** Tackling mental health inequalities with Cultural Competence ** Great vibes at the community launch of this action research project, yesterday at the University of #Derby #Chesterfield campus. Part of our partnership work with #NHS Derbyshire, LinksCVS and Community Action Derby. More to follow!

Fantastic to see some of our CASSPPR team - @nisanalici.bsky.social and @evepea.bsky.social - presenting their research at the BSC Symposium at @uniofnottingham.bsky.social this week!

*You need a network* A very interesting read on the social #networks of highly-skilled Afghan #refugees in London- by L.Ryan, M.Lopez, F.Adell. (... and nice to see the citation and acknowledgment 🙂) journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...

At Social Policy and Society (SPS) we are looking for a new Co-Editor, to work alongside me for the next few years. Deadline for applications: 20th October. SPS is a journal of the SPA (@socialpolicyuk.bsky.social). See requirements at application process on: www.cambridge.org/core/journal...

Want to help develop understandings of Social #Infrastructure and how to develop it? Come join us for this fully funded PhD opportunity at #Derby University. The study is funded by #Chesterfield Borough Council and focuses on the town of Staveley. All info below.

The SPA-EASP 2025 Conference in York has now started. We are looking forward to meeting our 400 delegates, great plenaries and many productive discussions about social policy in all its facets. Follow @easp-spa-2025.bsky.social for updates #York2025 (And look out for our unofficial pigeon mascot)

Unfortunately, this year I could only attend the last day of the @socialpolicyuk.bsky.social Annu Conference - impeccably hosted by the University of York. But I still thoroughly enjoyed it; managing to catch up with many friends from all over the world (quite a few from East Asia, this year!).

It was a real honour to be in Hong Kong last week to contribute to the Lingnan University Postgraduate Summer School, and to meet new colleagues and an extremely engaged cohort of students from various disciplines.

It was an opportunity to showcase research and local initiatives, to discuss the challenges and opportunities for the refugee sector in Derby/shire and to explore ways to enhance collaborations across sectors - including with some very hands-on mapping workshops (by @alessiodangelo.bsky.social)

This week is #RefugeeWeek! At the University of Derby we started the celebrations last Friday, with the 2nd Derbyshire Refugee Conference. The event brought together researchers, students, community organisations, service providers, and public sector representatives.

We had another excellent discussion at the Social Policy and Society Annual Event last week. Experts from across the UK - and in representation of the 'Policy Groups' within the @socialpolicyuk.bsky.social - came together to discuss one year of Labour Government and its impact on UK Social Policy.

Earlier this week I had the pleasure to attend the 61st Conference of the Sieds - società italiana di economia demografia e statistica. It was quite exciting to (re)connect with social scientists from across Italy and discuss potential international collaborations and exchange.

I am really pleased to announce that Larissa Allwork, Giulia Levi and I are starting a new AHRC project. 'Connecting Solidarities', in partnership with Derby Bosnia Herzegovina Community Association, will explore refugee lives via interviews, mapping and exhibit. Launch event in June.

The list of speakers is now available online! Book now and join leading Social Policy scholars from across the UK discussing key policy areas under the broader theme "One year of Labour Government and its impact on Social Policy". Follow the link for info. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/social-pol...

I am in beautiful Stirling today for the Executive Committee meeting of the Social Policy Association (UK) (SPA). Beautiful views... and lots to do. In times like these, working in/for Social Policy feels more urgent than ever.

I am extremely pleased to announced that I have been granted fellowship of the SIEDS (the Italian Society of Economics, Demography and Statistics) - www.sieds.it. I look forward to developing new international collaborations with colleagues in Italy on a range of research themes.

University of Derby faces mass job cuts as management plans to make half of senior academics redundant. Please spread the word. www.ucu.org.uk/article/1398...

If you are in #Derby this Friday, don't miss this special #CASSPPR event on " #Migration policy in post-Brexit Europe", featuring presentations by C. Gialdini, @alessiodangelo.bsky.social and M. Palillo (chair: @nisanalici.bsky.social). All the details - and link to book a free place - are below.

