What message do we send when universities stop teaching languages? This article explores growing concerns over proposed cuts to modern language degrees at UK universities. 🔗 tinyurl.com/3dhsk342 🧵👇 #langsky #linguistics #language #languagelearning

Next week, @maxwellmodell.bsky.social & myself will be delivering two sessions alongside the Centre for Welsh Politics & Society about our @cujournmedcul.bsky.social research into the 2026 Senedd election. More details 👇 #Senedd #journalism #Seneddelection #politicalcommunication #impartiality

We've been hearing about the social media ban planned by the UK Government but what do people actually think about it? New research by Ipsos reveals public support for restrictions but important concerns about how those restrictions would work. 🔗 tinyurl.com/48pwsxuy 🧵👇 #DRAGON #onlinesafety

The symbolism of extremist movements often matters just as much as their words. This article reports on a Patriot Front march through Washington, DC, on the Fourth of July. 🔗 tinyurl.com/4k23v8ef 🧵👇 #4thofJuly #IndependenceDay #farright #extremeright #radicalright #extremismstudies

In this fascinating piece, Prof. Pamela Faber's work, exploring the language of online romance scams through the lens of cognitive linguistics, discourse analysis & corpus linguistics, is discussed. 🔗 tinyurl.com/ybaxjwu2 🧵👇 #langsky #linguistics #forensiclinguistics #romancescams

I had a fantastic time at the The University of Manchester yesterday delivering a workshop on using linguistic methodologies to analyse extremist discourse. Thank you to everyone who took part. I came away with plenty to think about. #langsky #legitimation #discourseanalysis #extremismstudies

As more countries consider or introduce social media bans for children under 16, one important question is often overlooked: Does neuroscience actually support one fixed age threshold? 🔗 tinyurl.com/ypbud8rx 🧵👇 #DRAGON #onlinesafety #onlineharms #childprotection #childsafeguarding #safeguarding

This article explores the opportunities and challenges surrounding the implementation of the Welsh Language & Education (Wales) Act 2025, a landmark piece of legislation designed to strengthen Welsh language education. 🔗 tinyurl.com/3u89x2rr 🧵👇 #langsky #languagelearning #Cymraeg #Cymraeg2025

Where do we draw the line between mainstream conservatism, populism & the far right? This article examines the emergence of Restore Britain & uses it as a starting point to explore a shift in political discourse across the UK, Europe & the United States. 🔗 tinyurl.com/3ntx6x84 🧵👇 #polsky

The Youth Justice Board for England and Wales has published a new Evidence & Insights Pack bringing together research, data & practice examples on children’s online experiences across England & Wales. 🔗 tinyurl.com/5ykhf7ry 🧵👇 #DRAGON #onlinesafety #onlineharms #safeguarding

AI has the potential to support the criminal justice system. In this article, Prof. Brandon May Ph.D May & Prof. Rebecca (Becky) Milne explore both the opportunities & the risks of using AI in investigative interviewing. 🔗 tinyurl.com/4fty6fja 🧵👇 #langsky #forensiclinguistics #policeinterviews

Public debate around child sexual abuse material detection is often shaped by myths & misunderstandings. This article from @iwf.org.uk offers a clear & important explanation of how detection technology actually works. 🔗 tinyurl.com/3dycp6p4 🧵👇 #DRAGON #onlinesafety #onlineharms #safeguarding

I had a lot of fun this afternoon delivering a workshop on linguistic approaches to analysing extremist data. Together, we explored legitimation theory & how it can be applied to the analysis of hate speech, extremist discourse & threat actor communication. 🧵👇 #linguistics #extremismstudies

This article explores the concept of "message drift" – the process by which messages become separated from their original context as they are clipped, captioned, reposted & reframed across digital platforms. 🔗 tinyurl.com/n44rhtmu 🧵👇 #langsky #linguistics #language #digitaldiscourse

The Council Presidency & European Parliament have reached a provisional agreement on updated EU criminal law rules concerning child sexual abuse & the sexual exploitation of children. 🔗 tinyurl.com/yucmrnst 🧵👇 #DRAGON #onlinesafety #onlineharms #childprotection #childsafeguarding #safeguarding

