Sarah Comyn
@sarahcomyn.bsky.social
Associate Professor in UCD School of English, Drama, Film & Creative Writing.
Research Ireland, Starting Laureate: Imperial Minerals. She/her. Views mine.
Research Ireland, Starting Laureate: Imperial Minerals. She/her. Views mine.
5 Academy in Exile Fellowships-Deadline Extended, 30 November 2025. Eligibility: scholars with PhD in the humanities, social sciences, law, who are at risk because of their academic work/civic engagement in human rights, democracy, & the pursuit of academic freedom. www.academy-in-exile.eu
Academy in Exile
www.academy-in-exile.eu
November 14, 2025 at 9:13 AM
5 Academy in Exile Fellowships-Deadline Extended, 30 November 2025. Eligibility: scholars with PhD in the humanities, social sciences, law, who are at risk because of their academic work/civic engagement in human rights, democracy, & the pursuit of academic freedom. www.academy-in-exile.eu
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"There was Bovino with the grenade. Pulls the pin."
Agents pepper sprayed a 1-year-old. She was taken to a hospital. But reps said it didn't happen.
abc7chicago.com/post/immigra...
Agents pepper sprayed a 1-year-old. She was taken to a hospital. But reps said it didn't happen.
abc7chicago.com/post/immigra...
Federal agents pepper spray 1-year-old girl in Cicero after Little Village clashes, dad says: VIDEO
DHS says Border Patrol agents entered a Cicero parking lot shortly after deploying crowd control measures on Little Village residents. However, there was no explanation as to why video showed a 1-year...
abc7chicago.com
November 10, 2025 at 12:47 AM
"There was Bovino with the grenade. Pulls the pin."
Agents pepper sprayed a 1-year-old. She was taken to a hospital. But reps said it didn't happen.
abc7chicago.com/post/immigra...
Agents pepper sprayed a 1-year-old. She was taken to a hospital. But reps said it didn't happen.
abc7chicago.com/post/immigra...
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Have an op-ed bubbling up about yesterday's results or an essay on Eugene Debs or a blog post on the concept of "hope" that you just have to write but don't know where to pitch it?
Head over to our Pitchables page to find over 50 public publications, sites, and podcasts open to pitches:
Head over to our Pitchables page to find over 50 public publications, sites, and podcasts open to pitches:
Pitchables - Black and White and Read All Over
Resource list of sites, blogs, magazines, and podcasts open to accepting pitches for public scholarship, essays, reviews, and expertise.
blackwhiteandread.com
November 5, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Have an op-ed bubbling up about yesterday's results or an essay on Eugene Debs or a blog post on the concept of "hope" that you just have to write but don't know where to pitch it?
Head over to our Pitchables page to find over 50 public publications, sites, and podcasts open to pitches:
Head over to our Pitchables page to find over 50 public publications, sites, and podcasts open to pitches:
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disregulated oligarch power got a resounding rebuke last night, from Silicon Valley to Conyers, Georgia to NYC!
to learn more about our political+economic conditions, join InterCcECT for a miniseminar with guest Prof Matt Seybold on the "neofeudal hypothesis." interccect.com/2025/11/02/s...
to learn more about our political+economic conditions, join InterCcECT for a miniseminar with guest Prof Matt Seybold on the "neofeudal hypothesis." interccect.com/2025/11/02/s...
Serfs Up
Is too-late capitalism evolving a new mode of production? A new mode of accumulation? Or just a new political and ideological dispensation of the main forces and relations that have defined moderni…
interccect.com
November 5, 2025 at 2:53 PM
disregulated oligarch power got a resounding rebuke last night, from Silicon Valley to Conyers, Georgia to NYC!
to learn more about our political+economic conditions, join InterCcECT for a miniseminar with guest Prof Matt Seybold on the "neofeudal hypothesis." interccect.com/2025/11/02/s...
to learn more about our political+economic conditions, join InterCcECT for a miniseminar with guest Prof Matt Seybold on the "neofeudal hypothesis." interccect.com/2025/11/02/s...
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The big excitement in Paris today is the opening of a fast fashion retail shop. There are news crews everywhere and lines out the door. So grim.
November 5, 2025 at 11:20 AM
The big excitement in Paris today is the opening of a fast fashion retail shop. There are news crews everywhere and lines out the door. So grim.
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A District Judge has cleared Tommy Robinson on a terror charge because he found Robinson had a protected belief. How does that pass the 5th limb of the Grainger test?
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crim...
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crim...
