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Dr Andrew S. Roe-Crines πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆ
@andrewcrines.bsky.social
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Senior Lecturer in British Politics & Communication | PhD Pol. Sci. | MA Acad. Prac. | Chair of the Board of Examiners & HLC Assessment Lead | Views Own

https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/politics/staff/andrew-crines/

Liverpool | Yorkshire | United Kingdom .. more

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Dr Andrew S. Roe-Crines πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆ @andrewcrines.bsky.social Β· 3h
Details of the funding opportunities can be found here - deadline: February 2nd 2026: www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DPH631/e...

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Dr Andrew S. Roe-Crines πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆ @andrewcrines.bsky.social Β· 3h
My research specialism is in British Politics and Communication, which examines the construction of arguments in parties using communications theory from the ancient world. I've also published on Parliamentary voting behaviour and institutions. If you'd like me to supervise, just get in touch!

Reposted by Dave O’Brien, Γ‰lise FΓ©ron

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Dr Andrew S. Roe-Crines πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆ @andrewcrines.bsky.social Β· 3h
We are advertising for expressions of interest in ESRC funded PhD opportunities at @livunipol.bsky.social. The dept has a very wide range of exciting research specialisms, including British Politics, International Relations, Comparative Politics, Political Theory, Public Policy, amongst others.

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Dr Andrew S. Roe-Crines πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆ @andrewcrines.bsky.social Β· 3h
Having watched #StarTrek since I was 10, I've enjoyed many versions since the first ep. of Next Gen! I was unsure about #StarfleetAcademy before watching, but any concerns swiftly vanished! It is a nice addition to the #Trek universe, with good characters, stories, & humour.

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Dr Andrew S. Roe-Crines πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆ @andrewcrines.bsky.social Β· 5h
As #RobertJenrick defects to #ReformUK, here is an open access article by @drdavidjeffery.bsky.social, Tim Heppell, and I on the 2024 #Conservative leadership election between #Jenrick and #Badenoch. academic.oup.com/pa/article/7...

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Dr Andrew S. Roe-Crines πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆ @andrewcrines.bsky.social Β· 5h
Here we have former #Tory leadership election candidate, former Shadow Justice Minister, former Minister for Immigration, Minister for Health, Secretary of State for Housing, Exec Sec to the Treasury now addressing a Reform UK press conf as the latest defector.

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Dr Andrew S. Roe-Crines πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆ @andrewcrines.bsky.social Β· 1d
Looking forward to talking about #mentalhealth challenges and higher education experiences in on March 5th in the Events Space! The focus will be on autism and dyslexia. All Liv Uni staff and students will be invited. Info soon! @livunihss.bsky.social @livunipol.bsky.social @livuninews.bsky.social

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Dr Andrew S. Roe-Crines πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆ @andrewcrines.bsky.social Β· 3d
This kind of game-playing assumes everyone else is playing a game! Just be honest, and put your academics into the REF and let your dept stand on its feet. There needs to be some kind of rule against this kind of thing. Surely? #REF2029

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Dr Andrew S. Roe-Crines πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆ @andrewcrines.bsky.social Β· 3d
The REF game-playing makes some depts do odd things - eg, forcing 50% of the academics onto T&S contracts in order to claim 100% of research-active staff are submitted to the REF! They do realise T&S colleagues still do research, right?

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Dr Andrew S. Roe-Crines πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆ @andrewcrines.bsky.social Β· 5d
Lovely(!)

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Dr Andrew S. Roe-Crines πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆ @andrewcrines.bsky.social Β· 6d
An enjoyable documentary on Victorian history from Jonathan Meades: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d2mR...
Meades, Victoria, 2001
YouTube video by Godburn
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Marylin Delgado @philosophypills.bsky.social Β· 7d
Meanwhile...

pen.org/press-releas...
Plato Has Been Censored; What Next?
PEN America condemns and calls absurd Texas A&M censoring Plato readings and discussions related to race and gender
pen.org

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Dr Andrew S. Roe-Crines πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆ @andrewcrines.bsky.social Β· 9d
Happy #Christmas Three Kings Day, especially to those celebrating in Spain! This celebration concludes the twelve days of Christmas. It may be something the rest of Europe and the Americas consider adding to the national holiday calendar! #ThreeKingsDay

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Dr Andrew S. Roe-Crines πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆ @andrewcrines.bsky.social Β· 9d
We either believe in sovereignty or we don't. If we don't, then it'll be global chaos. #Greenland
sturdyalex.bsky.social Alex Andreou @sturdyalex.bsky.social Β· 9d
Joint statement on Greenland.

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Dr Andrew S. Roe-Crines πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆ @andrewcrines.bsky.social Β· 9d
If they attack Greenland, then NATO ends the same day. If they attack Canada, then they attack the Commonwealth. The actions Trump takes will stick with the US for decades, with a simple lesson - the US is an ally we cannot predict, so we cannot trust. That said, Trump does not believe in allies.

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Dr Andrew S. Roe-Crines πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆ @andrewcrines.bsky.social Β· 9d
The attack on #Venezuela and the capture of the King/Dictator/President is a classic move,. Whilst the old models argue a country shouldn't invade and capture, the US is showing it can and will do precisely that. It's designed to destabilise and make the US unpredictable. It worked.

