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Want to be a civic university? Here's A rapid guide for uni researchers, local/regional governments and community/vol sector organisations to find new ways of place-based working. We focus on relational ecosystems and the key ingredients and steps for building relationships. With thanks to 'systems agitators' Susie Drummond, and Simon Hall

🎉 We are excited to share our annual report for the academic year 2023-2024! This summary of individual, cohort, and chapter activities demonstrates the powerful ways in which researchers can build trusting, mutually beneficial relationships with fellow academics, journalists, civic leaders, and policy actors that have the potential to influence policy and improve people’s lives. We invite you to read about the powerful results of our network’s sustained efforts across campuses, disciplines, and communities. Please share the report widely so others can see how research can enhance policy and strengthen democracy. Read the full report: 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eZGrEnDt

Today in The By George Journal: https://lnkd.in/ecEWJUKT Another article in our series on globalists' agendas vs Canadian national interests: https://lnkd.in/edwMWmf4

Researching and compiling the profiles of these Changemakers is a demanding yet deeply rewarding endeavor. Their contributions are paramount in shaping our country's socio-economic trajectory. Explore the list here 👇 https://lnkd.in/dupRDdCu

𝐒𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐦𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚 & 𝐩𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐬: 𝐚 𝐝𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐦𝐢𝐱? Four experts provide insight into the growing entanglement of tech and politics, the risks of algorithmic influence, and potential consequences for the Netherlands: 🔹 Wouter van den Bos (Developmental Psychology) 🔹 Alexandros Lefteratos (Transnational Configurations, Conflict, and Governance) 🔹 Alexandra Schwinges (Political Science) 🔹 Emma van der Goot (Political Science)

Learn more about how Political Science + Global Metropolitan Studies Prof. Alison Post’s smart city research project highlights the importance of increasing transparency in public decision-making across California: https://lnkd.in/g8vcxzHQ

https://lnkd.in/eiEqbaeQ My new essay: Justice, Cooperation, and the Collapse of Social Systems As observed by the French Revolution, social cooperation can also break down when society's sense of justice is eroded. This is clarified by cooperation researchers Yuval Harari and Robert Axelrod.

One more time! Here is the promised link to the symposium on cultural complexity that was help on July 2. It is long so there are prompts for finding sessions, but I thought the first three presenters were amazing in how they responded to the papers that Anthony Lynch and Zoe Lambert wrote beforehand and tied them to other academic research and really explained so clearly the changing scene before us in our globalizing world. So may the seeds they spread here grow into new understandings and concepts for us all to keep working with in the various fields we represent and work in! https://lnkd.in/g8vW2mzk

In development and democracy literature, democracies are most resilient and stable when the fruits of economic growth are shared broadly. And yet, we know that polarization and democratic contestation can make it difficult to implement inclusive public policies.   🌍🗳️ On #WorldDemocracyDay, we celebrate the progress and acknowledge the challenges of global democracy. To mark this important occasion, delve into University of Toronto's VP, International and OSUN Forum on Democracy and Development Advisory Board member Professor Joseph Wong’s new book, From Development to Democracy, co-authored with Dan Slater.   📚 Learn why some of Asia’s authoritarian regimes have transitioned to democracy as they’ve grown wealthier, while others have not ➡️ https://hubs.ly/Q02LKJt80

Some really great insights about the central South in this New Local report. 🌟 23 senior decision makers were interviewed, uncovering some interesting research gaps relating to: ▶ The identity of the region and pride in place ▶ Power structures, devolution, and community resilience ▶ Health inequalities ▶ Local skills and (future) labour needs ▶ Economy and placemaking ▶ Infrastructure (transport and housing) "Researchers should be empowered to analyse these gaps in understanding to develop creative and new approaches and solutions. Addressing these priorities presents a significant opportunity for researchers to develop multi-disciplinary teams, align existing research questions to providing substantial practical application and impact, and seek funding through innovative partnerships." The report also shows that "stakeholders were concerned about the how; how can stakeholders achieve their aims, and how can research help them do so? There is a clear need to align the intellectual capacity of local universities to some of the greatest social issues that the region faces." There's ample opportunity for researchers at the University of Southampton and our Civic Partners to engage with these regional challenges. The Centre for the South exists to facilitate this important work and to mobilise knowledge exchange in the central South – do get in touch if you'd like to join this effort.