What does impartiality actually mean in journalism? This thought-provoking piece argues that impartiality is not the same as neutrality or objectivity. Read more: tinyurl.com/5yh5eyna 🧵👇 #impartiality #journalism #journalismstudies

Last week, I had the absolute pleasure of attending #TASM2026 & presenting some of my research on the political identities of radical right groups online. A huge thank you to the organisers for putting together such an engaging & inspiring conference. #TASM2026 #TASM #extremismstudies

There is a lot of information circulating about the recently announced social media ban in the UK, including what this could mean, how it might work & whether it will be effective. 🔗 tinyurl.com/3c5yvf89 🧵👇 #DRAGON #onlinesafety #onlineharms#safeguarding #socialmediaban

My contract ends in August and I'm not sure what the future holds after that, so this is just a note to let people know that I'm open to work! I'm an experienced qualitative researcher with expertise in fandom (both the positive and negative elements), participatory culture and digital media.

Thank you so much, @luccousineau.bsky.social ! #TASM2026

I'm a little late in sharing this one but it's an important listen. In this episode, Guardian reporter Hannah Al-Othman examines the anti-immigrant violence that erupted in Belfast through the voices of those directly affected by it. 🔗 tinyurl.com/ht6kktcz 🧵👇 #farright #extremismstudies

This made me smile. I'm really happy to learn that British Sign Language now has signs for marine species such as basking sharks, sperm whales, grey seals & common dolphins. 🦈🐋🐬 🧵👇 🔗 tinyurl.com/4ycru4cw #langsky #linguistics #signlanguage

Today, the UK government announced new measures to block social media access for under-16s. Here are some more details about what this ban entails. 🔗 tinyurl.com/4ff2jmnb 🧵👇 #DRAGON #onlinesafety #onlineharms #childprotection #safeguarding

I'm sorry. How am I supposed to finish preparing for #TASM2026 when this is sleeping beside me? @vox-pol.bsky.social

I love tea and I love language so, naturally, I loved this. ☕ For Pride Month, @birdandblendtea.bsky.social are exploring the fascinating linguistic history behind phrases many of us use every day without a second thought. 🔗 tinyurl.com/5n82bbrt 🧵👇 #langsky #language #lavendarlinguistics

How do acts of violence become catalysts for wider anti-immigration narratives online? @pauljreilly.bsky.social explores the role that social media, political rhetoric & online misinformation played in the aftermath of recent unrest in Belfast. 🔗 tinyurl.com/mvs9rsxm 🧵👇 #extremismstudies

I was so excited to read about this study. It examines the metaphors used to discuss suicide in Spanish newspapers & what those language choices reveal about public attitudes towards one of society's stigmatized issues. 🔗 tinyurl.com/y4b6ez74 🧵👇 #langsky #healthcommunication #journalism

This blog post by for James Stevenson & Prof Elena Martellozzo for @lseusablog.bsky.social reveals that child sexual abuse material is not only circulating online. It is sustaining a global illicit economy. 🔗 tinyurl.com/jr6x7c86 🧵👇 #DRAGON #onlinesafety #onlineharms #childsafety #safeguarding

I’m really looking forward to attending & presenting at TASM 2026. I’ll be discussing how radical right groups use multimodal strategies associated with social media influencers to present themselves as authentic, culturally relevant & relatable. #extremismstudies #forensiclinguistics

Why do humans have language? It's one of the oldest & most fascinating questions in linguistics. This article takes a tour through some of the most imaginative theories ever proposed to explain the origins of language. 🔗 tinyurl.com/swtt324 🧵👇 #langsky #linguistics #language

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The UK government has announced new plans requiring technology companies to activate or introduce device-level protections that detect & block nude images for children on smartphones & tablets. 🔗 tinyurl.com/zwa9he3z 🧵👇 #DRAGON #onlinesafety #onlineharms #childsafety #safeguarding

This interesting article explores the debate that has emerged following comments by former Ofcom chair Michael Grade about broadcasting impartiality, GB News & the role of regulation in UK news media. 🔗 tinyurl.com/4jkmmzre 🧵👇 #impartiality #journalism #journalismstudies #Ofcom

