Heather Mew
Freelance transcriber & researcher; Newcastle branch chair for Acorn the Union; failed academic; avid home cook.
@thriveteesside.bsky.social
We are an award-winning organisation working in Teesside, advocating for the voice of lived experience to be included in decision-making processes.
@majorityuk.bsky.social
We exist to rebuild our democratic institutions to serve the interests of the many. We do this by supporting citizens to become activists and activists to become leaders. www.majorityuk.org
@beelitmag.bsky.social
A home for working-class readers and writers https://thebeemagazine.com
@survivingsociety.bsky.social
We produce award winning podcasts focused on sociology, holistic knowledges & neurodiversity.
@solgamsu.bsky.social
Sociologist/sociologue/soziologe of education (elites, geographies, social mobility, dreaming/fighting for another education). Union rep UCU: organising in various capacities. Working/living in Durham/Newcastle mostly. https://linksta.cc/@Sol%20Gamsu
@alexrhystaylor.bsky.social
Cities, sensations and spaces. Sociology, ethnography and social history. Parenting in bulk. Salty.
@naazrashid.bsky.social
University of Sussex, Senior Lecturer in Media and Cultural Studies IG hungrytiger71 she/her
@jonathandnunn.bsky.social
@nigella.bsky.social
Just to let you know, there are many, many recipes waiting for you on www.nigella.com
@meemalee.bsky.social
One of the “coolest women in food” - Stylist magazine (no, they really did say this). Also writer, author of MANDALAY: Recipes & Tales from a Burmese Kitchen, tired af. https://linktr.ee/meemalee #WhatsHappeningInMyanmar #MandalayBook
@lrb.co.uk
The LRB is Europe’s leading magazine of politics, literature, history and ideas, published every fortnight. Read: https://lrb.co.uk Subscribe: https://mylrb.co.uk/QUEXT0225B
@snfschlee.bsky.social
Wanted: 7 foot sofa for a 6 foot loafer. Writer, academic, etc… https://peninsulapress.co.uk/products/living-rooms
@hollytem.bsky.social
Graphic designer usually thinking about plants, food and books. Sometimes “writing”🧃 https://linktr.ee/hollytem Manchester, UK
@fuchsiadunlop.bsky.social
Cook and food-writer specialising in Chinese cuisine. Latest book 'Invitation to a Banquet'. China food tours https://wildchina.com/?s=Fuchsia%20&tab=tours
@rebeccamayjohnson.bsky.social
writer. SMALL FIRES out now (Pushkin Press) winner 2024 Nach Waxman Prize MEAL TIME in progress (Jonathan Cape) edits part time @ vittles and writes dinner document substack Coastal Essex www.rebeccamayjohnson.com
@aliciadkennedy.bsky.social
culture worker No Meat Required & Desde mi escritorio out now; On Eating out April 2026 http://www.alicia-kennedy.com
@dis-ppl-protest.bsky.social
DPAC is a grass roots campaign group Email: mail@dpac.uk.net
@groomb.bsky.social
Ex-Financial Times Assistant Editor. Ex-editor Scotland on Sunday. Author of 'Made in Manchester' (2024) and bestselling 'Northerners: A History' (2022).
@atdireland.bsky.social
We hold a vision of a world without persistent poverty. Poverty is an affront to human dignity, a violation of Human Rights & people in poverty have unique knowledge & experience that can lower the barriers separating people & communities www.atdireland.ie
@theremotebody.bsky.social
Remote workshops and events that centre chronically ill, disabled, crip & neurodivergent people. Stewarded by @charheather.bsky.social Our website: www.theremotebody.com Our newsletter: theremotebody.substack.com Our shop: theremotebody.bigcartel.com
@lortburnspecials.bsky.social
Newcastle's occasional culture night at @alphabettitheatre.bsky.social digging countercultural modernism from its grave and watching it punch a police horse in the face outside St James' Park
@dianaskelton.bsky.social
All Together in Dignity, ATD Fourth World - #SocialJustice, learning from people living in #poverty, #FamiliesBelongTogether @PFAN_UK and co-editor at @JPSJ_Journal
@zaranosaur.bsky.social
Some kind of philosopher | mama of babies | disabled, chronically ill and neurod-d-d-d | permanently tired (with extra jazzhands) | founder and director of disabled-majority transcription and closed captioning biz @aat-transcribes.bsky.social | goof
@aat-transcribes.bsky.social
Specialist transcription services with a social impact Supporting research, improving access, and creating fairly-paid, flexible, accessible work for disabled, chronically ill and neurodivergent freelancers https://academicaudiotranscription.com
@justfairuk.bsky.social
We bring together social justice and human rights in the UK by campaigning for economic, social & cultural rights. Image via Rozalina Burkova. https://justfair.org.uk/
@koldocasla.bsky.social
Leire eta Nahiaren aita; Dad of two • Senior Lecturer Essex Law School & Human Rights Centre @universityofessex.bsky.social • Politics, Law, Social Rights • My next book: 'The Social Right to Property: Social Function & Human Rights' ✍️ 📖
@katieschmuecker.bsky.social
Principal Policy Adviser at the Joseph Rowntree Foundation - UK poverty, social policy, politics, research and data. Occasionally crochet, gigs and nature
@atd-fourthworld-uk.bsky.social
A human rights-based anti-poverty organisation tackling inequality and promoting social justice in the UK since 1962. Led by people with lived experience, we also work with academics, professionals and policy makers to improve policy and practice.
