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Angharad Beckett FAcSS, FRSA
@angharadbeckett.bsky.social
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Professor of Political Sociology & Social Inclusion, University of Leeds (UK). Editor-in-Chief of International Journal of Disability and Social Justice (www.ijdsj.online). Human Rights | Open Science | Social Innovation | Kindness. Lover of cake. She/her.
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Latest issue of International Journal of Disability and Social Justice out now! Free to read at www.ijdsj.online
November 13, 2025 at 11:03 AM
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In no way an antidote to the horrors in the world … I know … and yet I find in nature some comfort

#garden #beauty
A cluster of single roses, creamy white
June 17, 2025 at 4:33 PM
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On visit to NYC noticed this gorgeous advert in the main Sephora store! A large image that greets you as you enter. BRAVO #Sephora for not going along with DEI purge.
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A beautiful image of a mother and daughter both in lovely makeup. They are hugging. Daughter, wearing a beautiful blue dress, has Down’s Syndrome. She’s at front and centre. Very glamorous and loving image.
June 9, 2025 at 1:58 PM
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Last Masters class of the year (qualitative methods). Students have shared these photos! Such a great group! Lots of lively discussion. I’d like to thank them all & wish them happiness and success for the future!

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A classroom at university with a cheerful group of students of different ages and nationalities, with seminar leader
May 10, 2025 at 5:45 PM
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I have just recorded a little video for @pluto-journals.bsky.social, the fantastic publishers of the International Journal of #Disability and Social Justice (@ijdsj.bsky.social). We've come a long way in 6 years! Thank you to all supporters, and to PJ for helping us to innovate. We ❤️ #OpenAccess
April 23, 2025 at 3:27 PM
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📢🥳👏Congratulations to Dr Shirley Barrett (@sspatleeds.bsky.social) on her doctorate! Shirley researched experiences of Gypsy/Romany/Roma communities when settling long-term on sites or in houses. Her study also included a powerful auto-ethnographic component

Warm TY 2 examiners & all who supported!
Pretty congratulations images, with flowers
April 10, 2025 at 3:13 PM
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Thread! St Valentine’s Day today. Rather than posting “sugary stuff” 😉 I thought I’d share some of my favourite quotations about love! Hope some resonate… 💛
Love in calligraphy
February 14, 2025 at 3:33 PM
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Just given a lecture on Inclusive Social Research to our postgrads. I really enjoyed writing this and sharing exciting developments across multiple fields. Would welcome more discussions on this topic.
First slide of my lecture. Gives title: Inclusive Social Research: Power, participation and practice. Tagline: Exploring power dynamics in research, to centre marginalised voices. Background image is abstract, but looks like silhouettes of people but in bright colours and patterns (implies 'diversity')
February 13, 2025 at 10:25 AM
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Delighted to be listening to Prof Dina Kiwan at University of Birmingham and all those involved in the Disability Under Siege project, about the lives of disabled people in conflict zones.

I know I will learn much from listening to the many presenters today and tomorrow.
Opening slide of final conference of this project. Includes logos of UKRI and GCRF
February 4, 2025 at 9:15 AM
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I'm delighted to be talking at the @universityofleeds.bsky.social next Student Success Forum, on the 12 February 10am-12pm!

tinyurl.com/458bv8t4

#studentsuccess
Flier for event. Intersections of identity: a focus on disability, ethnicity and student experience. 10-12, 12th Feb Clarendon Building (Hybrid)
January 29, 2025 at 1:52 PM
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To all celebrating Lunar New Year, I wish you peace, health and happiness!
Year of snake card, traditional red and gold design. Fireworks
January 29, 2025 at 11:32 AM
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Very sad to hear today of the death of John Evans OBE, who was a leading advocate and activist for independent living from the 1970s to today. What a huge loss to the movement and of course to his family, friends, colleagues and comrades. They are all in my thoughts.

Sincere condolences.
Photo of John from google. He is a white, older gentleman, and wheelchair user. He’s in an office or perhaps seminar space. He’s wearing a pale pink jumper and smiling to camera.
January 14, 2025 at 5:41 PM
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Winter sunset #Nature #Beauty
A most gorgeous sunset. Oranges, pinks, purples. Sun fading into the horizon with a warm glow despite the frosty skies
January 9, 2025 at 12:23 AM
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Anyone making resolutions? How about submitting a research article, #HumanRights bulletin or book review to @ijdsj.bsky.social?

We are a 💎 open access journal in interdisciplinary #disability studies

#academia
2025 good wishes for Hope and Happiness! New year resolutions? How about submitting article to IJDSJ?!
December 31, 2024 at 7:10 PM
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Campus looking very festive and sparkly this evening!
Central avenue on university of Leeds campus. A n avenue of trees with golden lights Central campus Christmas tree with golden lights
December 18, 2024 at 10:18 PM
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Delighted to say this new collection, which I edited with dear colleague at University of Malta, Dr Anne-Marie Callus, is available for preorder & general release January 2024

Includes academic contributions and personal narratives

Illustrations by member of Disability Arts community, Ash Loydon
A flier for book. Includes cover and details of Routledge website where book can be preordered: https://www.shorturl.at/acyFK
December 21, 2023 at 11:34 PM