Anna Tarrant
@profatarrant.bsky.social
Professor of Sociology
UKRI Future Leaders Fellow, Following Young Fathers Further
Chair of Trustees of the North East Young Dads and Lads
Research, education and training about father-inclusive practice and policy
https://followingyoungfathersfurther.org
UKRI Future Leaders Fellow, Following Young Fathers Further
Chair of Trustees of the North East Young Dads and Lads
Research, education and training about father-inclusive practice and policy
https://followingyoungfathersfurther.org
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Anna Tarrant
@profatarrant.bsky.social
· Nov 24
Thought BlueSky could do with a fatherhood starter pack! Message me if youd like an add!
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I'm recently noticing a pattern emerging in how my research on young fathers gets received and whether or not it is deemed to ‘count’ and have impact.
A short thread 🧵🧵🧵
A short thread 🧵🧵🧵
November 5, 2025 at 7:39 PM
I'm recently noticing a pattern emerging in how my research on young fathers gets received and whether or not it is deemed to ‘count’ and have impact.
A short thread 🧵🧵🧵
A short thread 🧵🧵🧵
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School of Social & Political Sciences is launching an online short course An Introduction to Supporting Fathers and Male Caregivers led by @profatarrant.bsky.social. 28th January 2026, 09:30 – 12:30, £75 per person. Scan the QR code or email OAS@lincoln.ac.uk.
November 4, 2025 at 10:49 AM
School of Social & Political Sciences is launching an online short course An Introduction to Supporting Fathers and Male Caregivers led by @profatarrant.bsky.social. 28th January 2026, 09:30 – 12:30, £75 per person. Scan the QR code or email OAS@lincoln.ac.uk.
A few thoughts on the BBC Three Forgotten Young Fathers documentary! It was a pleasure to consult with the BBC on the show and to see Joshua of the North East Young Dads and Lads being such a great ambassador as always!
fyff.co.uk/blog/forgott...
fyff.co.uk/blog/forgott...
Forgotten Young Dads on BBC Three: a must watch! – Following Young Fathers Further
At a time when narratives about fatherhood often centre on older, more established dads, BBC Three's powerful new documentary Forgotten Young Dads is a timely and essential watch. Presented by actor a...
fyff.co.uk
October 23, 2025 at 3:49 PM
A few thoughts on the BBC Three Forgotten Young Fathers documentary! It was a pleasure to consult with the BBC on the show and to see Joshua of the North East Young Dads and Lads being such a great ambassador as always!
fyff.co.uk/blog/forgott...
fyff.co.uk/blog/forgott...
Tomorrow evening, Joe Swash's documentary 'Forgotten Young Dads', featuring the North East Young Dads and Lads, premiers. In BBC coverage Joe Swash says he felt 'completely unsupported' as a young father, voicing what our research with them has consistently shown over the past decade.
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October 19, 2025 at 10:20 AM
Tomorrow evening, Joe Swash's documentary 'Forgotten Young Dads', featuring the North East Young Dads and Lads, premiers. In BBC coverage Joe Swash says he felt 'completely unsupported' as a young father, voicing what our research with them has consistently shown over the past decade.
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Proud of my School of Social & Political Sciences colleague Professor Anna Tarrant @profatarrant.bsky.social who has been elected a Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences. This honour reflects her outstanding transformative research. More details are available here: acss.org.uk/news/the-aca...
The Academy of Social Sciences welcomes 63 leading social scientists to its Fellowship this autumn – Academy of Social Sciences
acss.org.uk
September 8, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Proud of my School of Social & Political Sciences colleague Professor Anna Tarrant @profatarrant.bsky.social who has been elected a Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences. This honour reflects her outstanding transformative research. More details are available here: acss.org.uk/news/the-aca...
