Lele Pizarro Choy
@lelepizarroch.bsky.social
ella/she/her. Chinese-Peruvian. Dany’s mum. Work on political ecology/geography & conservation. PhD Geography, Geopolitics of Conservation in Peru. SPA/ENG.
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Excited to announce my first publication in citizenship studies: "Working on the farm: acts of citizenship and accommodative resistance"!
This paper is a deep dive on the activism and citizenship acts of council housing tenants in 1980s London
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
This paper is a deep dive on the activism and citizenship acts of council housing tenants in 1980s London
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
December 3, 2025 at 9:46 AM
Excited to announce my first publication in citizenship studies: "Working on the farm: acts of citizenship and accommodative resistance"!
This paper is a deep dive on the activism and citizenship acts of council housing tenants in 1980s London
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
This paper is a deep dive on the activism and citizenship acts of council housing tenants in 1980s London
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
In Fauna & Flora we are organising a collaborative dialogue event on human rights and rights of nature in restoration. Do join our open plenary session on Zoom.
Grateful to keep working on thoughtful and reflexive topics from the international conservation sector.
Grateful to keep working on thoughtful and reflexive topics from the international conservation sector.
December 1, 2025 at 6:34 PM
In Fauna & Flora we are organising a collaborative dialogue event on human rights and rights of nature in restoration. Do join our open plenary session on Zoom.
Grateful to keep working on thoughtful and reflexive topics from the international conservation sector.
Grateful to keep working on thoughtful and reflexive topics from the international conservation sector.
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Interested or know someone interested in doing a PhD on environmental histories/materialities of zoonotic or infectious animal disease as part of Transformative Humanities @durham.ac.uk Then please get in touch by Dec 8th! @pollenetwork.bsky.social @emilywebz.bsky.social @rgs-agwg.bsky.social
December 1, 2025 at 10:35 AM
Interested or know someone interested in doing a PhD on environmental histories/materialities of zoonotic or infectious animal disease as part of Transformative Humanities @durham.ac.uk Then please get in touch by Dec 8th! @pollenetwork.bsky.social @emilywebz.bsky.social @rgs-agwg.bsky.social
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When I'm asked what kind of friend groups I have:
November 21, 2025 at 7:20 AM
When I'm asked what kind of friend groups I have:
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Thank you for coming to my TED Talk 🎤
If you’ve read this far and still need convincing, please check out our preprint arxiv.org/abs/2511.04820 and this infographic: doi.org/10.5281/zeno...
10/10
If you’ve read this far and still need convincing, please check out our preprint arxiv.org/abs/2511.04820 and this infographic: doi.org/10.5281/zeno...
10/10
November 13, 2025 at 8:17 PM
Thank you for coming to my TED Talk 🎤
If you’ve read this far and still need convincing, please check out our preprint arxiv.org/abs/2511.04820 and this infographic: doi.org/10.5281/zeno...
10/10
If you’ve read this far and still need convincing, please check out our preprint arxiv.org/abs/2511.04820 and this infographic: doi.org/10.5281/zeno...
10/10
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🚨 We are looking for 3 new colleagues to join the GreenFrontier team as Postdoctoral Researchers!
Deadline for applications: 25 Nov 2025
Each of the 3 openings will involve extended ethnographic fieldwork + plenty of opportunities to consolidate research & leadership skills!
Please share widely!
Deadline for applications: 25 Nov 2025
Each of the 3 openings will involve extended ethnographic fieldwork + plenty of opportunities to consolidate research & leadership skills!
Please share widely!
November 3, 2025 at 7:32 AM
🚨 We are looking for 3 new colleagues to join the GreenFrontier team as Postdoctoral Researchers!
Deadline for applications: 25 Nov 2025
Each of the 3 openings will involve extended ethnographic fieldwork + plenty of opportunities to consolidate research & leadership skills!
Please share widely!
Deadline for applications: 25 Nov 2025
Each of the 3 openings will involve extended ethnographic fieldwork + plenty of opportunities to consolidate research & leadership skills!
