Sara Houston
@sarahouston.bsky.social
Professor of Dance at University of Roehampton U.K. Passionate about community arts/socially engaged art/dance and health and arts research. National Teaching Fellow. Wrote a book: Dancing with Parkinson’s
Delighted to share University of Roehampton and our partners LSE are open to receiving PhD applications to CRICA: Consortium for Researching Inclusive Cultures in the Arts. Funded by the AHRC Doctoral Focal Award scheme www.roehampton.ac.uk/study/academ...
The Consortium for Researching Inclusive Cultures in the Arts (CRICA)
www.roehampton.ac.uk
November 4, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Delighted to share University of Roehampton and our partners LSE are open to receiving PhD applications to CRICA: Consortium for Researching Inclusive Cultures in the Arts. Funded by the AHRC Doctoral Focal Award scheme www.roehampton.ac.uk/study/academ...
I went to see the play Mary Page Marlowe yesterday at the Old Vic in London. It was a play I didn’t know at all and thoroughly enjoyed it - Very interesting. Plus the usual proscenium arch had been discarded in favour of theatre in the round and the seats had more leg room and better sight lines.
September 25, 2025 at 9:04 PM
I went to see the play Mary Page Marlowe yesterday at the Old Vic in London. It was a play I didn’t know at all and thoroughly enjoyed it - Very interesting. Plus the usual proscenium arch had been discarded in favour of theatre in the round and the seats had more leg room and better sight lines.
Love this creative reclamation flag project. #everybodywelcome
September 21, 2025 at 12:07 PM
Love this creative reclamation flag project. #everybodywelcome
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I can't get over how weird this photo is. I love that someone in England captioned it: "Darling, be a dear and DO click on the floor lamp."
September 19, 2025 at 11:48 PM
I can't get over how weird this photo is. I love that someone in England captioned it: "Darling, be a dear and DO click on the floor lamp."
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As you watch Reform UK in action, please remember everything they do serves one purpose - to divide the world, and the UK, into an "us" and a "them".
All they care about is that their "us" wins power. Their "us" can be corrupt, violent, criminal, lying - they don't care - as long as their tribe win
All they care about is that their "us" wins power. Their "us" can be corrupt, violent, criminal, lying - they don't care - as long as their tribe win
September 6, 2025 at 4:07 PM
As you watch Reform UK in action, please remember everything they do serves one purpose - to divide the world, and the UK, into an "us" and a "them".
All they care about is that their "us" wins power. Their "us" can be corrupt, violent, criminal, lying - they don't care - as long as their tribe win
All they care about is that their "us" wins power. Their "us" can be corrupt, violent, criminal, lying - they don't care - as long as their tribe win
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A good literature review doesn’t just list citations. It shows:
✔️ where the debates are
✔️ who disagrees with whom
✔️ how the field has evolved
In my latest post, I break down how to map debates in the literature:
www.raulpacheco.org/2025/09/how-...
#RPVSky
✔️ where the debates are
✔️ who disagrees with whom
✔️ how the field has evolved
In my latest post, I break down how to map debates in the literature:
www.raulpacheco.org/2025/09/how-...
#RPVSky
How to map out debates in the scholarly literature
I remember a few years ago when I wrote a paper on debates around water
www.raulpacheco.org
September 7, 2025 at 4:00 PM
A good literature review doesn’t just list citations. It shows:
✔️ where the debates are
✔️ who disagrees with whom
✔️ how the field has evolved
In my latest post, I break down how to map debates in the literature:
www.raulpacheco.org/2025/09/how-...
#RPVSky
✔️ where the debates are
✔️ who disagrees with whom
✔️ how the field has evolved
In my latest post, I break down how to map debates in the literature:
www.raulpacheco.org/2025/09/how-...
#RPVSky
Quiet Riot do some great work in keeping the progressive flame alight. Always worth a listen and if you are stuck for what you personally can do about an issue there are always suggested actions to take. #Quietlyrioting #dissectingthenonsense
#disarmingthefear
#disarmingthefear
“We’ve done a big piece of work segmenting the Reform voter base. We found five distinct groups. Immigration ties them all together, but they differ widely in other areas, especially tax and spend, which creates some very difficult traps for Farage,” @pimlicat.bsky.social says.
🎼 Sunday School: Freedom of Screech 🎶
Have defenders of free speech chosen the right pin-ups?
Is Reform UK ascendant or peaking way too soon?
PLUS🎤 Our best karaoke tips!
With @sturdyalex.bsky.social & @pimlicat.bsky.social.
