Lucy Shackleton
@lshackleton.bsky.social
Head of Policy & Pships, UCL European Institute, interested in Europe, politics, universities, science & culture - all views my own
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The European Literary Map of London is travelling!
The German-language version has just hit #Berlin - starting its run in the capital's iconic town hall: the Rote Rathaus.
Esther Kinsky, Jörg Fauser, Paul Celan, Ilse Aichinger among the German-language entries.
www.europeanliterarylondon.org
The German-language version has just hit #Berlin - starting its run in the capital's iconic town hall: the Rote Rathaus.
Esther Kinsky, Jörg Fauser, Paul Celan, Ilse Aichinger among the German-language entries.
www.europeanliterarylondon.org
July 29, 2025 at 9:33 AM
The European Literary Map of London is travelling!
The German-language version has just hit #Berlin - starting its run in the capital's iconic town hall: the Rote Rathaus.
Esther Kinsky, Jörg Fauser, Paul Celan, Ilse Aichinger among the German-language entries.
www.europeanliterarylondon.org
The German-language version has just hit #Berlin - starting its run in the capital's iconic town hall: the Rote Rathaus.
Esther Kinsky, Jörg Fauser, Paul Celan, Ilse Aichinger among the German-language entries.
www.europeanliterarylondon.org
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Harvard redid its whole homepage to push back against the administration’s demands. I mean, this is just a website but I think it’s kind of a great PR move: www.harvard.edu
Harvard University
Harvard University is devoted to excellence in teaching, learning, and research, and to developing leaders who make a difference globally.
www.harvard.edu
April 14, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Harvard redid its whole homepage to push back against the administration’s demands. I mean, this is just a website but I think it’s kind of a great PR move: www.harvard.edu
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The thing about Europe: it's the actual land of the free now.
Whatever problems Europe has - and it has plenty - it is looking pretty damn good by comparison these days.
My Charlemagne this week
www.economist.com/europe/2025/...
Whatever problems Europe has - and it has plenty - it is looking pretty damn good by comparison these days.
My Charlemagne this week
www.economist.com/europe/2025/...
The thing about Europe: it’s the actual land of the free now
Europe’s very real problems don’t look so bad by comparison
www.economist.com
April 10, 2025 at 1:40 PM
The thing about Europe: it's the actual land of the free now.
Whatever problems Europe has - and it has plenty - it is looking pretty damn good by comparison these days.
My Charlemagne this week
www.economist.com/europe/2025/...
Whatever problems Europe has - and it has plenty - it is looking pretty damn good by comparison these days.
My Charlemagne this week
www.economist.com/europe/2025/...
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We are pleased to invite you to the 2025 Baltic Symposium: #StandingStrong, featuring a keynote by @ilvestoomas.bsky.social.
The panels will address a range of issues of regional and global relevance from #Baltic perspectives.
🗓️ 31 March 2025
📍 UCL
➡️ buff.ly/4aYhMNq
The panels will address a range of issues of regional and global relevance from #Baltic perspectives.
🗓️ 31 March 2025
📍 UCL
➡️ buff.ly/4aYhMNq
February 12, 2025 at 1:48 PM
We are pleased to invite you to the 2025 Baltic Symposium: #StandingStrong, featuring a keynote by @ilvestoomas.bsky.social.
The panels will address a range of issues of regional and global relevance from #Baltic perspectives.
🗓️ 31 March 2025
📍 UCL
➡️ buff.ly/4aYhMNq
The panels will address a range of issues of regional and global relevance from #Baltic perspectives.
🗓️ 31 March 2025
📍 UCL
➡️ buff.ly/4aYhMNq
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As citizens in Hungary, India, Turkey etc. have learned the hard way, aspiring autocrats do not subscribe to the cliche of the “ivory tower”. They consider universities highly relevant. Universities, like courts and free media organizations, are sources of authority that might rival the leader’s.
Academic freedom in America needs to be defended. Here’s how | Jan-Werner Müller
To begin with, universities should not be intimidated by the claim that public opinion is turning against them. That’s not necessarily true
www.theguardian.com
March 20, 2025 at 9:07 PM
As citizens in Hungary, India, Turkey etc. have learned the hard way, aspiring autocrats do not subscribe to the cliche of the “ivory tower”. They consider universities highly relevant. Universities, like courts and free media organizations, are sources of authority that might rival the leader’s.
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With the EU saying it won't allow its new rearmament fund to be spent on arms from UK firms unless the UK enters into a security pact with the EU, Britons support signing a defence and security partnership with the EU by 69% to 10% opposed
yougov.co.uk/topics/polit...
yougov.co.uk/topics/polit...
March 20, 2025 at 4:42 PM
With the EU saying it won't allow its new rearmament fund to be spent on arms from UK firms unless the UK enters into a security pact with the EU, Britons support signing a defence and security partnership with the EU by 69% to 10% opposed
yougov.co.uk/topics/polit...
yougov.co.uk/topics/polit...
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My latest post is now out.
I show how Trump's attacks on science and universities are neither random nor new - they fit very precisely into the authoritarian playbook.
