MJ Rainey
@markjrainey.bsky.social
Global Northern (Manchester / Alberta / Fukuoka/ Galway). University of Galway (UrbanLab Galway & Horizon Europe INSITU project). Editor of Refugee Research Online.
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In Ponta Delgada, Azores with the Horizon Europe IN SITU project. We had workshops with creatives and artists from all around Europe whom the project is supporting. Lots of discussion and insights in a beautiful location.
#creativity #non-urban #Azores #INSITU #PontaDelgada
#creativity #non-urban #Azores #INSITU #PontaDelgada
October 20, 2025 at 12:44 PM
In Ponta Delgada, Azores with the Horizon Europe IN SITU project. We had workshops with creatives and artists from all around Europe whom the project is supporting. Lots of discussion and insights in a beautiful location.
#creativity #non-urban #Azores #INSITU #PontaDelgada
#creativity #non-urban #Azores #INSITU #PontaDelgada
I'm excited to be joining this podcast about the IN SITU project. In conversation with the amazing and inspiring Nancy Duxbury.
It will be out in two weeks.
What does creativity look like far from the big cities?
#culture #creativity #INSITUCulture
It will be out in two weeks.
What does creativity look like far from the big cities?
#culture #creativity #INSITUCulture
September 24, 2025 at 2:21 PM
I'm excited to be joining this podcast about the IN SITU project. In conversation with the amazing and inspiring Nancy Duxbury.
It will be out in two weeks.
What does creativity look like far from the big cities?
#culture #creativity #INSITUCulture
It will be out in two weeks.
What does creativity look like far from the big cities?
#culture #creativity #INSITUCulture
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This is an INSANE decision by the E.U.
“By signing up to mutual recognition of vehicle standards with the U.S., the E.U. has waved the white flag on road safety. This is not a technical detail – it is a political choice that puts trade convenience ahead of saving lives.”
This will kill people.
“By signing up to mutual recognition of vehicle standards with the U.S., the E.U. has waved the white flag on road safety. This is not a technical detail – it is a political choice that puts trade convenience ahead of saving lives.”
This will kill people.
ETSC: Mutual recognition deal with U.S. will cost lives on Europe’s roads
By signing up to mutual recognition of vehicle standards with the United States, the European Union has waved the white flag on road safety. This is not a technical detail – it is a political choice…
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August 27, 2025 at 11:16 PM
This is an INSANE decision by the E.U.
“By signing up to mutual recognition of vehicle standards with the U.S., the E.U. has waved the white flag on road safety. This is not a technical detail – it is a political choice that puts trade convenience ahead of saving lives.”
This will kill people.
“By signing up to mutual recognition of vehicle standards with the U.S., the E.U. has waved the white flag on road safety. This is not a technical detail – it is a political choice that puts trade convenience ahead of saving lives.”
This will kill people.
I interviewed Ayat Altaii about her new memoir 'Between Fear and Hope' for Refugee Research Online. #migration #iraq #syria #USA #refugee
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Between Fear and Hope: An interview with Ayat Altaii - Refugee Research Online
Ayat Altaii has recently published the first volume of her memoir 'Between Fear and Hope: A Journey from Iraq to America'. Refugee Research Online spoke to Ayat about her book. Mark Rainey: Thank you ...
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August 21, 2025 at 2:10 AM
I interviewed Ayat Altaii about her new memoir 'Between Fear and Hope' for Refugee Research Online. #migration #iraq #syria #USA #refugee
refugeeresearchonline.org/between-fear...
refugeeresearchonline.org/between-fear...
Tokyo. Endless city.
August 18, 2025 at 2:31 AM
Tokyo. Endless city.
Speaking with Antonija Letinic from Kultura Nova Foundation at the Power of Rural CCIs symposium. Reykjavik, Iceland.
The symposium was hosted by the Horizon Europe INSITU project.
The symposium was hosted by the Horizon Europe INSITU project.
June 17, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Speaking with Antonija Letinic from Kultura Nova Foundation at the Power of Rural CCIs symposium. Reykjavik, Iceland.
The symposium was hosted by the Horizon Europe INSITU project.
The symposium was hosted by the Horizon Europe INSITU project.
Upcoming symposium! Unlocking the Power of Rural CCIs.
I'll be speaking with my colleague Antonija Letinic.
It's hosted by the INSITU project, the Árni Magnússon Institute for Icelandic Studies and the Creative Industries Research Centre in Iceland.
www.rssg.is/powerrural?f...
