Dr Rachel Souhami
@rachelsouhami.bsky.social
Museums consultant. Works at the intersection of design, narrative, partnerships and process. Develops and facilitates new approaches to museum practice. Producer of @museumsshowoff.bsky.social
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When asked by Labour MP Catherine West about failed asylum seekers being forced into homelessness and destitution, Shabana Mahmood replies that "The best thing [for them] to do is to voluntarily leave the country".
November 17, 2025 at 6:39 PM
When asked by Labour MP Catherine West about failed asylum seekers being forced into homelessness and destitution, Shabana Mahmood replies that "The best thing [for them] to do is to voluntarily leave the country".
For anyone still unsure of how appalling this government’s immigration policy is – this is what the Nazis did this as people arrived at concentration camps.
Refugees’ jewellery could be seized to pay for asylum costs, says Home Office minister
Refugees’ jewellery could be seized to pay for asylum costs, says Home Office minister
Idea borrowed from Denmark is latest attempt to reduce number of refugees coming to UK
Refugees could have jewellery or other valuables taken to pay for the costs of processing their cases, a Home Office minister has said, in another detail of changes to migration policy likely to cause worries among Labour MPs.
Speaking to broadcasters before the formal announcement of sweeping changes to asylum policy on Monday, the Home Office minister Alex Norris said while this would not involve seizing wedding rings, jewellery without sentimental value could be taken. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
November 17, 2025 at 9:21 AM
For anyone still unsure of how appalling this government’s immigration policy is – this is what the Nazis did this as people arrived at concentration camps.
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Cultural Trends Roundtable 2: 2 December, 10:00am GMT:
Does Cultural Policy Research Need Theory?
With Tony Bennett, Sigrid Røyseng and Jennifer Lena, chaired by Patrycja Kaszynska.
Join us for a wide-ranging discussion on the future of the field.
Join link: us06web.zoom.us/j/8849746902...
Does Cultural Policy Research Need Theory?
With Tony Bennett, Sigrid Røyseng and Jennifer Lena, chaired by Patrycja Kaszynska.
Join us for a wide-ranging discussion on the future of the field.
Join link: us06web.zoom.us/j/8849746902...
November 13, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Cultural Trends Roundtable 2: 2 December, 10:00am GMT:
Does Cultural Policy Research Need Theory?
With Tony Bennett, Sigrid Røyseng and Jennifer Lena, chaired by Patrycja Kaszynska.
Join us for a wide-ranging discussion on the future of the field.
Join link: us06web.zoom.us/j/8849746902...
Does Cultural Policy Research Need Theory?
With Tony Bennett, Sigrid Røyseng and Jennifer Lena, chaired by Patrycja Kaszynska.
Join us for a wide-ranging discussion on the future of the field.
Join link: us06web.zoom.us/j/8849746902...
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VPNs are a critical tool in corporate IT. I routinely use them to access clients' systems, and to remotely access my own home server. I am also currently unable to read the website of one of the foremost practitioners in my field because the OSA has forced them to block UK traffic
The British government admits it is now monitoring VPNs use by UK residents. Regulator Ofcom has contracted with an AI-powered surveillance service to detect the number of citizens using VPNs to evade the Online Safety Act.
The UK tech minister has said a VPN ban is on the table.
The UK tech minister has said a VPN ban is on the table.
Exclusive: Ofcom is monitoring VPNs following Online Safety Act. Here's how
Ignoring VPNs risks creating ineffective laws, but tracking them threatens people's privacy
www.techradar.com
November 12, 2025 at 8:59 AM
VPNs are a critical tool in corporate IT. I routinely use them to access clients' systems, and to remotely access my own home server. I am also currently unable to read the website of one of the foremost practitioners in my field because the OSA has forced them to block UK traffic
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Here's another bit of conventional wisdom Zohran completely blew away: His speech was at well above a 10th-grade level. It was complex, erudite, punctuated by deep and fluent references. You don't have to condescend to voters with baby talk! Part of re-establishing norms is speaking like an adult.
