Susannah Hume
@sussumhum.bsky.social
Director of Evaluation at @policyatkings.bsky.social; PhD from @kcl-spe.bsky.social; college governor, trustee @taso.org.uk. Interested in political engagement, behavioural science, education and young people, and policy that works
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New event at @policyatkings.bsky.social with the evaluation team researchers and @taso.org.uk - Parental Engagement and Reducing Inequalities in Higher Education - 11-12:30GMT online, sign up for free at: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/86247b...
November 13, 2025 at 4:53 PM
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We're looking forward to putting together a *fantastic* Electoral and Voting Behaviour section for the @epssnet.bsky.social 2026 meeting in Belfast!
‼️ Make sure to submit your papers by 7 November 2025!
‼️ Make sure to submit your papers by 7 November 2025!
👉🏽 Section chairs: @siljahausermann.bsky.social @rdassonneville.bsky.social
📢 Our section welcomes work on elections, referenda & political decision-making, from participation & opinion formation to social cleavages, mobilization, institutional effects & more.
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📢 Our section welcomes work on elections, referenda & political decision-making, from participation & opinion formation to social cleavages, mobilization, institutional effects & more.
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September 18, 2025 at 8:58 AM
We're looking forward to putting together a *fantastic* Electoral and Voting Behaviour section for the @epssnet.bsky.social 2026 meeting in Belfast!
‼️ Make sure to submit your papers by 7 November 2025!
‼️ Make sure to submit your papers by 7 November 2025!
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Haha. Academia.edu account duly cancelled.
September 18, 2025 at 9:25 AM
Haha. Academia.edu account duly cancelled.
KCL SfG is forming into a real centre of excellence, check it out!
📣 We're delighted to announce three new staff members at the School for Government!
💡 Dr Kate Hoskins joins us as Reader in Public Policy & Deputy Director of the School; Dr Gloria Novovic, PhD is our new Lecturer in Public Policy; & Joseph Sherlock joins as Lecturer.
Find out more about them ⬇️
💡 Dr Kate Hoskins joins us as Reader in Public Policy & Deputy Director of the School; Dr Gloria Novovic, PhD is our new Lecturer in Public Policy; & Joseph Sherlock joins as Lecturer.
Find out more about them ⬇️
School for Government welcomes new staff, including Deputy Director | King's College London
New appointments bring further expertise in education policy, global governance, and behavioural science
www.kcl.ac.uk
September 18, 2025 at 10:02 AM
KCL SfG is forming into a real centre of excellence, check it out!
Young men are not the villains here.
Shot, chaser
Young men more likely to vote Green than Reform. Young men second most progressive group of any demographic. Combined right-wing vote barely bigger than Green vote alone for young men
Young men more likely to vote Green than Reform. Young men second most progressive group of any demographic. Combined right-wing vote barely bigger than Green vote alone for young men
September 14, 2025 at 6:52 AM
Young men are not the villains here.
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💼 🔍 Programmes for young people not in education, employment or training need more evaluation to understand what works and for whom – but these evaluations are complex to design and face significant implementation barriers, write Irene Soriano Redondo & @sussumhum.bsky.social
Evaluating youth employment schemes: what we learned from two pilot studies
Sometimes feasibility studies don’t become full evaluations – and that’s OK
www.kcl.ac.uk
August 29, 2025 at 10:07 AM
💼 🔍 Programmes for young people not in education, employment or training need more evaluation to understand what works and for whom – but these evaluations are complex to design and face significant implementation barriers, write Irene Soriano Redondo & @sussumhum.bsky.social
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🚨 GCSE resits aren’t the problem. Not holding GCSEs is.
There’s a lot of concern in the news about GCSE resits today. What’s missing is concern for the young people who don’t secure passes in English and maths, and what that means for their futures.
Here’s the reality 🧵
There’s a lot of concern in the news about GCSE resits today. What’s missing is concern for the young people who don’t secure passes in English and maths, and what that means for their futures.
Here’s the reality 🧵
Yesterday, BBC Midlands Today joined us at South & City College Birmingham to speak to some students from our tuition programme about their GCSE results. Here are some highlights from the day, and insights into why programmes like this are so important, particularly in the West Midlands 👇
August 22, 2025 at 10:02 AM
🚨 GCSE resits aren’t the problem. Not holding GCSEs is.
