Luqman Muraina
@murainal.bsky.social
PhD researcher, student of decoloniality and Global Development issues and African-based Development advocate. Muslim, Father, Nigerian, and Black!
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Many thanks @kirrraliseh.bsky.social @alientalks.bsky.social @asmasonomics.bsky.social @clmorgan.bsky.social @murainal.bsky.social @joespearing.bsky.social @katievernon.bsky.social and everyone else who contributed to this piece!
October 21, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Many thanks @kirrraliseh.bsky.social @alientalks.bsky.social @asmasonomics.bsky.social @clmorgan.bsky.social @murainal.bsky.social @joespearing.bsky.social @katievernon.bsky.social and everyone else who contributed to this piece!
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Katie Vernon @katievernon.bsky.social @yorkmedieval.bsky.social talks about motivations behind a forthcoming chapter on weaponry in Final Fantasy VII for diamond open access publisher Play Story Press ⚔️
"academic research should not be gatekept and should be open to all who have an interest"
"academic research should not be gatekept and should be open to all who have an interest"
An Open Access Book Chapter: Final Fantasy VII What’s in a Weapon for the Psychgeist of Pop Culture Series - Open Research at York - York Wiki Service
uoy.atlassian.net
September 29, 2025 at 10:51 AM
Katie Vernon @katievernon.bsky.social @yorkmedieval.bsky.social talks about motivations behind a forthcoming chapter on weaponry in Final Fantasy VII for diamond open access publisher Play Story Press ⚔️
"academic research should not be gatekept and should be open to all who have an interest"
"academic research should not be gatekept and should be open to all who have an interest"
Read this article on ethical solidarity in times of global helplessness and unalterable and unfolding genocide, apartheid, and dispossession. baice.ac.uk/hub/what-doe...
#Gaza #Palestine #SettlerColonialism #AcademicSolidarit
"According to Angela Davis, this crisis is a
#Gaza #Palestine #SettlerColonialism #AcademicSolidarit
"According to Angela Davis, this crisis is a
What does ethical solidarity look like for academic professional bodies in times of unfolding genocide?
We write this piece as a group of education researchers working in the fields of international education and development, including with respect to conflict studies, forced migration and comparative s...
baice.ac.uk
August 8, 2025 at 10:52 AM
Read this article on ethical solidarity in times of global helplessness and unalterable and unfolding genocide, apartheid, and dispossession. baice.ac.uk/hub/what-doe...
#Gaza #Palestine #SettlerColonialism #AcademicSolidarit
"According to Angela Davis, this crisis is a
#Gaza #Palestine #SettlerColonialism #AcademicSolidarit
"According to Angela Davis, this crisis is a
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Oba Adetona and the Politics of Royal Burial: A Just Departure and the Challenge of Evolving Traditions
I argued in my new newspaper piece that the ‘dignified’ burial of Oba Sikiru Adetona is not a blind imitation of global/Western modernity, but a necessary homegrown
I argued in my new newspaper piece that the ‘dignified’ burial of Oba Sikiru Adetona is not a blind imitation of global/Western modernity, but a necessary homegrown
August 7, 2025 at 9:57 AM
Oba Adetona and the Politics of Royal Burial: A Just Departure and the Challenge of Evolving Traditions
I argued in my new newspaper piece that the ‘dignified’ burial of Oba Sikiru Adetona is not a blind imitation of global/Western modernity, but a necessary homegrown
I argued in my new newspaper piece that the ‘dignified’ burial of Oba Sikiru Adetona is not a blind imitation of global/Western modernity, but a necessary homegrown
Oba Adetona and the Politics of Royal Burial: A Just Departure and the Challenge of Evolving Traditions
I argued in my new newspaper piece that the ‘dignified’ burial of Oba Sikiru Adetona is not a blind imitation of global/Western modernity, but a necessary homegrown
I argued in my new newspaper piece that the ‘dignified’ burial of Oba Sikiru Adetona is not a blind imitation of global/Western modernity, but a necessary homegrown
August 7, 2025 at 9:57 AM
Oba Adetona and the Politics of Royal Burial: A Just Departure and the Challenge of Evolving Traditions
I argued in my new newspaper piece that the ‘dignified’ burial of Oba Sikiru Adetona is not a blind imitation of global/Western modernity, but a necessary homegrown
I argued in my new newspaper piece that the ‘dignified’ burial of Oba Sikiru Adetona is not a blind imitation of global/Western modernity, but a necessary homegrown
“scholars [who] tend to sharpen their pens after the smell of death has dissipated and moral clarity is no longer urgent” - Rabea Eghbariah (2023)
#palestinelivesmatter #Anticolonial #SelectiveJustice #academicsilence #EpistemicInjustice #academiccomplicity #AcademicFreedom
#palestinelivesmatter #Anticolonial #SelectiveJustice #academicsilence #EpistemicInjustice #academiccomplicity #AcademicFreedom
Decolonial Conference (Call for Proposals)
One of the first duties of intellectuals… in colonialist countries is unreservedly to support the national aspirations of colonized peoples.