![Grainger criteria
To qualify as a 'philosophical belief' under the Equality Act, the belief must satisfy the five criteria set out at para 24 in Grainger plc v Nicholson [2010] and mirrored in the Equality and Human Rights Commission Code of Practice 2011. These are that:
The belief must be genuinely held
The belief must not simply be an opinion or viewpoint based on the present state of information available
The belief must concern a weighty and substantial aspect of human life and behaviour
The belief must attain a certain level of cogency, seriousness, cohesion and importance
The belief must be worthy of respect in a democratic society, not be incompatible with human dignity and not be in conflict with the fundamental rights of others.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:noqaydlcbia5upq6va2p2znw/bafkreidbknxirxpcidqg6kgd7ejugwdwzncsxcm7foh6wxc5rf5qbs6pny@jpeg)
November 4, 2025 at 7:28 PM
A District Judge has cleared Tommy Robinson on a terror charge because he found Robinson had a protected belief. How does that pass the 5th limb of the Grainger test?
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crim...
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crim...
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"Some people may perceive one category up from another one as only a "little" bit stronger. Like earthquake scales, the hurricane intensity scale increases logarithmically. That means a doubling of wind is not a doubling of damage. It actually results in a 256-fold increase in possible damage."
Writing is my coping mechanism when I am worried about a weather situation. As an unprecedented storm like #HurricaneMelissa approaches Jamaica, I feel helpless, so I write. My Tuesday morning thoughts on the storm.
www.forbes.com/sites/marsha...
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www.forbes.com/sites/marsha...
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Hurricane Melissa Is The Strongest Storm On Earth In 2025
The strongest storm on Earth in 2025 is about to hit Jamaica. Here's what you need to know about Hurricane Melissa before its first landfall.
www.forbes.com
October 28, 2025 at 11:42 AM
"Some people may perceive one category up from another one as only a "little" bit stronger. Like earthquake scales, the hurricane intensity scale increases logarithmically. That means a doubling of wind is not a doubling of damage. It actually results in a 256-fold increase in possible damage."
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Where are the red-blooded American patriots who‘d die for these spacious skies and amber waves of grain? How does poisoning the land contribute to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness, even for wealthy white conservatives?
“‘Over the next three years or so, unless Congress steps in, the Park Service will be pretty seriously damaged, you might almost say dismantled,’ says former NPS director Jonathan Jarvis, who served as the agency’s head from 2009 to 2017…
What’s the Trump Administration’s End Game for the National Parks?
We saw it in Yosemite. But you have to look beyond the bathrooms.
www.republic.land
October 23, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Where are the red-blooded American patriots who‘d die for these spacious skies and amber waves of grain? How does poisoning the land contribute to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness, even for wealthy white conservatives?
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Please, if you use AI, don't.
This is the horrendous environmental impact it has, regardless of where it's situated. Not to mention the unethical use of artistic copyright breaches the companies have used to train these systems.
This is the horrendous environmental impact it has, regardless of where it's situated. Not to mention the unethical use of artistic copyright breaches the companies have used to train these systems.
Scottish data centres powering AI already using enough water to fill 27 million bottles a year
The volume of tap water used by Scotland's data centres has quadrupled since 2021, figures show.
www.bbc.co.uk
October 16, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Please, if you use AI, don't.
This is the horrendous environmental impact it has, regardless of where it's situated. Not to mention the unethical use of artistic copyright breaches the companies have used to train these systems.
This is the horrendous environmental impact it has, regardless of where it's situated. Not to mention the unethical use of artistic copyright breaches the companies have used to train these systems.
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ahem there is finally going to be a zoom launch on US time and it's next Sunday, 5 October, at 2 p.m. Central (3 Eastern, 1 Mountain, noon Pacific, 8 p.m. UK/Ireland, 9 p.m. CET, please extrapolate elsewhere from there)
usd.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
you'd be very welcome
bring a short poem you love
usd.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
you'd be very welcome
bring a short poem you love
Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Launch Pattern-book in the US!. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.
Join us for readings, discussion, and effervescence as Nina MacLaughlin (Wake, Siren; Summer Solstice; Winter Solstice) launches Éireann Lorsung's newest collection, Pattern-book (Carcanet, 2025).
Ab...
usd.zoom.us
September 28, 2025 at 6:30 PM
ahem there is finally going to be a zoom launch on US time and it's next Sunday, 5 October, at 2 p.m. Central (3 Eastern, 1 Mountain, noon Pacific, 8 p.m. UK/Ireland, 9 p.m. CET, please extrapolate elsewhere from there)
usd.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
you'd be very welcome
bring a short poem you love
usd.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
you'd be very welcome
bring a short poem you love
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CBS News will now be a megaphone for the country's most vicious crusader against free speech, and the most relentless propagandist of far-right disinformation.
