🌹 UPCOMING EVENTS 🌹 (1) TW: discrimination, hate crime, mental health, suicide Speaking from both professional + personal experience, discrimination, hate + injustice can really take a toll on the #MentalHealth & #wellbeing of marginalised communities. This is also supported by research + stats.

☪️Islamophobia Awareness Month☪️ Islamophobia has continued to be on the rise in 2025. In February, @tellmamauk.bsky.social reported, "It is now the "most dangerous" time to be a #Muslim living in the UK". This thread outlines recent stats & how you can tackle #islamophobia this month + beyond👇🏽

(1) With this month marking my 1st year anniversary of launching Rozena Freelancer, I’d like to express my heartfelt #gratitude and #appreciation for any support during this past year🌹 Whether it's encouragement, guidance, opportunities and/or trusting my expertise - it's all meant a lot 💚

🌟 My Journey In Trusteeship 🌟 (1) As a student who was passionate about positively contributing to the #StudentExperience and #StudentEngagement in #HE, I contested to be a Student Trustee at my #StudentsUnion in university, to build on my society committee/forum work and studies 🧠🎓

Happy #TrusteesWeek to all current and aspiring #trustees across the UK! 🎉 vm.tiktok.com/ZNdTUbe1s/ Find out more about Trustees Week here: www.trusteesweek.org #trustee #trusteeship #governance

UN leaders condemn ‘horrifying’ mass killings in Sudan

Reports that the Rapid Support Forces in Sudan have executed over 2,000 unarmed civilians are harrowing. They are crimes against humanity. This government must stop all arms sales to the UAE, especially since evidence shows the RSF is using British military equipment on battlefields in Sudan.

WHO condemns the reported killing of more than 460 patients and their companions, as well as the abduction of six health workers, on 28 October from the Saudi Maternity Hospital in El Fasher, Sudan. Read the full press release: bit.ly/3WuVZ9u

You should care about Jamaica and Sudan even if you don't know anyone there and the news isn't covering it. The anti-Blackness embedded in folks' lack of empathy is gross.

Genocide in Sudan so that the UAE can steal their natural resources. This world is so hateful and greedy

(1/8) Over the past year, I’ve been talking about the worrying increases in #fascism, #islamophobia, #antisemitism, #racism and discrimination - both in the UK + globally. Unfortunately but unsurprisingly, as stats and recent + ongoing events have shown, the hate is just getting worse day by day 😢

Today’s ceasefire deal must not be another false dawn. After two years of relentless atrocities, what Gaza needs is unfettered humanitarian access, not broken promises. We stand ready to scale lifesaving aid—but the world must act now. 🔗 Full statement: islamic-relief.org/news/gaza-ce...

Agreed! 👍🏽

Is there a psychologist whose work has truly inspired you? Nominate them for one of our Practice Board Awards, recognising excellence and innovation in psychology. Nominations close 12 Oct '25: www.bps.org.uk/news/applica...

Thinking about a career in teaching? Join our Get Into Teaching Online Open Day: 🗓️ 7 October 2025 🕰️ 4–6 pm 👉 Learn about primary & secondary PGCEs 👉 Live Q&As with our admissions team Register now ➡️ www.ljmu.ac.uk/about-us/eve...

A @bpsofficial.bsky.social @bps-social-psych.bsky.social free online event, organized by @drselintekin.bsky.social : 'Rising Together: How Collective Action Emerges in the Face of an Emergency' www.bps.org.uk/event/rising...

Ahead of the SEND White Paper, our next panel with @bpsofficial.bsky.social asks: what role should educational psychologists play in a reformed system, and what’s needed to ensure fair access for all? Great to be joined by @helenhayes.bsky.social and Anntoinette Bramble for this discussion.

We're making our mark after being named Modern University of the Year! The prestigious honour highlights our exceptional performance in teaching quality, student satisfaction, research, and graduate outcomes. Thank you to our colleagues, students and partners! #McrMetProud

🌹UPCOMING EVENTS🌹 A huge thank-you to those who have purchased a ticket for our upcoming events so far! 😃 There are still tickets available if you don't have yours yet - details and purchase links can be found in the thread below! 👇🏽

As part of my next set of events, I’d like to provide an opportunity for #GlobalMajorityWomen in #democracy to assemble, network, and share experiences of #DemocraticEngagement Find out more and sign up here: www.eventbrite.com/e/global-maj... 🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹 #RozenaFreelancer #democratic #governance

🌹 Icebreaker and Q&A Session - THIS Weds 28th May @ 6pm-7pm 🌹 Find out more about me, my experience & how I can help you with solving your engagement problems in #democracy, #campaigns, #representation and/or #governance activity! www.eventbrite.com/e/rozena-fre... #RozenaFreelancer

What could your org do with the right support?🤔 UPLIFT is a programme for Black, Asian & Mixed Heritage-led orgs in London — offering expert-led coaching, #strategy & hands-on learning to strengthen leadership, improve governance, and accelerate strategic growth. Apply by 26 May: ow.ly/iB3c50VTjHW

We welcome reports of a £750m down payment to tackle child poverty. This is a promising 1st step & if invested in child benefit, housing & education, it could start to ease the pressure on families. But it doesn’t match the scale of the challenge or the 'radical reform' No.10 wants to deliver. 1/2

BREAKING: The House of Representatives just passed a bill that will cut billions of dollars from Medicaid. Medicaid is a lifeline for millions of people across the country, including more than 15 million people with disabilities. The Senate must reject this dangerous bill.

When leaders defy court rulings, it’s not democracy — it’s creeping dictatorship. This sets a dangerous precedent, especially for Black immigrants already facing deep injustices.

