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"Any claim to authenticity has to be treated with some caution because clearly you cannot get all the details of a very complicated trial, for example, into even an hour documentary" #TrueCrime
https://www.transformingsociety.co.uk/2025/12/04/podcast-how-true-crime-stories-shape-society/
https://www.transformingsociety.co.uk/2025/12/04/podcast-how-true-crime-stories-shape-society/
PODCAST: How true crime stories shape society - Transforming Society
True crime is a huge cultural industry, yet behind its stories lies real victims and uncomfortable ethical implications. In this podcast, Richard Kemp speaks with Ian Cummins and Martin King about the impact true crime has on society.
www.transformingsociety.co.uk
December 6, 2025 at 2:00 PM
"Any claim to authenticity has to be treated with some caution because clearly you cannot get all the details of a very complicated trial, for example, into even an hour documentary" #TrueCrime
https://www.transformingsociety.co.uk/2025/12/04/podcast-how-true-crime-stories-shape-society/
https://www.transformingsociety.co.uk/2025/12/04/podcast-how-true-crime-stories-shape-society/
Ambivalent Activism: Working with Contradiction, Hesitation and Doubt for Social Change.
Join us for the launch of 'Ambivalent Activism', an essential read for anyone engaged in #Activism.
📚Find the book: https://ow.ly/mH9x50XqxJ8
📍Dec 10, 3:00 PM: https://ow.ly/39yt50XqxJ9
Join us for the launch of 'Ambivalent Activism', an essential read for anyone engaged in #Activism.
📚Find the book: https://ow.ly/mH9x50XqxJ8
📍Dec 10, 3:00 PM: https://ow.ly/39yt50XqxJ9
December 5, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Ambivalent Activism: Working with Contradiction, Hesitation and Doubt for Social Change.
Join us for the launch of 'Ambivalent Activism', an essential read for anyone engaged in #Activism.
📚Find the book: https://ow.ly/mH9x50XqxJ8
📍Dec 10, 3:00 PM: https://ow.ly/39yt50XqxJ9
Join us for the launch of 'Ambivalent Activism', an essential read for anyone engaged in #Activism.
📚Find the book: https://ow.ly/mH9x50XqxJ8
📍Dec 10, 3:00 PM: https://ow.ly/39yt50XqxJ9
Janine Ewen shows how her mother’s disability and terminal cancer, stemming from a decade of #DomesticAbuse, reveal the lifelong health consequences of such violence and the urgent need for sustained, accessible support for survivors. #16Days
https://ow.ly/CniQ50XCIk5
https://ow.ly/CniQ50XCIk5
December 5, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Janine Ewen shows how her mother’s disability and terminal cancer, stemming from a decade of #DomesticAbuse, reveal the lifelong health consequences of such violence and the urgent need for sustained, accessible support for survivors. #16Days
https://ow.ly/CniQ50XCIk5
https://ow.ly/CniQ50XCIk5
#TrueCrime is a huge cultural industry yet behind its stories lies real victims and uncomfortable ethical implications
Richard Kemp speaks with Dr Ian Cummins and Martin King about the impact of true crime
https://www.transformingsociety.co.uk/2025/12/04/podcast-how-true-crime-stories-shape-society/
Richard Kemp speaks with Dr Ian Cummins and Martin King about the impact of true crime
https://www.transformingsociety.co.uk/2025/12/04/podcast-how-true-crime-stories-shape-society/
PODCAST: How true crime stories shape society - Transforming Society
True crime is a huge cultural industry, yet behind its stories lies real victims and uncomfortable ethical implications. In this podcast, Richard Kemp speaks with Ian Cummins and Martin King about the impact true crime has on society.
www.transformingsociety.co.uk
December 4, 2025 at 4:50 PM
#TrueCrime is a huge cultural industry yet behind its stories lies real victims and uncomfortable ethical implications
Richard Kemp speaks with Dr Ian Cummins and Martin King about the impact of true crime
https://www.transformingsociety.co.uk/2025/12/04/podcast-how-true-crime-stories-shape-society/
Richard Kemp speaks with Dr Ian Cummins and Martin King about the impact of true crime
https://www.transformingsociety.co.uk/2025/12/04/podcast-how-true-crime-stories-shape-society/
#PMS? #Hormones? The science says it’s not that simple. Sally King discusses how the “hormonal woman” myth fuels sexist ideas in medicine, and what needs to change in how we talk about menstrual health.