This means we can guess what might come next and prepare - and we must!
christinapagel.substack.com/p/censor-pur...
I show how Trump's attacks on science and universities are neither random nor new - they fit very precisely into the authoritarian playbook.
This means we can guess what might come next and prepare - and we must!
christinapagel.substack.com/p/censor-pur...
Censor, purge, defund: how Trump following the authoritarian playbook on science and universities
I have mapped 35 of the Trump administration's attacks on science and universities to the authoritarian playbook - and consider what it means for attacks still to come
christinapagel.substack.com
March 10, 2025 at 2:58 PM
My latest post is now out.
I show how Trump's attacks on science and universities are neither random nor new - they fit very precisely into the authoritarian playbook.
This means we can guess what might come next and prepare - and we must!
christinapagel.substack.com/p/censor-pur...
I show how Trump's attacks on science and universities are neither random nor new - they fit very precisely into the authoritarian playbook.
This means we can guess what might come next and prepare - and we must!
christinapagel.substack.com/p/censor-pur...
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The Centre's Last Chance? Lessons from the 2025 German Elections
A new report from UCL Policy Lab and @fesonline.bsky.social explores the recent German election and asks what lessons Britain can learn—including anylsis from @uclspp.bsky.social and @uclei.bsky.social www.ucl.ac.uk/policy-lab/n...
A new report from UCL Policy Lab and @fesonline.bsky.social explores the recent German election and asks what lessons Britain can learn—including anylsis from @uclspp.bsky.social and @uclei.bsky.social www.ucl.ac.uk/policy-lab/n...
The Centre's Last Chance? Lessons from the 2025 German Elections
A new report from the UCL Policy Lab and Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung (FES) explores the record-low results for the centre-left and centre-right in Germany and asks what lessons can be learned for Britain...
www.ucl.ac.uk
March 10, 2025 at 9:51 AM
The Centre's Last Chance? Lessons from the 2025 German Elections
A new report from UCL Policy Lab and @fesonline.bsky.social explores the recent German election and asks what lessons Britain can learn—including anylsis from @uclspp.bsky.social and @uclei.bsky.social www.ucl.ac.uk/policy-lab/n...
A new report from UCL Policy Lab and @fesonline.bsky.social explores the recent German election and asks what lessons Britain can learn—including anylsis from @uclspp.bsky.social and @uclei.bsky.social www.ucl.ac.uk/policy-lab/n...
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Paging Free Speech Warriors!! Your time has come. Where are you? Speak up!! Still can’t hear you. Is your mic on?
Trump administration has identified words to be banned on government websites or at least be wary of using. Among them: women, race, injustice, climate science, pollution, victim, historically. www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
The Words Federal Agencies Are Discouraged From Using Under Trump
Federal agencies have issued guidance to employees on hundreds of terms to limit or avoid using. An analysis of government websites shows many of the same words being removed.
www.nytimes.com
March 8, 2025 at 6:34 AM
Paging Free Speech Warriors!! Your time has come. Where are you? Speak up!! Still can’t hear you. Is your mic on?
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French Senator Claude Malhuret:
"Washington has become Nero’s court, with an incendiary emperor, submissive courtiers and a jester high on ketamine... We were at war with a dictator, we are now at war with a dictator backed by a traitor."
"Washington has become Nero’s court, with an incendiary emperor, submissive courtiers and a jester high on ketamine... We were at war with a dictator, we are now at war with a dictator backed by a traitor."
March 5, 2025 at 3:47 PM
French Senator Claude Malhuret:
"Washington has become Nero’s court, with an incendiary emperor, submissive courtiers and a jester high on ketamine... We were at war with a dictator, we are now at war with a dictator backed by a traitor."
"Washington has become Nero’s court, with an incendiary emperor, submissive courtiers and a jester high on ketamine... We were at war with a dictator, we are now at war with a dictator backed by a traitor."
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📣 Join us on March 5 at 6:30pm for a conversation with Lithuanian Vice-minister of National Defence, Dr. Karolis Aleksa.
This event is free and open to everyone with a valid ticket.
Book now: www.ucl.ac.uk/european-ins...
@lithuaniaineu.bsky.social @uclssees.bsky.social
This event is free and open to everyone with a valid ticket.
Book now: www.ucl.ac.uk/european-ins...
@lithuaniaineu.bsky.social @uclssees.bsky.social
February 28, 2025 at 5:21 PM
📣 Join us on March 5 at 6:30pm for a conversation with Lithuanian Vice-minister of National Defence, Dr. Karolis Aleksa.
This event is free and open to everyone with a valid ticket.
Book now: www.ucl.ac.uk/european-ins...
@lithuaniaineu.bsky.social @uclssees.bsky.social
This event is free and open to everyone with a valid ticket.
Book now: www.ucl.ac.uk/european-ins...