I'll be speaking with my colleague Antonija Letinic.
It's hosted by the INSITU project, the Árni Magnússon Institute for Icelandic Studies and the Creative Industries Research Centre in Iceland.
www.rssg.is/powerrural?f...
PowerRural — Rannsóknarsetur skapandi greina
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May 20, 2025 at 12:13 PM
Upcoming symposium! Unlocking the Power of Rural CCIs.
I'll be speaking with my colleague Antonija Letinic.
It's hosted by the INSITU project, the Árni Magnússon Institute for Icelandic Studies and the Creative Industries Research Centre in Iceland.
www.rssg.is/powerrural?f...
I'll be speaking with my colleague Antonija Letinic.
It's hosted by the INSITU project, the Árni Magnússon Institute for Icelandic Studies and the Creative Industries Research Centre in Iceland.
www.rssg.is/powerrural?f...
The clocks went forward. The evenings are longer and the sun is out. Impromptu set dancing at Woodquay Pier, Galway. #Galway #Setdancing #Ceili
April 2, 2025 at 10:22 PM
The clocks went forward. The evenings are longer and the sun is out. Impromptu set dancing at Woodquay Pier, Galway. #Galway #Setdancing #Ceili
Woke up to a brighter than usual bedroom. When I looked outside I realised the two massive trees in our back garden had fallen. We are all lucky they didn't land on the house.
#stormeowyn
#stormeowyn
January 24, 2025 at 10:15 AM
Woke up to a brighter than usual bedroom. When I looked outside I realised the two massive trees in our back garden had fallen. We are all lucky they didn't land on the house.
#stormeowyn
#stormeowyn
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We are hiring for a new post, Migrant Destitution Project Worker, to embed lived experience in our work, support the administration of the fund and our partnership work, and advance our strategic vision of building towards a society without destitution.
Find out more: ow.ly/s5wn50UAbzc
Find out more: ow.ly/s5wn50UAbzc
January 6, 2025 at 10:45 AM
We are hiring for a new post, Migrant Destitution Project Worker, to embed lived experience in our work, support the administration of the fund and our partnership work, and advance our strategic vision of building towards a society without destitution.
Find out more: ow.ly/s5wn50UAbzc
Find out more: ow.ly/s5wn50UAbzc
UrbanLab Galway is featured in the European Sociological Association Research Network Newsletter. It's a special edition on creative placemaking edited by Oleksandra Nenko.
#placemaking #urbanlab #galway #creative
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#placemaking #urbanlab #galway #creative
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RN37 Newsletter 1/2024 is out now
We are delighted to present the Newsletter (3)2024, focusing on the intricate relationship between arts and urban life. This thematic edition represents a significant milestone in our ongoing explorat...
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January 2, 2025 at 3:09 PM
UrbanLab Galway is featured in the European Sociological Association Research Network Newsletter. It's a special edition on creative placemaking edited by Oleksandra Nenko.
#placemaking #urbanlab #galway #creative
esarn37.hypotheses.org/3167?fbclid=...
#placemaking #urbanlab #galway #creative
esarn37.hypotheses.org/3167?fbclid=...
Heavy fog all over Manchester. We had to walk up to the hills above Mellor to see the sun.
#manchester #highpeak #hike
#manchester #highpeak #hike
December 27, 2024 at 5:31 PM
Heavy fog all over Manchester. We had to walk up to the hills above Mellor to see the sun.
#manchester #highpeak #hike
#manchester #highpeak #hike
Merry Christmas from Manchester.
December 25, 2024 at 9:55 PM
Merry Christmas from Manchester.
The Migrant Desitution Fund provides cash support to people in Greater Manchester forced into destitution by the UK asylum system.
The Fund does great work in the city, making a difference to people.
#asylum #Manchester #migration
The Fund does great work in the city, making a difference to people.
#asylum #Manchester #migration
🌟This festive season (and always) your giving can make a big difference🌟
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💛✊🏽Every penny you give is an act of love & solidarity with members of our GM communities who are forced into destitution by the immigration & asylum system. 1/
migrantdestitution.co.uk/donate/
💛✊🏽Every penny you give is an act of love & solidarity with members of our GM communities who are forced into destitution by the immigration & asylum system. 1/
December 20, 2024 at 2:57 PM
The Migrant Desitution Fund provides cash support to people in Greater Manchester forced into destitution by the UK asylum system.
The Fund does great work in the city, making a difference to people.