@wasafirimag.bsky.social
The magazine of international literature since 1984. Order Wasafiri 121 now!
@uk.theconversation.com
Independent news website. Only publishes articles written by academics and researchers. No paywall, no ads. #weneedexperts Sign-up now for our free newsletter: https://theconversation.com/uk/newsletters/ This account is mostly automated.
@bigissue.com
The UK’s number one street paper and social enterprise. 📰 Follow us for news, culture, and to support our mission to dismantle poverty in the UK.
@lgeraghty23.bsky.social
@bigissue.com journalist. Writes about housing, homelessness and a bit of everything else. Story tips to liam[dot]geraghty[at]bigissue[dot]com. Personal posts will be about video games.
@ewanmackenzie.bsky.social
Lecturer/researcher in work and employment, University of Newcastle upon Tyne. Also a musician. Sociology of work(ing), inequalities, creative/cultural work, public sectors and healthcare. Views my own.
@municipaldreams.bsky.social
Social historian of housing. Author of 'A History of Council Housing in 100 Estates' (RIBA Books) and 'Municipal Dreams: the Rise and Fall of Council Housing' (Verso). I blog at https://municipaldreams.wordpress.com/.
@drbevans.bsky.social
Professor of Human Geography at Uni of Liverpool, research on chronic illness, energy limiting conditions, fat embodiment. Feminist, Fat Activist, Spoonie, PwME, Friend, Sister, Daughter, Person. Hobbies: SF, cats, knitting/crochet. she/her or they/their 🏳️⚧️
@invisiblemapper.bsky.social
Professor of Urban Geography Urban Institute, Uni of Sheffield
@drcatbutton.bsky.social
Director of Planning and Urban Design at Newcastle University. I research water and teach about cities
@wellcometrust.bsky.social
Supporting research to transform life, health and wellbeing. We’re taking on three urgent health challenges: mental health, climate change & infectious disease.
@workingclasshistory.com
History isn't made by kings or politicians, it's made by us: billions of ordinary people. https://patreon.com/workingclasshistory
@noreenmasud.bsky.social
Senior Lecturer @UoBrisEnglish 🏳️🌈 A FLAT PLACE (Hamish Hamilton/MHP 2023) HARD LANGUAGE (OUP 2022) 🐨 AHRC/BBC New Generation Thinker 🐈⬛ rep: @mfredturner
@lottelydia.bsky.social
Historian. Imperial Island: A History of Empire in Modern Britain (Penguin, 2023). Is Free Speech Under Threat? (2024). Work stuff here: https://linktr.ee/charlottelydiariley repped by Carrie Plitt @ FBA pronouns are she/her and views are my own 💫
@peregrinecoast.press
https://eryk.zone fixer at soulmuppet • head bookseller at peregrine coast press • graphic designer • kras mazov stan leeds
@loenave.bsky.social
Northeast England based SL Heritage Studies - Caring for future worlds. #freepalestine #solidarity
@foodandsolidarity.bsky.social
A democratic, non-profit, and member-led organisation for low/no to moderate income people – fighting for our members utilising direct action! Tel: 07393 101018 www.foodandsolidarity.org/join
@drjessiekelly.bsky.social
Researcher ~ Policy ~ Skills ~ Mam ~ Human Geography PhD ~ loneliness, connection, millennials ~ North East England
@newcastleucu.bsky.social
Official account of the Newcastle university branch of the university and college union
@salawatson.bsky.social
History, cities, cycling, planning and play. Often on a bike or in a museum. Researcher - Newcastle University Co-host - activetravelcafe.org.uk Trustee - historictownstrust.uk