Bilge Serin
@noxyin.bsky.social
Dreaming to be somewhere by the sea.
Urbanist, reseacher, lecturer in Global Urbanism at @uofgussp.bsky.social
justcitymed.org
Urbanist, reseacher, lecturer in Global Urbanism at @uofgussp.bsky.social
justcitymed.org
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Bilge Serin
@noxyin.bsky.social
· Sep 2
Just City by the Med
Research network exploring social justice and inequality in Mediterranean urban contexts.
justcitymed.org
Just City by the Med Research Network connects researchers investigating social justice and inequality in cities and exploring pathways towards just urban futures, through the context of the Mediterranean. Check justcitymed.org for details 👇
Helloo pitch black at 5 pm.
November 9, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Helloo pitch black at 5 pm.
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Are you passionate about public services for people not profit?
Last chance to apply to work with @weownit.org.uk on operations or communications and campaign support
Deadline: tomorrow Sunday 9th November
weownit.org.uk/about-us/vac...
Last chance to apply to work with @weownit.org.uk on operations or communications and campaign support
Deadline: tomorrow Sunday 9th November
weownit.org.uk/about-us/vac...
Work with us
weownit.org.uk
November 8, 2025 at 12:09 PM
Are you passionate about public services for people not profit?
Last chance to apply to work with @weownit.org.uk on operations or communications and campaign support
Deadline: tomorrow Sunday 9th November
weownit.org.uk/about-us/vac...
Last chance to apply to work with @weownit.org.uk on operations or communications and campaign support
Deadline: tomorrow Sunday 9th November
weownit.org.uk/about-us/vac...
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Human Geography at Leicester is facing closure. Staff contracts are to end in June 2026; students are to be relocated to other universities, or taught out by a maximum of two (!) teaching-only staff. Other departments and subjects are facing closure, too. Please join the demo!
November 6, 2025 at 9:26 AM
Human Geography at Leicester is facing closure. Staff contracts are to end in June 2026; students are to be relocated to other universities, or taught out by a maximum of two (!) teaching-only staff. Other departments and subjects are facing closure, too. Please join the demo!
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Someone at a Russell Group university was moved to almost-poetry by their Faculty Meeting… Can anyone do better?
November 7, 2025 at 12:52 PM
Someone at a Russell Group university was moved to almost-poetry by their Faculty Meeting… Can anyone do better?
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Did you know that rental payments will now be used by Experian to assess people's credit rating? This opens up a can of worms!
www.whatmortgage.co.uk/first-time-b...
www.whatmortgage.co.uk/first-time-b...
November 5, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Did you know that rental payments will now be used by Experian to assess people's credit rating? This opens up a can of worms!
www.whatmortgage.co.uk/first-time-b...
www.whatmortgage.co.uk/first-time-b...
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1. In the wake on Mamdani’s win, we’ll see a lot more far right anti-urban sentiment. Here’s a thread on its roots and evolution.
The idea that the city is evil and corrupt, and the countryside innocent and pure, goes back a long way: to Theocritus in Alexandria, and to the Old Testament. 🧵
The idea that the city is evil and corrupt, and the countryside innocent and pure, goes back a long way: to Theocritus in Alexandria, and to the Old Testament. 🧵
November 5, 2025 at 7:58 AM
1. In the wake on Mamdani’s win, we’ll see a lot more far right anti-urban sentiment. Here’s a thread on its roots and evolution.
The idea that the city is evil and corrupt, and the countryside innocent and pure, goes back a long way: to Theocritus in Alexandria, and to the Old Testament. 🧵
The idea that the city is evil and corrupt, and the countryside innocent and pure, goes back a long way: to Theocritus in Alexandria, and to the Old Testament. 🧵
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Loving how all the New York Times headlines are absolutely flabbergasted that someone with a clear affordability platform based on human decency could win an election.
