Dr Laura
@laurasocres.bsky.social
Lecturer: Researcher
Sociology (education, community sports) & Social Policy.
Collaborative & Creative Research Methods.
Spurs Fan. Mum of 3. ND.
Anti-Racist & Intersectional Feminist
Views my own. like/share ≠ endorse. #CeaseFire
Sociology (education, community sports) & Social Policy.
Collaborative & Creative Research Methods.
Spurs Fan. Mum of 3. ND.
Anti-Racist & Intersectional Feminist
Views my own. like/share ≠ endorse. #CeaseFire
www.ncrm.ac.uk/about/engage...
Some fantastic bite-size videos, making up a training module on #Collaborative & #Participatory #ResearchMethods. All made by a fantastic MSIG team with @ncrm.ac.uk
Watch some or all of the videos! 🙂
Some fantastic bite-size videos, making up a training module on #Collaborative & #Participatory #ResearchMethods. All made by a fantastic MSIG team with @ncrm.ac.uk
Watch some or all of the videos! 🙂
Collaborative and Participatory Methodological Special Interest Group
This page contains seven training modules crated by the NCRM Collaborative and Participatory Methodological Special Interest Group.
www.ncrm.ac.uk
December 1, 2025 at 7:15 PM
www.ncrm.ac.uk/about/engage...
Some fantastic bite-size videos, making up a training module on #Collaborative & #Participatory #ResearchMethods. All made by a fantastic MSIG team with @ncrm.ac.uk
Watch some or all of the videos! 🙂
Some fantastic bite-size videos, making up a training module on #Collaborative & #Participatory #ResearchMethods. All made by a fantastic MSIG team with @ncrm.ac.uk
Watch some or all of the videos! 🙂
This book 'Congress of Wo/men' was my "first pay day in new job" gift to myself. If anyone ever wants to chat about this book and or kyriarchy ...😉
Thanks @semraakay.bsky.social
My learning and knowledge building from #iMigMob2025 continues @catrineds.bsky.social
Thanks @semraakay.bsky.social
My learning and knowledge building from #iMigMob2025 continues @catrineds.bsky.social
November 5, 2025 at 5:44 PM
This book 'Congress of Wo/men' was my "first pay day in new job" gift to myself. If anyone ever wants to chat about this book and or kyriarchy ...😉
Thanks @semraakay.bsky.social
My learning and knowledge building from #iMigMob2025 continues @catrineds.bsky.social
Thanks @semraakay.bsky.social
My learning and knowledge building from #iMigMob2025 continues @catrineds.bsky.social
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Dawn Butler needs to be crowned "Queen of the Commons".
She was thrown out of Parliament for calling Boris a liar, then Parliament declared him a Liar.
Now @DawnButlerBrent has been scolded for calling Racist Sarah Pochin 'racist'.
THIS MUST END!
#PMQs
She was thrown out of Parliament for calling Boris a liar, then Parliament declared him a Liar.
Now @DawnButlerBrent has been scolded for calling Racist Sarah Pochin 'racist'.
THIS MUST END!
#PMQs
Parliament silences Dawn Butler for telling the truth AGAIN! - Reform UK Racism
YouTube video by Femi - F Politics!
youtu.be
October 29, 2025 at 12:32 PM
Dawn Butler needs to be crowned "Queen of the Commons".
She was thrown out of Parliament for calling Boris a liar, then Parliament declared him a Liar.
Now @DawnButlerBrent has been scolded for calling Racist Sarah Pochin 'racist'.
THIS MUST END!
#PMQs
She was thrown out of Parliament for calling Boris a liar, then Parliament declared him a Liar.
Now @DawnButlerBrent has been scolded for calling Racist Sarah Pochin 'racist'.
THIS MUST END!
