Reading 'Social interaction: do non humans count?' by Cerulo, as prep for tutorial. Reminded me of this fascinating ceremony of robotic dogs being blessed in a Shinto shrine on Children's Day in Japan youtu.be/ZZSgJBTpX6c?... These objects have real implications on human emotions and connections.

Yes, it's okay and probably necessary. Couldn't imagine being without it during my pregnancy. #tylenol #paracetemol theconversation.com/its-ok-to-us...

📢 Call for Applications – JFEC Small Grants! Funding for #Japan-related #research in the UK (academic researchers & PhDs). 🗓️ Deadline: 15 Oct 2025 🔗 Details: jfecommittee.org.uk/about-us/ A great chance for uni researchers & doctoral candidates exploring #Japan

Donald Trump is, in theory, the president who wants to bring back manufacturing and attract foreign investment. In Georgia, Hyundai was doing exactly that

"For example, higher education accounts for around one in five knowledge jobs in both Hull and Edinburgh."

We aren’t on our way to authoritarianism — it’s here. And we all have to show up for each other in ways big and small. History will remember how Chicago stood in solidarity in this moment. Stay strong, stay safe.

Hubbie showed me this short movie in Tangier he was 1st asst camera & extra at 9:42 Khalid Zoukkari has worked on int cinema prod, just finished as location manager assistant for the Paramount Agency 2 & looking for work UK side. His IMDb share.google/wa7aQBqJMmiW... www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Zd-...

How should #universities support #casualised staff with caring responsibilities or long-term illness? Pay security isn’t a luxury, it’s a necessity. The stories pop back after the end of the workday. in-their-own-time.ed.ac.uk/come-back-la...

2nd year students, come take my tutorial on #Sociology 2A at #Edinburgh University! Course Catalogue - Sociology 2a: Thinking Sociologically (SCIL08012) share.google/TnUDdjPYPBic...

Would love something like this in Edinburgh; a chance to walk, take in the city, and share audiobooks with others. Perfect way to enjoy stories and the streets. #Edinburgh #Flaneur www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/20...

"rates of e-bike theft are rising fast... A recent survey by the Workers’ Observatory, a gig work monitoring group involving workers and researchers from St Andrews and Edinburgh Universities, found that 40 per cent of riders had bikes stolen..." www.scotsman.com/news/opinion...

'This isn’t about Red or Blue. It’s about the fact that we’re being divided against each other while both sides forget that real Americans bleed the same when the cost of insulin triples or the cost of groceries goes up again.' #trumpsamerica #Americandream robertreich.substack.com/p/life-in-th...

The teenager in me is infatuated with this movie! Martial arts, singing, tons of cuteness and overcoming shame passed down by family and society. KPop Demon Hunters (2025) - IMDb share.google/uBjD3tKf5dhw...

These should be permanent. Just leave us alone and let us have karaoke. www.whatsoninedinburgh.co.uk/news/2025/08...

Genetically, the animal is about as far removed from a common nag as it is possible for a horse to be. The beast has never been tamed

A master’s student reached out for insights from my PhD on Nostalgia, Soft Power & JET. Research lives beyond submission, it evolves & shapes future inquiries. Excited to keep contributing to Japan Studies, Soft Power & cultural diplomacy. #ResearchImpact #JapanStudies #SoftPower #CulturalDiplomacy

So great to have an office space. Worked on a long overdue article after office hours with temptations of Fringe activity along the way. Need to get this baby out before the semester begins. 💻 #academia #publishing #onwardsandupwards #socialsciences

The journalist needs to make sure they're accurately portraying reality here when he describes Ireland as a once mono ethnic country...that's a myth for most places described as ethnically homogenous...

Getting drugged and ripped off in Tokyo is far from a thing of the past. Last month, an American tourist allegedly had $20,000 in crypto stolen as he laid unresponsive in a Kabukicho bar. Read about it here:

The number of Americans receiving unemployment benefits for at least a week rose to the highest level since late 2021, according to Labor Department data.

I bought into the same millennial narrative: go abroad, build intellect & like the writer, understand the costs. “Our economy doesn’t just undervalue women’s work. It depends on it—our unpaid labor, flexibility, and drive to 'make it work.'” #GenderEquality 🔗 theguardian.com/commentisfree/…

Motherfucking wind farms…

Millones de visitantes extranjeros a Estados Unidos, incluidos viajeros de México, India, Brasil y China, estarán sujetos a una nueva tasa de visado de 250 dólares, como parte del proyecto de ley de política interior del gobierno de Donald Trump que se promulgó recientemente.

‼️🇵🇸Oh world, I appeal to you a lot to donate. We are dying of hunger, disease and bombing, but your consciences have not moved a finger. Donate even a little. Your donation saves us and share my campaign widely chuffed.org/project/1264...