🍊 open.spotify.com/episode/0e8e...
🍏 podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/q...
Have defenders of free speech chosen the right pin-ups?
Is Reform UK ascendant or peaking way too soon?
PLUS🎤 Our best karaoke tips!
With @sturdyalex.bsky.social & @pimlicat.bsky.social.
🍊 open.spotify.com/episode/0e8e...
🍏 podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/q...
September 7, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Quiet Riot do some great work in keeping the progressive flame alight. Always worth a listen and if you are stuck for what you personally can do about an issue there are always suggested actions to take. #Quietlyrioting #dissectingthenonsense
#disarmingthefear
#disarmingthefear
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South Norfolk's Labour MP Ben Goldsborough, who won his seat on a 19% swing, overturning a 21k Tory majority, has written a piece challenging Reform's approach to refugees, asylum and human rights as an issue of principle, not simply impracticality
www.politics.co.uk/mp-comment/2...
www.politics.co.uk/mp-comment/2...
Nigel Farage and Reform UK would break what makes Britain strong
When Nigel Farage stood up this week and outlined his so-called “plan” for immigration, he didn’t sound like a democrat. He sounded like Vladimir Putin. He called for uniformed officers to raid Britai...
www.politics.co.uk
August 28, 2025 at 7:59 AM
South Norfolk's Labour MP Ben Goldsborough, who won his seat on a 19% swing, overturning a 21k Tory majority, has written a piece challenging Reform's approach to refugees, asylum and human rights as an issue of principle, not simply impracticality
www.politics.co.uk/mp-comment/2...
www.politics.co.uk/mp-comment/2...
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A free creative writing opportunity for 18–25 year olds in Yorkshire ✍
Applications are now open for Life in a Northern Town, a playwriting course led by Northern Broadsides.
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Applications are now open for Life in a Northern Town, a playwriting course led by Northern Broadsides.
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LIFE IN A NORTHERN TOWN - Northern Broadsides
www.northern-broadsides.co.uk
August 28, 2025 at 10:17 AM
A free creative writing opportunity for 18–25 year olds in Yorkshire ✍
Applications are now open for Life in a Northern Town, a playwriting course led by Northern Broadsides.
1/3
Applications are now open for Life in a Northern Town, a playwriting course led by Northern Broadsides.
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This is happening all over England and Wales to high quality arts programmes (drama, dance, music, art). What was once a thriving and well respected sector that punched high within the cultural economy around Europe is being decimated
Bristol Old Vic Theatre School is a hugely valuable asset to the arts sector - but this year they can't deliver undergrad courses due to financial pressures. I've written to the Minister for Skills asking her to take urgent action to support BOVTS and the arts & culture sector.
August 28, 2025 at 10:38 AM
This is happening all over England and Wales to high quality arts programmes (drama, dance, music, art). What was once a thriving and well respected sector that punched high within the cultural economy around Europe is being decimated
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Britain isn't the US - but is Christian nationalism becoming a political force here?
I spoke to US author Katherine Stewart about dark money, and the growing transatlantic ties, from Nigel Farage and JD Vance to Paul Marshall and James Orr.
New on Democracy for Sale
I spoke to US author Katherine Stewart about dark money, and the growing transatlantic ties, from Nigel Farage and JD Vance to Paul Marshall and James Orr.
New on Democracy for Sale
Can also watch my interview with Katherine Stewart about the dark money fuelling Christian nationalism on Democracy for Sale's YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ku6r...
Do subscribe to the channel too!
Do subscribe to the channel too!
How Dark Money Fuelled The Rise Of Christian Nationalism | Katherine Stewart
YouTube video by Democracy for Sale
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August 21, 2025 at 7:54 AM
Britain isn't the US - but is Christian nationalism becoming a political force here?
I spoke to US author Katherine Stewart about dark money, and the growing transatlantic ties, from Nigel Farage and JD Vance to Paul Marshall and James Orr.
New on Democracy for Sale
I spoke to US author Katherine Stewart about dark money, and the growing transatlantic ties, from Nigel Farage and JD Vance to Paul Marshall and James Orr.
New on Democracy for Sale
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We’re hiring—one year post in Ethics—urgent—deadline this time next week www.kcl.ac.uk/jobs/122985-...
Lecturer in Ethics Education (AEP)
www.kcl.ac.uk
August 20, 2025 at 9:11 PM
We’re hiring—one year post in Ethics—urgent—deadline this time next week www.kcl.ac.uk/jobs/122985-...