Great to see our #Irish in Britain #Census report being presented to MPs and Peers today as part of a special St Patrick's Day event in Westminster. This builds on a long-standing collaboration, with new 'Irish in Britain' studies coming out soon! www.irishinbritain.org/news/mps-dro...

*Health #Inequalities - Online PGR and Students showcase* The Interdisciplinary Partnership on #Health Inequalities (which we run jointly with Nottingham colleagues) will run an PGR students showcase on May 1st (online). See link for info and CfP -deadline 31/3. iphir.wordpress.com/2025/03/03/i...

Yesterday #CASSPPR researchers and the University of #Derby Impact team came together for an inspiring #REF workshop on Engagement and #Impact in the Social Sciences. Lots of ideas to develop new initiatives to have a positive impact at local, national and global level. Watch this space!

"The crises makes us more alone" - Great to see the publication of this #ToynbeeHall report on emotional support for young people during the cost-of-living crisis. And a privilege to play a role as Academic Consultant to inform some aspects of the Action Research project behind it. (link below)

Our #CASSPPR seminar series continues! Yesterday we heard from @philbc3.bsky.social about his ongoing research on "Immaterial Labour, Values, and #Voting Behaviour". Real food for thought to reflect on political orientations in the UK and how they relate to deeper societal changes. #Derby University

"An Unexpected Convergence - #Asylum policy in the UK & Italy from the #Rwanda plan to the #Albania Deal": come to hear this new paper by Marco Palillo & me on April 11th. It is part of an exciting CASSPPR event on #migration policy in post-Brexit Europe, with C.Gialdini & @nisanalici.bsky.social.

⭐Last week for nominations to the SPA Awards!⭐ Nominations open for: - Outstanding Achievement in Social Policy - Public Understanding of Social Policy - Policy Press Outstanding Teaching Award - Richard Titmuss Book Prize Deadline: 3rd March ⬇️ social-policy.org.uk/what-we-do/a...

We are delighted to announce the next online symposium of the @britsoci.bsky.social Social Network Analysis study group! #SNA #SNAG Louise Ryan and Gabriella D'Avino on Social #NetworkAnalysis and Resettled #Refugees. Info and free booking here: www.britsoc.co.uk/events/key-b...

I look forward to joining this RSA panel discussion on "partnership working in the civic space", showcasing the work of @cassppr.bsky.social. A great panel to be part of! Info and booking: www.thersa.org/events/fello...

The SPA Awards 2025 are open for nominations! We encourage nominations for: - Outstanding Achievement in Social Policy - Public Understanding of Social Policy - Policy Press Outstanding Teaching Award - Richard Titmuss Book Prize Deadline: 3rd March ⬇️⬇️ social-policy.org.uk/what-we-do/a...

Our co-director, @alessiodangelo.bsky.social is undertaking a research project into the health of the Irish community in Britain. The study is commissioned by 'Irish in Britain' and is part of a wider strand of activities on Health Inequalities. www.irishinbritain.org/what-we-do/p...

I'm delighted to have been invited to speak at Tor Vergata university international conference on #HumanRightsDay (Rome, December 10th). My paper - 'The Fortress and the Garden - will discuss rights stratification in Britain and Europe. Full programme on: creg.uniroma2.it/wp-content/u...

What an exciting #IPHIR conference we had yesterday! Scholars from across all disciplines, community researchers, NHS practitioners, all working together to explore new ideas and practical solutions to tackle #HealthInequalities. Find out more about IPHIR on iphir.wordpress.com

The #IPHIR networking conference on #health #inequalities and #race is next week! @lopa.bsky.social and I are really proud to jointly host this East Midlands event for the 3rd time! We have an amazing programme with speakers from all disciplines and backgrounds - check it out ... and see you there!