Listen here: https://ow.ly/abZw50Xn8Qr
Listen here: https://ow.ly/abZw50Xn8Qr
PODCAST: The myth of the hormonal female - Transforming Society
In this episode of the Transforming Society podcast, Jess Miles speaks to Sally King about the myths and sexist tropes that blame the healthy reproductive body for the female-prevalence of emotional distress and physical pain.
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December 4, 2025 at 3:30 PM
#PMS? #Hormones? The science says it’s not that simple. Sally King discusses how the “hormonal woman” myth fuels sexist ideas in medicine, and what needs to change in how we talk about menstrual health.
Listen here: https://ow.ly/abZw50Xn8Qr
Listen here: https://ow.ly/abZw50Xn8Qr
As the #16DaysOfActivism continues, we’re calling for collective action to end digital violence against women and girls. 🧡
Explore our free collection, Eradication of Violence Against Women: https://ow.ly/bHhH50XxtXC
Explore our free collection, Eradication of Violence Against Women: https://ow.ly/bHhH50XxtXC
December 4, 2025 at 2:50 PM
As the #16DaysOfActivism continues, we’re calling for collective action to end digital violence against women and girls. 🧡
Explore our free collection, Eradication of Violence Against Women: https://ow.ly/bHhH50XxtXC
Explore our free collection, Eradication of Violence Against Women: https://ow.ly/bHhH50XxtXC
Reposted by Bristol University Press
As you can (hopefully) see this was a book that I wanted to write for a long time. Thankyou everyone who helped, @brisunipress.bsky.social, academics and students.
You can read the full preface (and buy the book/ recommend it to your librarian) here bristoluniversitypressdigital.com/display/book...
You can read the full preface (and buy the book/ recommend it to your librarian) here bristoluniversitypressdigital.com/display/book...
December 2, 2025 at 1:47 PM
As you can (hopefully) see this was a book that I wanted to write for a long time. Thankyou everyone who helped, @brisunipress.bsky.social, academics and students.
You can read the full preface (and buy the book/ recommend it to your librarian) here bristoluniversitypressdigital.com/display/book...
You can read the full preface (and buy the book/ recommend it to your librarian) here bristoluniversitypressdigital.com/display/book...
Reposted by Bristol University Press
Great start to the Joint International Tropical Medicine Meeting www.jitmm.com with @Spencer_D60 to share our work on glycan-based AMR diagnostics and therapeutics. Such a great opportunity to catch up with friends and collaborators and a bit of local culture. @brisunipress.bsky.social
December 2, 2025 at 1:07 PM
Great start to the Joint International Tropical Medicine Meeting www.jitmm.com with @Spencer_D60 to share our work on glycan-based AMR diagnostics and therapeutics. Such a great opportunity to catch up with friends and collaborators and a bit of local culture. @brisunipress.bsky.social
Reposted by Bristol University Press
In the era of #UberTherapy is a digital something better than a clinical nothing?
This weeks blog about ChatGPT therapy
www.survivingwork.org/surviving-wo...
@brisunipress.bsky.social
This weeks blog about ChatGPT therapy
www.survivingwork.org/surviving-wo...
@brisunipress.bsky.social
December 2, 2025 at 11:58 AM
In the era of #UberTherapy is a digital something better than a clinical nothing?
This weeks blog about ChatGPT therapy
www.survivingwork.org/surviving-wo...
@brisunipress.bsky.social
This weeks blog about ChatGPT therapy
www.survivingwork.org/surviving-wo...