As racists pretend to be patriotic, I looked at this statue of Edith Cavel (1915) yesterday (part of the war memorial in Charing Cross London) and read “patriotism is not enough. I must have no hatred or bitterness for anyone”. A timely reminder!
August 20, 2025 at 5:51 PM
As racists pretend to be patriotic, I looked at this statue of Edith Cavel (1915) yesterday (part of the war memorial in Charing Cross London) and read “patriotism is not enough. I must have no hatred or bitterness for anyone”. A timely reminder!
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Applications for the Postdoctoral Fellowships scheme are still open to early-career researchers. Award holders will have the opportunity to complete a significant research project and gain valuable experience in a university setting. Apply now: buff.ly/McS8lRk
August 20, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Applications for the Postdoctoral Fellowships scheme are still open to early-career researchers. Award holders will have the opportunity to complete a significant research project and gain valuable experience in a university setting. Apply now: buff.ly/McS8lRk
A more balanced view of Raygun and her Olympic entry
www.theguardian.com/stage/2025/a...
www.theguardian.com/stage/2025/a...
Australian breakdancer Raygun is lampooned in a new musical but the Olympics fiasco was no comedy | Lyndsey Winship
Rachael Gunn’s disastrous summer at the Paris Games in 2024 has inspired a silly show about ‘Spraygun’ but its jibes are unfair
www.theguardian.com
August 20, 2025 at 5:36 PM
A more balanced view of Raygun and her Olympic entry
www.theguardian.com/stage/2025/a...
www.theguardian.com/stage/2025/a...
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An important thread. What is Reform UK up to? ~AA
August 18, 2025 at 8:24 AM
An important thread. What is Reform UK up to? ~AA
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So, Hounslow council have banned Lime bikes, and licensed Forest and Voi; neighbouring Richmond has licensed Lime and banned the others. So every bridge over the Thames is now Checkpoint Charlie, with loads of Lime bikes parked on one side and loads of Forest and Voi on the other. Top work everyone!
August 17, 2025 at 2:43 PM
So, Hounslow council have banned Lime bikes, and licensed Forest and Voi; neighbouring Richmond has licensed Lime and banned the others. So every bridge over the Thames is now Checkpoint Charlie, with loads of Lime bikes parked on one side and loads of Forest and Voi on the other. Top work everyone!
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SHAPE the Future: Call for evidence
@britishacademy.bsky.social
seeks engagement with individuals & organisations with expertise on the core public policy areas of focus identified in Covid Decade as being key for successful social and economic recovery: one being Health and wellbeing
More info 👇
@britishacademy.bsky.social
seeks engagement with individuals & organisations with expertise on the core public policy areas of focus identified in Covid Decade as being key for successful social and economic recovery: one being Health and wellbeing
More info 👇
SHAPE the Future: Call for evidence
The British Academy is opening a call for evidence as part of a new phase of the SHAPE the Future programme, which will seek to examine the progress made against the long-term societal impacts identif...
www.thebritishacademy.ac.uk
August 16, 2025 at 9:30 AM
SHAPE the Future: Call for evidence
@britishacademy.bsky.social
seeks engagement with individuals & organisations with expertise on the core public policy areas of focus identified in Covid Decade as being key for successful social and economic recovery: one being Health and wellbeing
More info 👇
@britishacademy.bsky.social
seeks engagement with individuals & organisations with expertise on the core public policy areas of focus identified in Covid Decade as being key for successful social and economic recovery: one being Health and wellbeing
More info 👇
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Take Action: Stop Elon Musk's Energy Power Grab 🚨
Elon Musk has applied for a licence to supply energy in the UK.
We do not believe Musk should be allowed into our energy markets.
👉 Will you write to Ofgem? Use our tool: https://www.bestforbritain.org/petition-elon-musk-uk-energy-power-grab
Elon Musk has applied for a licence to supply energy in the UK.
We do not believe Musk should be allowed into our energy markets.
👉 Will you write to Ofgem? Use our tool: https://www.bestforbritain.org/petition-elon-musk-uk-energy-power-grab
August 14, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Take Action: Stop Elon Musk's Energy Power Grab 🚨
Elon Musk has applied for a licence to supply energy in the UK.
We do not believe Musk should be allowed into our energy markets.
👉 Will you write to Ofgem? Use our tool: https://www.bestforbritain.org/petition-elon-musk-uk-energy-power-grab
Elon Musk has applied for a licence to supply energy in the UK.
We do not believe Musk should be allowed into our energy markets.
👉 Will you write to Ofgem? Use our tool: https://www.bestforbritain.org/petition-elon-musk-uk-energy-power-grab
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Spot on. A good example of this is the ECHR.