🎵These streets will make you feel brand new
Big lights will inspire you
LET’S HEAR IT FOR NEW YORK 🎶
Big lights will inspire you
LET’S HEAR IT FOR NEW YORK 🎶
November 5, 2025 at 4:24 AM
Loving how all the New York Times headlines are absolutely flabbergasted that someone with a clear affordability platform based on human decency could win an election.
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"A brighter future is within our grasp..." says Chancellor Rachel Reeves as she previews the upcoming Budget.
Our Life in the UK Index shows that more systematic and sustained action is required to improve the collective wellbeing of the people of the UK: carnegieuk.org/publication/...
Our Life in the UK Index shows that more systematic and sustained action is required to improve the collective wellbeing of the people of the UK: carnegieuk.org/publication/...
Life in the UK 2025 - Carnegie UK
carnegieuk.org
November 4, 2025 at 8:33 AM
"A brighter future is within our grasp..." says Chancellor Rachel Reeves as she previews the upcoming Budget.
Our Life in the UK Index shows that more systematic and sustained action is required to improve the collective wellbeing of the people of the UK: carnegieuk.org/publication/...
Our Life in the UK Index shows that more systematic and sustained action is required to improve the collective wellbeing of the people of the UK: carnegieuk.org/publication/...
Here we are at the time of the year that there is no way to tell what time it is. Could be 11 am or 4 pm. Pick yours.
November 3, 2025 at 1:25 PM
Here we are at the time of the year that there is no way to tell what time it is. Could be 11 am or 4 pm. Pick yours.
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Glasgow Housing Struggle Archive are hosting a talk by Ståle Holgerson on his new book, Against the Crisis
4 Nov 6:30-8pm Civic House free but ticketed
www.eventbrite.com/e/against-th...
“The most clarifying dissection of ‘crisis’ as concept and reality to appear in several decades”
--- Andreas Malm
4 Nov 6:30-8pm Civic House free but ticketed
www.eventbrite.com/e/against-th...
“The most clarifying dissection of ‘crisis’ as concept and reality to appear in several decades”
--- Andreas Malm
Against the Crisis: Economy and Ecology in a Burning World -Ståle Holgerson
Join Ståle Holgerson to discuss his new book Against the Crisis, hosted by Glasgow Housing Struggle Archive
www.eventbrite.com
October 24, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Glasgow Housing Struggle Archive are hosting a talk by Ståle Holgerson on his new book, Against the Crisis
4 Nov 6:30-8pm Civic House free but ticketed
www.eventbrite.com/e/against-th...
“The most clarifying dissection of ‘crisis’ as concept and reality to appear in several decades”
--- Andreas Malm
4 Nov 6:30-8pm Civic House free but ticketed
www.eventbrite.com/e/against-th...
“The most clarifying dissection of ‘crisis’ as concept and reality to appear in several decades”
--- Andreas Malm
The exhibition was an intervention to highlight the importance of equality, diversity, and inclusion amid recent attacks on these principles.
Last call! ⏰
Only one day left to catch '52 Squares: Diversity in Everyday Life' - proudly led by our own Dr Bilge Serin @noxyin.bsky.social 🤗
📍JMS Learning Hub (foyer), UoG main campus
🗓️ Open till 31 Oct
More info: festivalofsocialscience.com/events/52-sq...
Only one day left to catch '52 Squares: Diversity in Everyday Life' - proudly led by our own Dr Bilge Serin @noxyin.bsky.social 🤗
📍JMS Learning Hub (foyer), UoG main campus
🗓️ Open till 31 Oct
More info: festivalofsocialscience.com/events/52-sq...
November 1, 2025 at 6:14 PM
The exhibition was an intervention to highlight the importance of equality, diversity, and inclusion amid recent attacks on these principles.
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Sign, omen,coincidence or just planning?
It's the World Cities Day and the last day to visit our exhibition 👇
So, pop in to celebrate diversity in cities!
It's the World Cities Day and the last day to visit our exhibition 👇
So, pop in to celebrate diversity in cities!