@brisunipress.bsky.social
🎄 Festive Giveaway!
Want to kick off December with something special? Browns Books is giving away a curated bundle of 10 brilliant titles to one lucky winner!
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Just pop in your details before 4 December:
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Want to kick off December with something special? Browns Books is giving away a curated bundle of 10 brilliant titles to one lucky winner!
🎉 Ready to enter?
Just pop in your details before 4 December:
https://ow.ly/AqRr50XBicq
Bristol Giveaway
Bristol Giveaway
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December 3, 2025 at 5:20 PM
🎄 Festive Giveaway!
Want to kick off December with something special? Browns Books is giving away a curated bundle of 10 brilliant titles to one lucky winner!
🎉 Ready to enter?
Just pop in your details before 4 December:
https://ow.ly/AqRr50XBicq
Want to kick off December with something special? Browns Books is giving away a curated bundle of 10 brilliant titles to one lucky winner!
🎉 Ready to enter?
Just pop in your details before 4 December:
https://ow.ly/AqRr50XBicq
#WhatsTheMonarchyFor? aired last night on BBC One. 👑
As attention on the #RoyalFamily intensifies, David Dimbleby explored the monarchy’s purpose.
If you want to learn more about the #Royals, find Laura Clancy's book 'What Is the Monarchy For?' here: https://ow.ly/J36U50XABSp
As attention on the #RoyalFamily intensifies, David Dimbleby explored the monarchy’s purpose.
If you want to learn more about the #Royals, find Laura Clancy's book 'What Is the Monarchy For?' here: https://ow.ly/J36U50XABSp
What Is the Monarchy For?
What Is the Monarchy For?; Does the monarch benefit the UK, or cause more harm than good? Breaking longstanding myths, Clancy demystifies and evaluates the monarchy, showing why republicanism is nothing to be scared of.
ow.ly
December 3, 2025 at 3:45 PM
#WhatsTheMonarchyFor? aired last night on BBC One. 👑
As attention on the #RoyalFamily intensifies, David Dimbleby explored the monarchy’s purpose.
If you want to learn more about the #Royals, find Laura Clancy's book 'What Is the Monarchy For?' here: https://ow.ly/J36U50XABSp
As attention on the #RoyalFamily intensifies, David Dimbleby explored the monarchy’s purpose.
If you want to learn more about the #Royals, find Laura Clancy's book 'What Is the Monarchy For?' here: https://ow.ly/J36U50XABSp
Fuel your dinner table debates this festive season! 🍽️❄️
From injustice and capitalism to white privilege and power, these sharp, timely books are guaranteed to add extra spark to your holiday conversations.
#FestiveReads #HolidayReading #Debates
https://ow.ly/Ap9t50XBjJc
From injustice and capitalism to white privilege and power, these sharp, timely books are guaranteed to add extra spark to your holiday conversations.
#FestiveReads #HolidayReading #Debates
https://ow.ly/Ap9t50XBjJc
December 3, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Fuel your dinner table debates this festive season! 🍽️❄️
From injustice and capitalism to white privilege and power, these sharp, timely books are guaranteed to add extra spark to your holiday conversations.
#FestiveReads #HolidayReading #Debates
https://ow.ly/Ap9t50XBjJc
From injustice and capitalism to white privilege and power, these sharp, timely books are guaranteed to add extra spark to your holiday conversations.
#FestiveReads #HolidayReading #Debates
https://ow.ly/Ap9t50XBjJc
🎁 GIVEAWAY ALERT
Fancy starting December with a festive win? One lucky winner will receive 10 titles from a specially selected book bundle from Browns Books.
✅ Fill in your details before 4 December:
https://ow.ly/k0hn50XBi9y
Fancy starting December with a festive win? One lucky winner will receive 10 titles from a specially selected book bundle from Browns Books.
✅ Fill in your details before 4 December:
https://ow.ly/k0hn50XBi9y
Bristol Giveaway
Bristol Giveaway
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December 3, 2025 at 2:02 PM
🎁 GIVEAWAY ALERT
Fancy starting December with a festive win? One lucky winner will receive 10 titles from a specially selected book bundle from Browns Books.