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Authored by @profatarrant.bsky.social,
@drlinziladlow.bsky.social& Dr Laura Way, the chapter explores how young fathers in the UK narrate their experiences and understanding of fathering,fatherhood and co-parenting in the context of recent cultural and generational shifts towards engaged fatherhood
@drlinziladlow.bsky.social& Dr Laura Way, the chapter explores how young fathers in the UK narrate their experiences and understanding of fathering,fatherhood and co-parenting in the context of recent cultural and generational shifts towards engaged fatherhood
August 6, 2025 at 8:22 AM
Authored by @profatarrant.bsky.social,
@drlinziladlow.bsky.social& Dr Laura Way, the chapter explores how young fathers in the UK narrate their experiences and understanding of fathering,fatherhood and co-parenting in the context of recent cultural and generational shifts towards engaged fatherhood
@drlinziladlow.bsky.social& Dr Laura Way, the chapter explores how young fathers in the UK narrate their experiences and understanding of fathering,fatherhood and co-parenting in the context of recent cultural and generational shifts towards engaged fatherhood
The @followingyff.bsky.social are proud to support #FathersMentalHealth on International Father's Mental Health Day 2025 #IFMHD2025
To mark the occasion @drlinziladlow.bsky.social and I reflect on findings about young fathers and their mental health
followingyoungfathersfurther.org/blog/the-men...
To mark the occasion @drlinziladlow.bsky.social and I reflect on findings about young fathers and their mental health
followingyoungfathersfurther.org/blog/the-men...
June 16, 2025 at 8:24 AM
The @followingyff.bsky.social are proud to support #FathersMentalHealth on International Father's Mental Health Day 2025 #IFMHD2025
To mark the occasion @drlinziladlow.bsky.social and I reflect on findings about young fathers and their mental health
followingyoungfathersfurther.org/blog/the-men...
To mark the occasion @drlinziladlow.bsky.social and I reflect on findings about young fathers and their mental health
followingyoungfathersfurther.org/blog/the-men...
There are still spaces available to join our online and revamped National Centre for Research Methods training:
Introducing Qualitative Longitudinal Research: From Design to Analysis
Monday 23rd June, 10-5pm
Register here: www.ncrm.ac.uk/training/sho...
Introducing Qualitative Longitudinal Research: From Design to Analysis
Monday 23rd June, 10-5pm
Register here: www.ncrm.ac.uk/training/sho...
Training course: Introducing Qualitative Longitudinal Research: From Design to Analysis (Online)
This one-day online, interactive course will provide a practical introduction to qualitative longitudinal enquiry. The morning session will explore key design features of this methodology, including
www.ncrm.ac.uk
June 4, 2025 at 3:17 PM
There are still spaces available to join our online and revamped National Centre for Research Methods training:
Introducing Qualitative Longitudinal Research: From Design to Analysis
Monday 23rd June, 10-5pm
Register here: www.ncrm.ac.uk/training/sho...
Introducing Qualitative Longitudinal Research: From Design to Analysis
Monday 23rd June, 10-5pm
Register here: www.ncrm.ac.uk/training/sho...
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THIS WEEK's #CPCCGWebinar ⤵️
👩💻 @profatarrant.bsky.social will discuss findings from the @ukri.org @followingyff.bsky.social study on how young #fathers navigate their romantic and intergenerational relationships over time in the context of early #parenthood
Register: www.cpc.ac.uk/activities/f...
👩💻 @profatarrant.bsky.social will discuss findings from the @ukri.org @followingyff.bsky.social study on how young #fathers navigate their romantic and intergenerational relationships over time in the context of early #parenthood
Register: www.cpc.ac.uk/activities/f...
June 2, 2025 at 8:00 AM
THIS WEEK's #CPCCGWebinar ⤵️
👩💻 @profatarrant.bsky.social will discuss findings from the @ukri.org @followingyff.bsky.social study on how young #fathers navigate their romantic and intergenerational relationships over time in the context of early #parenthood
Register: www.cpc.ac.uk/activities/f...