Please share widely!
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Palestinians returning to their homes in Gaza face danger from unexploded ordnance, with at least 53 people killed.
Unexploded bombs threaten lives in Gaza; search for dead captives continue
Palestinians returning to their homes in Gaza face danger from unexploded ordnance, with at least 53 people killed.
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October 27, 2025 at 5:30 AM
Palestinians returning to their homes in Gaza face danger from unexploded ordnance, with at least 53 people killed.
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German study shows how far right sets agenda thanks to mainstream parties reshaping their communications to respond to what are initially fringe issues, boosting the spread of these ideas and signalling to voters that these ideas and stances were legitimate
shorturl.at/OFfig
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German far right setting agenda as opponents amplify its ideas, study finds
Normalisation of far-right stances likely to affect success of such parties at ballot boxes across Europe, say researchers
www.theguardian.com
October 18, 2025 at 7:48 AM
German study shows how far right sets agenda thanks to mainstream parties reshaping their communications to respond to what are initially fringe issues, boosting the spread of these ideas and signalling to voters that these ideas and stances were legitimate
shorturl.at/OFfig
shorturl.at/OFfig
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Testimonies from released Palestinian prisoners, as well as the bodies handed over, highlight alleged Israeli abuse.
What we know about the torture, abuse of Palestinian prisoners by Israel
Testimonies from released Palestinian prisoners, as well as the bodies handed over, highlight alleged Israeli abuse.
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October 18, 2025 at 6:00 AM
Testimonies from released Palestinian prisoners, as well as the bodies handed over, highlight alleged Israeli abuse.
I just played this with Zack Polanski because I saw tweets from him and he was on my mind. Akinator eventually got it and told me Polanski was played last an hour ago… Surely someone did the same as me 😂
nothing chatgpt has done is as impressive as akinator, the mind-reading internet genie from 2007
Akinator, the mind reading genie
Akinator can read your mind and tell you what character you are thinking of, as if by magic. Think of a real or fictional character, answer few questions, and Akinator will try to guess who it is. Wil...
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October 16, 2025 at 10:52 PM
I just played this with Zack Polanski because I saw tweets from him and he was on my mind. Akinator eventually got it and told me Polanski was played last an hour ago… Surely someone did the same as me 😂
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CfP Political Ecology Conference
Beyond the Usual Suspects: The Expanding Cast of Conservation Actors
Submit a contribution on emergence/enrolment of new, unlikely, overlooked actors in conservation!
@brocksaglio.bsky.social @charisenns.bsky.social @pollenetwork.bsky.social
tinyurl.com/bdehbxsc
Beyond the Usual Suspects: The Expanding Cast of Conservation Actors
Submit a contribution on emergence/enrolment of new, unlikely, overlooked actors in conservation!
@brocksaglio.bsky.social @charisenns.bsky.social @pollenetwork.bsky.social
tinyurl.com/bdehbxsc
P086: Beyond the Usual Suspects: The Expanding Cast of Conservation Actors
10-15 minute presentations depending on participants. Charis Enns will be discussant to provoke discussion and thinking about future special issue.
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October 14, 2025 at 8:57 AM
CfP Political Ecology Conference
Beyond the Usual Suspects: The Expanding Cast of Conservation Actors
Submit a contribution on emergence/enrolment of new, unlikely, overlooked actors in conservation!
@brocksaglio.bsky.social @charisenns.bsky.social @pollenetwork.bsky.social
tinyurl.com/bdehbxsc
Beyond the Usual Suspects: The Expanding Cast of Conservation Actors
Submit a contribution on emergence/enrolment of new, unlikely, overlooked actors in conservation!
@brocksaglio.bsky.social @charisenns.bsky.social @pollenetwork.bsky.social
tinyurl.com/bdehbxsc
Thank you, Polanski, for standing up to this bully!!
Solidarity with all trans and intersex people having their existence debated every time a tv host hasn't done their prep and can't think of any more questions
October 12, 2025 at 9:46 AM
Thank you, Polanski, for standing up to this bully!!