Last call! ⏰
Only one day left to catch '52 Squares: Diversity in Everyday Life' - proudly led by our own Dr Bilge Serin @noxyin.bsky.social 🤗
📍JMS Learning Hub (foyer), UoG main campus
🗓️ Open till 31 Oct
More info: festivalofsocialscience.com/events/52-sq...
Only one day left to catch '52 Squares: Diversity in Everyday Life' - proudly led by our own Dr Bilge Serin @noxyin.bsky.social 🤗
📍JMS Learning Hub (foyer), UoG main campus
🗓️ Open till 31 Oct
More info: festivalofsocialscience.com/events/52-sq...
October 31, 2025 at 9:40 AM
Sign, omen,coincidence or just planning?
It's the World Cities Day and the last day to visit our exhibition 👇
So, pop in to celebrate diversity in cities!
It's the World Cities Day and the last day to visit our exhibition 👇
So, pop in to celebrate diversity in cities!
Sign, omen,coincidence or just planning?
It's the World Cities Day and the last day to visit our exhibition 👇
So, pop in to celebrate diversity in cities!
It's the World Cities Day and the last day to visit our exhibition 👇
So, pop in to celebrate diversity in cities!
Last call! ⏰
Only one day left to catch '52 Squares: Diversity in Everyday Life' - proudly led by our own Dr Bilge Serin @noxyin.bsky.social 🤗
📍JMS Learning Hub (foyer), UoG main campus
🗓️ Open till 31 Oct
More info: festivalofsocialscience.com/events/52-sq...
Only one day left to catch '52 Squares: Diversity in Everyday Life' - proudly led by our own Dr Bilge Serin @noxyin.bsky.social 🤗
📍JMS Learning Hub (foyer), UoG main campus
🗓️ Open till 31 Oct
More info: festivalofsocialscience.com/events/52-sq...
October 31, 2025 at 9:40 AM
Sign, omen,coincidence or just planning?
It's the World Cities Day and the last day to visit our exhibition 👇
So, pop in to celebrate diversity in cities!
It's the World Cities Day and the last day to visit our exhibition 👇
So, pop in to celebrate diversity in cities!
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Last call! ⏰
Only one day left to catch '52 Squares: Diversity in Everyday Life' - proudly led by our own Dr Bilge Serin @noxyin.bsky.social 🤗
📍JMS Learning Hub (foyer), UoG main campus
🗓️ Open till 31 Oct
More info: festivalofsocialscience.com/events/52-sq...
Only one day left to catch '52 Squares: Diversity in Everyday Life' - proudly led by our own Dr Bilge Serin @noxyin.bsky.social 🤗
📍JMS Learning Hub (foyer), UoG main campus
🗓️ Open till 31 Oct
More info: festivalofsocialscience.com/events/52-sq...
October 30, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Last call! ⏰
Only one day left to catch '52 Squares: Diversity in Everyday Life' - proudly led by our own Dr Bilge Serin @noxyin.bsky.social 🤗
📍JMS Learning Hub (foyer), UoG main campus
🗓️ Open till 31 Oct
More info: festivalofsocialscience.com/events/52-sq...
Only one day left to catch '52 Squares: Diversity in Everyday Life' - proudly led by our own Dr Bilge Serin @noxyin.bsky.social 🤗
📍JMS Learning Hub (foyer), UoG main campus
🗓️ Open till 31 Oct
More info: festivalofsocialscience.com/events/52-sq...