The Trump administration ignored a federal judge’s order and attempted to deport South Sudanese immigrants, putting lives at risk and blatantly disregarding the rule of law. bit.ly/4doXIVs

FINAL CALL *PSA Student Blog Competition* “Can #socialmedia help save #democracy?” ➡️ Open to 16 - 19 yrs #Students. In in partnership with @financialtimes.com @FinancialTimes & @shoutoutuk.bsky.social @Shoutout_UK. ⏰ Deadline 25 May. buff.ly/JL32F0i

🌹 Icebreaker and Q&A Session - NEXT Weds 28th May @ 6pm-7pm 🌹 Find out more about me, my experience & how I can help you with solving your engagement problems in #democracy, #campaigns, #representation and/or #governance activity! www.eventbrite.com/e/rozena-fre... #RozenaFreelancer

(1/5) 🌹Upcoming Events🌹 Have you signed up to our upcoming events yet? 👀 These events will give you the opportunity to meet Rozena, ask qs, network with others who are passionate about all things democracy, and participate in insightful learning!👇🏽 #RozenaFreelancer #democracy #engagement

🌹How Can Rozena Freelancer Support You? 🤔🌹 (1/8) As an Engagement Consultant, I'm keen to work collectively with, & support organisations who actively work to engage global majority communities &/or other marginalised communities with democratic, governance, representation &/or campaign activity.

Wishing a happy and peaceful Easter (and Bank Holiday Weekend!)! 🐰🐥🥚 Also wishing a happy and peaceful: 🪯 Vaisakhi ✡️ Passover ☸️ Theravada New Year to all who are and/or have been celebrating! #Easter2025 #HappyEaster #BankHolidayWeekend #vaisakhi #passover #theravadanewyear

Wishing a happy, peaceful and blessed Eid Mubarak to all celebrating! 🕌☪️💚 #EidUlFitr #Eid #EidMubarak #Eid2025

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Psychology matters… check out the @bpsofficial.bsky.social showcase www.bps.org.uk/psychologyma...

Now is the time to invest. Global cuts to aid will mean 2.3 million severely acutely malnourished children may lose access to life-saving treatment, leading to 369,000 additional child deaths per year. We will not abandon children now or in the future. 4/5

Wishing a peaceful Ramadan to all Muslims around the world who are observing 🕌☪️💚 #Ramadan #RamadanMubarak #RamadanKareem #Ramadan2025

(1) Last week marked my 1st year anniversary of becoming a part-time #freelancer! 😃🎉 It’s also been around 3 months since I "officially launched" #RozenaFreelancer (time has flown! 🤯), during which I’ve delivered some events and outreach, and continued work with a trustee #diversity campaign! 😃

Happy #MondayMorning ! 🌹 Wishing a happy and peaceful week! ☺️ 🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹 #RozenaFreelancer #mondaymood #mondayvibes #mondaymotivation #engagement #democracy #governance #representation #campaigns

Last chance to sign up to this webinar, taking place TODAY at 5pm-6:30pm via Zoom! 🌹👇🏽 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1052826501... 🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹 #RozenaFreelancer #mentalhealth #wellbeing #welfare #engagement #decolonisation #psychology #criticalpsychology #EDI #equality #inclusion #diversity #equity #DEI

(1/2) In light of 2024 + recent global events... …how can we ensure that marginalised communities can still #engage, feel included + have their #voices heard, in everyday #democratic activity? …and how can we ensure that #mentalhealth + #wellbeing support in #engagement contexts is equitable? 🌹

Happy #MondayMorning ! 🌹 Wishing a happy and peaceful week! ☺️ 🌹🌹🌹 #Monday #MondayVibes #MindayMotivation

Exciting new #trustee opportunity with @polstudiesassoc.bsky.social ! 👇🏽 #trusteeship #governance #trustees #politicalstudies

🌹 WEBINAR 🌹 Only two weeks left until our webinar “Democratic Engagement: An Introduction To A Decolonial Perspective” Wednesday 29th January @ 5pm-6:30pm Find out more and sign-up now: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1052792028... 🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹 #RozenaFreelancer #democracy #decolonisation #campaigns #EDi

🏆 Academic Prizes! We are currently accepting nominations for dissertation, professional contribution, research, teaching and group prizes. 📆 Deadline: 24 January 2025 More info at the link below!

🧑‍🏫| Interested in PGDE study at #EdNapier? Join us for a special live stream on 22 January to learn more about our Professional Graduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) courses. For the first time ever we're also offering a part-time study option for 2025! #MustBeNapier | #ENUDifferenceMakers

A week to go before our webinar on improving vaccination rates www.eventbrite.com/e/nhs-muslim... Please share & forward with colleagues and networks #NHSMuslimWomen

Are you interested in learning disability research? Our Faculty for People with Intellectual Disabilities is hosting a free event for their members on our online communities platform, Circle. If you're an FPID member here's how to join the community: www.bps.org.uk/online-communities

Our November issue is now out! 📘 Read the latest research findings in all areas of #politics and #IR in @polstudies.bsky.social: https://buff.ly/4g8MTXP The journal publishes rigorous and original work significant to the whole discipline. @polstudiesassoc.bsky.social

🌹 WEBINAR 🌹 Mental Health In Engagement Work: An Introduction To A Decolonial Perspective Thursday 30th January @ 5pm-6:30pm www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1052826501... #RozenaFreelancer #mentalhealth #wellbeing #psychology #clinicalpsychology #criticalpsychology #decolonisation #equity #democracy

🌹 WEBINAR 🌹 Democratic Engagement: An Introduction To A Decolonial Perspective Wednesday 29th January @ 5pm-6:30pm www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1052792028... 🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹 #RozenaFreelancer #democracy #governance #democratic #elections #representation #campaigns #EDI #decolonisation #equity