✅ Fill in your details before 4 December:
https://ow.ly/k0hn50XBi9y
Fancy starting December with a festive win? One lucky winner will receive 10 titles from a specially selected book bundle from Browns Books.
✅ Fill in your details before 4 December:
https://ow.ly/k0hn50XBi9y
‘What’s the Monarchy For?’ airs tonight on BBC One. 👑
After weeks of renewed scrutiny of the royals, David Dimbleby questions politicians and insiders about the monarchy’s role today.
For more on current issues, read Laura Clancy’s latest piece on former #PrinceAndrew: https://ow.ly/pljG50XABGp
After weeks of renewed scrutiny of the royals, David Dimbleby questions politicians and insiders about the monarchy’s role today.
For more on current issues, read Laura Clancy’s latest piece on former #PrinceAndrew: https://ow.ly/pljG50XABGp
Prince Andrew is symptomatic of royal exceptionalism - Transforming Society
Laura Clancy, author of 'What Is the Monarchy For?', argues that Prince Andrew’s downfall over his ties to Jeffrey Epstein reveals not only his personal misconduct but also the broader culture of secrecy, privilege, and entitlement underpinning the British monarchy.
ow.ly
December 2, 2025 at 1:40 PM
‘What’s the Monarchy For?’ airs tonight on BBC One. 👑
After weeks of renewed scrutiny of the royals, David Dimbleby questions politicians and insiders about the monarchy’s role today.
For more on current issues, read Laura Clancy’s latest piece on former #PrinceAndrew: https://ow.ly/pljG50XABGp
After weeks of renewed scrutiny of the royals, David Dimbleby questions politicians and insiders about the monarchy’s role today.
For more on current issues, read Laura Clancy’s latest piece on former #PrinceAndrew: https://ow.ly/pljG50XABGp
As young women withdraw or opt for low-visibility roles, the pool of role models shrinks, potentially limiting images of who belongs in politics and discouraging future generations.
#16DaysOfActivism #VAWAG #PoliticalViolence #Gender
https://ow.ly/4JLK50Xz1nk
#16DaysOfActivism #VAWAG #PoliticalViolence #Gender
https://ow.ly/4JLK50Xz1nk
November 30, 2025 at 3:55 PM
As young women withdraw or opt for low-visibility roles, the pool of role models shrinks, potentially limiting images of who belongs in politics and discouraging future generations.
#16DaysOfActivism #VAWAG #PoliticalViolence #Gender
https://ow.ly/4JLK50Xz1nk
#16DaysOfActivism #VAWAG #PoliticalViolence #Gender
https://ow.ly/4JLK50Xz1nk
Migrant workers make up a vital part of the UK workforce, yet under the current employer-sponsored visa system, they face chronic exploitation and insecurity. Urgent reform is needed to fix it.
#Migrants #Migration #Reform
https://ow.ly/JeH550XjPCT.
#Migrants #Migration #Reform
https://ow.ly/JeH550XjPCT.
November 29, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Migrant workers make up a vital part of the UK workforce, yet under the current employer-sponsored visa system, they face chronic exploitation and insecurity. Urgent reform is needed to fix it.
#Migrants #Migration #Reform
https://ow.ly/JeH550XjPCT.
#Migrants #Migration #Reform
https://ow.ly/JeH550XjPCT.
✨ Bristol University Press Charity Pub Quiz! ✨
Last night we came together to fundraise for Bristol Refugee Rights, supporting asylum seekers & refugees with info packs, advice & welcoming centres.
#CharityQuiz #SupportRefugees
💛 Donate: https://ow.ly/U1Rp50Xz8Re
Last night we came together to fundraise for Bristol Refugee Rights, supporting asylum seekers & refugees with info packs, advice & welcoming centres.