‼️to stop ‼️ We are here in Gaza dying of starvation. Look at us, world. We are not numbers, we are human beings just like you. Stand by while you support us 😭😭🥺 chuffed.org/project/126401…

Not an exaggeration. @newyorker.com

Reminds me of a British social and cultural BBC class calculator survey I used to teach in sociology

Appreciate this project 👇 highlighting emotional, financial realities faced by many working under casual academic contracts. Sheds light on the challenges of precarity, for those balancing disability, caregiving, &other responsibilities. 🔗 in-their-own-time.ed.ac.uk #academia #intersectionality

So happy to learn that one of my Anthropology students achieved the Kenneth Little Award as the top Anthropology student in her year. @uoe-sps.bsky.social @edinburghuni.bsky.social #criticallearning #anthropology

In the last few weeks all this white clover has been steadily flourishing in my back yard. Have a little ecosystem I don't want to destroy by mowing over it. The bees love it. 🐝 Has anyone just let this dominate their backyards?

Powerful opening panel of feminist events led by E/SE #Asian scholars;urgent, intersectional, and deeply relevant in today’s climate of rising fascism & attacks on women’s rights. Discussions included @drsarahliu.bsky.social, Jiazhi Fengjiang. #feminism www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/broken-sil...

Losses in service jobs sparked the first negative job growth in two years.

Broken Silence-Event: 'A week of feminist art, talks, and workshops exploring women’s voices, autonomy, and resistance.' @drsarahliu.bsky.social will be speaking around 10:15 am Monday July 7th. I'll defo be there. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/broken-sil... #edinburgh #intersectionalfeminism #Asianvoicea

If you are paying taxes and getting zero services or healthcare in return, you are being taxed without representation. If your only incentive to pay taxes anymore is simply to avoid going to prison instead of any societal benefits, then you are no longer a citizen but a slave.

AI Slop. Stop it. I've just had an email from an otherwise reputable organisation which ostensibly promotes access to academic papers offering me an AI generated podcast of one of my papers. The podcast sounded frighteningly genuine and informative. Just one problem. Not my paper. Not even close.

Samira Maghdad journalist, author (only one granted interviews with the Moroccan princesses) is officially moving forward with our script! On pause due to legal considerations & timing, back on track 😃😊😌🇲🇦 youtu.be/mu4H0SDSVmw?... #FilmNews #ScriptInProgress #SamiraMaghdad #Morocco #Cinema

New paper on relationships and responsibility in Fukushima coastal fisheries, and treated water releases from the Daiichi nuclear plant. We share interviews from before and during releases with fishers, managers, sellers +more working on the Fukushima coast. onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10....

Since inception, Flaneur Sensory Productions has achieved CCM authorization and IDRC support, crowdfunding & collab. Continuing our creative goals & projects. Funding unfolds at its own pace, but our vision remains steady. 🔗 flaneursensoryproductions.com #IDRC #MoroccanCinema #FlaneurFilms #Cinema

Yet another example of how broken things are. What a disgraceful state of affairs... www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

All good to know. I hope this spreads far and wide.

Learn Spanish strike and union vocabulary on #ucuedinburgh picket line! #OpenDay #UniversityofEdinburgh #stopthecuts #ucu

Is anyone researching masculinity and gender in Morocco?I'm especially interested in perspectives from the Maghreb region across academia,social research. Would love to connect for consultation 🇲🇦 #GenderStudies #Masculinity #Feminism #Morocco #Maghreb #SocialResearch #Academia #Journalism

We just received a grant for equipment from the Moroccan National Human Development Initiative. This support marks a significant milestone in our journey, empowering opportunity for the growth of our creative endeavours. Thanks to INDH for backing our vision. #Morocco #INDH #Grant #cinema #film

Feed cleanse, just a cute chubby squirrel out here living its best life. 🐿️✨

Great JFEC meeting today in #Sheffield @sheffielduni.bsky.social, energizing discussions and solid strategies for supporting #JapaneseStudies in the #UKhighered 🇯🇵🇬🇧

Edinburgh Uni slashing hundreds of jobs, yet Mathieson doesn’t know his own salary and he’s had two pay rises. #EdinburghUniversity #UCU #AcademicCuts www.youtube.com/watch?v=t1pG...

Proud of my husband, part of a major int. production in Morocco. Can't share details due to an NDA. It's an exciting collab connected to a global #streaming platform, & adding to his strong track record in #cinema & prod; looking forward to connecting w/ UK industry flaneursensoryproductions.com

Ecstatic to officially join the Department of #sociology at the University of Edinburgh! I’m so grateful to be able to continue my teaching journey in this wonderful department. Thanks to those who supported me: edwebprofiles.ed.ac.uk/profile/dr-s... @EdinburghUni @uoessps

JFEC (Japan Foundation Endowment Committee) Scholar Spotlights: Awardees’ ongoing contribution See how JFEC-supported scholars are advancing knowledge and driving change. *Our page is in development #Japanesestudies #UK jfecommittee.org.uk/scholar-spot...

If you've been funded my JFEC and want to be featured on our website,email: [email protected] #japanesestudies #UK #academia