#PMQs
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“No one is going to give you the education you need to overthrow them. Nobody is going to teach you your true history, teach you your true heroes, if they know that that knowledge will help set you free." ~ Assata Shakur
October 30, 2025 at 12:45 AM
“No one is going to give you the education you need to overthrow them. Nobody is going to teach you your true history, teach you your true heroes, if they know that that knowledge will help set you free." ~ Assata Shakur
My youngest child wrote the attached list of things she is "grateful for" on World Mental Health Day earlier this month. I read it again this morning and it really made me smile (again) so I thought I'd share the positivity ♥️
October 22, 2025 at 11:41 AM
My youngest child wrote the attached list of things she is "grateful for" on World Mental Health Day earlier this month. I read it again this morning and it really made me smile (again) so I thought I'd share the positivity ♥️
I'm delighted to start my new role today as a research associate at UoM, working on #inclusion & #representationmatters in #highereducation.
This is a subject I'm passionate about and is wonderfully aligned to my professional interests and personal values. I'm excited!
This is a subject I'm passionate about and is wonderfully aligned to my professional interests and personal values. I'm excited!
October 6, 2025 at 11:20 AM
I'm delighted to start my new role today as a research associate at UoM, working on #inclusion & #representationmatters in #highereducation.
This is a subject I'm passionate about and is wonderfully aligned to my professional interests and personal values. I'm excited!
This is a subject I'm passionate about and is wonderfully aligned to my professional interests and personal values. I'm excited!
Job hunting is always "interesting"
Orgs that aren't good at concealing they started the process with a preferred candidate, ones that ghost applicants after the interviews, etc.
But also orgs that are proactive with accessibility, or that take the time to give constructive feedback...
#jobsearch
Orgs that aren't good at concealing they started the process with a preferred candidate, ones that ghost applicants after the interviews, etc.
But also orgs that are proactive with accessibility, or that take the time to give constructive feedback...
#jobsearch
October 3, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Job hunting is always "interesting"
Orgs that aren't good at concealing they started the process with a preferred candidate, ones that ghost applicants after the interviews, etc.
But also orgs that are proactive with accessibility, or that take the time to give constructive feedback...
#jobsearch
Orgs that aren't good at concealing they started the process with a preferred candidate, ones that ghost applicants after the interviews, etc.
But also orgs that are proactive with accessibility, or that take the time to give constructive feedback...
#jobsearch
Reciprocation: For me, it is mutual support, ethical practice, and radical care. It’s how we can build trust and resist extractive systems.
New blog piece now live!
#Reciprocation #InclusiveResearch #SanctuaryEducation #AcademicCare
socialreflections.co.uk/2025/08/28/r...
New blog piece now live!
#Reciprocation #InclusiveResearch #SanctuaryEducation #AcademicCare
socialreflections.co.uk/2025/08/28/r...
Reciprocation: A Relational Ethic for Research and Practice
Reciprocation in research and education is more than a transaction—it’s a relational ethic rooted in care, accountability, and mutual support. This post explores how postgraduate researchers and vo…
socialreflections.co.uk
August 28, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Reciprocation: For me, it is mutual support, ethical practice, and radical care. It’s how we can build trust and resist extractive systems.
New blog piece now live!
#Reciprocation #InclusiveResearch #SanctuaryEducation #AcademicCare
socialreflections.co.uk/2025/08/28/r...
New blog piece now live!
#Reciprocation #InclusiveResearch #SanctuaryEducation #AcademicCare
socialreflections.co.uk/2025/08/28/r...
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Hardbacks are books.
Paperbacks are books.
eBooks are books.
Audio books are books.
The delivery mechanism doesn't matter. What matters is the enjoyment of story.
Paperbacks are books.
eBooks are books.
Audio books are books.
The delivery mechanism doesn't matter. What matters is the enjoyment of story.
August 18, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Hardbacks are books.
Paperbacks are books.
eBooks are books.
Audio books are books.
The delivery mechanism doesn't matter. What matters is the enjoyment of story.
Paperbacks are books.
eBooks are books.
Audio books are books.
The delivery mechanism doesn't matter. What matters is the enjoyment of story.