@lithuaniaineu.bsky.social @uclssees.bsky.social
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There has been a lot of chatter today about Zelenskyy's meeting with Trump, some regarding this moment when White House correspondent Brian Glenn asked if the Ukrainian president plans to wear a suit. I want to address idea in this thread. 🧵
March 1, 2025 at 1:00 AM
There has been a lot of chatter today about Zelenskyy's meeting with Trump, some regarding this moment when White House correspondent Brian Glenn asked if the Ukrainian president plans to wear a suit. I want to address idea in this thread. 🧵
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Here I react to the shameful encounter between American leaders and media and the Ukrainian president. No doubt there were more, but I saw five failures on our side: of hospitality, decency, democracy, strategy, and independence. Please watch and share.
snyder.substack.com/p/five-failu...
snyder.substack.com/p/five-failu...
Five Failures in the Oval Office (video)
America hurt itself badly today.
snyder.substack.com
February 28, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Here I react to the shameful encounter between American leaders and media and the Ukrainian president. No doubt there were more, but I saw five failures on our side: of hospitality, decency, democracy, strategy, and independence. Please watch and share.
snyder.substack.com/p/five-failu...
snyder.substack.com/p/five-failu...
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“Why don’t you say thank you”
A Russian drone just struck a crowded hospital in Kharkiv. Fire is raging at the site. Rescuers are rushing to the scene.
February 28, 2025 at 10:13 PM
“Why don’t you say thank you”
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Nothing has changed. The UK government is still expecting to negotiate a youth mobility scheme with the EU, but still not making a case for it but instead dancing on the head of semantics by saying "no plans", which just annoys everyone. thepienews.com/uk-has-no-pl...
UK has "no plans" for EU Youth Mobility Scheme, despite reports
The UK government says it has no plans for a EU Youth Mobility Scheme, despite reports in mainstream media suggesting otherwise.
thepienews.com
February 25, 2025 at 10:20 AM
Nothing has changed. The UK government is still expecting to negotiate a youth mobility scheme with the EU, but still not making a case for it but instead dancing on the head of semantics by saying "no plans", which just annoys everyone. thepienews.com/uk-has-no-pl...
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Wow! DIe Linke does much better than expected, while both CDU and AfD fall below symbolically important 30% and 20%, respectively.
FDP might still make it, BSW less likely.
Grand Coalition is possible but narrow margins...
#BTW25 #GermanElection
FDP might still make it, BSW less likely.
Grand Coalition is possible but narrow margins...
#BTW25 #GermanElection
February 23, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Wow! DIe Linke does much better than expected, while both CDU and AfD fall below symbolically important 30% and 20%, respectively.
FDP might still make it, BSW less likely.
Grand Coalition is possible but narrow margins...
#BTW25 #GermanElection
FDP might still make it, BSW less likely.
Grand Coalition is possible but narrow margins...
#BTW25 #GermanElection
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Read the latest post on our UCL Europe Blog now.
Professor @albertpweale.bsky.social responds to US Vice-President Vance’s comment on European values.
➡️Read it here: ucleuropeblog.com/2025/02/19/t...
@uclpolicylab.bsky.social @uclnews.bsky.social @uclpublicpolicy.bsky.social @uclspp.bsky.social
Professor @albertpweale.bsky.social responds to US Vice-President Vance’s comment on European values.
➡️Read it here: ucleuropeblog.com/2025/02/19/t...
@uclpolicylab.bsky.social @uclnews.bsky.social @uclpublicpolicy.bsky.social @uclspp.bsky.social
The Security of European Values
Professor Albert Weale responds to US Vice-President JD Vance’s comment on European values
ucleuropeblog.com
February 19, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Read the latest post on our UCL Europe Blog now.
Professor @albertpweale.bsky.social responds to US Vice-President Vance’s comment on European values.
➡️Read it here: ucleuropeblog.com/2025/02/19/t...
@uclpolicylab.bsky.social @uclnews.bsky.social @uclpublicpolicy.bsky.social @uclspp.bsky.social
Professor @albertpweale.bsky.social responds to US Vice-President Vance’s comment on European values.
➡️Read it here: ucleuropeblog.com/2025/02/19/t...
@uclpolicylab.bsky.social @uclnews.bsky.social @uclpublicpolicy.bsky.social @uclspp.bsky.social
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Together with UCL Arts & Humanities, partnering with EUNIC London, Goethe-Institut London and the European Literature Network, we are pleased to announce Ciara Broderick as our @europeanlitlondon.bsky.social Writer in Residence this spring.
➡️ www.ucl.ac.uk/european-ins...
@ucl-global.bsky.social
➡️ www.ucl.ac.uk/european-ins...
@ucl-global.bsky.social
Announcement of the 2025 UCL European Literary London Writer in Residence
UCL European Institute and UCL Faculty of Arts and Humanities, in partnership with EUNIC London and the European Literature Network, are pleased to announce that the Irish writer Ciara Broderick has b...
www.ucl.ac.uk
February 17, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Together with UCL Arts & Humanities, partnering with EUNIC London, Goethe-Institut London and the European Literature Network, we are pleased to announce Ciara Broderick as our @europeanlitlondon.bsky.social Writer in Residence this spring.
➡️ www.ucl.ac.uk/european-ins...
@ucl-global.bsky.social
➡️ www.ucl.ac.uk/european-ins...
@ucl-global.bsky.social