have been taken or retained abroad in Islamic-law contexts.
For more on this👇
tinyurl.com/yzfrw5zu
For more on this👇
tinyurl.com/yzfrw5zu
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📰 School of Law academics in the news!📻
In the last week, 3 of our academics have been in the news:
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In the last week, 3 of our academics have been in the news:
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January 20, 2026 at 11:47 AM
📰 School of Law academics in the news!📻
In the last week, 3 of our academics have been in the news:
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In the last week, 3 of our academics have been in the news:
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And Prof Anna Lawson @lsjleeds.bsky.social is in a BBC News piece about pavement parking. She welcomes new powers enabling councils in England to fine motorists for pavement parking, describing how blocked pavements create safety risks for blind pedestrians and guide dogs.
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Leeds guide dog user welcomes law against pavement parking
Anna Lawson says bad parking makes life more dangerous for people with guide dogs.
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January 20, 2026 at 11:47 AM
And Prof Anna Lawson @lsjleeds.bsky.social is in a BBC News piece about pavement parking. She welcomes new powers enabling councils in England to fine motorists for pavement parking, describing how blocked pavements create safety risks for blind pedestrians and guide dogs.
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Professor Subedi wins Leverhulme Trust Major Research Fellowship!
This three-year fellowship will enable him to conduct research into the contribution of developing countries to the evolution of human rights.
Read more about this important fellowship👇
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@cblpleeds.bsky.social
This three-year fellowship will enable him to conduct research into the contribution of developing countries to the evolution of human rights.
Read more about this important fellowship👇
tinyurl.com/4v4hj5v7
@cblpleeds.bsky.social
January 13, 2026 at 12:36 PM
Professor Subedi wins Leverhulme Trust Major Research Fellowship!
This three-year fellowship will enable him to conduct research into the contribution of developing countries to the evolution of human rights.
Read more about this important fellowship👇
tinyurl.com/4v4hj5v7
@cblpleeds.bsky.social
This three-year fellowship will enable him to conduct research into the contribution of developing countries to the evolution of human rights.
Read more about this important fellowship👇
tinyurl.com/4v4hj5v7
@cblpleeds.bsky.social
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Another day in which I'm so very proud of the work by my @lsjleeds.bsky.social colleagues
(Also, another reminder that there are five days left us to apply to join us!
www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DPX168/l...)
(Also, another reminder that there are five days left us to apply to join us!
www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DPX168/l...)
Lecturer in Law at University of Leeds
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January 12, 2026 at 7:11 PM
Another day in which I'm so very proud of the work by my @lsjleeds.bsky.social colleagues
(Also, another reminder that there are five days left us to apply to join us!
www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DPX168/l...)
(Also, another reminder that there are five days left us to apply to join us!
www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DPX168/l...)
We would particularly welcome new colleagues whose research complements the portfolio of expertise we have in the Centre of Law and Social Justice!
Apply before 17 January, share with your networks, and reach out if you have questions or queries!
Apply before 17 January, share with your networks, and reach out if you have questions or queries!
📣Come join our successful, dynamic law school!
These two wonderful roles for Lecturer in Law are closing soon on the 17 January 2026.
Check out the Candidate Brief and apply below! 👇
These two wonderful roles for Lecturer in Law are closing soon on the 17 January 2026.
Check out the Candidate Brief and apply below! 👇
🎓Are you passionate about delivering world-leading research and an exceptional student experience? If so, come and join us!
We have two posts open for Lecturer of Law, closing Saturday 17 January 2026.
Find out more and apply 👇
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We have two posts open for Lecturer of Law, closing Saturday 17 January 2026.
Find out more and apply 👇
tinyurl.com/3n7p3dxs
January 8, 2026 at 3:41 PM
We would particularly welcome new colleagues whose research complements the portfolio of expertise we have in the Centre of Law and Social Justice!
Apply before 17 January, share with your networks, and reach out if you have questions or queries!
Apply before 17 January, share with your networks, and reach out if you have questions or queries!
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Professor Hilary Sommerlad shared her expertise with colleagues in Chile during a month-long appointment as a visiting professor. She spoke on the role of gender in the legal profession, and explored the threat to the rule of law across a series of events.
Read more 👇
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Read more 👇
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January 7, 2026 at 1:38 PM
Professor Hilary Sommerlad shared her expertise with colleagues in Chile during a month-long appointment as a visiting professor. She spoke on the role of gender in the legal profession, and explored the threat to the rule of law across a series of events.
Read more 👇
tinyurl.com/yh8htypa
Read more 👇
tinyurl.com/yh8htypa
Incredibly important and timely. The work of our Centre members focuses on the difficult and cutting edge issues of our times.
📰Our Associate Professors Amrita Mukherjee and Stuart Wallace have been quoted extensively in this Independent piece about how Donald Trump’s actions in Venezuela and threats towards Greenland have upended the ‘rules based order’.
Read their important insights below 👇
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Read their important insights below 👇
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UN risks becoming ‘completely obsolete’ after US strikes on Venezuela, experts warn
Donald Trump’s actions in Venezuela and threats towards Greenland have upended the ‘rules based order’ - and left nations scrabbling for how to respond
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January 8, 2026 at 3:38 PM
Incredibly important and timely. The work of our Centre members focuses on the difficult and cutting edge issues of our times.
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The deadline for this is coming up soon (17 Jan) so if you are interested, go for it! And if you want to chat about law at Leeds, let me know!