November 5, 2025 at 5:14 AM
Here's another bit of conventional wisdom Zohran completely blew away: His speech was at well above a 10th-grade level. It was complex, erudite, punctuated by deep and fluent references. You don't have to condescend to voters with baby talk! Part of re-establishing norms is speaking like an adult.
Holiday visitors
November 2, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Holiday visitors
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Looking for short-term Holocaust research-related fellowships in the UK? Our second @ehri-uk.bsky.social Fellowship call is now live! Details below and spread the word!
The Second Call for EHRI-UK National Research Fellowships is live 📅 Apply by 30 Nov 2025
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October 28, 2025 at 9:38 AM
Looking for short-term Holocaust research-related fellowships in the UK? Our second @ehri-uk.bsky.social Fellowship call is now live! Details below and spread the word!
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It's the Fesshole/Vagina Museum crossover event you've all been waiting for. Tons of you tagged us into this across all of our socials, asking for a fact-check. The consensus of the reply guys is that it Didn't Happen. However, this is in fact very possible. Here's why...
October 28, 2025 at 10:48 AM
It's the Fesshole/Vagina Museum crossover event you've all been waiting for. Tons of you tagged us into this across all of our socials, asking for a fact-check. The consensus of the reply guys is that it Didn't Happen. However, this is in fact very possible. Here's why...
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Have you been affected by Virgin Active’s ban on trans people in bathrooms and changing rooms?
We want to hear from you.
If you’re a trans or gender diverse member of Virgin Active, tell us about your experiences here:
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We want to hear from you.
If you’re a trans or gender diverse member of Virgin Active, tell us about your experiences here:
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Get in touch using the form below.
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October 27, 2025 at 10:28 AM
Have you been affected by Virgin Active’s ban on trans people in bathrooms and changing rooms?
We want to hear from you.
If you’re a trans or gender diverse member of Virgin Active, tell us about your experiences here:
goodlawproject.org/about/contac...
We want to hear from you.
If you’re a trans or gender diverse member of Virgin Active, tell us about your experiences here:
goodlawproject.org/about/contac...
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My partner's new short film for Pride of Romany, funded by Historic England, was commissioned by, directed and edited by, and recorded for, British Romany people.
You should watch it too, it's very good!
Who We Were - reclaiming the history of Sound Common, Cheshire:
youtu.be/i1H-u6240NE?...
You should watch it too, it's very good!
Who We Were - reclaiming the history of Sound Common, Cheshire:
youtu.be/i1H-u6240NE?...
Who We Were Short Film by Pride of Romany
YouTube video by Pride Of Romany
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October 24, 2025 at 7:26 PM
My partner's new short film for Pride of Romany, funded by Historic England, was commissioned by, directed and edited by, and recorded for, British Romany people.
You should watch it too, it's very good!
Who We Were - reclaiming the history of Sound Common, Cheshire:
youtu.be/i1H-u6240NE?...
You should watch it too, it's very good!
Who We Were - reclaiming the history of Sound Common, Cheshire:
youtu.be/i1H-u6240NE?...
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To be absolutely clear, it is impossible to vote for a party that cannot bring itself to unequivocally defend the rights of people living and working legally in this country. Because arbitrary removal of legal rights, or sudden varying of terms, for some is ultimately a threat to everyone.
October 21, 2025 at 10:13 AM
To be absolutely clear, it is impossible to vote for a party that cannot bring itself to unequivocally defend the rights of people living and working legally in this country. Because arbitrary removal of legal rights, or sudden varying of terms, for some is ultimately a threat to everyone.
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They had a full day to craft this statement and they still couldn’t bring themselves to say “this is unconscionable and we would never change the rules on people in this way” without adding the rider “as long as they deserve it”. Who is this even for?
“We welcome those who come to this country, legally, and give more than they take. We believe the right to stay here must not be automatic, but that those who play their part should be able to earn that right."
October 21, 2025 at 10:05 AM
They had a full day to craft this statement and they still couldn’t bring themselves to say “this is unconscionable and we would never change the rules on people in this way” without adding the rider “as long as they deserve it”. Who is this even for?