The UK political establishment bracing to see whether the country has finally become sufficiently unattractive. #MigrationDay #Migration #Statistics

Great to see how many #CASSPPR people are on this platform already! Hopefully many more will join soon from all over #Derby University - #SocialSciences #Sociology #Criminology #Policing #SocialPolicy

The Social Policy Association is now on BlueSky! Follow us here for information on social policy initiatives and events in the UK and internationally. The SPA executive plans to consult our members and decide on our future social media platforms early in the New Year.

Great to see @socialpolicyuk.bsky.social landing on blue sky! Soon more to follow for the forthcoming joint East Asian Social Policy network and SPA conference taking place in York, 2-4 July 2025.

Re-thinking Social Networks: Qualitative #SNA, Conceptual Reflexivity and the Presentation of the Networked-Self - The video recording of our @britsoci.bsky.social seminar is now available online here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=0PJZ... Also, if you are interested in #SocialNetworks... 🧵

Our Applied Social Sciences research centre - #CASSPPR - has joined BlueSky! Give it a follow for updates on research, events and publications on a wide range of #SocialScience issues from University of #Derby researchers and their partner organisations. (Visit the #UoD website for more info).

I was at #Derby Child #Poverty Summit event today. It was quite inspiring to see people from across sectors working together to identify concrete actions to improve the health, well-being and opportunities of young people. I look forward to the next steps leading to an overall city-wide strategy.

Great meeting with all SPA (Social Policy Association) groups today. A celebration of all the work which took place over the past 12 months - and an opportunity to make plans for the year ahead. To find out more about the 7 Social Policy Groups visit: social-policy.org.uk/news/spa-pol...

Social Policy and Society - our call for themed sections is open. We welcome proposals on any topic with a strong #SocialPolicy focus and the potential to contribute to current debates and inform policy and practice. All info on: www.cambridge.org/core/journal...

Interdisciplinary Research on #Health #Inequalities. The 3rd #IPHIR Conference is on 4th December 2024 at the University of Derby. For info and to book a place visit: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/iphir-conf...

I'm not here often but it seem things are getting busier. So just to say, our Applied Social Sciences Research Centre @ Derby now has: - a webpage: www.derby.ac.uk/research/themes/business-economic-social-policy/cassppr/ - a linked in account: www.linkedin.com/company/cassppr/ Follow for updates!

New journal article on 'International Migration'! By Louise Ryan and me. Open Access New insights on 'genuinely' #qualitative Social Network Analysis in #migration research. Through 'Conceptual reflexivity', we aim to reveal the 'magic trick' of #SNA. onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...

📢 Come work with us! The University of #Derby is recruiting Early Career Academics. 👩‍🎓 A great post-doc opportunity. 🌍 Research areas include Applied Social Sciences - linked to our Research Centre. 🗓️ Deadline April 21st. #AcademicJob www.derby.ac.uk/jobs/current...

Do you want to share your insights about the future of #SocialPolicy teaching and learning? One week to go! The deadline to send paper proposals for our #SPA (Social #Policy Association) symposium is Monday 18th March. All details at the link below: alessiodangelo.wordpress.com/2024/03/04/c...

Big thanks to those who took part in the #IPHIR (Interdisciplinary Partnership on Health Inequalities and Race) networking event yesterday. Great projects, great speakers, great human beings exploring new ways to tackle inequalities. A pleasure to co-host with Lopa Leach.

Very successful workshop on 'Tackling Health Inequalities' yesterday, with NHS Derbyshire and researchers from the REBALANCE project, including LinksCVS and Derby Community Action. We look forward to exploring further collaborative work in the coming months. Meanwhile...

Today's news: Immigration to the UK is up. Is this a failure of Brexit? Not really. Brexit has achieved exactly what it was expected* to achieve. Not a reduction of immigration; but a reduction of rights among migrants (e.g. no more EU migrants with entitlements similar to UK nationals) 🧵

I really enjoyed the NHS Research Engagement Network (REN) event today. Inspiring projects on how to make health research more inclusive. I look forward to working more with Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust on this. (Our scoping workshop on health inequalities is next week!)