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seasonedcomms.bsky.social @seasonedcomms.bsky.social · Aug 14
Lots of lovely & hopefully useful content from me & @polstudiesassoc.bsky.social team to help those considering studying #Politics at University 👀👇#StudyPolitics #AlevelResultsDay
polstudiesassoc.bsky.social Political Studies Association @polstudiesassoc.bsky.social · Aug 12
Today is #InternationalYouthDay2025. As #students around the UK await #Alevel results find out why and how #Politics matters for young people. If you #StudyPolitics you can effect change. learn how in this blog by PSA CEO Michelle Doyle Wildman @seasonedcomms.bsky.social buff.ly/1LYW8F8
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Delighted to representing @polstudiesassoc.bsky.social at tonight’s #campaignforsocialscience Annual Lecture with @juliagillard.com.au on Truth & Trust the vital role of social science in a divided world
November 20, 2025 at 6:39 PM
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🌟PSA FINALIST🌟 We are pleased to have been shortlisted for an Outstanding Leadership Team Award for the #AssociationExcellenceAwards. Thanks to gcn-events for considering us & our 🤩 Chair @rosegann.bsky.social & CEO @seasonedcomms.bsky.social, staff & trustees #AEA25
September 11, 2025 at 4:45 PM
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*NEW PSA BLOG* 'Post-16 Skills & #Education in England: New white paper & other #HigherEducation policies now in play', by PSA Chief Executive Michelle Doyle Wildman @seasonedcomms.bsky.social with valuable insights from Ed Bridges @acadsocsciences.bsky.social
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October 28, 2025 at 4:31 PM
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Women and historically marginalised scholars remain underrepresented at senior levels. In our recent video, Michelle Doyle-Wildman calls on UK #universities to take active steps in addressing this issue.
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PSA’s Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) Video Series | The Political Studies Association (PSA)
The Political Studies Association is proud to share our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Video Series, bringing together EDI voices from across our community.
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October 30, 2025 at 8:30 AM
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Over the past 3 months, we've raised awareness on #EDI in Politics & IR. The PSA will continue to advocate for fairness and inclusion in academia; and encourage wider access to Politics education in schools & colleges.
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PSA’s Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) Video Series | The Political Studies Association (PSA)
The Political Studies Association is proud to share our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Video Series, bringing together EDI voices from across our community.
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October 31, 2025 at 4:05 PM
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*NEW PSA BLOG* 'Post-16 Skills & #Education in England: New white paper & other #HigherEducation policies now in play', by PSA Chief Executive Michelle Doyle Wildman @seasonedcomms.bsky.social with valuable insights from Ed Bridges @acadsocsciences.bsky.social
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November 4, 2025 at 4:02 PM
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*NEW BLOG* Curriculum & Assessment in England Review: Final report with PSA recommendations for more #political, data & media literacy #education, by PSA CEO Michelle Doyle Wildman @seasonedcomms.bsky.social with thanks to Ed Bridges @acadsocsciences.bsky.social
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Michelle Doyle Wildman - Chief Executive at Political Studies Association (UK) | Charity Leader | Strategic Communicator | Optimist | Consultant | Trustee | NED | I work with boards & teams to develop innovative strategies & deliver real impact | LinkedIn
Chief Executive at Political Studies Association (UK) | Charity Leader | Strategic Communicator | Optimist | Consultant | Trustee | NED | I work with boards & teams to develop innovative strategies &...
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November 17, 2025 at 12:45 PM
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*NEW PSA BLOG* Post-16 Results 2025: #A-Level #Politics bucks the trend. New statistics and analysis by @britishacademy.bsky.social show upward trends for #PoliticalStudies in the UK & Scotland.
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August 20, 2025 at 7:45 AM
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🧑‍🎓Thinking about doing a #Politics degree? Here are some helpful pointers for #students from Prof. Stuart Wilkes-Heeg @stuartwilksheeg.bsky.social and PSA CEO Michelle Doyle Wildman @seasonedcomms.bsky.social
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#StudyPolitics #Alevels #AdvancedHighers #exams2025 #ResultsDay
A-Level Results Day - Thinking About Doing a Politics Degree? | The Political Studies Association (PSA)
Congratulations if you have now received your exam results.
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August 14, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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*NEW PSA BLOG* Post-16 Results 2025: #A-Level #Politics bucks the trend with potential for growth overall says PSA CEO Michelle Doyle Wildman @seasonedcomms.bsky.social New statistics and analysis by @britishacademy.bsky.social makes for interesting reading!
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Post-16 Results 2025: A-Level Politics bucks the trend with potential for growth overall | The Political Studies Association (PSA)
It was wonderful celebrating the success of our young people (and their teachers) over the last few weeks as the Scottish Highers, International Baccalaureate and A level results rolled in.
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August 19, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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Good luck to #Students receiving their #ALevel results today. If you are continuing your studies at #University why not consider a #Politics degree! Here are some helpful pointers from PSA CEO Michelle Doyle Wildman. buff.ly/1LYW8F8
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Considering doing a degree? Why not choose Politics? | The Political Studies Association (PSA)
Exam results season 2025 is well and truly underway. If you are considering clearing or applying for a university place in the future, I’ve set out a few pointers below on why choosing to do a…
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August 14, 2025 at 9:16 AM
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Lots of lovely & hopefully useful content from me & @polstudiesassoc.bsky.social team to help those considering studying #Politics at University 👀👇#StudyPolitics #AlevelResultsDay
polstudiesassoc.bsky.social Political Studies Association @polstudiesassoc.bsky.social · Aug 12
Today is #InternationalYouthDay2025. As #students around the UK await #Alevel results find out why and how #Politics matters for young people. If you #StudyPolitics you can effect change. learn how in this blog by PSA CEO Michelle Doyle Wildman @seasonedcomms.bsky.social buff.ly/1LYW8F8
August 14, 2025 at 9:58 AM
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Today is #InternationalYouthDay2025. As #students around the UK await #Alevel results find out why and how #Politics matters for young people. If you #StudyPolitics you can effect change. learn how in this blog by PSA CEO Michelle Doyle Wildman @seasonedcomms.bsky.social buff.ly/1LYW8F8
August 12, 2025 at 11:00 AM
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📚Commissioned Book Review!📚

