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Department of International Politics, Aberystwyth University @interpolaber.bsky.social · Aug 26

Over the summer, academics take the opportunity to make progress on their research, sometimes in the company of their pets. @gillianmcfadyen.bsky.social reports that her cat Michael has been doing sterling work supporting her research into coloniality and the refugee regime. 😹 #CatsOfBluesky

Adorable photo of a black and white (tuxedo) cat lying stretched out, facing the camera with a quizzical expression

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Brandon Friedman @brandonfriedman.bsky.social · Jul 21

Relevant for everyone, forever

Science can tell you how to clone a Tyrannosaurus Rex

Humanities can tell you why this might be a bad idea

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Aberystwyth University @aberuni.bsky.social · Jul 14

Writing in The Conversation, Dr Gillian McFadyen explains that campaigners, academics and groups that support asylum seekers have long called for the UK to introduce “safe and legal routes”.

More: tinyurl.com/5anb8hpb

Channel crossings: what is a safe and legal route?

Campaigners, academics and groups that support asylum seekers have long called for the UK to introduce “safe and legal routes”.

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Department of International Politics, Aberystwyth University @interpolaber.bsky.social · Jul 12

Our @gillianmcfadyen.bsky.social had a new article in @uk.theconversation.com discussing Starmer's new 'one in one out policy' with France and what this means for safe and legal routes for refugees to the UK. #refugees #asylum #saferoutes

The Conversation UK @uk.theconversation.com · Jul 12

Campaigners, academics and groups that support asylum seekers have long called for the UK to introduce “safe and legal routes”.

Channel crossings: what is a safe and legal route?

Campaigners, academics and groups that support asylum seekers have long called for the UK to introduce “safe and legal routes”.

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Gillian McFadyen @gillianmcfadyen.bsky.social · Jul 12

My new piece on safe and legal routes and the channel crossing #refugees #asylum #saferoutes #forcedmigration #smallboats

The Conversation UK @uk.theconversation.com · Jul 12

Campaigners, academics and groups that support asylum seekers have long called for the UK to introduce “safe and legal routes”.

Channel crossings: what is a safe and legal route?

Campaigners, academics and groups that support asylum seekers have long called for the UK to introduce “safe and legal routes”.

tcnv.link

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Gillian McFadyen @gillianmcfadyen.bsky.social · Jul 11

New piece in @theconversation.com discussing what Starmer's new pilot 'one in one out' means regarding the channel crossing and safe routes for #refugees #saferoutes #asylum theconversation.com/channel-cros...

Channel crossings: what is a safe and legal route?

Campaigners, academics and groups that support asylum seekers have long called for the UK to introduce “safe and legal routes”.

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Department of International Politics, Aberystwyth University @interpolaber.bsky.social · Jul 1

Want to learn more about our department? Then come visit us on 5th July for our Open Day and learn more about our range of degrees, teaching style, modules, and what we can be offering you!

For more details and registration, see here: www.aber.ac.uk/en/study-wit... #LoveAber #CaruAber

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Jack Hopkins-The Original @therealjackhopkins.bsky.social · Jun 24

There’s a growing problem you’re not supposed to question: masked agents detaining migrants. Not in war zones...here...on U.S. soil. When power hides its face...it stops being accountable. When you can’t ID authority...you can’t challenge it. 1/5 🧵

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Gillian McFadyen @gillianmcfadyen.bsky.social · Jun 23

So fantastic to be working with you further on this project! 🙌🏼🌟🙌🏼

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Welsh Refugee Council @welshrefcouncil.bsky.social · Jun 20

"Stories don’t just inform people; they humanise them. And in a world where division can feel louder than unity, storytelling is one of the most powerful tools we have.” 🧡

Check out this beautiful storytelling project this #WorldRefugeeDay

Aberystwyth University @aberuni.bsky.social · Jun 20

The Welsh Pathway to Peace project, which uses digital storytelling to explore and share the lived experiences of forced migrants in Wales, has launched the first of its digital stories to mark #WorldRefugeeDay

More: tinyl.co/3Q0t
@welshrefcouncil.bsky.social
@acehubwales.bsky.social

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Aberystwyth University @aberuni.bsky.social · Jun 20

The Welsh Pathway to Peace project, which uses digital storytelling to explore and share the lived experiences of forced migrants in Wales, has launched the first of its digital stories to mark #WorldRefugeeDay

More: tinyl.co/3Q0t
@welshrefcouncil.bsky.social
@acehubwales.bsky.social

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Gillian McFadyen @gillianmcfadyen.bsky.social · Jun 20

On World Refugee Day our project, Pathways to Peace asks, what does peace in Wales mean to you, and explores how we can be be building positive peace within our communities. #RefugeeWeek #CommunityAsASuperPower #NationofSanctuary #Cymru #Wales #Peace #PositivePeace