There’s a lot of concern in the news about GCSE resits today. What’s missing is concern for the young people who don’t secure passes in English and maths, and what that means for their futures.
Here’s the reality 🧵
There’s a lot of concern in the news about GCSE resits today. What’s missing is concern for the young people who don’t secure passes in English and maths, and what that means for their futures.
Here’s the reality 🧵
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📢 Call for Papers – London Experimental Seminar Series (LESS) in Political Science @lsegovernment.bsky.social.
We are launching a new forum for experimental political science research: First seminar: 19/11/2025. Deadline: 31/08/2025. Submit here: forms.gle/ZUJcBbZoDoaY...
We are launching a new forum for experimental political science research: First seminar: 19/11/2025. Deadline: 31/08/2025. Submit here: forms.gle/ZUJcBbZoDoaY...
London Experimental Seminar Series in Political Science
We are inviting submissions for the London Experimental Seminar Series in Political Science (LESS), a new forum for discussing experimental political science research among researchers at London unive...
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August 20, 2025 at 12:52 PM
📢 Call for Papers – London Experimental Seminar Series (LESS) in Political Science @lsegovernment.bsky.social.
We are launching a new forum for experimental political science research: First seminar: 19/11/2025. Deadline: 31/08/2025. Submit here: forms.gle/ZUJcBbZoDoaY...
We are launching a new forum for experimental political science research: First seminar: 19/11/2025. Deadline: 31/08/2025. Submit here: forms.gle/ZUJcBbZoDoaY...
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One major problem with "viewpoint diversity" is that it's only ever applied to predominantly left wing professions. No one is calling for politicians, judges, the military, the police, or the business world to be more ideologically diverse.
June 20, 2025 at 4:18 PM
One major problem with "viewpoint diversity" is that it's only ever applied to predominantly left wing professions. No one is calling for politicians, judges, the military, the police, or the business world to be more ideologically diverse.
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Powerful message to Government from the Women and Equalities Committee in their new report on parental leave published today – paternity leave in the UK is outdated and unequal. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Paternity leave in UK is outdated and unequal, say MPs
A report says dads should be paid 80% of earnings and allowed six weeks off work when they have a child.
www.bbc.co.uk
June 10, 2025 at 7:33 AM
Powerful message to Government from the Women and Equalities Committee in their new report on parental leave published today – paternity leave in the UK is outdated and unequal. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Sign up for our Annual conference below 👇
Featuring great panels on women and politics and a celebration of the retirement of Fiona McKay and Yvonne Galligan
Featuring great panels on women and politics and a celebration of the retirement of Fiona McKay and Yvonne Galligan
*PSA EVENT* Troubled Times: #Gender & #Politics in the 21st Century. Organised by PSA #Women & Politics group @psawomenpol.bsky.social.
📆 17 - 18 June, at Gender & Inequalities (GAIN) Centre @unisouthampton.bsky.social.
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📆 17 - 18 June, at Gender & Inequalities (GAIN) Centre @unisouthampton.bsky.social.
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Troubled Times: Gender and Politics in the 21st Century | The Political Studies Association (PSA)
PSA Women and Politics Conference, June 17th/18th 2025 Hosted by the Gender and Inequalities (GAIN) Centre at the University of Southampton OverviewThe backlash against gender equality can be found…
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May 29, 2025 at 9:11 AM
Sign up for our Annual conference below 👇
Featuring great panels on women and politics and a celebration of the retirement of Fiona McKay and Yvonne Galligan
Featuring great panels on women and politics and a celebration of the retirement of Fiona McKay and Yvonne Galligan
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While the UK government is fighting to win an imaginary -and likely non existing- voter torn between Labour and Reform, they alienate the very real and rapidly growing electoral pool of first and second generation immigrant voters who overwhelmingly voted for Labour and today feel betrayed.
May 12, 2025 at 1:23 PM
While the UK government is fighting to win an imaginary -and likely non existing- voter torn between Labour and Reform, they alienate the very real and rapidly growing electoral pool of first and second generation immigrant voters who overwhelmingly voted for Labour and today feel betrayed.