jairofunez.substack.com
August 5, 2025 at 6:30 AM
“scholars [who] tend to sharpen their pens after the smell of death has dissipated and moral clarity is no longer urgent” - Rabea Eghbariah (2023)
#palestinelivesmatter #Anticolonial #SelectiveJustice #academicsilence #EpistemicInjustice #academiccomplicity #AcademicFreedom
#palestinelivesmatter #Anticolonial #SelectiveJustice #academicsilence #EpistemicInjustice #academiccomplicity #AcademicFreedom
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WATCH: “You’re lying on national TV.”
@mehdirhasan.bsky.social 🔥 absolutely dogwalks Dershowitz when he says 🇮🇱 soldiers have been prosecuted for killing kids (they haven’t), and tells piers morgan we didn’t need NYT to tell us Bibi is selfishly prolonging the war.
@mehdirhasan.bsky.social 🔥 absolutely dogwalks Dershowitz when he says 🇮🇱 soldiers have been prosecuted for killing kids (they haven’t), and tells piers morgan we didn’t need NYT to tell us Bibi is selfishly prolonging the war.
July 15, 2025 at 2:43 PM
WATCH: “You’re lying on national TV.”
@mehdirhasan.bsky.social 🔥 absolutely dogwalks Dershowitz when he says 🇮🇱 soldiers have been prosecuted for killing kids (they haven’t), and tells piers morgan we didn’t need NYT to tell us Bibi is selfishly prolonging the war.
@mehdirhasan.bsky.social 🔥 absolutely dogwalks Dershowitz when he says 🇮🇱 soldiers have been prosecuted for killing kids (they haven’t), and tells piers morgan we didn’t need NYT to tell us Bibi is selfishly prolonging the war.
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Recording and slides now available from our discussion event 'Open minds: exploring Open Educational Resources at York and beyond' 📽️
Open minds: exploring Open Educational Resources at York and beyond (Thursday 10 July, 2025) - Open Research at York - York Wiki Service
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July 16, 2025 at 8:13 AM
Recording and slides now available from our discussion event 'Open minds: exploring Open Educational Resources at York and beyond' 📽️
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❗️Exclusive -- As Israel uses F-35 fighter jets to bomb Iran and Gaza, we reveal parts for these warplanes were transported via London last month.
Investigation
👉 www.declassifieduk.org/fighter-jet-...
Investigation
👉 www.declassifieduk.org/fighter-jet-...
June 19, 2025 at 9:53 AM
❗️Exclusive -- As Israel uses F-35 fighter jets to bomb Iran and Gaza, we reveal parts for these warplanes were transported via London last month.
Investigation
👉 www.declassifieduk.org/fighter-jet-...
Investigation
👉 www.declassifieduk.org/fighter-jet-...
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I'll be presenting at the Africa Research Network at York (ARN) next Monday on June 23, 2025. I'll be speaking on Alternatives to the Western-controlled and traditional publication methods as part of our work at the @uoylibrary.bsky.social @uoyopenres.bsky.social.
Africa Research Network at York (ARN) Summer School and Celebration Day
Join us for a two-day event of learning and celebrating the people and the work conducted by the Africa Research Network at York.
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June 20, 2025 at 9:25 AM
I'll be presenting at the Africa Research Network at York (ARN) next Monday on June 23, 2025. I'll be speaking on Alternatives to the Western-controlled and traditional publication methods as part of our work at the @uoylibrary.bsky.social @uoyopenres.bsky.social.
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Join us next month for this online discussion on OER creation and reuse at York and Sheffield. Open to all, register below 👇
June 10, 2025 at 8:17 AM
Join us next month for this online discussion on OER creation and reuse at York and Sheffield. Open to all, register below 👇
I'll be co-chairing some sessions at the Celebrating Qualitative Research Conference 2025. I have also volunteered as one of the conference organisers and I look forward to very engaging, kind, and nuanced discussions on various qualitative studies at the
The Celebrating Qualitative Research Conference 2025 is taking place next week and there's still time to register 😀 One of the organising team members, @claunader.bsky.social, is one of our wonderful HRC Postdoctoral Fellows www.york.ac.uk/business-soc...
