We'll have to go back to studying history and institutions don't we. Even elites, Lord help us. Like in the Dark Ages.

100% correct response

'Fewer graduates regret going to university than is widely assumed and the public have a more favourable view of universities than people imagine, according to new research.' 1/3

Almost: some of us got lucky and own it

yes, next question

This, but also for research

Want people to understand your academic work better? Answer these questions in your writing: What are the motivations of this project? (Why do it?) Who are you arguing against? What alternatives are you rejecting and why? What follows if you’re right? These are also good questions for Q&A.

Gender neutral spaces have existed for years, we all know that. It isn't trans and non-binary individuals attacking women without any repercussions, that's men. Nothing about demonising trans and non-binary individuals makes women safer. It does make people more vulnerable though. 3/5

📣 New BJPIR article out now! 'The political effects of London’s Ultra Low Emission Zone' by Andrew McNeil and Frieder Mitsch ⬇️ Find the full article in #OpenAccess here: buff.ly/QIn8Bm9 @polstudiesassoc.bsky.social

“define a woman” fine ok, so you know when shania twain says “let’s go girls”? if you go then you’re a woman

Really excited that our @politicsjournal.bsky.social article on the Joy of the Teaching Track ✨ is out! Co-authored with the brilliant @ellenfelicity.bsky.social, Keith Smith, Kalina Zhekova, @rosegann.bsky.social @mlebourdon.bsky.social – we advocate for enjoying our jobs! Polisky SoTLsky

I love this but my personal vibe is a mixtape

The core trilma here remains the same - the govt needs to accept one of three things: high student migration, higher domestic student fees (or higher taxes to fund universities) or university bankruptcies. Those are the only options, given where we are. Pick one.

Maybe if there were better news 🙁

writing books is so easy, i just type out all of the true and original ideas i have about a topic in the correct order but also to exactly the right length without any digressions or mistakes and then bask in the well earned acclaim from my very reasonable peers who recognize pure truths when they s

I’m fairly confident that “The Economist”, not the mention the economists, is the answer to this question

If, like me, you are a UCU member and agree the union should stop wasting time and effort on a fruitless round of pay strikes at a time when tens of thousands of academic jobs are at risk, then please consider signing this open letter (link early on the document): ucucommons.org/2025/02/13/m...

Super interesting! But/and: do politicians understand “what the public want” to be the same as “what surveys of citizens show”? Cf: Fastenrath and Marx: journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...

This is good, but surely a role for sector leadership in this mess. Top uni mgmt: dogs that didn’t bark; union leadership: often barking up the wrong tree www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

What do we want “inflation” to mean? The price profile (but of what?) before behavioural changes, or the change-inclusive impact on consumer payments?

#OpenAccess from our latest issue - Public Preferences Over Changes to the Composition of Government Tax Revenue - cup.org/3E8Avcx - @lucy-barnes.bsky.social, Julia de Romémont & @benlauderdale.bsky.social

🚨Job alert 🚨 I am looking for two PhD students to work on (comparative) economic inequalities, broadly defined 💰📈💸 The positions are fully funded (E13, 100%), 4 years (with possibility of a 1y extension), and in beautiful Heidelberg! 🏰 adb.zuv.uni-heidelberg.de/info/INFO_FD... Deadline is Feb 28!

And that x3 doesn’t even include re-reviewing revisions!

#OpenAccess from our new issue - Public Preferences Over Changes to the Composition of Government Tax Revenue - cup.org/3E8Avcx "there is a ‘hidden consensus’ regarding different tax levers across income levels..." - @lucy-barnes.bsky.social, Julia de Romémont & @benlauderdale.bsky.social

A new British Academy report on Politics and International Relations provision in UK higher education has found that it remains a popular subject, with graduates out-earning national averages. Read the report in full: www.thebritishacademy.ac.uk/news/new-rep...

Many interesting data points in the report. This one shows the "stark inflection point for EU student numbers in 2021/22, the first year that changes to their eligibility for student finance came into effect. Since 2021/22, EU student numbers have declined by 36%."

