This was a galvanising discussion from a brilliant panel. They covered - amongst other things - the urgent need for public and civil society deliberation and empowerment to repair respect and trust in politics, and to shift the democratic doom loop to a hope loop.

On the second day of our conference, we had two fascinating discussions about: 📑 Standards in public life 🗳️ Representation of the People Bill Speakers included @suehawley.bsky.social and @markpackuk.bsky.social. Listen 👉️ linktr.ee/constitution.... Watch 👉️ www.youtube.com/playlist?lis....

The Constitution Unit's summer conference on The Constitution under Labour - one excellent panel after another, all on important and fascinating topics. You can watch them here, and I highly recommend you do!

The Beginning Comes After The End Don’t miss @rebeccasolnit.bsky.social in conversation with @billmckibben.bsky.social, hosted by @thirdactorg.bsky.social Tuesday, March 10 at 7:00 pm ET RSVP to attend: actionnetwork.org/events/topic...

A science storytelling slam: Moving and heartwarming stories to share science. Genius!

Proposed reforms are a start, but not enough "The highest-profile political exchange of the week... [PMQs] does normalise the idea that politics is a game of hurling insults... it feeds most people’s low trust in politics and politicians, which is severely undermining the health of our democracy."

Five fabulous panellists talk about how deliberative democracy can support climate justice! Precis and link to recording in blog 👇 @climateoxford.bsky.social @oxprimarycare.bsky.social @alanrenwick.bsky.social @timschwanen.bsky.social @reemaspatel.bsky.social #MutiraoGlobalCOP30 #RHRNClimate

Excellent words from @alanrenwick.bsky.social "The core of democracy lies in respectful dialogue across diverse perspectives among and between representatives and the wider public. Such dialogue is currently badly corroded." www.prospectmagazine.co.uk/views/letter...

I’m hugely looking forward to this panel discussion about whether and how citizens’ assemblies can support public engagement, effective climate policy, better democracy and, ultimately, climate justice. In association with the Right Here, Right Now Global Climate Summit. 2pm on Wednesday 4th June.

Join this fantastic line-up of speakers for the 4th June launch of the #RHRNClimate Summit on climate change & human rights, hosted by @ox.ac.uk & UN Human Rights 🎟️ Register to attend at Oxford’s Sheldonian Theatre: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/right-here... 🌐 Or online: forms.office.com/pages/respon...

Millionaires with a social conscience. Listen up Labur!

Oxfordshire citizens' assembly on the thorny issues of traffic and transport concluded on Sunday. Here's my take on it and the the power of deliberative mini-publics to support robust public policy, social cohesion and better democracy www.gchu.org.uk/2025/03/tran... @gchuoxford.bsky.social

Why airport expansion doesn't make economic sense 👇 - None of the new passengers were travelling for business purposes. - Incoming tourists were outnumbered 3-to-1 by UK residents travelling abroad. - Almost two-thirds of new airport capacity was captured by UK frequent flyers.

Can #academics cut flight #emissions without sacrificing conference attendance? Our researchers took trains and ferries to Marrakesh, finding unexpected joys along the way. Here's their story 🌱🚂 @kelloggoxford.bsky.social @gchuoxford.bsky.social