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If you or anyone you know has been given an anti social behaviour order for sleeping rough please hold on to that paper and get in touch with us. ASBO@lgbtiqoutside.org or drop by MoH or SK hub.
We are trying to challenge criminalisation of homelessness, which happens far too much.
We are trying to challenge criminalisation of homelessness, which happens far too much.
October 21, 2025 at 6:34 AM
If you or anyone you know has been given an anti social behaviour order for sleeping rough please hold on to that paper and get in touch with us. ASBO@lgbtiqoutside.org or drop by MoH or SK hub.
We are trying to challenge criminalisation of homelessness, which happens far too much.
We are trying to challenge criminalisation of homelessness, which happens far too much.
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Our local refugee charity, which does such important work welcoming people fleeing persecution, is facing an uncertain future. Over the next six months I’m walking the 112 mile Cotswold Way to try and raise money for them. I’d be thrilled if you’d sponsor me: www.stewardship.org.uk/pages/cotswo...
October 15, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Our local refugee charity, which does such important work welcoming people fleeing persecution, is facing an uncertain future. Over the next six months I’m walking the 112 mile Cotswold Way to try and raise money for them. I’d be thrilled if you’d sponsor me: www.stewardship.org.uk/pages/cotswo...
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As discord suffers a massive data breach of people's personal data and ID documents congrats to the UK Government for bringing in the undercooked law that made it absolutely inevitable this would happen, repeatedly
October 9, 2025 at 8:33 AM
As discord suffers a massive data breach of people's personal data and ID documents congrats to the UK Government for bringing in the undercooked law that made it absolutely inevitable this would happen, repeatedly
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Damn. This is amazing. £325 per week, paid monthly, for 3 years - and the result was a profit for the Irish economy:
www.citizensinformation.ie/en/employmen...
www.citizensinformation.ie/en/employmen...
October 6, 2025 at 10:03 PM
Damn. This is amazing. £325 per week, paid monthly, for 3 years - and the result was a profit for the Irish economy:
www.citizensinformation.ie/en/employmen...
www.citizensinformation.ie/en/employmen...
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IMPORTANT
All freelancers, self-employed, creatives
This is the first I've heard of this, but the Department for Business and Trade is running a consultation on the scourge of late payments, they want to introduce new legislation to tackle poor practices
Deadline to respond is 23 October
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All freelancers, self-employed, creatives
This is the first I've heard of this, but the Department for Business and Trade is running a consultation on the scourge of late payments, they want to introduce new legislation to tackle poor practices
Deadline to respond is 23 October
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October 7, 2025 at 9:56 AM
IMPORTANT
All freelancers, self-employed, creatives
This is the first I've heard of this, but the Department for Business and Trade is running a consultation on the scourge of late payments, they want to introduce new legislation to tackle poor practices
Deadline to respond is 23 October
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All freelancers, self-employed, creatives
This is the first I've heard of this, but the Department for Business and Trade is running a consultation on the scourge of late payments, they want to introduce new legislation to tackle poor practices
Deadline to respond is 23 October
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There's a fascinating case study to be done on the different strategies of Macron and Sánchez. Both emerged, against the odds, from centrist milieux in the mid-2010s to lead their countries since 2017/18. But their fates are totally different.
October 6, 2025 at 5:16 PM
There's a fascinating case study to be done on the different strategies of Macron and Sánchez. Both emerged, against the odds, from centrist milieux in the mid-2010s to lead their countries since 2017/18. But their fates are totally different.
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📣 Germany's close to reversing its opposition to mass surveillance & private message scanning, & backing the Chat Control bill. This could end private comms-& Signal-in the EU.
Time's short and they're counting on obscurity: please let German politicians know how horrifying their reversal would be.
Time's short and they're counting on obscurity: please let German politicians know how horrifying their reversal would be.
We are alarmed by reports that Germany is on the verge of a catastrophic about-face, reversing its longstanding and principled opposition to the EU’s Chat Control proposal which, if passed, could spell the end of the right to privacy in Europe. signal.org/blog/pdfs/ge...
signal.org
October 6, 2025 at 6:46 AM
📣 Germany's close to reversing its opposition to mass surveillance & private message scanning, & backing the Chat Control bill. This could end private comms-& Signal-in the EU.