#CharityQuiz #SupportRefugees
💛 Donate: https://ow.ly/U1Rp50Xz8Re
November 28, 2025 at 5:35 PM
✨ Bristol University Press Charity Pub Quiz! ✨
Last night we came together to fundraise for Bristol Refugee Rights, supporting asylum seekers & refugees with info packs, advice & welcoming centres.
#CharityQuiz #SupportRefugees
💛 Donate: https://ow.ly/U1Rp50Xz8Re
Last night we came together to fundraise for Bristol Refugee Rights, supporting asylum seekers & refugees with info packs, advice & welcoming centres.
#CharityQuiz #SupportRefugees
💛 Donate: https://ow.ly/U1Rp50Xz8Re
Stefan Lorenz Sorgner, author of 'We Have Always Been Cyborgs', which explores the critical issues that link Transhumanism with digitalization, gene technologies and ethics, discusses #EuroTranshumanism, #ClassicalTranshumanism and more.
https://www.youtube.com/live/UNrVs8KSbek
https://www.youtube.com/live/UNrVs8KSbek
November 28, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Stefan Lorenz Sorgner, author of 'We Have Always Been Cyborgs', which explores the critical issues that link Transhumanism with digitalization, gene technologies and ethics, discusses #EuroTranshumanism, #ClassicalTranshumanism and more.
https://www.youtube.com/live/UNrVs8KSbek
https://www.youtube.com/live/UNrVs8KSbek
In this month’s #GlobalSocialChallenges focus, we spotlight author Briony Anderson, whose work examines the rising threat of digital violence and privacy abuse –an issue at the heart of this year’s International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. #16Days
https://ow.ly/8IC650Xxupw
https://ow.ly/8IC650Xxupw
Doxxing: Why privacy abuse affects women, girls and gender-diverse people the hardest - Transforming Society
Briony Anderson, author of Doxxed, highlights how digital violence and privacy abuse are rapidly escalating gendered threats that particularly endanger women, girls and gender-diverse people, underscoring the urgent need for intersectional activism to protect their digital safety and autonomy.
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November 28, 2025 at 3:01 PM
In this month’s #GlobalSocialChallenges focus, we spotlight author Briony Anderson, whose work examines the rising threat of digital violence and privacy abuse –an issue at the heart of this year’s International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. #16Days
https://ow.ly/8IC650Xxupw
https://ow.ly/8IC650Xxupw
As the #16DaysOfActivism continues, we’re calling for collective action to end digital violence against women and girls. 🧡
Explore our free collection, Eradication of Violence Against Women: https://ow.ly/nXg950XxtUH
Explore our free collection, Eradication of Violence Against Women: https://ow.ly/nXg950XxtUH
November 28, 2025 at 2:45 PM
As the #16DaysOfActivism continues, we’re calling for collective action to end digital violence against women and girls. 🧡
Explore our free collection, Eradication of Violence Against Women: https://ow.ly/nXg950XxtUH
Explore our free collection, Eradication of Violence Against Women: https://ow.ly/nXg950XxtUH
Judith C. de Jong and Zahra Runderkamp discuss how #ViolenceAgainstWomen in politics, especially online and intersectional, discourages their participation, limits visibility, and threatens democratic representation. #16Days
https://ow.ly/KRz250Xz1l7
https://ow.ly/KRz250Xz1l7
November 28, 2025 at 12:55 PM
Judith C. de Jong and Zahra Runderkamp discuss how #ViolenceAgainstWomen in politics, especially online and intersectional, discourages their participation, limits visibility, and threatens democratic representation. #16Days
https://ow.ly/KRz250Xz1l7
https://ow.ly/KRz250Xz1l7
"I would really impress on people to adopt a kind of an optimistic stance...you might not be able to change Donald Trump, but you can change yourself, you can improve yourself."