Education as a social process can transform lives. My research with sanctuary-seeking mothers in Wales led to community courses, progression support & cross-sector change. Let’s recognise experience, amplify voices & design systems that empower. #SanctuaryMothers #InclusiveEducation #RefugeeRights
Research Impact: Sanctuary-Seeking Mothers and Transformative Education
Over recent years, I’ve had the privilege of working closely with mothers seeking sanctuary in Wales—women who have fled conflict, persecution, or instability in search of safety and a better future for themselves and their children. My research has concentrated on their experiences of education and learning, and how these experiences influence their identities, wellbeing, and sense of belonging in a new country.
socialreflections.co.uk
August 13, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Education as a social process can transform lives. My research with sanctuary-seeking mothers in Wales led to community courses, progression support & cross-sector change. Let’s recognise experience, amplify voices & design systems that empower. #SanctuaryMothers #InclusiveEducation #RefugeeRights
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Racism is built on a hierarchal system which positions whiteness at the top. This is why colourism exists across so many communities. Anti-black racism penetrates our society. It is not racist to point this out. This doesn't discount the experiences of any marginalised groups. #dianeabbott
July 17, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Racism is built on a hierarchal system which positions whiteness at the top. This is why colourism exists across so many communities. Anti-black racism penetrates our society. It is not racist to point this out. This doesn't discount the experiences of any marginalised groups. #dianeabbott
First book group session is today. If you know a teen in Cardiff let them know! 🙂
#TeenBookGroup
#Cardiff
#TeenBookGroup
#Cardiff
Introducing @cardiff-hub.bsky.social's new teen book group! 📖
Open to all teenagers aged 13 to 16 years old
First session on Thursday 10 July so register your interest today: bit.ly/460xZkE
Open to all teenagers aged 13 to 16 years old
First session on Thursday 10 July so register your interest today: bit.ly/460xZkE
July 10, 2025 at 10:49 AM
First book group session is today. If you know a teen in Cardiff let them know! 🙂
#TeenBookGroup
#Cardiff
#TeenBookGroup
#Cardiff
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*OPEN ACCESS*
‘A Welcoming Nation?’ edited by @catrineds.bsky.social, Rhys Dafydd Jones, and @laurasocres.bsky.social is out now!
Read for free via the link below: www.uwp.co.uk/app/uploads/...
‘A Welcoming Nation?’ edited by @catrineds.bsky.social, Rhys Dafydd Jones, and @laurasocres.bsky.social is out now!
Read for free via the link below: www.uwp.co.uk/app/uploads/...
June 20, 2025 at 9:01 AM
*OPEN ACCESS*
‘A Welcoming Nation?’ edited by @catrineds.bsky.social, Rhys Dafydd Jones, and @laurasocres.bsky.social is out now!
Read for free via the link below: www.uwp.co.uk/app/uploads/...
‘A Welcoming Nation?’ edited by @catrineds.bsky.social, Rhys Dafydd Jones, and @laurasocres.bsky.social is out now!
Read for free via the link below: www.uwp.co.uk/app/uploads/...
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*Mynediad Agored*
Mae 'A Welcoming Nation?' wedi'i olygu gan @catrineds.bsky.social, @laurasocres.bsky.social a Rhys Dafydd Jones yn mynd i'r afael â dadleuon cyfredol am fudo i, o amgylch, a thrwy Gymru.
Darllenwch y gyfrol am ddim ar ein gwefan:
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Mae 'A Welcoming Nation?' wedi'i olygu gan @catrineds.bsky.social, @laurasocres.bsky.social a Rhys Dafydd Jones yn mynd i'r afael â dadleuon cyfredol am fudo i, o amgylch, a thrwy Gymru.
Darllenwch y gyfrol am ddim ar ein gwefan:
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June 20, 2025 at 2:06 PM
*Mynediad Agored*
Mae 'A Welcoming Nation?' wedi'i olygu gan @catrineds.bsky.social, @laurasocres.bsky.social a Rhys Dafydd Jones yn mynd i'r afael â dadleuon cyfredol am fudo i, o amgylch, a thrwy Gymru.
