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UK Society for Co-operative Studies linking the theory and practice of Co-operation.
Join us for our annual lecture on: The dual nature of co-operatives – finding a balance between member-community and business role.

Wednesday 5 November 2025 - 2pm - 3pm (GMT)

With Anu Puusa a Professor at University of Eastern Finland.

Register to join us here: www.ukscs.coop/events/ukscs...
UKSCS Annual Lecture 2025: Anu Puusa
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September 22, 2025 at 4:43 PM
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This timely special issue seeks to investigate the role of the co-operative movement associated in sport at all levels, assessing the extent to which there needs to be a much closer link between sporting activities and the people who support it so enthusiastically. www.ukscs.coop/articles/202...
2026 Special Issue: Co-operatives and co-operative principles in sport - Call for papers
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September 18, 2025 at 3:31 PM
As part of our celebrations for the centenary of Woodcraft Folk we are pleased to be hosting a Co-operative Conversation with Debs McCahon.

Debs is stepping down as the CEO of Woodcraft Folk later this year and was a guest editor on our special issue of the journal.

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Co-operative Conversations with Debs McCahon, 19 August 2025
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August 3, 2025 at 11:03 AM
Out now!! The latest Journal of Co-operative Studies celebrating 100 years of Woodcraft Folk.

Make sure to check this and previous issues out.
Basil Rawson is an excellent example of a labour & socialist figure who saw the Woodcraft Folk as the embodiment of his worldviews. Olewicz's article in this special issue charts Rawson's involvement in WF over 5 decades. For this and more, visit → doi.org/10.61869/CWG... #cooperation
Journal of Co-operative Studies, Vol 58 No 1
Summer, 2025 - Special issue: Celebrating the centenary of the Woodcraft Folk
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June 25, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Join an online and in-person discussion on the challenges of co-operative accounting.

Happening on 3 July 12:30pm in Manchester, details and booking below

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Co-operative Accounting – Challenges, policy gaps, and future directions- 3 July
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June 20, 2025 at 10:31 AM
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Thanks for the review (1st one!). Once you’ve read the review, read the book! www.ukscs.coop/pages/co-ope... @ukcoopstudies.bsky.social
June 5, 2025 at 4:08 PM
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You are invited to join us on 14 July, 7pm (GMT +1) for UKSCS Co-operative Conversation with Rebecca Harvey - executive editor of @CoopNews - see link for more details for this free online event www.ukscs.coop/events/co-op... l #coopnews l #coops l @ukcoopstudies
Co-operative Conversations - 14 July with Rebecca Harvey
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June 4, 2025 at 1:22 PM
Our friends in Japan are hosting a International Co-operative Research Symposium in October and have launched a call for papers.

All the information can be found here: www.ukscs.coop/articles/yc2...
YC2025 Osaka International Co-operative Research Symposium - October 2025
Exploring the Eastern and Western co-operative models for a sustainable future
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May 15, 2025 at 6:59 PM
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Published today - follow the link to find out how to get copies. www.ukscs.coop/articles/co-.... #coops #mutuals @ukcoopstudies.bsky.social
Co-operatives: Linking practice and theory -published 12 May
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May 12, 2025 at 8:16 AM
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If you’re in London on 20 May, do join me for the in-person launch of my book. Register at: www.ukscs.coop/pages/co-ope... #coops #cooperatives #booklaunch #solidarityeconomy @coopnews.bsky.social @ukcoopstudies.bsky.social
May 10, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Join us for the launch of an amazing new book on Co-operatives! 🤩

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May 7, 2025 at 11:24 AM
We are looking forward to this!

Another amazing Co-operative Conversation.

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April 29, 2025 at 12:54 PM
It is with saddest that we learned of the death of Dr Rita Rhodes. We’ve shared a tribute to Rita and her work on our website.

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A memorial tribute to Rita Rhodes
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April 25, 2025 at 4:00 PM
We have news of another amazing event, Swoboda’s hosting a credit union conference in Dublin on 23 May.

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‘Future Horizons: Preparing for What's Next’ - Credit Union Conference - Dublin, 23 May 2025
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April 8, 2025 at 9:10 AM
On 17 May our friends at Co-operative Wales are hosting an online event for Robert Owen Day.

More details can be found on our website: www.ukscs.coop/articles/onl...
April 7, 2025 at 10:38 AM
The next UKSCS Co-operative Conversation is happening 31 March at 7pm with Colin Talbot.

Register to join and hear about the ‘invisibility’ of co-ops within public affairs www.ukscs.coop/events/co-op...
March 3, 2025 at 6:31 PM
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24 Feb - free online event. Do join us… www.ukscs.coop/events/co-op... #coops @ukcoopstudies.bsky.social
Co-operative conversation with Matt Otridge
Feb 24, 2025
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February 19, 2025 at 7:54 AM
"There is strong history in the north of co-operative business models - I look forward as Minister to helping the co-operative model grow, diversify to new sectors, & maximise its potential here" - NI Economic minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald, UKSCS/SCSI conference 2025. bsky.app/profile/econ...
February 22, 2025 at 3:16 PM
This year marks the 250th anniversary of the first known building society in the world. To celebrate, the Building Societies Association are offering four grants of up to £10,000 to support research into the sector.

Details can be found here: www.ukscs.coop/articles/bui...
Building Societies 250th Anniversary Awards - Call for applications
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February 12, 2025 at 7:28 PM
The next session in the Co-operative Conversations series is happening on 24 February at 7pm with Matthew Otridge.

Matthew will join Mike to talk saving Grassroots Music Venues, register to join the conversation below👇

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Co-operative conversation with Matt Otridge
Feb 24, 2025
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February 3, 2025 at 6:17 PM