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Double the creativity! ✨
2️⃣ exhibitions led by our colleagues Dr Bilge Serin @noxyin.bsky.social & Dr Louise Lawson are open to the public as part of the ESRC Festival of Social Sciences - come & explore! 📷 🎨
WHERE: James McCune Smith Learning Hub (foyer), UoG main campus
Do pop in - details 👇
2️⃣ exhibitions led by our colleagues Dr Bilge Serin @noxyin.bsky.social & Dr Louise Lawson are open to the public as part of the ESRC Festival of Social Sciences - come & explore! 📷 🎨
WHERE: James McCune Smith Learning Hub (foyer), UoG main campus
Do pop in - details 👇
October 30, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Double the creativity! ✨
2️⃣ exhibitions led by our colleagues Dr Bilge Serin @noxyin.bsky.social & Dr Louise Lawson are open to the public as part of the ESRC Festival of Social Sciences - come & explore! 📷 🎨
WHERE: James McCune Smith Learning Hub (foyer), UoG main campus
Do pop in - details 👇
2️⃣ exhibitions led by our colleagues Dr Bilge Serin @noxyin.bsky.social & Dr Louise Lawson are open to the public as part of the ESRC Festival of Social Sciences - come & explore! 📷 🎨
WHERE: James McCune Smith Learning Hub (foyer), UoG main campus
Do pop in - details 👇
Impressive as always!
October 29, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Impressive as always!
Thanks, everyone who came to the opening. Enjoyed responding brilliant questions and thought-provoking comments. Special thanks to @crenellatedarts.bsky.social for a fantastic facilitation!
Join us for the opening of the '52 Squares: Diversity in Everyday Life' exhibition on Monday at 1 pm in James McCune Smith Learning Hub (JMS) foyer 👇
October 28, 2025 at 12:06 AM
Thanks, everyone who came to the opening. Enjoyed responding brilliant questions and thought-provoking comments. Special thanks to @crenellatedarts.bsky.social for a fantastic facilitation!
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“Right to buy in reverse: how Brighton is tackling its social housing crisis
The council is rolling back Thatcher’s flagship policy by buying stock from private landlords.”
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
The council is rolling back Thatcher’s flagship policy by buying stock from private landlords.”
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
Right to buy in reverse: how Brighton is tackling its social housing crisis | Richard Partington
The council is rolling back Thatcher’s flagship policy by buying stock from private landlords. Other local authorities should take note
www.theguardian.com
October 26, 2025 at 9:29 PM
“Right to buy in reverse: how Brighton is tackling its social housing crisis
The council is rolling back Thatcher’s flagship policy by buying stock from private landlords.”
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
The council is rolling back Thatcher’s flagship policy by buying stock from private landlords.”
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
Join us for the opening of the '52 Squares: Diversity in Everyday Life' exhibition on Monday at 1 pm in James McCune Smith Learning Hub (JMS) foyer 👇
October 23, 2025 at 12:26 PM
Join us for the opening of the '52 Squares: Diversity in Everyday Life' exhibition on Monday at 1 pm in James McCune Smith Learning Hub (JMS) foyer 👇
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Of all the *MANY* things that are appalling about this Labour statement, my immediate thought reading this bit is, "so the government will welcome Spain forcibly deporting all those British retirees in the country?"
FFS 🤦
FFS 🤦
“We welcome those who come to this country, legally, and give more than they take. We believe the right to stay here must not be automatic, but that those who play their part should be able to earn that right."
October 21, 2025 at 10:29 AM
Of all the *MANY* things that are appalling about this Labour statement, my immediate thought reading this bit is, "so the government will welcome Spain forcibly deporting all those British retirees in the country?"
FFS 🤦
FFS 🤦
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We are just Germany in the 1930s instead of blaming Jews we are blaming migrants.
But they aren't responsible for Austerity, Brexit or the profiteering crisis.
#bbcqt
But they aren't responsible for Austerity, Brexit or the profiteering crisis.
#bbcqt
October 17, 2025 at 4:05 PM
We are just Germany in the 1930s instead of blaming Jews we are blaming migrants.
But they aren't responsible for Austerity, Brexit or the profiteering crisis.
#bbcqt
But they aren't responsible for Austerity, Brexit or the profiteering crisis.
#bbcqt
"Housing secretary and capital’s mayor draw up plans to boost housebuilding"
Homes for whom exactly?
Homes for whom exactly?
October 17, 2025 at 1:37 PM
"Housing secretary and capital’s mayor draw up plans to boost housebuilding"
Homes for whom exactly?
Homes for whom exactly?