Really looking forward to our day conference tomorrow, 'The Bible in Contemporary Britain', with @BibleSociety, @KingsTRS, and @BSASocRelSG. Should be a great event, and for those who can't attend we will try and get some updates on #BICBconference #BibSocResearch

One of the key tenets of 3P politics (populism, polarisation, post-truth) is that you pretend you are following due process. So when Jeremy Hunt goes on TV to say the Tories will reveal if Racist Misogynist Tory-funding NHS-contract-winning Hester has given another £5m 1/4

Great piece by ⁦Stephen Khan⁩ on The Conversation as a vehicle for academic journalism & ‘high-value, trusted content’. Truly an essential resource in today’s world. ⁦The Conversation⁩ ⁦The Conversation U.S.⁩ ⁦The Conversation Africa⁩ theconversation.com/academic-journ…

Want a glimpse into the future of American Christian nationalism? Listen to Dawkins. Doesn’t believe a word of Christian teaching. But it’s his native culture, which he thinks is superior to the culture of Muslim immigrants. That’s it. Not about beliefs, but ethno-nationalism.

Great piece by Andrew Graystone uncovering a distinctively British brand of neoliberal religion.

Keir Starmer’s ‘absolute’ commitment to nuclear weapons is unsurprising & makes sense politically. But I hope ⁦The Labour Party⁩ remains broad enough to maintain an ongoing moral debate, underlining the need to eradicate such weapons in the future. bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politi…

Asst Prof in Contemporary Islam at Uni of Durham contact Mathew Guest durham.taleo.net/careersection/…

Some valuable recommendations here. Julia Black calls for a thorough overhaul of the way government engages with universities, a coherent policy across government, & an independent regulator that recognises HE’s international character as a strength.

My HE requests for an incoming UK government, published today in Church Times - basically: sort out funding, abandon all culture wars nonsense, and appreciate international students. churchtimes.co.uk/articles/2024/… #HE #GeneralElectionUK

So, Conservatives pledge to increase apprenticeships by 100k by cutting 1 in 8 degrees. I feel a little thread is in order.

Sit back down Suella !! And rein in the indignation Rishi!! And accept the role you’ve both played in the toxic culture that’s now biting you. If you spend years dog whistling , ratcheting up divisive rhetoric , stereotyping and demonising communities and failing to act on

About to head out to vote. Taking my usual message with me. Still living in hope…#Election2024

Our landmark book revealed the cost of inequality. Fifteen years later, things have only got worse theguardian.com/commentisfree/…

Come and work with us on the Common Awards team! This is a maternity cover post available from October 2024 to September 2025, based in the Department of Theology and Religion in Durham. durham.taleo.net/careersection/…

Elon Musk’s misinformation machine made the horrors of Southport much worse — very good piece from ⁦alan rusbridger⁩ prospectmagazine.co.uk/ideas/media/67…

Brilliant piece by Katie Edwards ✍🏼 on the recent riot in Rotherham. Speaking to ‘protestors’ reveals a language of moral outrage that quickly collapses into racism and ignorance. independent.co.uk/voices/rotherh…

Another job in the Common Awards team. This time it's a three-year postdoctoral position, and the appointee will get to follow in the footsteps of the amazing Cllr Dr Eve Parker and Dr Selina Stone. Closing date: 5 Sep. Please circulate this as widely as possible! durham.taleo.net/careersection/…