Time's short and they're counting on obscurity: please let German politicians know how horrifying their reversal would be.
Time's short and they're counting on obscurity: please let German politicians know how horrifying their reversal would be.
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We’re looking for a Designer (or design team)!
Help us bring the Migration Museum in a Box to life—a portable, interactive display + miniature architectural model that will share migration stories across the UK.
Fee: up to £3k
Fabrication: up to £3.5k
Deadline: 21 Oct
📸 ©National Maritime Museum
Help us bring the Migration Museum in a Box to life—a portable, interactive display + miniature architectural model that will share migration stories across the UK.
Fee: up to £3k
Fabrication: up to £3.5k
Deadline: 21 Oct
📸 ©National Maritime Museum
Call Out: Designer for Migration Museum in a Box Project
The Migration Museum is seeking an experiences designer or design team to help us bring to life the Migration Museum in a Box – a fully portable, self-contained museum output that combines storytellin...
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September 22, 2025 at 4:21 PM
We’re looking for a Designer (or design team)!
Help us bring the Migration Museum in a Box to life—a portable, interactive display + miniature architectural model that will share migration stories across the UK.
Fee: up to £3k
Fabrication: up to £3.5k
Deadline: 21 Oct
📸 ©National Maritime Museum
Help us bring the Migration Museum in a Box to life—a portable, interactive display + miniature architectural model that will share migration stories across the UK.
Fee: up to £3k
Fabrication: up to £3.5k
Deadline: 21 Oct
📸 ©National Maritime Museum
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Well, it took longer than many of us expected, but in the end it happened. Let's try and not turn the horror in Manchester into an opportunity to advance any and every agenda.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
If British Jews are attacked, respect our dignity – and keep your agendas to yourself | Keith Kahn-Harris
I dread the cacophony from right and left on how we should react to antisemitism. What’s important is supporting our survival as a community in the UK
www.theguardian.com
October 2, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Well, it took longer than many of us expected, but in the end it happened. Let's try and not turn the horror in Manchester into an opportunity to advance any and every agenda.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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Great news!
JSTOR now have a free account with an Independent Researcher category. You can access 100 documents per month
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JSTOR now have a free account with an Independent Researcher category. You can access 100 documents per month
www.jstor.org/action/showL...
September 29, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Great news!
JSTOR now have a free account with an Independent Researcher category. You can access 100 documents per month
www.jstor.org/action/showL...
JSTOR now have a free account with an Independent Researcher category. You can access 100 documents per month
www.jstor.org/action/showL...
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My online courses summer sale ends 1 October!
User-centred Design Pathway ~ £40
Uncover 20 user research methods, learn terminology, recognise bias.
Content Design Pathway ~ £40
Frame your content accessibly and inclusively around user needs.
#UCD #ContentDesign #DigitalTransformation #Agile
User-centred Design Pathway ~ £40
Uncover 20 user research methods, learn terminology, recognise bias.
Content Design Pathway ~ £40
Frame your content accessibly and inclusively around user needs.
#UCD #ContentDesign #DigitalTransformation #Agile
User-centred design pathway course, Cake Design Studio
Design products and services centred around user needs. Discover 20 user research methods, and gain an understanding of terminology, roles, digital transformation, multi-disciplinary teams, iterati…
cakeconsultancy.com
September 28, 2025 at 5:01 PM
My online courses summer sale ends 1 October!
User-centred Design Pathway ~ £40
Uncover 20 user research methods, learn terminology, recognise bias.
Content Design Pathway ~ £40
Frame your content accessibly and inclusively around user needs.
#UCD #ContentDesign #DigitalTransformation #Agile
User-centred Design Pathway ~ £40
Uncover 20 user research methods, learn terminology, recognise bias.
Content Design Pathway ~ £40
Frame your content accessibly and inclusively around user needs.
#UCD #ContentDesign #DigitalTransformation #Agile