It's happening!

New paper! Do the (British) public believe there’s a trade-off btwn economic growth and protecting the environment? Does this belief matter for which they prioritise? Not strongly, and no. Environmental protection remains a priority even with costs to growth authors.elsevier.com/sd/article/S...

If you care about the study of power and inequality (and include the US in your cases) then this is the dream postdoc 👇 @cape-team.bsky.social postdoc (eJobs ID#15342) (due February 28th) Perfect for those who obsess over how to combine big picture thinking with hard data.

we've all heard the "10,000" rule gladwell popularized based ericsson's study of conservatory violinists, but did you know one of the secondary findings was that top violinists slept ~8.5 hrs a night, napped regularly, and listed sleep as a high priority? graphics8.nytimes.com/images/blogs...

PSA to job market candidates: if you didn't get a particular flyout, it may have had nothing to do with the quality of your interview. Departments have a myriad of internal constraints and goals that are unobservable to you, and the process is a lot more complex than you think.

the amount of effort and psychological discomfort involved in evaluation - for the evaluators - is an under-emphasised cost of meritocracy #PrivilegedProfProblems

Case in point for the above: majorities think the economic system in their country needs major changes or a complete overhaul www.pewresearch.org/global/2025/...

NEW – Analysis: UK newspaper editorials attacked Ed Miliband relentlessly throughout 2024 | @joshgabbatiss.bsky.social @sylviahayes.bsky.social Read here: https://buff.ly/3WfFpL3

We are becoming extremely anti-social - working from home - watching videos alone - staying single - ordering meals for 1. Fantastic article by @dkthomp.bsky.social @theatlantic.com One addition: it’s not just the US; the world is becoming anti-social 🌏 www.theatlantic.com/magazine/arc...

Workshop announcement: for the third year running @uclspp.bsky.social and @nuffieldcollege.bsky.social are teaming up to bring together some of the most exciting early career researchers in Law and Courts, this year also joined by @dnaurin.bsky.social. Apply by 31 March with @icuervo.bsky.social!

4 faves: photos I took while running on Hampstead Heath in ‘24.

5 faves: new (to me)recipes of ‘24: Spicy mushroom lasagna: ottolenghi.co.uk/pages/recipe... Kohlrabi soup: www.bbc.co.uk/food/recipes... Orange and almond cake: www.bbc.co.uk/food/recipes... Baby spinach salad: ottolenghi.co.uk/pages/recipe... Baked oats: www.bbcgoodfoodme.com/recipes/clas...

5 favourites: novels read in ‘24: Piranesi, Susanna Clarke L’anomalie, Herve le Tellier Demon Copperhead, Barbara Kingsolver Everything Under, Daisy Johnson Intermezzo, Sally Rooney Honourable mention: Translation State, Ann Leckie

Congratulations @marcocappelluti.bsky.social et al!

Edifying (both senses) reporting and moment in politics. Plus perfect 🇬🇧 ending, lest we become *too* earnest

Not the reason I do it, but reassuring to an inveterate rester nonetheless

Bluesky academics, lets get to know each other! Quote this & tell me: 1) a project you are working on & 2) an odd idea/theory you aren’t working on but keep thinking about 1) how do voters think about the economy? 2) can quant research incorporate cognitive empathy? (@jessicacalarco.bsky.social )

Anyone who wants to talk about value for money in universities should first address the fact that many students can't afford to study for the number of hours a quality three-year degree requires.

Halloween t-shirt 👻

@julianlimberg.bsky.social dropping the relevant #polsci research for uk budget day!

Yes. Yes we are. But also it is a structural problem.

A lot of fun to read, this from @bhgreeley.bsky.social (if you're not an economist). www.ft.com/content/1e25...

Did you know that all articles accepted for publication in BJPolS since the 2nd of July 2024 will be #OpenAccess; published with a Creative Commons licence and freely available to read online? Find out about your OA options here - cup.org/3W25SMH