Is "soccer" really the wrong word? This piece explores the surprisingly contested history of one of the most debated words in sport. 🔗 tinyurl.com/yc2vddtp 🧵👇 #langsky #linguistics #sociolinguistics #football

This fascinating new study from researchers at Queen Mary University of London, University of Glasgow & University of Southampton suggests that the answer may have less to do with what commentators say & more to do with who is saying it. 🔗 tinyurl.com/bdzhw4az 🧵👇 #langsky #languageandgender

A new report examining AI teddy bears & toys highlights both the appeal & the risks of this emerging technology. 🔗 tinyurl.com/357s52b2 🧵👇 #DRAGON #onlinesafety #onlineharms #safeguarding #childsafeguarding #childprotection

This piece by Professor John Coxhead uses the tragic murder of Henry Nowak & the subsequent debate around policing to explore wider questions about anti-racism policies, diversity training & police reform. 🔗 tinyurl.com/yk3tjrft 🧵👇 #policing #lawenforcement

In this article for @theguardian.com, journalist @michaelsavage.bsky.social explores a growing debate about Westminster reporting & whether journalists have become too drawn to political drama & internal party conflict. 🔗 tinyurl.com/2kz2cssy 🧵👇 #politicalcommunication #journalismstudies

The @iwf.org.uk, Public Interest Registry & the NetBeacon Institute have announced a new integration that will allow suspected child sexual abuse material to be reported. 🔗 tinyurl.com/2p9ze5je 🧵👇 #DRAGON #onlinesafety #onlineharms #childprotection #safeguarding

This article explores a new initiative at the University of Wolverhampton to create an online dictionary of the Black Country dialect, helping to preserve distinctive local words and expressions for future generations. 🔗 tinyurl.com/ysnsyvh8 #langsky #Linguistics #Dialect #LanguagePreservation

This fascinating piece examines the controversy surrounding former FBI director James Comey’s Instagram post featuring the numbers “86 47”. 🔗 tinyurl.com/mw4bfe3t 🧵👇 #langsky #linguistics #forensiclinguistics #politicalcommunication #politicaldiscourse

BBC News - Highland could become an 'area of linguistic significance' www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

I'm incredibly excited to share that a new article written by me & my colleagues from the DRAGON team has now been published! You can read the article here: tinyurl.com/bdz93me7 🧵👇 #langsky #linguistics #forensiclinguistics #discourseanalysis #onlineharms #onlinesafety

This piece offers a vivid exploration of bilingualism in Cardiff—not as policy or principle, but as a lived linguistic experience, especially for international students navigating Welsh for the first time. 🔗 tinyurl.com/y7p2vx6b 🧵👇 #langsky #linguistics #language #Cymraeg #Welsh

New research published in Nature highlights the global scale of technology-facilitated child sexual exploitation & abuse. 🔗 tinyurl.com/5e2savzj 🧵👇 #DRAGON #onlinesafety #onlineharms #safeguarding #childprotection

As the UK Government consultation on a potential minimum age for social media comes to a close, young people in Wales are making one thing clear: their views are not simple & they deserve to be heard. 🔗 tinyurl.com/3eyf4jry 🧵👇 #DRAGON #onlinesafety #onlineharm #childsafeguarding #safeguarding

In this brilliant piece by Victoria-Elliot Bush, Yoda’s famously unusual way of speaking is used to explain a key feature of British Sign Language grammar & it’s a great reminder of how flexible language really is. 🔗 tinyurl.com/z4cjxma2 🧵👇 #langsky #language #linguistics #signlanguage #StarWars

Ofcom has criticised TikTok and YouTube, warning that their content feeds are “not safe enough” for children. The regulator’s new report examines how major platforms are responding to calls for stronger child safety protections. 🔗 tinyurl.com/2w759cam #DRAGON #onlinesafety #safeguarding

Excellent summary of our media election research here 👇 including on the 🔥topic of vox pops with @mattwalshjourno.bsky.social @maxwellmodell.bsky.social @perkinskeighley.bsky.social