I don't study politics, but I do study culture, and here are some of the signs that a cultural shift has been brewing for years in America that most of the professional political analysts just completely missed.
Some of these may seem absurd, but hear me out. 🧵
We'll start with this one:
Lovely to catch up with the @UofGCCPR PGR community at the start of this academic year. Always great to share practice and knowledge with peers. Thanks always to @zeinalmaha94 for fuelling us with lovely sweets. @WeiUofg@JohnKunFang
I’m facilitating an online Listening Session Wednesday 11th September 1pm for makers and craft sector professionals in Scotland on behalf of @craftscotland - sign up to take part here https://t.co/70jSIYgUum #culturalpolicy#craftpolicy#culturalwork
The #MAKELearn report stems from our ambition for: 'A quality craft and making education for everyone in Scotland'. But how do we get there? #CraftEducation
🟠 Read the Report, Key Findings, & Recommendations: https://t.co/5YYOVrdC6f (1/2)
From our #MakeLearn Report 'Craft and Making Education in Scotland Today' by @RJBDevelops:
'In the Nations Brand Index, which measures a country’s national image and identity, #craft is consistently one of the most recognised features of Scotland’s culture and heritage.' (1/2)
Sad news - I was introduced to the short fiction of Alice Munro in my undergrad @UofGlasgow and it’s something I’ve gone back to time and time again. Open Secrets in particular is gut wrenching and beautiful. https://t.co/mfsu4wvis5
Attending #deargreenbothy event today? Crafting Sustainability in the City - the venue is the Adam Smith Business School next door to original venue Advanced Research Centre
Looking forward to @ENaclerios presentation tomorrow at the new Adam Smith Bldg @uofglasgow Crafting Sustainability in the City 2pm. Last few tickets left! https://t.co/8zMvmQAJgy #craft#scotland#sustainability
Have you read our MAKE Learn Report?✨Authored by Rosemary James-Beith @RJBDevelops, it's a key element of the campaign, presented at @ScotParl in April 2023. The #MAKELearn campaign champions the long-term value of teaching #craft and making skills. (1/2) https://t.co/mdUK03PaCW
Amazing #funded#PhD opportunity going co-supervised by one of my supervisors @MarkOliverBanks . Exploring #climateemergency#podcasts - apply at link below
If you support deliver or contribute to craft and making education - show your support with the #MAKELearn campaign #CraftEducation - and let’s get it recognised and valued in the Scottish curriculum
Did you know that it’s International Craft Month? 🤩The perfect time to join our #MAKELearn campaign for better provision for #CraftEducation in the Scottish syllabus! You/ your organisation can join the campaign by sharing our downloadable tiles: https://t.co/CCTObRFvEt (1/2)
Booking open now for this event @UofGARC part of #DearGreenBothy - featuring research from Emanuela Naclerio in Turin, Italy. Crafting Sustainability in the City, 10 April #craft#retail#urbandevelopment https://t.co/OrXQWpAV8i
Insightful contribution from @JudeBarber1 from cooperative @CollectiveArch in today’s @BritishArts#takingplaceconf about women’s role in urban planning and development. Wondering how the cited feminist policy and community empowerment intersects w austerity / disinvestment