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Cuts equivalent to 15,000 jobs planned at UK universities – UCU www.timeshighereducation.com/news/cuts-eq...
Cuts equivalent to 15,000 jobs planned at UK universities – UCU
Proposed job losses almost triple since March as unions prepare to vote on nationwide industrial action
www.timeshighereducation.com
October 10, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Cuts equivalent to 15,000 jobs planned at UK universities – UCU www.timeshighereducation.com/news/cuts-eq...
I am so tired.
Unlike eight previous attempts to remove the president, almost all legislative factions expressed support for the move.
Peru’s Congress votes to remove President Boluarte as crime grips nation
Unlike eight previous attempts to remove the president, almost all legislative factions expressed support for the move.
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October 10, 2025 at 6:50 AM
I am so tired.
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🎉 80,000 Green Party members!
📈 But we're not stopping there.
💚 We have no time to waste. Join the Green Party today ⤵️
📈 But we're not stopping there.
💚 We have no time to waste. Join the Green Party today ⤵️
September 28, 2025 at 10:01 AM
🎉 80,000 Green Party members!
📈 But we're not stopping there.
💚 We have no time to waste. Join the Green Party today ⤵️
📈 But we're not stopping there.
💚 We have no time to waste. Join the Green Party today ⤵️
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Is it morally the wrong thing to do? Yes.
Is it bad for the country and the economy? Also yes.
Will it harm UK students? Also yes.
Is it also a bad move politically that will disproportionately harm Labour's own constituencies? Also yes.
There is absolutely no reason to do this. Pure destruction.
Is it bad for the country and the economy? Also yes.
Will it harm UK students? Also yes.
Is it also a bad move politically that will disproportionately harm Labour's own constituencies? Also yes.
There is absolutely no reason to do this. Pure destruction.
I am genuinely baffled and distressed as to why the UK government is intent on destroying UK's genuinely world-leading universities, who bring £265 billion into the economy and support more than 250,000 jobs.
This tax will kill us.
www.standard.co.uk/news/politic...
This tax will kill us.
www.standard.co.uk/news/politic...
Student visas crackdown and new levies to cause ‘£1.8bn loss’ to UK economy
The Government has proposed a 6 per cent tax on international student tuition fees and a reduction in graduate visas
www.standard.co.uk
September 27, 2025 at 10:08 AM
Is it morally the wrong thing to do? Yes.
Is it bad for the country and the economy? Also yes.
Will it harm UK students? Also yes.
Is it also a bad move politically that will disproportionately harm Labour's own constituencies? Also yes.
There is absolutely no reason to do this. Pure destruction.
Is it bad for the country and the economy? Also yes.
Will it harm UK students? Also yes.
Is it also a bad move politically that will disproportionately harm Labour's own constituencies? Also yes.
There is absolutely no reason to do this. Pure destruction.
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‘Forgive us, Palestinian brothers, sisters,’ says Algerian ambassador to UN Amar Bendjama after devastating outcome.
US vetoes UN Security Council Gaza ceasefire demand for sixth time
‘Forgive us, Palestinian brothers, sisters,’ says Algerian ambassador to UN Amar Bendjama after devastating outcome.
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September 18, 2025 at 10:01 PM
‘Forgive us, Palestinian brothers, sisters,’ says Algerian ambassador to UN Amar Bendjama after devastating outcome.
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Far right protest today:
29 - police officers injured
9 - protestors arrested
Proscribed group protests:
0 - police officers injured
1,600 - protestors arrested
We have Keir Starmer and Yvette Cooper to thank for this absurd anomaly
29 - police officers injured
9 - protestors arrested
Proscribed group protests:
0 - police officers injured
1,600 - protestors arrested
We have Keir Starmer and Yvette Cooper to thank for this absurd anomaly
September 13, 2025 at 9:11 PM
Far right protest today:
29 - police officers injured
9 - protestors arrested
Proscribed group protests:
0 - police officers injured
1,600 - protestors arrested
We have Keir Starmer and Yvette Cooper to thank for this absurd anomaly
29 - police officers injured
9 - protestors arrested
Proscribed group protests:
0 - police officers injured
1,600 - protestors arrested
We have Keir Starmer and Yvette Cooper to thank for this absurd anomaly
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Images show how neighbourhoods across Gaza’s largest city have been levelled in recent months.
