Christianity in the UK is flourishing in immigrant communities but Professor Mathew Guest suggests a US-style Christian nationalism is on the rise. 🔗 www.durham.ac.uk/research/cur... @mathewjguest.bsky.social | @durhamtheology.bsky.social

New piece from Prof. @mathewjguest.bsky.social on the changing face of UK Christianity in @theconversation.com ⤵️ theconversation.com/christianity...

“How Does Higher Education Influence Attitudes Towards Muslims? Examining Mechanisms that Reduce Prejudice in UK Universities”. (open access) publication of our latest article with @bjsociology.bsky.social . Authored with Tom Fryer, Lucy Peacock and Kristin Aune. doi.org/10.1111/1468...

‘Religion is global and ubiquitous. So it’s something universities should highlight - not avoid.’ I welcome this research on religions and worldviews on campus. Thank you Kirstine Aune, @mathewjguest.bsky.social & Matthew Mayhew. @shaidmahmood.bsky.social

Latest from Kristin Aune, Matt Mayhew & myself on how the cultural climate on university campuses shapes interfaith relations. theconversation.com/how-campus-c... In @uk.theconversation.com

On the morning of Keir Starmer's conference speech here's a new post on an odd psychopathology in British politics - our main parties don't like the people who vote for them - the dreaded Professional Managerial Class. And so they are acting out like a divorced dad seeking cooler voters. 1/n

“Is Donald Trump a staunch capitalist, a secret socialist, a blend of the two, or none of the above?” @dkthomp.bsky.social investigates what Trumponomics really is:

Happy to confirm I'll be serving as a panel member for UK REF 2029 on UoA 31: Theology & Religious Studies. Looking forward to working with excellent colleagues, including Gordon Lynch, @johnmaiden.bsky.social & @profjasjitsingh.bsky.social 2029.ref.ac.uk/news/expert-... #REF #UKHE

Well over time the uk government called out Nigel Farage’s greatest achievement - Brexit - for what it is. A total disaster on every front, including in tackling immigration.

Could you train children to be peacemakers? Then book to join our Peer Mediation Train the Trainer, Leeds | Tue 7 – Thu 9 Oct 2025 Learn the essentials of mediation and how to equip children for conflict resolution in schools #edusky #backtoschool peermediationtttleedsoct25.eventbrite.co.uk

🧵 THREAD: Why the Cato Institute’s new paper on “misinformation panic” is dangerously wrong, and why it completely misunderstands the real crisis we face. www.cato.org/policy-analy...

Fascinating piece by Netanyahu’s former bodyguard. A terrifying reflection on the dangers of unchecked power.

🧵 Several people have raised questions about what I meant by "deservedly so" when referring to the decline of institutional trust. It's a fair question, so I want to explain that, because it sits at the heart of my work on how democracies collapse when their epistemic foundations rot.

Great piece in @theneweuropean.bsky.social on ‘If universities sink, then so will Starmer’. Would @therestpolitics.bsky.social consider picking this up? Not enough discussion about the economic significance of universities and risks uk govt is taking in ignoring them. @alastaircampbell2.bsky.social

CAMPAIGNING LAWYER CALLS ON PRIME MINISTER TO END SHOCKING IPP SCANDAL thecriminaljusticeblog.com/2025/05/28/c...

An important statement of truth to power. I hope other organisations will feel able to join Quakers in calling out the suffering in Gaza for what it is.

Whether the raid on a Quaker Meeting House is down to an overly zealous Met or excessively cautious govt, @teamlabouruk.bsky.social needs to work harder in reclaiming its reputation as a party of social justice. This is not a good look…

We have been uplifted by the incredible reaction to the police raid on Westminster Meeting House. Many Friends have asked us what actions they could now take to push back against the erosion of protest rights in the UK. Here are 7 ideas 👇 www.quaker.org.uk/blog/7-actio...

Astonishing to hear of this alarming development in Trump’s America. Sadly not surprising though… #EDI #Trump

This story just gets worse by the day. Being allowed to engage in ‘Plotting’ (i.e. planning) disruptive, but peaceful, protest is surely a precondition of a functional liberal democracy. Where are the human rights lawyers when you need them…oh, hang on… www.standard.co.uk/news/london/...

Whether due to limited religious literacy or motivation by click bait, BBC should know better. Welby’s forgiveness is not the story, as he tries to make clear himself. www.bbc.com/news/article...

Great tool from @dkernohan.bsky.social at @wonkhe.bsky.social for identifying proportions of commuter students at UK universities. About time we used evidence based knowledge to address the needs of this neglected group.

ICYMI - one day conference on #religion, #disability & #neurodivergence. Online & in London. Social science research & practice. Also welcome: teachers, religious leaders/community, theologians, practitioners, anyone with an interest in how we learn & share knowledge about disability & religion.

Great to see UK govt taking Islamophobia seriously again, especially with group under solid leadership of Dominic Grieve. #islam

New report from Rights & Security International on #Prevent duty. Suggests UK govt have more work to do to ensure Prevent doesn’t remain an engine of racial & religious prejudice. www.rightsandsecurity.org/impact/entry...

Elon Musk has had a lot to say about the grooming gangs scandal. We looked at 24 hours on Musk's X timeline and found a range of false and misleading information being amplified. www.bbc.co.uk/news/videos/...

Exciting news: applications are open for two paid Student Interfaith Leaders @durham-university.bsky.social. Deadline: 12 January 👉 durham.taleo.net/careersectio... @shaidmahmood.bsky.social @mathewjguest.bsky.social @profgrahamtowl.bsky.social

Delighted that the @bsasocrel.bsky.social 50th anniversary conference will be held at @durham-university.bsky.social on 14th-16th July 2025. Promises to be a major celebration of the past, forum for addressing the challenges of the present, and an opportunity to look to the future.

Well this is refreshing…