Reform & the Conservatives will almost certainly pledge to leave the ECHR at the next election.
Just saying "you're not allowed: it's in the Good Friday Agreement" is a high road to defeat.
Its advocates have to make & win the argument for membership.
Reform & the Conservatives will almost certainly pledge to leave the ECHR at the next election.
Just saying "you're not allowed: it's in the Good Friday Agreement" is a high road to defeat.
Its advocates have to make & win the argument for membership.
But in removing things from political debate we forgot how to debate for the things themselves. See everytime "it's against international law" is used to end an argument, as if "international law" isn't inherently the result of political choices.
August 13, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Spot on. A good example of this is the ECHR.
Reform & the Conservatives will almost certainly pledge to leave the ECHR at the next election.
Just saying "you're not allowed: it's in the Good Friday Agreement" is a high road to defeat.
Its advocates have to make & win the argument for membership.
Reform & the Conservatives will almost certainly pledge to leave the ECHR at the next election.
Just saying "you're not allowed: it's in the Good Friday Agreement" is a high road to defeat.
Its advocates have to make & win the argument for membership.
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Crime and the perception of crime: @jburnmurdoch.ft.com via @stephenkb.bsky.social www.ft.com/content/9623...
August 1, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Crime and the perception of crime: @jburnmurdoch.ft.com via @stephenkb.bsky.social www.ft.com/content/9623...
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We have an opening for a one-year Sociology Lectureship in Glasgow focused on teaching the sociology of class. Please share it with anyone interested. www.jobs.gla.ac.uk/job/lecturer...
Lecturer in Sociology (LTS)
College of Social SciencesSchool of Social & Political Sciences Lecturer in Sociology (LTS)Vacancy Reference: 178793Salary, Grade 7, £40,497 - £45,413 per annum pro rata. The School of Social a...
www.jobs.gla.ac.uk
July 30, 2025 at 10:31 AM
We have an opening for a one-year Sociology Lectureship in Glasgow focused on teaching the sociology of class. Please share it with anyone interested. www.jobs.gla.ac.uk/job/lecturer...
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UK citizen, Chris, and Italian language teacher who speaks fluent English have been together for 7 years, married in 2023, but cannot live together due to the visa income restrictions.
Even if they get a visa the costs are large. Likely £6k for the first 2.5 years
inews.co.uk/news/i-cant-...
Even if they get a visa the costs are large. Likely £6k for the first 2.5 years
inews.co.uk/news/i-cant-...
I can't live with my wife because of visa rules - I feel like I'm being punished
Chris Livings and his wife Marilena have been unable to build a life together in the UK due to visa restrictions
inews.co.uk
August 3, 2025 at 9:00 AM
UK citizen, Chris, and Italian language teacher who speaks fluent English have been together for 7 years, married in 2023, but cannot live together due to the visa income restrictions.
Even if they get a visa the costs are large. Likely £6k for the first 2.5 years
inews.co.uk/news/i-cant-...
Even if they get a visa the costs are large. Likely £6k for the first 2.5 years
inews.co.uk/news/i-cant-...
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Last week on Wonkhe: There’s evidence that artificial intelligence is causing students and graduates to switch up career choices. Chris Rea and Kirstin Burke think about automation anxiety and how to move past it
Careers services can help students avoid making decisions based on AI fears
There’s evidence that artificial intelligence is causing students and graduates to switch up career choices. Chris Rea and Kirstin Burke think about automation anxiety and how to move past it There’s...
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August 3, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Last week on Wonkhe: There’s evidence that artificial intelligence is causing students and graduates to switch up career choices. Chris Rea and Kirstin Burke think about automation anxiety and how to move past it
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We are living in an age of bullies. Those with power are less constrained today than they have ever been in my lifetime.
The question is: how do we lead moral lives in this era? https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2025/jul/28/bullies-moral-lives-robert-reich
The question is: how do we lead moral lives in this era? https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2025/jul/28/bullies-moral-lives-robert-reich
How do we lead moral lives in an age of bullies? | Robert Reich
In my lifetime, I have witnessed a shift from support of decency to tolerance of cruelty. Where do we go from here?
www.theguardian.com
July 28, 2025 at 4:08 PM
We are living in an age of bullies. Those with power are less constrained today than they have ever been in my lifetime.
The question is: how do we lead moral lives in this era? https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2025/jul/28/bullies-moral-lives-robert-reich
The question is: how do we lead moral lives in this era? https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2025/jul/28/bullies-moral-lives-robert-reich