https://www.transformingsociety.co.uk/2025/11/26/podcast-is-there-snow-on-mount-everest-why-truth-still-matters/
https://www.transformingsociety.co.uk/2025/11/26/podcast-is-there-snow-on-mount-everest-why-truth-still-matters/
PODCAST: ‘Is there snow on Mount Everest?’ – why truth still matters - Transforming Society
In this episode of the podcast, N.J. Enfield joins George Miller to discuss 'What Is Truth For?' — a book that sees truth not as a battlefield but as a shared practice of collaboration, error correction and trust.
www.transformingsociety.co.uk
November 28, 2025 at 10:25 AM
"I would really impress on people to adopt a kind of an optimistic stance...you might not be able to change Donald Trump, but you can change yourself, you can improve yourself."
https://www.transformingsociety.co.uk/2025/11/26/podcast-is-there-snow-on-mount-everest-why-truth-still-matters/
https://www.transformingsociety.co.uk/2025/11/26/podcast-is-there-snow-on-mount-everest-why-truth-still-matters/
Staff Pick. 📚
This book really re-framed how I thought about wealth. It reveals the "Uncomfortably Off" as a group whose self-understanding has big implications for the future of the country. - Enzo Bavetta, Digital Development Executive
Find out more: https://ow.ly/nz3S50XyGxW
This book really re-framed how I thought about wealth. It reveals the "Uncomfortably Off" as a group whose self-understanding has big implications for the future of the country. - Enzo Bavetta, Digital Development Executive
Find out more: https://ow.ly/nz3S50XyGxW
November 27, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Staff Pick. 📚
This book really re-framed how I thought about wealth. It reveals the "Uncomfortably Off" as a group whose self-understanding has big implications for the future of the country. - Enzo Bavetta, Digital Development Executive
Find out more: https://ow.ly/nz3S50XyGxW
This book really re-framed how I thought about wealth. It reveals the "Uncomfortably Off" as a group whose self-understanding has big implications for the future of the country. - Enzo Bavetta, Digital Development Executive
Find out more: https://ow.ly/nz3S50XyGxW
David Field, head of the global zoo-industry group, says many zoos mistreat animals: “It makes me feel desperate. I’ve probably tried to close more zoos than open them.”
Guardian: https://ow.ly/3GoS50Xyy0t
More in What Are Zoos For?: https://ow.ly/Svl250Xyy0u
Guardian: https://ow.ly/3GoS50Xyy0t
More in What Are Zoos For?: https://ow.ly/Svl250Xyy0u
What Are Zoos For?
What Are Zoos For?; Heather Browning and Walter Veit test the common justifications for zoos (entertainment, education, research, conservation) against the evidence and suggest what the best zoos of the future should look like to ensure that they are primarily for animals and not just for people.
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November 27, 2025 at 10:15 AM
David Field, head of the global zoo-industry group, says many zoos mistreat animals: “It makes me feel desperate. I’ve probably tried to close more zoos than open them.”
Guardian: https://ow.ly/3GoS50Xyy0t
More in What Are Zoos For?: https://ow.ly/Svl250Xyy0u
Guardian: https://ow.ly/3GoS50Xyy0t
More in What Are Zoos For?: https://ow.ly/Svl250Xyy0u
Who owns our knowledge in a scholarly world dominated by commercial publishers?
Dr. Nwachukwu Egbunike offers an African university press perspective on visibility, #Equity, and reshaping global knowledge systems.
https://lib.mivideo.it.umich.edu/media/t/1_i1dh1v9x
Dr. Nwachukwu Egbunike offers an African university press perspective on visibility, #Equity, and reshaping global knowledge systems.
https://lib.mivideo.it.umich.edu/media/t/1_i1dh1v9x
November 27, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Who owns our knowledge in a scholarly world dominated by commercial publishers?
Dr. Nwachukwu Egbunike offers an African university press perspective on visibility, #Equity, and reshaping global knowledge systems.
https://lib.mivideo.it.umich.edu/media/t/1_i1dh1v9x
Dr. Nwachukwu Egbunike offers an African university press perspective on visibility, #Equity, and reshaping global knowledge systems.
https://lib.mivideo.it.umich.edu/media/t/1_i1dh1v9x