Cancel Paramount Plus, call every CBS advertiser until their only remaining ads are for MyPillow and Daily Stormer.
Cancel Paramount Plus, call every CBS advertiser until their only remaining ads are for MyPillow and Daily Stormer.
October 2, 2025 at 10:51 PM
CBS News will now be a megaphone for the country's most vicious crusader against free speech, and the most relentless propagandist of far-right disinformation.
Cancel Paramount Plus, call every CBS advertiser until their only remaining ads are for MyPillow and Daily Stormer.
Cancel Paramount Plus, call every CBS advertiser until their only remaining ads are for MyPillow and Daily Stormer.
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Their place in history is "settled," just not how Hegseth wants it to be. Wounded Knee was not a "battle." It was a massacre, enthusiastically conducted by US Army soldiers and officers. This is the equivalent of honoring those responsible for the war crimes at My Lai.
Only an administration intent on committing war crimes in the present and future would stoop to calling Wounded Knee a "battle" rather than what it truly was: a massacre of over 250 Lakotas, mainly women, children, and the elderly. 1/
September 26, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Their place in history is "settled," just not how Hegseth wants it to be. Wounded Knee was not a "battle." It was a massacre, enthusiastically conducted by US Army soldiers and officers. This is the equivalent of honoring those responsible for the war crimes at My Lai.
If anyone asks how much research leave is going
September 23, 2025 at 10:35 AM
If anyone asks how much research leave is going
It was so much fun to co-lead this community workshop! Everyone was engaged and picked up the printing so quickly. The workshop was made possible by the Sustainability Spark Scheme from @ucdsustainability.bsky.social You can read more about Bloomin' here: www.crumlincommunitycleanup.ie/projects-2/
September 23, 2025 at 9:16 AM
It was so much fun to co-lead this community workshop! Everyone was engaged and picked up the printing so quickly. The workshop was made possible by the Sustainability Spark Scheme from @ucdsustainability.bsky.social You can read more about Bloomin' here: www.crumlincommunitycleanup.ie/projects-2/
New office door signage making this rainy Friday morning very happy all of a sudden
September 19, 2025 at 9:05 AM
New office door signage making this rainy Friday morning very happy all of a sudden
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Exciting list of speakers presenting in our Environmental History Research Seminar this term. If you happen to be in Dublin, come along. We'll meet on Mondays at 1 PM in the Trinity Long Room Hub #envhist
Thanks to @tlrhub.bsky.social for hosting us!
@historytcd.bsky.social
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Thanks to @tlrhub.bsky.social for hosting us!
@historytcd.bsky.social
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September 17, 2025 at 7:58 AM
Exciting list of speakers presenting in our Environmental History Research Seminar this term. If you happen to be in Dublin, come along. We'll meet on Mondays at 1 PM in the Trinity Long Room Hub #envhist
Thanks to @tlrhub.bsky.social for hosting us!
@historytcd.bsky.social
👇
Thanks to @tlrhub.bsky.social for hosting us!
@historytcd.bsky.social
👇
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At a time when leaders arguably aren't showing much evidence of leadership on the academic research front, it's important to recognise the staff and organisations that are championing, supporting and delivering innovative, high-quality research. Kudos to @uolpress.bsky.social .
A reminder about our new Digital Cultural Heritage series. We're working on the design for this exciting new short-form #OpenAccess series.
See the details incl the full editorial advisory board:
uolpress.co.uk/book-series/...
#DigitalHumanities #Publishing #OpenResearch #DigitalCulturalHeritage
See the details incl the full editorial advisory board:
uolpress.co.uk/book-series/...
#DigitalHumanities #Publishing #OpenResearch #DigitalCulturalHeritage
Digital Cultural Heritage Archives - University of London Press
uolpress.co.uk
September 12, 2025 at 10:01 AM
At a time when leaders arguably aren't showing much evidence of leadership on the academic research front, it's important to recognise the staff and organisations that are championing, supporting and delivering innovative, high-quality research. Kudos to @uolpress.bsky.social .
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This is a jaw-dropping statement from anyone in a uni leadership role — but also — what exactly is ‘low-quality’ and ‘hobbyist’ research? Nearly every academic I know is burning the candle at both ends and STILL producing important work in their fields. This feels like an anti-humanities dog whistle
Ministers ‘want to shift funds away from low-quality research’ .
Universities UK president says institutions cannot afford “unfunded hobbyist research”.
www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-u...
Universities UK president says institutions cannot afford “unfunded hobbyist research”.
www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-u...