Department of International Politics, Aberystwyth University @interpolaber.bsky.social · Jun 20

Our @gillianmcfadyen.bsky.social and Dr Arddun Arwyn (History Dept) are delighted to share their first digital story as part of the project, A Welsh Pathway to Peace: Digital Storytelling and Forced Migration. #peace #refugeeweek #https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=brcuGpm2sC8

Llwybrau at Heddwch Cymreig / A Welsh Pathway to Peace

YouTube video by Prifysgol Aberystwyth

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Gillian McFadyen @gillianmcfadyen.bsky.social · Jun 20

The digital story asked participants, What does peace in Wales mean to you? Pathways to Peace uses digital stories as a tool to bridge communities and promote positive peace in Wales! @lswalescddcymru.bsky.social @acehubwales.bsky.social #refugeeweek www.youtube.com/watch?v=brcu...

Llwybrau at Heddwch Cymreig / A Welsh Pathway to Peace

YouTube video by Prifysgol Aberystwyth

www.youtube.com

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Gillian McFadyen @gillianmcfadyen.bsky.social · Jun 20

Great to share the first digital story of the @lswalescddcymru.bsky.social funded project A Welsh Pathway to Peace: Digital Storytelling & Forced Migration, exploring What does Peace in Wales look like? @welshrefcouncil.bsky.social @acehubwales.bsky.social #refugeeweek www.aber.ac.uk/en/news/arch...

June : News , Aberystwyth University

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Gillian McFadyen @gillianmcfadyen.bsky.social · Jun 18

Why, now more than ever, we need to be engaging with our communities in Wales, having deep and meaningful conversations about key issues such as migration, representation and ultimately understanding what peace means for them.

Carwyn Jones @carwynj.bsky.social · Jun 18

Just met someone on the street in Bridgend. He told me he was joining Reform. He said it was because of the small boats. He wanted the Navy to machine gun people in the sea. I told him that was murder and would turn the Navy into the SS. He said he didn't care. I hope old Nige's vetting works.

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James Vaughan @equusonthebuses.bsky.social · Jun 18

#OnThisDay 1943: David Low, in the Evening Standard, with one of the few cartoons directly addressing the Holocaust to appear in Britain during the Second World War

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Amnesty International UK @amnestyuk.bsky.social · Jun 16

This #RefugeeWeek, #OurSuperpower is being a 10-million-strong global movement fighting to end human rights abuses, including those against refugees.

We’re proud that this week, Amnesty UK activists have organised dozens of events around the country to support and stand in solidarity with refugees.

A photo of a person with a speech bubble saying "This #RefugeeWeek, #OurSuperpower..." And writing that says refugee week 2024. Community as a superpower.

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Big Issue @bigissue.com · Jun 16

Refugee Week Ambassador Awssan says refugees should be integrated into the UK with dignity, equity and mutual respect to build communities.

Integration is not a buzzword. For refugees in the UK, it's a lifeline

www.bigissue.com

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worldkidlit.bsky.social @worldkidlit.bsky.social · Jun 16

The Moomins are the mascot of World Refugee Week! And we’re celebrating their 80th anniversary today on our website, discussing the cultural phenomenon #Moomins #refugee #kidlit

worldkidlit.org/2025/06/16/w...

Welcoming refugees with respect and kindness: 80 years of the Moomins

by Ruth Ahmedzai Kemp This year is the 80th anniversary of The Moomins and the Great Flood, originally published in Swedish in 1945 by Finnish artist, illustrator, and writer Tove Jansson. And this…

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Minnie Rahman @minnierahman.bsky.social · May 7

The Hostile Environment has so many sinister outcomes and does not consider the impact on wider society. Government policies like this make everyone less safe. The only people who benefit are those who are willing take advantage of vulnerable, isolated people.

www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...

Work ban forcing 10% of UK female asylum seekers into sex work

Research also finds many trapped in abusive relationships and unable to afford sanitary products and other basics

www.theguardian.com

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Gillian McFadyen @gillianmcfadyen.bsky.social · May 7

Great article and I appreciate that the author here is calling use of AI in academia cheating... for that is exactly what it is, and it's staggering how the students in this piece just aren't fazed. nymag.com/intelligence...

Everyone Is Cheating Their Way Through College

ChatGPT has unraveled the entire academic project.

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Dan Murphy @bungdan.bsky.social · May 7

In 5 years there are going to be a rash of pieces about the weird superpower of young people who one way or another avoided AI slop during their school years and their unfair advantage over their peers.

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Gillian McFadyen @gillianmcfadyen.bsky.social · May 7

This! Louder for the people at the back!!

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