London 🎬 check out Curzon Bloomsbury this week for a Bertha DocHouse special screening of The Hard Stop marking the anniversary of Mark Duggan’s death followed by a live Q&A with director George Amponsah and producer Dionne Walker. 🎟️ www.curzon.com/ticketing/se... #TheHardStop #documentary

Thrilled to have been on this Early Career's Researcher workshop at @BSASocrel #socrel25 with Dr Jennie Riley @jen-studies-death.bsky.social and Dr Rob Barward-Symmons @robb-s.bsky.social on public speaking, comms and accessibility!Such brilliant advice on how to get our research out into the world!

Great talk by Michael Munnik @michaelmunnik.bsky.social at #SocRel2025: More than Flirting with Media in the Sociology of Religion. Sharp, funny, and on point — and this meme was a brilliant touch 👇📺😂 #SocRel #MediaAndReligion

Brilliant plenary by Dr Monique Moultrie @GeorgiaStateU on Religion, Reproductive Justice, and Ensuring Black Women’s Reproductive Futures at #SocRel2025. A powerful, urgent call to centre Black women’s voices in faith, ethics & reproductive justice.

We're here! #SocRel2025 @bsasocrel.bsky.social

🔈 JOB ALERT! 🚨 The Department of Theology and Religious Studies at King's College London is seeking to appoint Lecturer in Islamic Studies! Deadline: 31st July 2025 For more information check the 🔗 kcl.ac.uk/jobs/119465-le…

Thrilled to share that I’ll be staying on at @kcltrs.bsky.social as Lecturer in Religion, Politics and Ethics. I’m deeply grateful to my colleagues and friends in the department for their support and encouragement- it means the world. Excited to continue working in this brilliant team!

Exciting news! We're pleased to announce that Dr Renasha Khan @renasha.bsky.social has been appointed Lecturer in Religion, Politics and Ethics. Renasha takes up the post in Sept 2025, continuing her work on religion, race, gender, digital media, and politics. #KingsTRS #religion #politics #ethics

Well done @obrienk.bsky.social !!! Sounds like a brilliant project 🌳 🌿

📣 Calling all King’s students — the Brenda Trenowden Feminist Analysis Essay Prize is now open! Got coursework that uses a feminist lens? Submit it for a chance to win: 🥇 £600 | 🥈 £300 | 🥉 £100 📅 Deadline: Fri 27 June 2025 📧 [email protected] 📝 Subject: Brenda Trenowden Essay Prize

Had a blast chatting with @KingsCareers on their Careers in Your Ears podcast! 🎙️ From documentary filmmaking to academia — the twists, turns, and lessons learned. If your career path’s a bit unconventional, this one’s for you. Listen here: open.spotify.com/episode/5b3F... #lifeatkings

The TRS department is spending the day at the Aga Khan Centre for our departmental away day- reflecting, strategising, and planning. Grateful for the time and space to think collaboratively with colleagues in such an inspiring setting. #TRSKCL #AgaKhanCentre #AcademicLife

Now open: Walton Scholarships at King’s! £4,500 awards available for full-time MA & MPhil/PhD students in Theology & Religious Studies. Apply now & spread the word! More info: www.kcl.ac.uk/news/theolog... #KingsTRS #Scholarships #PostgradFunding

Buzzing after speaking at my first @britsoci.bsky.social conference! 3 days of brilliant talks by inspiring sociologists from across disciplines. Loved sharing my research on social media and contemporary Muslim life – and diving into the big questions about social transformation! #britsoc25

Exciting to be speaking today @britsoci.bsky.social conference today on Political Activism by British Muslim Women: Performance and Practice taken from my research on the digital lives of british Bangladeshi women! #britsoc25

We are delighted to share that our next webinar will take place on the 12th June, 4pm-5:30pm (BST).

Such a fascinating paper by Dr Sharon Walker (Uni of Bristol) on the discursive construction of the ‘Windrush Generation’ and what this reveals about the politics of ‘Britishness’ #britsoc25

Excited to be at this year’s BSA Conference diving into big questions on Social Transformations - let’s rethink, disrupt, and imagine together. #britsoc25

Just booked my spot for the incredible #FDMauriceLectures with the brilliant @SarojiniNadar—can’t wait for this thought-provoking series in a few weeks! You need to be there too! @kcltrs.bsky.social

Just booked my spot for the incredible #FDMauriceLectures with the brilliant @SarojiniNadar - can’t wait for this thought-provoking series in a few weeks! You need to be there too! @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social @kcltrs.bsky.social

Solidarity with the trans community after this grim Supreme Court decision. Fixation on biological markers of sex are disproven by Disabled bodies everyday - this decision will impact anyone with a body deemed outside of 'normal'. None of us are free until all of us are free! 🏳️‍⚧️

I can’t wait to get my hands on a copy!

