I was part of a panel today discussing Mental Health Reform report on mental health in prisons. It was great to see that people inside found beneficial my talks and podcasts, as was cited in the report. Part of my contribution I voiced my objection to the expansion of the prison system

This looks great.
Some places still available I think!

📈 An analysis of data from the Irish Prison Service and the National Psychiatric Inpatient Reporting System (NPIRS) has shown how the number of people with no fixed abode admitted to Irish prisons and psychiatric units has been on the rise ⬆️ in recent years. (1/2)

Paul's wisdom, knowledge and thoughtful insights on homelessness post prison, shine through in this article. Thanks to IrishResearchCouncil for funding #CleanSlateCork research and in particular Katharina Swirak of UCC Ireland for her commitment & innovation in training #PeerResearchers #PaulsLegacy

This is such a powerful piece exploring the links between prison and homelessness by Paul O’Rourke, Katharina Swirak and Ute Krenzer. A really good example of collaboration Criminology, Cork, Ireland
Rest in peace Paul.

Thank you so much Erin Dej (she/her) and Justin Piché, PhD for seeing this through- cant wait to read all the contributions

'The “Soul-Destroying” Release from Prison into the Void: A “Walking Map” Highlighting Some of the Systemic Drivers of the Prison-Homelessness “Swinging Door” in the Republic of Ireland' by - O'Rourke, Swirak, & Krenzer in Journal of Prisoners on Prisons

doi.org/10.18192/jpp.v…

Look what was waiting on my desk for me today! 🎉 Haymarket Books Rachel Herzing + Justin Piché, PhD

Save the date ! Weds 15th May 2pm Better late than never online launch for Gendered Justice a fabulous team of authors in a collection described by Professor Lorraine Gelsthorpe as ‘inspirational’ - link will follow Dr Sinem Bozkurt Dr Nicola Harding Bristol Uni Press Kate Paradine

It seems timely to re-imagine and explore alternative futures of higher education.

In Q&A, Thomas McCann (Traveller Counselling Service) observes that there are echoes of the current protests and arson attacks on refugees in the anti-Traveller protests of the 1980s and recent burning of Traveller accommodation in Galway.

How can we research social movements?

**Weds 24th April**

Global, free online symposium with 28 contributors to the new Handbook of Research Methods and Applications for Social Movements discussing their practice and experience

Full details: maynoothuniversity.ie/news-events/ho…

Are you a lone parent in higher education?
Researchers from @uccappsoc, ISS21 SWSP_TCD collaborating with One Family are researching the experiences of being a lone parent and the benefits and challenges. Please contribute by taking the survey:
ucc.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_73…

'universities that ‘go entrepreneurial’ ultimately destroy the science commons essential to the university’s continued existence'

Research Universities: Autonomy and Self-Reliance after the Entrepreneurial University - Chris Armbruster, 2008 journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.230…

Does the government give absolutely any thought to social determinants when deciding on policy? No, they criminalise instead.

Hear hear- and as just discussed Professor Ursula Kilkelly Dr Sharon Lambert Samantha Dockray and also FYI Keith Adams Kathleen White Dr Gillian McNaull

So now the Islamic Republic of Iran’s publicity stunt is over, can we focus our energies back on agreeing to a cease-fire in Gaza?

Whose shoulders are British sociologists are standing on? ValGillies & I are on at 9.45 today, at British Journal of Sociology #LSEBJS conference, giving our paper on the unsung role of sociologists wives in classic British studies #ThanksForTyping . You can find out more: academicswives.co.uk

⬇️ “Undertaking unfunded research might be the only way of seeing through a commitment to projects that would benefit communities and small groups where very little or no funding was available.”