Celebrating Qualitative Research Conference 2025
The Celebrating Qualitative Research Conference 2025 aims to provide a platform for York researchers to reflect on research and development, synthesise and apply knowledge and best practices in qualit...
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June 19, 2025 at 4:36 PM
I'll be co-chairing some sessions at the Celebrating Qualitative Research Conference 2025. I have also volunteered as one of the conference organisers and I look forward to very engaging, kind, and nuanced discussions on various qualitative studies at the
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From the HIV crisis to the outbreak of Ebola, big pharma companies have put the pursuit of profit above the lives of ordinary people for decades.
TWO WORLDS is a film series about this industry, through the eyes of people fighting to change it.
twoworldsfilms.co.uk
TWO WORLDS is a film series about this industry, through the eyes of people fighting to change it.
twoworldsfilms.co.uk
May 28, 2025 at 4:09 PM
From the HIV crisis to the outbreak of Ebola, big pharma companies have put the pursuit of profit above the lives of ordinary people for decades.
TWO WORLDS is a film series about this industry, through the eyes of people fighting to change it.
twoworldsfilms.co.uk
TWO WORLDS is a film series about this industry, through the eyes of people fighting to change it.
twoworldsfilms.co.uk
Explores participatory research in relation to environmental and youth research.
York City Nature Challenge begins today! 🌳 🦔 🦉 🐌
We're pleased to share an Open Research in Practice case study from Dr Smriti Safaya @sei.org @uoyenvironment.bsky.social @uoyeducation.bsky.social on their role in YCNC and participatory action research for environmental and climate change education
We're pleased to share an Open Research in Practice case study from Dr Smriti Safaya @sei.org @uoyenvironment.bsky.social @uoyeducation.bsky.social on their role in YCNC and participatory action research for environmental and climate change education
April 29, 2025 at 8:37 AM
Explores participatory research in relation to environmental and youth research.
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Next Tuesday, 6 May, we'll be in discussion with Prof Chris Chambers (Cardiff) about the @pci-regreports.bsky.social initiative, followed by Prof Emma Marsden @uoyeducation.bsky.social and @emmacsullivan.bsky.social @yorkpsychology.bsky.social on their experiences of publishing Registered Reports 💬
April 28, 2025 at 8:18 AM
Next Tuesday, 6 May, we'll be in discussion with Prof Chris Chambers (Cardiff) about the @pci-regreports.bsky.social initiative, followed by Prof Emma Marsden @uoyeducation.bsky.social and @emmacsullivan.bsky.social @yorkpsychology.bsky.social on their experiences of publishing Registered Reports 💬
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A huge thank-you to everyone who submitted their work for this year's Open Research Awards. Our judging panel look forward to reading about the variety of projects and initiatives that have been taking place across our depts and schools 👍
Watch this space for the awardee announcement next month 🏆
Watch this space for the awardee announcement next month 🏆
April 28, 2025 at 12:45 PM
A huge thank-you to everyone who submitted their work for this year's Open Research Awards. Our judging panel look forward to reading about the variety of projects and initiatives that have been taking place across our depts and schools 👍
Watch this space for the awardee announcement next month 🏆
Watch this space for the awardee announcement next month 🏆
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Online BRIC training workshop next Tues (6 May, 11:00-12:00): Research Data Management: the Basics 📊
This session introduces RDM and its benefits, why data management planning is important, and practical guidance on storing, organising and documenting your data 👍
This session introduces RDM and its benefits, why data management planning is important, and practical guidance on storing, organising and documenting your data 👍
April 29, 2025 at 8:28 AM
Online BRIC training workshop next Tues (6 May, 11:00-12:00): Research Data Management: the Basics 📊
This session introduces RDM and its benefits, why data management planning is important, and practical guidance on storing, organising and documenting your data 👍
This session introduces RDM and its benefits, why data management planning is important, and practical guidance on storing, organising and documenting your data 👍
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Another reminder of our Open Research Awards, open for submissions until 28 April 📅
Celebrating projects and initiatives at York which engage with the practices and principles of open research 📖
This year we're offering 9 x £400 prizes, with thanks to @ukri.org Enhancing Research Culture funding 🏆
Celebrating projects and initiatives at York which engage with the practices and principles of open research 📖
This year we're offering 9 x £400 prizes, with thanks to @ukri.org Enhancing Research Culture funding 🏆
York Open Research Awards 2025 - Open Research at York - York Wiki Service
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February 24, 2025 at 9:44 AM
Another reminder of our Open Research Awards, open for submissions until 28 April 📅
Celebrating projects and initiatives at York which engage with the practices and principles of open research 📖