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Dr Andrew S. Roe-Crines πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆ @andrewcrines.bsky.social Β· 9d
We need new models of international relations to understand Trump and his administration - put simply, it's a Royal Court, with decisions made by an individual. Allies are transactional, who can face attack if it is seen to benefit the Court.
abenewman.bsky.social Abe Newman @abenewman.bsky.social Β· 10d
1/Leaders are abducted/allies are threatened but pundits and governments are scratching their heads on what the US is doing. Danish PM on Greenland "It makes absolutely no sense". Why? Because actors using old IR models when we need a new lens. Enter neo-royalism.
abcnews.go.com/Internationa...
Denmark's PM urges Trump to 'stop the threats' of annexing Greenland
The prime minister of Denmark called on Trump to β€œstop the threats” of the U.S. annexing Greenland after renewed comments garnered international attention.
abcnews.go.com

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Dr Andrew S. Roe-Crines πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆ @andrewcrines.bsky.social Β· 9d
If having pizza, have an authentic Italian pizza too - these are made with fresh veg and meats, with a great base and real tomato sauce. The cheese is important - it needs to be real cheese, without anything added or taken out. Plus, I've not eaten a burger in years!

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Dr Andrew S. Roe-Crines πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆ @andrewcrines.bsky.social Β· 9d
People sometimes ask me about my diet and what I eat - it's simple, really! I don't eat anything which wouldn't be recognisable as food 300 years ago. Drop the processed foods, stick to fresh, and get regular exercise. Adopt a simple lifestyle, free from lofty consumption and you'll become healthy!

Reposted by Andrew S. Crines, Mats Widgren

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Alex Andreou @sturdyalex.bsky.social Β· 9d
Joint statement on Greenland.

Reposted by Andrew S. Crines, Holger Nehring

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Jon Agar @jonagar.bsky.social Β· 9d
I’ve been scanning the November and December file releases at the National Archives

Some quick notes:

November 2025: 9853 files, a quarter of which are regular Treasury files

Oldest has documents from 1896 on India and stamp duty

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Abe Newman @abenewman.bsky.social Β· 10d
1/Leaders are abducted/allies are threatened but pundits and governments are scratching their heads on what the US is doing. Danish PM on Greenland "It makes absolutely no sense". Why? Because actors using old IR models when we need a new lens. Enter neo-royalism.
abcnews.go.com/Internationa...
Denmark's PM urges Trump to 'stop the threats' of annexing Greenland
The prime minister of Denmark called on Trump to β€œstop the threats” of the U.S. annexing Greenland after renewed comments garnered international attention.
abcnews.go.com

Reposted by Andrew S. Crines

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Postcard From The Past @pastpostcard.bsky.social Β· 11d
Greetings from the Big City.

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Dr Andrew S. Roe-Crines πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆ @andrewcrines.bsky.social Β· 15d
Wishing everyone a peaceful, relaxing, and enjoyable #NewYearsEve! As we look forward to 2026, let's embrace hope, health, and prosperity for the New Year!

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Dr Andrew S. Roe-Crines πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆ @andrewcrines.bsky.social Β· 15d
New #NewYearsEve profile picture! Happy New Year!

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YouGov @yougov.co.uk Β· 23d
How good do Britons think 2026 will be for...

Themselves personally
Good: 39%
Average: 33%
Bad: 15%

The UK
Good: 9%
Average: 26%
Bad: 52%

yougov.co.uk/society/arti...

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Dr Andrew S. Roe-Crines πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆ @andrewcrines.bsky.social Β· Dec 16
Ten years ago, I coauthored a book on Mrs #Thatcher's rhetoric and oratory! How time flies. Over #Christmas I'll be finishing off a new book, this time looking at the oratory and rhetoric of a more recent Conservative Prime Minister... www.amazon.co.uk/Political-Rh...

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Dr Andrew S. Roe-Crines πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆ @andrewcrines.bsky.social Β· Dec 12
Seen it all now. Here we have #AnimalFarm as a cute family comedy(!) It's not supposed to be light-hearted comedy with feel-good moments! www.youtube.com/watch?v=g8wL...
Animal Farm | Andy Serkis | Official Trailer | In Theaters May 1 | Angel
YouTube video by Angel
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Dr Andrew S. Roe-Crines πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆ @andrewcrines.bsky.social Β· Dec 12
As #Christmas approaches, time to begin the traditions - such as the Victorian tradition of a ghost story at Christmas. Here is one told by Christopher Lee. www.youtube.com/watch?v=oAiF...

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Dr Andrew S. Roe-Crines πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆ @andrewcrines.bsky.social Β· Dec 10
Many congratulations to the @livunipol.bsky.social students who are graduating today! A great achievement and a testament to your hard work! Well done!
liverpooluni.bsky.social University of Liverpool @liverpooluni.bsky.social Β· Dec 9
Today marks the start of our Winter Graduations! πŸŽ“ As we celebrate the achievements of more than 2,500 graduates, we are also delighted to welcome three remarkable individuals into the #TeamLivUni community as our Honorary Graduates!

Read all about them here: news.liverpool.ac.uk/2025/12/08/w...
Winter 2025 honorary graduates announced - University of Liverpool News
Winter 2025 honorary graduates announced
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