👩💻 @profatarrant.bsky.social will discuss findings from the @ukri.org @followingyff.bsky.social study on how young #fathers navigate their romantic and intergenerational relationships over time in the context of early #parenthood
Register: www.cpc.ac.uk/activities/f...
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Delighted that my Social & Political Sciences colleague @drlinziladlow.bsky.social has been awarded a 36-months Leverhulme ECR Fellowship. Linzi’s research is “Reframing Young Parenthood: Intergenerational Dynamics of Poverty and Stigma”, mentored by @profatarrant.bsky.social @leverhulme.ac.uk
May 30, 2025 at 12:24 PM
Delighted that my Social & Political Sciences colleague @drlinziladlow.bsky.social has been awarded a 36-months Leverhulme ECR Fellowship. Linzi’s research is “Reframing Young Parenthood: Intergenerational Dynamics of Poverty and Stigma”, mentored by @profatarrant.bsky.social @leverhulme.ac.uk
Things have never felt as grim in the university sector as they do now: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
No-confidence vote in University of Lincoln bosses is passed - BBC News
Academics at the University of Lincoln call for compulsory redundancies to be ruled out.
www.bbc.co.uk
May 29, 2025 at 11:09 AM
Things have never felt as grim in the university sector as they do now: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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There is a false dichotomy drawn between "the ivory tower" and "the real world," and I'm here to report that in a post-industrial society, your real-world economy absolutely hinges on the university.
University towns are factory towns. Universities drive economic activity, not the other way around.
University towns are factory towns. Universities drive economic activity, not the other way around.
A must read
May 18, 2025 at 9:20 AM
There is a false dichotomy drawn between "the ivory tower" and "the real world," and I'm here to report that in a post-industrial society, your real-world economy absolutely hinges on the university.
University towns are factory towns. Universities drive economic activity, not the other way around.
University towns are factory towns. Universities drive economic activity, not the other way around.
Join us Monday to hear from the wonderful Joeli Brearley about her career and campaigning work, her views on current family policy developments and her new podcast on boys. Can’t wait!
Register now for the @familypolicyspa.bsky.social webinar with @joelib.bsky.social
📅 Monday 19th May
🕛 12noon-1pm
📍 Zoom
See full details and register here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/social-pol...
📅 Monday 19th May
🕛 12noon-1pm
📍 Zoom
See full details and register here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/social-pol...
May 16, 2025 at 7:12 AM
Join us Monday to hear from the wonderful Joeli Brearley about her career and campaigning work, her views on current family policy developments and her new podcast on boys. Can’t wait!
Super excited to be hosting Mary Daly on the 2nd June! I’ve long admired Mary’s work, especially her book Families and Poverty. Join us for her reflections on whether the UK can be said to have a family policy.
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📣 New event
Does the UK have a family policy?
Join @familypolicyspa.bsky.social to explore the evolving relationship between the state and the family, with keynote speaker Professor Mary Daly
📅2nd June
🕙 10am
📍 Zoom
Full details and registration: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/exploring-...
Does the UK have a family policy?
Join @familypolicyspa.bsky.social to explore the evolving relationship between the state and the family, with keynote speaker Professor Mary Daly
📅2nd June
🕙 10am
📍 Zoom
Full details and registration: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/exploring-...
Exploring the Relationship between the State and the Family
Social Policy Association Family Policy Group and rEUsilience Research Project, University of Oxford
www.eventbrite.co.uk
May 13, 2025 at 7:24 AM
Super excited to be hosting Mary Daly on the 2nd June! I’ve long admired Mary’s work, especially her book Families and Poverty. Join us for her reflections on whether the UK can be said to have a family policy.
Sign up below!
Sign up below!