Two lectureship positions are now open at our gaff @lawatleeds.bsky.social (both teaching and research Grade 8)!!
In a country where there is HE decimation everywhere, our law school is hiring!
Lovingtons are encouraged to apply!
jobs.leeds.ac.uk/vacancy.aspx...
In a country where there is HE decimation everywhere, our law school is hiring!
Lovingtons are encouraged to apply!
jobs.leeds.ac.uk/vacancy.aspx...
Job Opportunity at University of Leeds: Lecturer in Law
**2 Posts**Are you an outstanding individual with the ambition to join a thriving law school and to contribute to the further development of the School and its research centres? Are you passionate abo...
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January 7, 2026 at 12:37 PM
The deadline for this is coming up soon (17 Jan) so if you are interested, go for it! And if you want to chat about law at Leeds, let me know!
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📰Academic in the news!
Our @dralimalik.bsky.social appears in the Yorkshire Evening Post on the 10-year anniversary of the Boxing Day floods. He has created a series of leaflets to help communities prepare for extreme weather events such as flooding, storms, heatwaves and snow 👇
tinyurl.com/y5u6twhf
Our @dralimalik.bsky.social appears in the Yorkshire Evening Post on the 10-year anniversary of the Boxing Day floods. He has created a series of leaflets to help communities prepare for extreme weather events such as flooding, storms, heatwaves and snow 👇
tinyurl.com/y5u6twhf
University of Leeds academic produces information leaflets to support residents
A decade after flooding devastated Yorkshire, a University of Leeds academic has produced a series of booklets to help people in the UK prepare for and cope with extreme weather.
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January 5, 2026 at 12:26 PM
📰Academic in the news!
Our @dralimalik.bsky.social appears in the Yorkshire Evening Post on the 10-year anniversary of the Boxing Day floods. He has created a series of leaflets to help communities prepare for extreme weather events such as flooding, storms, heatwaves and snow 👇
tinyurl.com/y5u6twhf
Our @dralimalik.bsky.social appears in the Yorkshire Evening Post on the 10-year anniversary of the Boxing Day floods. He has created a series of leaflets to help communities prepare for extreme weather events such as flooding, storms, heatwaves and snow 👇
tinyurl.com/y5u6twhf
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It’s 2026 - the year of LEPH2026!
Registration is now open for the 8th International Law Enforcement and Public Health Conference. Connect with global leaders, share insights, and shape the future of policing & public health.
Register below 👇
leph2026.org/registration
Registration is now open for the 8th International Law Enforcement and Public Health Conference. Connect with global leaders, share insights, and shape the future of policing & public health.
Register below 👇
leph2026.org/registration
January 6, 2026 at 12:12 PM
It’s 2026 - the year of LEPH2026!
Registration is now open for the 8th International Law Enforcement and Public Health Conference. Connect with global leaders, share insights, and shape the future of policing & public health.
Register below 👇
leph2026.org/registration
Registration is now open for the 8th International Law Enforcement and Public Health Conference. Connect with global leaders, share insights, and shape the future of policing & public health.
Register below 👇
leph2026.org/registration
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Check out @batesmith.bsky.social and Dr Ilaria Zavoli's guest-edited symposium on Professionals and Professionalism(s) in International Criminal Justice! 👇
Our guest-edited symposium on Professionals and Professionalism(s) in International Criminal Justice is now out: all 6 articles, a practitioner roundtable and a co-authored editorial with @ilariazavoli.bsky.social and Dr Nora Stappert: academic.oup.com/jicj/issue
January 7, 2026 at 10:20 AM
Check out @batesmith.bsky.social and Dr Ilaria Zavoli's guest-edited symposium on Professionals and Professionalism(s) in International Criminal Justice! 👇
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📻Our @annabarker.bsky.social appears on BBC Radio 4's Living and Light, explaining how urban lighting affects safety and accessibility for women and girls, and the role lighting has been found to play in making these areas more accessible.
Listen👇
tinyurl.com/3aakjy87
(Clip starts at 22:00)
Listen👇
tinyurl.com/3aakjy87
(Clip starts at 22:00)
Living and Light - BBC Sounds
Illuminating new science on artificial light and our health.
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December 22, 2025 at 2:41 PM
📻Our @annabarker.bsky.social appears on BBC Radio 4's Living and Light, explaining how urban lighting affects safety and accessibility for women and girls, and the role lighting has been found to play in making these areas more accessible.
Listen👇
tinyurl.com/3aakjy87
(Clip starts at 22:00)
Listen👇
tinyurl.com/3aakjy87
(Clip starts at 22:00)
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Excellent blog post by our @drimogenjones.bsky.social exploring neo-liberalising grief. Check it out👇
December 23, 2025 at 9:51 AM
Excellent blog post by our @drimogenjones.bsky.social exploring neo-liberalising grief. Check it out👇
More important work from our colleagues!
📻Our @annabarker.bsky.social appears on BBC Radio 4's Living and Light, explaining how urban lighting affects safety and accessibility for women and girls, and the role lighting has been found to play in making these areas more accessible.
Listen👇
tinyurl.com/3aakjy87
(Clip starts at 22:00)
Listen👇
tinyurl.com/3aakjy87
(Clip starts at 22:00)
Living and Light - BBC Sounds
Illuminating new science on artificial light and our health.
tinyurl.com
December 22, 2025 at 3:01 PM
More important work from our colleagues!