Darllenwch y gyfrol am ddim ar ein gwefan:
www.uwp.co.uk/app/uploads/...
Mae 'A Welcoming Nation?' wedi'i olygu gan @catrineds.bsky.social, @laurasocres.bsky.social a Rhys Dafydd Jones yn mynd i'r afael â dadleuon cyfredol am fudo i, o amgylch, a thrwy Gymru.
Darllenwch y gyfrol am ddim ar ein gwefan:
www.uwp.co.uk/app/uploads/...
My copy of this book arrived in the post last week from @uniwalespress.bsky.social
Thank you @walesmigration.bsky.social for being such a great team to work with.
#NationofSanctuary #Wales #Migration #Intersectionality
Thank you @walesmigration.bsky.social for being such a great team to work with.
#NationofSanctuary #Wales #Migration #Intersectionality
June 10, 2025 at 7:01 AM
My copy of this book arrived in the post last week from @uniwalespress.bsky.social
Thank you @walesmigration.bsky.social for being such a great team to work with.
#NationofSanctuary #Wales #Migration #Intersectionality
Thank you @walesmigration.bsky.social for being such a great team to work with.
#NationofSanctuary #Wales #Migration #Intersectionality
My current contract ends in the summer. I'm looking for a new job. I'm open to freelance or employee roles in research, analysis, education, or charity mgmt. Please contact me if you can help.
I'm grieving a close family member so it's not a great time to be job hunting hence the ask.
#jobhunting
I'm grieving a close family member so it's not a great time to be job hunting hence the ask.
#jobhunting
May 7, 2025 at 2:10 PM
My current contract ends in the summer. I'm looking for a new job. I'm open to freelance or employee roles in research, analysis, education, or charity mgmt. Please contact me if you can help.
I'm grieving a close family member so it's not a great time to be job hunting hence the ask.
#jobhunting
I'm grieving a close family member so it's not a great time to be job hunting hence the ask.
#jobhunting
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Today's university with the job cuts is Cardiff Met, which piles insult upon injury on struggling Higher Ed in South Wales. Every single day in HE is like this, and every single day will be like this until someone gets a grip.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Cardiff Met says job cuts needed to reduce university's costs - BBC News
It says "difficult decisions" are needed and follows moves by other universities to reduce staffing.
www.bbc.co.uk
April 3, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Today's university with the job cuts is Cardiff Met, which piles insult upon injury on struggling Higher Ed in South Wales. Every single day in HE is like this, and every single day will be like this until someone gets a grip.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
I’m feeling exhausted!
It’s been both a positive and frustrating day. I love seeing students grow and develop.
I’m also lucky to be part of a couple of incredibly supportive and knowledgeable research groups/networks. But emerging from my bubbles of support can be so draining.
#WorkLifeMusings
It’s been both a positive and frustrating day. I love seeing students grow and develop.
I’m also lucky to be part of a couple of incredibly supportive and knowledgeable research groups/networks. But emerging from my bubbles of support can be so draining.
#WorkLifeMusings
April 1, 2025 at 7:43 PM
I’m feeling exhausted!
It’s been both a positive and frustrating day. I love seeing students grow and develop.
I’m also lucky to be part of a couple of incredibly supportive and knowledgeable research groups/networks. But emerging from my bubbles of support can be so draining.
#WorkLifeMusings
It’s been both a positive and frustrating day. I love seeing students grow and develop.
I’m also lucky to be part of a couple of incredibly supportive and knowledgeable research groups/networks. But emerging from my bubbles of support can be so draining.
#WorkLifeMusings
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🚨BREAKING: Almost 1 in 5 people claiming Universal Credit and disability benefits have used a food bank in the last month.
This shouldn't be the case in one of the richest countries in the world.
This shouldn't be the case in one of the richest countries in the world.
March 7, 2025 at 10:14 AM
🚨BREAKING: Almost 1 in 5 people claiming Universal Credit and disability benefits have used a food bank in the last month.