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'The white paper measures to make it harder for people to come here to work, study or stay here may indeed “get immigration down” – but they will also “get growth down”.' @jdportes.bsky.social
Starmer’s immigration plans aren’t just mean-spirited, they’re anti-growth
Making it harder for people to come to this country to work and study may bring down immigration numbers – but it will also be economically counterproductive, says Jonathan Portes
www.independent.co.uk
May 12, 2025 at 5:43 PM
'The white paper measures to make it harder for people to come here to work, study or stay here may indeed “get immigration down” – but they will also “get growth down”.' @jdportes.bsky.social
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The School of Social & Political Sciences, University of #Lincoln, is seeking a Research Assistant (plus PhD tuition fees) on the Discovering Liveability: Co-producing alternatives to suicide prevention project. Fixed term until 31 August 2030 & full-time at 1 FTE. Details below
Research Assistant - Discovering Liveability Project at University of Lincoln
An opportunity for an academic position as a Research Assistant - Discovering Liveability Project is available, as advertised on jobs.ac.uk. Apply now and explore other academic job openings.
www.jobs.ac.uk
May 5, 2025 at 2:38 PM
The School of Social & Political Sciences, University of #Lincoln, is seeking a Research Assistant (plus PhD tuition fees) on the Discovering Liveability: Co-producing alternatives to suicide prevention project. Fixed term until 31 August 2030 & full-time at 1 FTE. Details below
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NEW analysis from @jrf-uk.bsky.social & @centrepropolicy.bsky.social shows how improving paternity leave can boost UK growth
Data from countries with more generous leave shows it tackles gender norms & helps women into work, with an economy-wide benefit of £2.8bn
www.ft.com/content/5c4a...
Data from countries with more generous leave shows it tackles gender norms & helps women into work, with an economy-wide benefit of £2.8bn
www.ft.com/content/5c4a...
MPs urge Rachel Reeves to extend paternity leave
Calls come as research suggests UK economy would benefit from more generous offering to new fathers
www.ft.com
April 29, 2025 at 11:36 AM
NEW PUBLICATION!
Father-inclusion: a sensitising concept and framing strategy for addressing the systemic exclusion of men as-fathers across services
Please DM me if you'd like access to a copy
DOI: doi.org/10.1332/2046...
Weblink: bristoluniversitypressdigital.com/view/journal...
Father-inclusion: a sensitising concept and framing strategy for addressing the systemic exclusion of men as-fathers across services
Please DM me if you'd like access to a copy
DOI: doi.org/10.1332/2046...
Weblink: bristoluniversitypressdigital.com/view/journal...
April 28, 2025 at 11:14 AM
NEW PUBLICATION!
Father-inclusion: a sensitising concept and framing strategy for addressing the systemic exclusion of men as-fathers across services
Please DM me if you'd like access to a copy
DOI: doi.org/10.1332/2046...
Weblink: bristoluniversitypressdigital.com/view/journal...
Father-inclusion: a sensitising concept and framing strategy for addressing the systemic exclusion of men as-fathers across services
Please DM me if you'd like access to a copy
DOI: doi.org/10.1332/2046...
Weblink: bristoluniversitypressdigital.com/view/journal...
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1/ In my book, policy.bristoluniversitypress.co.uk/child-poverty, I ask why we should care about child poverty. The reasons why are manifold, ranging from the moral to the economic, and include the following:
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
Ministers privately ruling out scrapping two-child benefits cap
Sources says government is ‘not going to find a way’ to ditch cap despite predictions that child poverty levels will soar
www.theguardian.com
April 23, 2025 at 12:28 PM
1/ In my book, policy.bristoluniversitypress.co.uk/child-poverty, I ask why we should care about child poverty. The reasons why are manifold, ranging from the moral to the economic, and include the following:
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
First BlueSky cake bake post! Haven’t done a cake for a while but this one was fun for my football mad 12 year old (😱😱) girly 🥰🥰
April 21, 2025 at 5:46 PM
First BlueSky cake bake post! Haven’t done a cake for a while but this one was fun for my football mad 12 year old (😱😱) girly 🥰🥰
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We’re delighted to share the first episode of Father’s Ed, featuring an interview with @profatarrant.bsky.social on young fathers, grandfathers and father inclusion.