Ministers ‘want to shift funds away from low-quality research’ - Research Professional News
Universities UK president says institutions cannot afford “unfunded hobbyist research”
www.researchprofessionalnews.com
September 12, 2025 at 8:23 AM
This is a jaw-dropping statement from anyone in a uni leadership role — but also — what exactly is ‘low-quality’ and ‘hobbyist’ research? Nearly every academic I know is burning the candle at both ends and STILL producing important work in their fields. This feels like an anti-humanities dog whistle
As part of the Extractivist Landscapes project, Megan Kuster and I interviewed artists from around the world to learn how they are working to reimagine the potential futures of mined, excavated, and extractivist landscapes. And today is launch day of our first episode!
September 8, 2025 at 9:38 AM
As part of the Extractivist Landscapes project, Megan Kuster and I interviewed artists from around the world to learn how they are working to reimagine the potential futures of mined, excavated, and extractivist landscapes. And today is launch day of our first episode!
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UCD SDG Week 2025 takes place September 22 - 26 with 40 events across campus highlighting the Sustainable Development Goals. Eco-artmaking, a 2050 role-playing game, workshops on everything from greenwashing to upcycling your jeans - and more!
Read and register: www.ucd.ie/sustainabili...
#SDGsIRL
Read and register: www.ucd.ie/sustainabili...
#SDGsIRL
September 2, 2025 at 9:15 AM
UCD SDG Week 2025 takes place September 22 - 26 with 40 events across campus highlighting the Sustainable Development Goals. Eco-artmaking, a 2050 role-playing game, workshops on everything from greenwashing to upcycling your jeans - and more!
Read and register: www.ucd.ie/sustainabili...
#SDGsIRL
Read and register: www.ucd.ie/sustainabili...
#SDGsIRL
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Final days to get your abstracts in for this very timely conference exploring the ethical, political, and environmental stakes of minerals. See more details here: imperialminerals.ie/events/criti...
August 28, 2025 at 11:46 AM
Final days to get your abstracts in for this very timely conference exploring the ethical, political, and environmental stakes of minerals. See more details here: imperialminerals.ie/events/criti...
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Fifty-two young Palestinians from Gaza are due to arrive in Ireland today and in the coming days to begin a new life as students in Irish universities.
52 Gazans to arrive in Ireland to study in universities
Fifty-two young Palestinians from Gaza are due to arrive in Ireland today and in the coming days to begin a new life as students in Irish universities.
www.rte.ie
August 28, 2025 at 10:36 AM
Fifty-two young Palestinians from Gaza are due to arrive in Ireland today and in the coming days to begin a new life as students in Irish universities.
Turning my office into a science experiment as the seeded paper I'm making for a conference workshop starts sprouting.
If you're in Dublin next week, check out the annual IHA conference on 'Feeding the Soul' where said workshop will take place: www.irishhumanities.ie/news-events/...
If you're in Dublin next week, check out the annual IHA conference on 'Feeding the Soul' where said workshop will take place: www.irishhumanities.ie/news-events/...
August 26, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Turning my office into a science experiment as the seeded paper I'm making for a conference workshop starts sprouting.
If you're in Dublin next week, check out the annual IHA conference on 'Feeding the Soul' where said workshop will take place: www.irishhumanities.ie/news-events/...
If you're in Dublin next week, check out the annual IHA conference on 'Feeding the Soul' where said workshop will take place: www.irishhumanities.ie/news-events/...
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The UK government will evacuate nine of the 40+ students in Gaza with scholarship at UK universities. My PhD student Shaimaa isn't included. We must now make sure they help the other students - email your MP today. www.theguardian.com/education/20...
UK to evacuate nine Gaza students with university scholarships
Move follows months of pressure from MPs, academics and campaigners, with dozens of other students still stranded
www.theguardian.com
August 21, 2025 at 9:06 AM
The UK government will evacuate nine of the 40+ students in Gaza with scholarship at UK universities. My PhD student Shaimaa isn't included. We must now make sure they help the other students - email your MP today. www.theguardian.com/education/20...
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very much saddened to learn that bucknell university press will be closing. they took a chance on my first book when other presses said it was too short or too narrowly focused on minor authors.
www.chronicle.com/blogs/letter...
www.chronicle.com/blogs/letter...
Letter | Bucknell University Press to Close
This should alarm university presses nationwide, writes Aníbal González-Pérez.
www.chronicle.com
August 17, 2025 at 12:47 AM
very much saddened to learn that bucknell university press will be closing. they took a chance on my first book when other presses said it was too short or too narrowly focused on minor authors.
www.chronicle.com/blogs/letter...
www.chronicle.com/blogs/letter...