I guess I'll go back to Australia then...
If you thought the PM’s speech was punchy, his foreword to the immigration white paper says high net migration has done “incalculable damage” to the country.
That is a serious shift in tone for a Labour government/party.
That is a serious shift in tone for a Labour government/party.
May 12, 2025 at 12:49 PM
I guess I'll go back to Australia then...
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just over the last 5 weeks, Trump has helped swing elections (against him) in Wisconsin, Canada, Australia, and the Vatican.
May 8, 2025 at 6:32 PM
just over the last 5 weeks, Trump has helped swing elections (against him) in Wisconsin, Canada, Australia, and the Vatican.
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We're recruiting new Trustees!
Join TASO in tackling inequality in higher education through evidence-based change.
◾️ No prior trustee experience needed
◾️ Mostly remote |~1 day/month | Term to 2028
◾️ Diverse voices strongly encouraged
Apply by 22 May, 09:00 BST → taso.org.uk/vacancy/trus...
Join TASO in tackling inequality in higher education through evidence-based change.
◾️ No prior trustee experience needed
◾️ Mostly remote |~1 day/month | Term to 2028
◾️ Diverse voices strongly encouraged
Apply by 22 May, 09:00 BST → taso.org.uk/vacancy/trus...
May 1, 2025 at 3:51 PM
We're recruiting new Trustees!
Join TASO in tackling inequality in higher education through evidence-based change.
◾️ No prior trustee experience needed
◾️ Mostly remote |~1 day/month | Term to 2028
◾️ Diverse voices strongly encouraged
Apply by 22 May, 09:00 BST → taso.org.uk/vacancy/trus...
Join TASO in tackling inequality in higher education through evidence-based change.
◾️ No prior trustee experience needed
◾️ Mostly remote |~1 day/month | Term to 2028
◾️ Diverse voices strongly encouraged
Apply by 22 May, 09:00 BST → taso.org.uk/vacancy/trus...
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STATEMENT: 'Not In Our Name: Feminist Academics and Educators Speak Out Against Transphobia'
Read the statement online here: tinyurl.com/mud7va29
Co-sign the statement, fill in this form: forms.gle/oDYgnobrMiSc...
Read the statement online here: tinyurl.com/mud7va29
Co-sign the statement, fill in this form: forms.gle/oDYgnobrMiSc...
Not In Our Name: Feminist Academics and Educators Speak Out Against Transphobia
We call on all trans-inclusive feminist academics and educators to sign this statement:
‘Not In Our Name’
We are non-trans feminist academics and educators. We write in support of trans rights, tran...
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April 30, 2025 at 7:25 AM
STATEMENT: 'Not In Our Name: Feminist Academics and Educators Speak Out Against Transphobia'
Read the statement online here: tinyurl.com/mud7va29
Co-sign the statement, fill in this form: forms.gle/oDYgnobrMiSc...
Read the statement online here: tinyurl.com/mud7va29
Co-sign the statement, fill in this form: forms.gle/oDYgnobrMiSc...
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"All the evidence suggests improving paternity leave and pay also improves equality, and now we have the evidence also that it is good for the economy"
➡️ www.ft.com/content/5c4a...
➡️ www.ft.com/content/5c4a...
MPs urge Rachel Reeves to extend paternity leave
Calls on chancellor come as research suggests UK economy would benefit from more generous offering to new fathers
www.ft.com
April 29, 2025 at 9:08 AM
"All the evidence suggests improving paternity leave and pay also improves equality, and now we have the evidence also that it is good for the economy"
➡️ www.ft.com/content/5c4a...
➡️ www.ft.com/content/5c4a...
Dreamboat
"I'm going to govern in econometrics" is a winning campaign slogan for the ages.
April 29, 2025 at 8:41 AM
Dreamboat
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We obsess over the angry young men going Reform. But what of the anxious young women going Green? | Gaby Hinsliff
We obsess over the angry young men going Reform. But what of the anxious young women going Green? | Gaby Hinsliff
Desire for a politics that cares about global and local injustice is sharpening the political gender divide, says Guardian columnist Gaby Hinsliff
www.theguardian.com
April 26, 2025 at 4:26 AM
We obsess over the angry young men going Reform. But what of the anxious young women going Green? | Gaby Hinsliff
Since 2016, being British/based in Britain has been so embarrassing.