Subscribe on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
Subscribe on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
Father's Ed
Podcast · Fathercraft · Father's Ed is the podcast for modern fathers navigating parenthood. Each episode features expert guests and real dad stories, tackling everything from sleep struggles to child...
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April 19, 2025 at 10:34 AM
We’re delighted to share the first episode of Father’s Ed, featuring an interview with @profatarrant.bsky.social on young fathers, grandfathers and father inclusion.
Subscribe on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
Subscribe on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
The recording of my inaugural lecture is now available online. If you were unable to attend or would like to watch it back please follow this link:
Co-creating father-inclusive societies through research and innovation
youtu.be/zl7h9H-Z6Vk
Co-creating father-inclusive societies through research and innovation
youtu.be/zl7h9H-Z6Vk
Anna Tarrant- Inaugural Lecture Mar 2025
YouTube video by The Doctoral School
youtu.be
April 16, 2025 at 1:04 PM
The recording of my inaugural lecture is now available online. If you were unable to attend or would like to watch it back please follow this link:
Co-creating father-inclusive societies through research and innovation
youtu.be/zl7h9H-Z6Vk
Co-creating father-inclusive societies through research and innovation
youtu.be/zl7h9H-Z6Vk
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The Australian Fatherhood Research Symposium 2025 is excited to have Professor Anna Tarrant as our Invited Speaker on Thursday 1 May to share her insights on father inclusion and working with young fathers.
Register now so you don't miss out: mappresearch.org/australian-f...
Register now so you don't miss out: mappresearch.org/australian-f...
April 10, 2025 at 10:07 PM
The Australian Fatherhood Research Symposium 2025 is excited to have Professor Anna Tarrant as our Invited Speaker on Thursday 1 May to share her insights on father inclusion and working with young fathers.
Register now so you don't miss out: mappresearch.org/australian-f...
Register now so you don't miss out: mappresearch.org/australian-f...
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We've made space in our 2025 webinar series to host a very important and timely conversation
Join @profatarrant.bsky.social and our panel of 4 expert speakers as they discuss:
How can we better support young men and boys?
📅 Monday 28th April
🕛 12noon
📍 Zoom
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/how-can-we...
Join @profatarrant.bsky.social and our panel of 4 expert speakers as they discuss:
How can we better support young men and boys?
📅 Monday 28th April
🕛 12noon
📍 Zoom
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/how-can-we...
How can we better support young men and boys? : A Panel Discussion
You are invited to join us for a panel discussion, followed by a managed Q&A session
www.eventbrite.co.uk
April 9, 2025 at 8:01 AM
We've made space in our 2025 webinar series to host a very important and timely conversation
Join @profatarrant.bsky.social and our panel of 4 expert speakers as they discuss:
How can we better support young men and boys?
📅 Monday 28th April
🕛 12noon
📍 Zoom
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/how-can-we...
Join @profatarrant.bsky.social and our panel of 4 expert speakers as they discuss:
How can we better support young men and boys?
📅 Monday 28th April
🕛 12noon
📍 Zoom
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/how-can-we...
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Register now for the @familypolicyspa.bsky.social webinar with @joelib.bsky.social
📅 Monday 19th May
🕛 12noon-1pm
📍 Zoom
See full details and register here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/social-pol...
📅 Monday 19th May
🕛 12noon-1pm
📍 Zoom
See full details and register here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/social-pol...
April 8, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Register now for the @familypolicyspa.bsky.social webinar with @joelib.bsky.social
📅 Monday 19th May
🕛 12noon-1pm
📍 Zoom
See full details and register here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/social-pol...
📅 Monday 19th May
🕛 12noon-1pm
📍 Zoom
See full details and register here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/social-pol...