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- A science storytelling slam: Moving and heartwarming stories to share science. Genius!
- Scientists took the stage last month to tell their stories to a crowd of community members. The room was filled with warmth and awe. Listen to the stories and read all about the night. transom.org/2025/making-...
- Proposed reforms are a start, but not enough "The highest-profile political exchange of the week... [PMQs] does normalise the idea that politics is a game of hurling insults... it feeds most people’s low trust in politics and politicians, which is severely undermining the health of our democracy."
- 'They should be the start of an ongoing process of fundamental democratic renewal. And on some of the matters requiring further change, the need for action is urgent.' Read our Deputy Director, @alanrenwick.bsky.social's, instant analysis of the elections white paper for @uclpolicylab.bsky.social 👇
- Five fabulous panellists talk about how deliberative democracy can support climate justice! Precis and link to recording in blog 👇 @climateoxford.bsky.social @oxprimarycare.bsky.social @alanrenwick.bsky.social @timschwanen.bsky.social @reemaspatel.bsky.social #MutiraoGlobalCOP30 #RHRNClimate
- 📜 New Blog 📜 GCHU Research Associate Dr Alison Chisholm shares insights from the Deliberative Democracy and Climate Justice panel discussion held in Oxford as part of the Right Here Right Now global summit. Read the full blog and access the event recording at: www.gchu.org.uk/2025/06/deli...
- Excellent words from @alanrenwick.bsky.social "The core of democracy lies in respectful dialogue across diverse perspectives among and between representatives and the wider public. Such dialogue is currently badly corroded." www.prospectmagazine.co.uk/views/letter...
- 'A great deal needs to be done. But it would cost little money, and it is all possible.' @alanrenwick.bsky.social has a letter in @prospectmagazine.co.uk about the different steps that could and should be taken to protect UK democracy. Read it 👉 www.prospectmagazine.co.uk/views/letter....
- I’m hugely looking forward to this panel discussion about whether and how citizens’ assemblies can support public engagement, effective climate policy, better democracy and, ultimately, climate justice. In association with the Right Here, Right Now Global Climate Summit. 2pm on Wednesday 4th June.
- As part of the 'Right Here, Right Now' Climate Summit, the GCHU will be co-hosting a panel exploring how deliberative democracy can shape fair, effective climate policy. 📅 Wed 4 June 2025 🕑 2pm - 3:30pm 📍 Oxford Martin School Find out more and register: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/deliberati...
- Reposted by alchisholmJoin this fantastic line-up of speakers for the 4th June launch of the #RHRNClimate Summit on climate change & human rights, hosted by @ox.ac.uk & UN Human Rights 🎟️ Register to attend at Oxford’s Sheldonian Theatre: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/right-here... 🌐 Or online: forms.office.com/pages/respon...
- Millionaires with a social conscience. Listen up Labur!
- Oxfordshire citizens' assembly on the thorny issues of traffic and transport concluded on Sunday. Here's my take on it and the the power of deliberative mini-publics to support robust public policy, social cohesion and better democracy www.gchu.org.uk/2025/03/tran... @gchuoxford.bsky.social