#asylum #Manchester #migration
The Fund does great work in the city, making a difference to people.
#asylum #Manchester #migration
Gutted to learn that the Palas Cinema is closing in Galway. I've seen so many great films there.
Highlights will always be Irish premier of Past Lives at the Film Fleadh with a Q&A with director Celine Song and the 50th Anniversay showing of The Wicker Man.
#Galway #film #cinema
Highlights will always be Irish premier of Past Lives at the Film Fleadh with a Q&A with director Celine Song and the 50th Anniversay showing of The Wicker Man.
#Galway #film #cinema
December 18, 2024 at 4:14 PM
Refugee Research Online is a platform for research and comment on issues surrounding people seeking asylum, refugees. I've been an editor for the past 6 years, working with a great team.
Want to contribute? Visit our site:
refugeeresearchonline.org
#refugees #asylum #displacement
Want to contribute? Visit our site:
refugeeresearchonline.org
#refugees #asylum #displacement
Homepage - Refugee Research Online
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December 17, 2024 at 10:28 AM
Refugee Research Online is a platform for research and comment on issues surrounding people seeking asylum, refugees. I've been an editor for the past 6 years, working with a great team.
Want to contribute? Visit our site:
refugeeresearchonline.org
#refugees #asylum #displacement
Want to contribute? Visit our site:
refugeeresearchonline.org
#refugees #asylum #displacement
Things I did today: project admin and writing. Went for a swim. Practised Japanese on Duolingo. Joined a Union.
#JoinaUnion #IrishFederationofUniversityTeachers #AcademicChatter
#JoinaUnion #IrishFederationofUniversityTeachers #AcademicChatter
December 16, 2024 at 7:51 PM
Things I did today: project admin and writing. Went for a swim. Practised Japanese on Duolingo. Joined a Union.
#JoinaUnion #IrishFederationofUniversityTeachers #AcademicChatter
#JoinaUnion #IrishFederationofUniversityTeachers #AcademicChatter
UrbanLab Galway is a space for making better places and neighbourhoods. Based at the University of Galway we have projects on the go that imagine the city's future. Check out our website: www.urbanlabgalway.ie?defaultPage=...
#placemaking #galway #urbandesign #urbanplanning
#placemaking #galway #urbandesign #urbanplanning
Urban Lab Galway
www.urbanlabgalway.ie
December 16, 2024 at 1:02 PM
UrbanLab Galway is a space for making better places and neighbourhoods. Based at the University of Galway we have projects on the go that imagine the city's future. Check out our website: www.urbanlabgalway.ie?defaultPage=...
#placemaking #galway #urbandesign #urbanplanning
#placemaking #galway #urbandesign #urbanplanning
In September, I was in Sibenik Croatia, teaching at the
INSITU project Summer School, speaking at the INSITU Conference and attending our consortium meeting. Such a fantastic experience with colleagues, friends and participants.
INSITU project Summer School, speaking at the INSITU Conference and attending our consortium meeting. Such a fantastic experience with colleagues, friends and participants.
December 4, 2024 at 11:49 AM
In September, I was in Sibenik Croatia, teaching at the
INSITU project Summer School, speaking at the INSITU Conference and attending our consortium meeting. Such a fantastic experience with colleagues, friends and participants.
INSITU project Summer School, speaking at the INSITU Conference and attending our consortium meeting. Such a fantastic experience with colleagues, friends and participants.
Gustavo Gutierrez passed away last month. I never read much theology, but I did read his work and it had a huge influence on me. Here's my signed copy of A Theology of Liberation. #theology #liberationtheology
November 26, 2024 at 3:13 PM
Gustavo Gutierrez passed away last month. I never read much theology, but I did read his work and it had a huge influence on me. Here's my signed copy of A Theology of Liberation. #theology #liberationtheology
The Albanian novelist Ismail Kadare passed away this summer. In 2013 I wrote a feature article for Full Stop on his work.
www.full-stop.net/2013/09/11/f...
www.full-stop.net/2013/09/11/f...
Ismail Kadare’s Toolkit: Literature and Transition
He was no Václav Havel, Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn or Ai Weiwei. Yet, while not explicitly taking up contrary political positions, he had a literary toolkit that allowed him to scrutinize totalitarian pow...
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November 21, 2024 at 1:37 PM
The Albanian novelist Ismail Kadare passed away this summer. In 2013 I wrote a feature article for Full Stop on his work.
www.full-stop.net/2013/09/11/f...
www.full-stop.net/2013/09/11/f...