Before and after satellite images show how Israel has destroyed Gaza City
Images show how neighbourhoods across Gaza’s largest city have been levelled in recent months.
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September 12, 2025 at 5:30 AM
Images show how neighbourhoods across Gaza’s largest city have been levelled in recent months.
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Video shows a Global Sumud Flotilla boat struck by a drone at Tunisia’s Sidi Bou Said port, causing fire damage on the main deck. The vessel was carrying members of the flotilla’s steering committee.
September 9, 2025 at 6:54 AM
Video shows a Global Sumud Flotilla boat struck by a drone at Tunisia’s Sidi Bou Said port, causing fire damage on the main deck. The vessel was carrying members of the flotilla’s steering committee.
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Violence breaks out as police move in on 1,500 people protesting against government’s ban on anti-genocide group.
Police make mass arrests at Palestine Action rally outside UK Parliament
Violence breaks out as police move in on 1,500 people protesting against government’s ban on anti-genocide group.
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September 6, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Violence breaks out as police move in on 1,500 people protesting against government’s ban on anti-genocide group.
I always encourage Europeans to be familiarised with their country’s immigration system.
So many times I’ve heard comments like “surely it’s not that hard to get a visa” or “if you were good enough you’d get it” or “the best candidate gets the job.”
www.gov.uk/browse/visas...
So many times I’ve heard comments like “surely it’s not that hard to get a visa” or “if you were good enough you’d get it” or “the best candidate gets the job.”
www.gov.uk/browse/visas...
Work in the UK - GOV.UK
Skilled Worker visa, Graduate visa, other work visas, right to work
www.gov.uk
September 3, 2025 at 11:10 AM
I always encourage Europeans to be familiarised with their country’s immigration system.
So many times I’ve heard comments like “surely it’s not that hard to get a visa” or “if you were good enough you’d get it” or “the best candidate gets the job.”
www.gov.uk/browse/visas...
So many times I’ve heard comments like “surely it’s not that hard to get a visa” or “if you were good enough you’d get it” or “the best candidate gets the job.”
www.gov.uk/browse/visas...
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Israeli army declares Gaza City ‘dangerous combat zone’ ahead of a looming offensive.
UN warns Israel of ‘horrific impact’ of planned Gaza City attack
Israeli army declares Gaza City ‘dangerous combat zone’ ahead of a looming offensive.
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August 30, 2025 at 5:30 AM
Israeli army declares Gaza City ‘dangerous combat zone’ ahead of a looming offensive.
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🌍Are you attending the RGS-IBG Annual Conference in Birmingham later this month?🌏
🚌You can request free bus travel around Birmingham during the week of the conference - just complete the form below by Sunday 17th August.
Geographers please share!
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🚌You can request free bus travel around Birmingham during the week of the conference - just complete the form below by Sunday 17th August.
Geographers please share!
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Microsoft Forms
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August 14, 2025 at 1:48 PM
🌍Are you attending the RGS-IBG Annual Conference in Birmingham later this month?🌏
🚌You can request free bus travel around Birmingham during the week of the conference - just complete the form below by Sunday 17th August.
Geographers please share!
forms.office.com/pages/respon...
🚌You can request free bus travel around Birmingham during the week of the conference - just complete the form below by Sunday 17th August.
Geographers please share!
forms.office.com/pages/respon...
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The amnesty law has faced condemnation from UN experts and human rights groups for denying justice to abuse survivors.
President Dina Boluarte signs into law Peru’s amnesty bill despite outcry
The amnesty law has faced condemnation from UN experts and human rights groups for denying justice to abuse survivors.
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August 13, 2025 at 8:00 PM
The amnesty law has faced condemnation from UN experts and human rights groups for denying justice to abuse survivors.