This year we're offering 9 x £400 prizes, with thanks to @ukri.org Enhancing Research Culture funding 🏆
Celebrating projects and initiatives at York which engage with the practices and principles of open research 📖
This year we're offering 9 x £400 prizes, with thanks to @ukri.org Enhancing Research Culture funding 🏆
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Graduate Engagement Lead @murainal.bsky.social will be at @uksg.bsky.social this week, providing a lightning talk at 5pm today on Enhancing Open Research Culture at York: Lessons Learned from our Community of Practice 👍
Read more about the work of our Engagement Leads in this post from last year 👇
Read more about the work of our Engagement Leads in this post from last year 👇
Recognising the work of our Open Research Engagement Leads – The Library, Learning, Archives and Wellbeing Blog
blogs.york.ac.uk
March 31, 2025 at 10:07 AM
Graduate Engagement Lead @murainal.bsky.social will be at @uksg.bsky.social this week, providing a lightning talk at 5pm today on Enhancing Open Research Culture at York: Lessons Learned from our Community of Practice 👍
Read more about the work of our Engagement Leads in this post from last year 👇
Read more about the work of our Engagement Leads in this post from last year 👇
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📢 Celebrating Qualitative Research Conference 2025: Call for Abstracts 📢
This conference gives a platform for York researchers to reflect on research and development, synthesise and apply knowledge and best practices in qualitative research: drive.google.com/file/d/1Skop... #YorkResearch
This conference gives a platform for York researchers to reflect on research and development, synthesise and apply knowledge and best practices in qualitative research: drive.google.com/file/d/1Skop... #YorkResearch
March 19, 2025 at 3:31 PM
📢 Celebrating Qualitative Research Conference 2025: Call for Abstracts 📢
This conference gives a platform for York researchers to reflect on research and development, synthesise and apply knowledge and best practices in qualitative research: drive.google.com/file/d/1Skop... #YorkResearch
This conference gives a platform for York researchers to reflect on research and development, synthesise and apply knowledge and best practices in qualitative research: drive.google.com/file/d/1Skop... #YorkResearch
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Speakers will include York ECRs @emmacsullivan.bsky.social & @jamiecockcroft.bsky.social, Dr Clement Lee (School of Mathematics, Statistics and Physics, University of Newcastle) and Open Research Graduate Engagement Leads @murainal.bsky.social @yorgospaschos.bsky.social & @katievernon.bsky.social
March 7, 2025 at 12:22 PM
Speakers will include York ECRs @emmacsullivan.bsky.social & @jamiecockcroft.bsky.social, Dr Clement Lee (School of Mathematics, Statistics and Physics, University of Newcastle) and Open Research Graduate Engagement Leads @murainal.bsky.social @yorgospaschos.bsky.social & @katievernon.bsky.social
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"The UK’s bilateral aid has become ill-targeted, and fragmented."
@ianmitchell1.bsky.social and @samhugh3s.bsky.social find that a smaller and smaller share of the UK's aid is going to the poorest countries & urge ministers to re-focus aid where it makes the most difference 👇
bit.ly/40UoE9I
@ianmitchell1.bsky.social and @samhugh3s.bsky.social find that a smaller and smaller share of the UK's aid is going to the poorest countries & urge ministers to re-focus aid where it makes the most difference 👇
bit.ly/40UoE9I
Mandela Told the UK That People Could Eradicate Poverty—but Only if They Target It.
In this blog, we look at the UK’s recent patterns in aid allocation. We find that UK aid has drifted away from those countries where extreme poverty is concentrated. The UK’s bilateral aid to Africa h...
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February 14, 2025 at 10:33 PM
"The UK’s bilateral aid has become ill-targeted, and fragmented."
@ianmitchell1.bsky.social and @samhugh3s.bsky.social find that a smaller and smaller share of the UK's aid is going to the poorest countries & urge ministers to re-focus aid where it makes the most difference 👇
bit.ly/40UoE9I
@ianmitchell1.bsky.social and @samhugh3s.bsky.social find that a smaller and smaller share of the UK's aid is going to the poorest countries & urge ministers to re-focus aid where it makes the most difference 👇
bit.ly/40UoE9I
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A point to consider.
February 16, 2025 at 12:42 AM
A point to consider.
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Join us to delve into important topics surrounding research inclusion and the unique considerations when it comes to individuals with learning disabilities. Wed 17 March 2025, book online now #Sociology #UoY #Education
How can we include learning disabled children and young people in research?
This talk will explore co-producing data collection methods for diverse learning-disabled children, including non-verbal communicators.
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February 13, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Join us to delve into important topics surrounding research inclusion and the unique considerations when it comes to individuals with learning disabilities. Wed 17 March 2025, book online now #Sociology #UoY #Education