approximately three hundred of you have sent me this and you know what? Sure. I’ve got time today. Put 40 bulbs of garlic in my pasta, coming right up

Are you a member of @icahdq.bsky.social? If so, have a say! The 2025 ICA elections are live, with lots of important decisions about association-wide and division-level leadership positions. Link for ICA members: www.icahdq.org/general/cust... Polls close on 21 October, 12:00 noon EDT.

Jeez this is depressing as Trump continues attacks on research integrity as signs new EO that political appointees would have say over research grants not peer review 🧪🧵

Contemporary Nova Scotia textile artist Laurie Swim creates quilt art which captures her local landscapes #womensart

Shrinking of REF research culture metric ‘reflects political climate’. Reported moves to change Research Excellence Framework measures prompt warnings about impact on academics’ careers. www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-r...

'If a conclusion is reached that it is not feasible to carry the sector toward a new REF in time for 2029 there only seems to be one route forward which is to return to a system more like 2021.' A good analysis of many of the woes of REF2029.

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Because we all need to see elephants ambling along to the waterhole - from Etosha National Park, Namibia.

#MustRead: Expertise under authoritarian siege: A defense of academic freedom 🙏 This article addresses the growing global assault on academic freedom—a cornerstone of democratic societies now under increasing threat from authoritarian regimes. www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

At JMCQ, we have a large number of published works to select for recognition every year. Although only one can be the winner, we *ungate* the Top 5 Articles to show the solid work and range of methods/theories used by @jmcquarterly.bsky.social authors. Enjoy!! journals.sagepub.com/page/jmq/col...

The @icahdq.bsky.social is a wonderful association and is blessed to have fabulous individuals committing time to the community. Having @jesstpiotrowski.bsky.social and @karinwahlj.bsky.social run for president makes for strong ICA future #ica25 #ica26 🙏🏻

Building the #ica25 🦋 buzz 1️⃣ follow the #ica25 feed ⬇️ 2️⃣ boost stuff! With no algorithmic amplification, you need to do it yourself. If you see something interesting, share it so others get to see it 3️⃣ be kind. We all need it these days #ICAcommunity @icahdq.bsky.social bsky.app/profile/did:...

On my way to #ica2025! Looking forward to seeing friends and colleagues!

Shortly heading off to #ica2025 - looking forward to seeing you all!!

Thrilled to be able to share my latest article, "Bringing Up the Body: Uncovering the Subjectivity of Journalists," which looks at what an emphasis on the body - or a "corporeal turn" - means for understanding journalistic practice. www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.... (1/4)

New article alert: I argue Ofcom’s should rethink allowing politicians to present broadcast programming because audiences appear uncomfortable with it and want impartial reporting @cujournmedcul.bsky.social @uk.theconversation.com Thread 1/10 theconversation.com/why-ofcom-wa...

Today’s essential read: @aoir.bsky.social just released their risky research guide. Whether you study disinfo, extremism, gender, or tech accountability—this guide is a lifeline. Critical reading for anyone navigating the risks of digital scholarship. aoir.org/wp-content/u...

The Trump administration is announcing a plan to tie accreditation of colleges and universities to whether they have enough right-wing faculty members. This would be the end of academic freedom. (www.whitehouse.gov/presidential...)

Another report on how our high visa costs deter top R&D talent www.theguardian.com/science/2025...

This @niemanlab.org story gives more background and concrete examples of revoked disinformation research, fx @katestarbird.bsky.social @lkfazio.bsky.social following the NSF announcement. Defunding disinformation research is very shortsighted in today’s world. www.niemanlab.org/2025/04/nati...

In which I try to call things what they are. www.nytimes.com/2025/04/02/o...

Can anyone recommend any good articles by social policy scholars/sociologists/social researchers about the term 'hard working families' & how it is mobilised by the state, politicians and advocacy groups?

Taking a stand against authoritarianism, for 25 hours straight.

Hundreds of international students have just received an email telling them their visas have been revoked. The ‘justification’ is campus activism or social media posts. timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/us/hun...

Green card holders detained. A French researcher denied entry for anti-Trump messages. A new travel ban on 40+ countries coming. Given all these encroachments on travelers' civil liberties, we've updated our guide to digital privacy while crossing US borders. www.wired.com/2017/02/guid...

WHAT www.theatlantic.com/politics/arc...

Some incredible developments: "Dutch parliament calls for end to dependence on US software companies" www.reuters.com/world/europe...

Chilling report from Brown University. Administration advises all foreign students, staff, and faculty to postpone or reconsider (ie cancel) international travel, due to federal government's crackdown on universities. Brown also warns against *domestic travel* -since it's unclear what ICE will do.

'There are now fears that US university libraries might soon be targeted if they are seen to be buying new titles related to politically sensitive areas.' Will academic publishers, in line with so many big businesses in their annual reports, abandon "DEI"? 1/2

All five parties in Greenland’s parliament have issued a joint statement rejecting President Donald Trump’s latest effort to take control of the strategic Arctic island

What authoritarianism and the end of academic freedom looks like

A French University is funding a Safe Place For Science program meant to recruit scientists who cannot continue their work in the US. www.univ-amu.fr/fr/public/a...

Killing off our research facilities and talent pipelines is perhaps the biggest, dumbest self-own in American history.

Censor, purge, defund: how Trump is following the authoritarian playbook on science and universities I have mapped 35 of the Trump administration's attacks on science and universities to the authoritarian playbook - and consider what it means for attacks still to come christinapagel.subst... 1/9

My #punkscience manifesto (1-8) 🧪 Feel free to share if this resonates #science

We're hiring! Bellingcat is looking for an Open Source Investigator and Trainer to join our Human Rights and Conflict Monitoring team. Read about the role and apply here: www.bellingcat.com/bellingcat-i...

Let's call this what it is: This is censorship of scientific research. www.nature.com/articles/d41...

Finally, out now in printed form - here's proof. Co-edited with the one and only @karinwahlj.bsky.social .

Hear me out academics: Instead of dossiers for full professor containing research, they're composed of all the e-mails sent in the course of completing our service work. 😉 #academicsky

"daddy, what did you do in the war" son, i archived all 6,793 videos from the Kennedy Center before they disappeared from the internet we all did our part

We’re witnessing a Brexit-level instance of completely unnecessary economic destruction. A country that’s not hit by any shock, but simply chooses policy self-harm.

The 'Trump Gaza' video isn't just a distraction, it's dehumanising pro-Israeli propaganda with a pedigree open.substack.com/pub/marcowen...

There is a reality of studying terrorism and violent extremism that is not talked about openly enough. The more you become specialized, become an expert, become the top in an aspect of our field; you do so at the expense and detriment of your wellbeing.

Complete batshit lunacy on the president's Truth Social account. Yes, he really posted this.

#BlueskyResistance #Voices4Victory #ProudBlur Advertisement at a London bus stop. Ya gotta love the British…

The people making the decision to cut USAid probably have no idea what damage they are doing. Even if they did, they wouldn't care because in their transactional world, America First means others have to lose. www.theguardian.com/world/2025/f...

'Multiple Dutch universities have announced reorganisations that are likely to involve layoffs, in the wake of drastic government budget cuts that will amount to about €500 million (£414 million) a year across higher education and research.' 1/2