Trump’s repression of free speech & disappearing of foreign students from campuses push academics to look for options elsewhere.
Europe’s reaction? Come here!
UK meanwhile? Hiking fees & cutting foreign student rights to make UK less attractive cos all that matters is lower immigration numbers 🙄
Europe’s reaction? Come here!
UK meanwhile? Hiking fees & cutting foreign student rights to make UK less attractive cos all that matters is lower immigration numbers 🙄
April 24, 2025 at 9:48 AM
Since 2016, being British/based in Britain has been so embarrassing.
Off home after a great few days at #psa25, so many interesting conversations! I do feel like I spent most of the time startling Brummies with my London ways of always wanting to be places faster than them though...!
April 16, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Off home after a great few days at #psa25, so many interesting conversations! I do feel like I spent most of the time startling Brummies with my London ways of always wanting to be places faster than them though...!
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A reminder if you are enjoying the Women and Politics panels at #PSA25 we have our own conference in June in partnership with Southampton Uni's @gain-centre.bsky.social
⭐ Now with EXTENDED DEADLINE for abstracts of Fri 25th April ⭐
Get your papers in now!
⭐ Now with EXTENDED DEADLINE for abstracts of Fri 25th April ⭐
Get your papers in now!
🚨CFP🚨 Troubled Times: Gender & Politics in the 21st Century
Join the GAIN Centre’s Women & Politics Annual Conf. exploring backlash, resistance & feminist futures.
📅 Abstracts due: 11 April 2025
💻 Submit: psa.women.politics@googlemail.com
Spread the word! www.southampton.ac.uk/politics/new...
Join the GAIN Centre’s Women & Politics Annual Conf. exploring backlash, resistance & feminist futures.
📅 Abstracts due: 11 April 2025
💻 Submit: psa.women.politics@googlemail.com
Spread the word! www.southampton.ac.uk/politics/new...
Call for Papers: GAIN Hosts Women and Politics Annual Conference
Call for Papers: GAIN Hosts Women and Politics Annual Conference
www.southampton.ac.uk
April 15, 2025 at 3:19 PM
A reminder if you are enjoying the Women and Politics panels at #PSA25 we have our own conference in June in partnership with Southampton Uni's @gain-centre.bsky.social
⭐ Now with EXTENDED DEADLINE for abstracts of Fri 25th April ⭐
Get your papers in now!
⭐ Now with EXTENDED DEADLINE for abstracts of Fri 25th April ⭐
Get your papers in now!
I'm wandering around #psa25 today and tomorrow - anyone else about? Great panels so far today and excited to present on female political role models tomorrow
April 15, 2025 at 1:25 PM
I'm wandering around #psa25 today and tomorrow - anyone else about? Great panels so far today and excited to present on female political role models tomorrow
I love America, love travelling there, and love spending my tourist ££ there. But I can't see any reason to do that under the current regime. There are so many other places to go that aren't currently actively oppressing people and destabilising the world order.
Playing around with CBP airport processing data this morning to see how much air travel by non-US passengers is cratering.
April 6, 2025 at 10:19 AM
I love America, love travelling there, and love spending my tourist ££ there. But I can't see any reason to do that under the current regime. There are so many other places to go that aren't currently actively oppressing people and destabilising the world order.
I couldn't agree more. One of the things I liked about the UK (vs Australia) when I came ten years ago was the relative absence of SUVs. They are a blight on the road and make nobody (including their passengers) safer.
The Observer view on SUVs: they are too dangerous and too big, their drivers should be made to pay
If a car generates more potholes, takes up more space and poses more risk, it is only fair that its owner pays more
www.theguardian.com
April 6, 2025 at 10:15 AM
I couldn't agree more. One of the things I liked about the UK (vs Australia) when I came ten years ago was the relative absence of SUVs. They are a blight on the road and make nobody (including their passengers) safer.