Whilst we're both still buzzing - it was so great to work with @renasha.bsky.social on this, thank you so much for your energy and being such a fantastic ally and 'getting' why access is so central and important to how we 'do conferences! /1/

Thank you to @krysiawally.bsky.social & @renasha.bsky.social for inviting me to give the keynote at #SocRelResponse2025 on research & practice on disability, neurodivergence & religions. Themes today incl critical responses to insitutional power, challenging textual interps, agency & consent... 1/3

We did it! @renasha.bsky.social and I hosted a highly successful Chair's Response Day for the BSA Sociology of Religion study group at King's College London and online with an exemplary line up of speakers for both academics and practitioners! /1/

It’s happening SocRel Response Day 2025 is here! Join us for a day of critical discussions on Religion, Disability, and Neurodivergence, with Dr Naomi Jacobs as our keynote speaker. @naomijacobs.bsky.social @bsasocrel.bsky.social #SocRelResponse2025 #SOCREL #Religion #Disability #Neurodivergence

Join us on 29th March at King’s College London for this groundbreaking day conference on Religion, Disability, and Neurodivergence! It’s set to be an incredible day of insightful discussions, learning, and connection — don’t miss it!

We are delighted to announce that the FD Maurice Lectures 2025 will take place on 6, 7, and 8 May, from 6-7pm, featuring Professor Sarojini Nadar. Register here: www.tickettailor.com/events/kings...?   We look forward to seeing you there!    📍6-8 May 2025, Nash Lecture Theatre, Strand, KCL

We are heartbroken by the tragic loss of King’s student, Aalia Mahomed. As a department, we stand together in grief and remembrance. www.instagram.com/p/DHd6pYxN-l...

Afternoon folks - there's still time to book for our conference on #religion, #disability and #neurodivergence on the 29th March. Any issues signing up or any questions, please email [email protected] www.britsoc.co.uk/events/key-b... /1/ #DisabilityStudies #ReligiousStudies

Thank you @krysiawally.bsky.social for your incredible insights and honesty! The students loved hearing from you!

Wonderful to attend Dr. Waldock’s @krysiawally.bsky.social King’s College London AKC lecture on autism and religion. Insightful, thought-provoking, and a valuable contribution to this growing area of study.

An inspiring few days meeting brilliant people, engaging with compelling scholarship, and diving into thought-provoking conversations at the Digital British Islam Conference. Excited to keep exploring these ideas! #DBIConf2025 #DigitalReligion #BritishIslam #IslamOnline #MuslimJoy

Brilliant talk by Reyhab Patel on Conceptualizing Muslim Futurism: Digital Art and Storytelling Amongst North Americans! Compelling ideas that open up new dimensions of thought in Muslim identity, art, and future narratives. #MuslimFuturism #DigitalArt #dbiconf2025

Fascinating talk by Sabah Uddin on Decolonizing the Muslim Self: Gen Z British Muslims ‘Talk-Back’ on Social! Truly thought-provoking insights into an ever-evolving landscape. I wanna explore more! #Decolonization #GenZ #MuslimIdentity #SocialMedia #CriticalTheory #dbiconf2025

Loved this fascinating talk by @andrealstanton.bsky.social on Mosques of Instagram: Visuality, Piety, Experience, and Agency! Such insightful perspectives. #DigitalReligion #VisualCulture #LivedReligion #dbiconf2025

Really enjoying the Roundtable Session on Digital Influence—Nafisa Bakkar and Hamza Tzortzis in conversation with Sadek Hamid @sadekhamid.bsky.social and Khadijah Elshayyal @drkelshayyal.bsky.social Fascinating insights on online engagement, authority, and influence #dbiconf2025

Dr Dan Range’s talk on survey findings from the DBI project. Data offers insights into how digital platforms are reshaping religious authority and redefining participation in religious discourse, transforming socio-political hierarchies #DigitalReligion #Sociology #dbiconf2025

Enjoying Dr Khadija Elshayyal’s @drkelshayyal.bsky.social findings from the DBI project, exploring gender. Key insights include empowerment, safety, and the commodification of aspiration—critical for understanding diverse online experiences across genders. #DigitalReligion #dbiconf2025

Excited to hear Dr Sadek Hamid's @sadekhamid.Baku.social talk on The Shifting Nature of Religious Authority Among Muslims in Britain. A valuable opportunity to engage with critical insights on leadership, identity & change within Muslim communities. #Religion #Sociology #Islam #dbiconf2025

Just had the pleasure of hearing Sofia Tsourlaki speak on Digital Reformation of Islam: The Tip of the Iceberg. Fascinating insights into how digital spaces are reshaping religious discourse—so much more beneath the surface to explore.

Thrilled to be at the Digital British Islam Conference 2025—ready for thought-provoking conversations and fresh perspectives on the digital lives of British Muslims. #dbiconf25

Fascinating lecture by @hakimjamie.bsky.social for @KingsAKC on Vulnerability & Control, Queer Men, and smartphones in times of crisis. Such thoughtful insights into how technology shapes queer experiences and intimacy—I’m eager to dive into Digital Intimacies ASAP!

🎄✨ Happy Holidays from the Department of Theology & Religious Studies! Thank you for being part of an exciting year. Whether you’re celebrating or prepping for exams, we hope you find time to rest and recharge. See you next term! 🌟