William James, British Grand Strategy in the Age of American Hegemony

By Jamie Gaskarth

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June 13, 2025 at 7:52 AM
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🏆 Political Studies Review has announced the winner of its 2024/5 Best Paper Prize.

Read the prize-winning article here: doi.org/10.1177/1478...

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Cooperate But Divided at Heart: Analysis of an Opposition Elite Survey During Autocratization - Au Nok Hin, Chan Ka Ming, Ng Ka Lun, 2024
When opposition elites cooperate to counteract authoritarian incumbents, they often deemphasize their fissures. But behind the scenes of cooperation, will their...
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June 13, 2025 at 4:24 PM
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*PSA EVENT* Seminar for UK #Teachers: The Work of a Peer. In collaboration with the UK Parliament Education and Engagement Service @ukparliament.parliament.uk @UKParlEducation
📆 17 June 2025, London
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June 11, 2025 at 12:02 PM
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Delighted to be at today’s @ancienttreeforum.bsky.social National field meeting at the gorgeous #BusheyPark 🙏to our friends at @royalparkshalf.bsky.social Lively debates under the tree as usual!
June 11, 2025 at 10:22 AM
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Our CEO Michelle @seasonedcomms.bsky.social is delighted to be representing learned societies at @britishacademy.bsky.social Strategic Mini-Forum on #SHAPE Research Culture
June 5, 2025 at 10:39 AM
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*PSA EVENT* #Political Studies Review Symposium: Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Blackness & #Black #Politics.
📆 30 July 2025, PSA, London
Hosted by PSA Race, Migration, and Intersectionality Specialist Group @psa-race.bsky.social‬
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PSA RMI Political Studies Review Symposium: Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Blackness and Black Politics | The Political Studies Association (PSA)
Call for Abstracts Deadline: Friday 25 April 2025 PSA RMI Political Studies Review Symposium: Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Blackness and Black Politics Hosted by the Political Studies…
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May 23, 2025 at 11:03 AM
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The country’s only dedicated ancient tree charity, the Ancient Tree Forum (ATF), is looking for a new Trustee with Fundraising Experience.

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The Ancient Tree Forum is recruiting a Trustee with Fundraising experience
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May 16, 2025 at 9:42 AM
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The Ancient Tree Forum (ATF) is seeking a Technical and Engagement Officer and an Events, Training and Support Officer to join the small, friendly staff team. To find out more, visit: www.ancienttreeforum.org.uk/who-we-are/v...
May 22, 2025 at 2:54 PM
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*PSA EVENT* Seminar for UK #Teachers: The Work of a Peer.
📆 17 June 2025. In collaboration with the UK Parliament Education and Engagement Service @ukparliament.parliament.uk @UKParlEducation
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Thank you for your donations, we have successfully raised £20,258.27 in donations and gift aid, giving people opportunities to learn about and visit ancient trees.

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April 29, 2025 at 11:20 AM
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The ATF is taking part in the Big Give’s #GreenMatchFund to raise £20,000 in just 1 week. We’re aiming to raise £10,000 from individual donations. These funds will help sustain the ATF to safeguard ancient and other veteran trees.

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April 22, 2025 at 2:01 PM
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Read our latest updates here including an extended Call for Papers for our conference and our exciting Prize news ⭐

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Extended Call for Papers and Prize News
We won specialist group of the year
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April 22, 2025 at 10:42 AM