This shouldn't be the case in one of the richest countries in the world.
This shouldn't be the case in one of the richest countries in the world.
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When asked to share, I am never sure which one of my talks will be helpful in the particular context. So I decided to collect some of them together here on a broad range of topics, e.g., decolonisation, colonisation, Africa and law, FACE, aid, history, poetry, etc.
folukeafrica.com/lectures-tal...
folukeafrica.com/lectures-tal...
An Audio-Visual Collection of Foluke’s Talks
A collection of some talks I have done over the years.
folukeafrica.com
March 27, 2025 at 12:09 PM
When asked to share, I am never sure which one of my talks will be helpful in the particular context. So I decided to collect some of them together here on a broad range of topics, e.g., decolonisation, colonisation, Africa and law, FACE, aid, history, poetry, etc.
folukeafrica.com/lectures-tal...
folukeafrica.com/lectures-tal...
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Cardiff University confirms that in College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, 699 jobs are “in scope” of redundancy with 86 in the School of History, Archaeology and Religion.
At the leading Welsh university in the capital of (checks notes) Wales 13 are in the (checks notes) School of Welsh.
At the leading Welsh university in the capital of (checks notes) Wales 13 are in the (checks notes) School of Welsh.
Cardiff University releases breakdown of academics 'in scope' for redundancy
Martin Shipton Cardiff University has released to Nation.Cymru the breakdown by School of the 1,807 academics who have been told their jobs are “in scope” to be cut. The university announced in Januar...
nation.cymru
March 12, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Cardiff University confirms that in College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, 699 jobs are “in scope” of redundancy with 86 in the School of History, Archaeology and Religion.
At the leading Welsh university in the capital of (checks notes) Wales 13 are in the (checks notes) School of Welsh.
At the leading Welsh university in the capital of (checks notes) Wales 13 are in the (checks notes) School of Welsh.
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Please read and circulate this letter from CUCD and various learned societies in defence of Ancient History and Religion and Theology at Cardiff University
cucd.blogs.sas.ac.uk/2025/03/11/o...
cucd.blogs.sas.ac.uk/2025/03/11/o...
Open Letter to Professor Wendy Larner in support of Ancient History and Religion at Cardiff - Council of University Classical Departments
cucd.blogs.sas.ac.uk
March 14, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Please read and circulate this letter from CUCD and various learned societies in defence of Ancient History and Religion and Theology at Cardiff University
cucd.blogs.sas.ac.uk/2025/03/11/o...
cucd.blogs.sas.ac.uk/2025/03/11/o...
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People's character should not be judged based on what means they took to arrive here in search of safety or where they came from. With these changes we are tacitly allowing the government to run coach and horses through our cohesion.
freemovement.org.uk/good-charact...
freemovement.org.uk/good-charact...
Good character guidance amended to block refugees from naturalisation - Free Movement
There have been some important additions to pages 50 and 51 of the Good Character guidance (a comparison of the new and old versions is here) that have the
freemovement.org.uk
February 11, 2025 at 9:02 AM
People's character should not be judged based on what means they took to arrive here in search of safety or where they came from. With these changes we are tacitly allowing the government to run coach and horses through our cohesion.
freemovement.org.uk/good-charact...
freemovement.org.uk/good-charact...
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This is a very, very bad change. If there is no carve out for refugees it’s also very clearly in breach of the Refugee Convention. Art 31 requires no penalisation for illegal entry and Art 34 requires facilitation of naturalisation.
New from Free Movement: Good character guidance amended to block refugees from naturalisation | Sonia Lenegan
Good character guidance amended to block refugees from naturalisation - Free Movement
There have been some important additions to pages 50 and 51 of the Good Character guidance (a comparison of the new and old versions is here) that have the
buff.ly
February 11, 2025 at 8:51 AM
This is a very, very bad change. If there is no carve out for refugees it’s also very clearly in breach of the Refugee Convention. Art 31 requires no penalisation for illegal entry and Art 34 requires facilitation of naturalisation.