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Echoing this. Terrible times and thinking of all those affected

Ben Kerrane, Katy Kerrane, and Shona Betany explore how intensive parenting norms inform men’s performance of grandfathering in the United Kingdom. Read below #OpenAccess MakingRoomForDad doi.org/10.1177/003803…

We welcome the new Prisons Minister, James Timpson this morning with much hope and optimism - two things this sector so desperately needs right now. His humanity, compassion and understanding of the system are undeniable. We look forward to seeing what he achieves 💪🏼

This is such a dreadfully sad time for Unlocked Graduates. I am really hoping that the government can work with us to find a solution so we don't lose this incredible initiative from prisons across England and Wales. unlockedgrads.org.uk/news-item/upda…

Check out this podcast featuring my fantastic colleague @ErinPower5 talking about the findings of our project on women’s experiences of food in prison 👇

We are proud to release a book on the dishes made in prison accompanied by stories about food in prison from women who made them Surrey Sociology University of Surrey ESRC IAA We will be donating all royalties to Women in Prison Check it out 👇👇👇 waterstones.com/book/beyond-po…

Out now with a forward from Jon Watts 📒😀👇

Congratulations to the 'Doing Porridge' team at the University of Surrey on their book exploring the quality (and importance of) food in Women's Prisons. The #impact you have been creating through your IAA project is incredible. Economic and Social Research Council FABSS Research

Our ⁦ESRC Doing Porridge Project⁩ book of prisoner dishes is in the news! ⁦Surrey Sociology⁩ ⁦Centre for Criminology⁩ bbc.com/news/articles/…

This is a pivotal moment for sociology to influence social change. If your research addresses current global challenges, consider submitting to #britsoc25 Abstracts due 18 October tinyurl.com/bdhcmhhp

As a dance researcher looking at #StrictlyComeDancing, I've been asked about my views on recent allegations & their impact. Knowing how to respond has been challenging (beyond: it should NOT be happening). There is a lot to unpack. Karen Wood & I have attempted to here ⬇️⬇️⬇️

Really pleased to see this published 🎨🖌️🖼️

At #britsoc25, your research can drive the conversation forward. Present your work, collaborate on new ideas, and connect with your community. Submit your abstract by 18 October tinyurl.com/bdhcmhhp

It’s the end of my first week as a Professor of Sociology at the University of Reading. Thanks to my new Uni of Reading Politics and IR Department colleagues for the warm welcome! Most boxes are unpacked and starting to settle in 😃

Don't forget to apply! We are currently accepting applications for Editorial Board members to join the journal. Apply below by 7 November 2024, 17:00 GMT. mi-nomination.com/britsoc

If you are 16-19, you could win yourself an iPad and £500 for your school in our Young Sociologist of the Year Competition by answering the question: ‘To what extent and in what ways have social media changed people’s lives?’ Deadline Friday, 1 November. tinyurl.com/2e48ehx8

How should sociologists write about other people’s lives? Find out at our free members-only online 'Writing people's lives' event on November 25, when professors Ann Oakley, Graham Crow, Ann Phoenix and Prof Gayle Letherby give the benefit of their experience tinyurl.com/yuh5z4ry

This got rather lost in all the depressing news yesterday, but my sister says 'In a world of monsters we need to celebrate all efforts to explore truths', so I shall continue to send my work out into the world.

Ben Kerrane, Katy Kerrane, and Shona Betany explore how intensive parenting norms inform men’s performance of grandfathering in the United Kingdom. Read below #OpenAccess MakingRoomForDad doi.org/10.1177/003803…

Just in time for Christmas, my book Pop & Postfeminism: Female Dandyism in Popular Music is out now with Bloomsbury Academic! bloomsbury.com/uk/pop--postfe…