Really enjoyed this discussion on ‘integration’ this morning and how those at the top of the tree - the elite, the ruling class, aristocracy - are the least likely to integrate into wider society, cutting themselves off behind their gated communities and closed exclusive networks 🤔

Thank you so much!

‘Notions: the lives of Irish working class academics’ (edited by @ionaburnellreilly.bsky.social, @stephenbaker.bsky.social @michaelpierse.bsky.social by Emerald Publishers, due out January 2026. Looking forward to more fantastic conferences from the SAI ☘️