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- Join our welcome week quiz! Starting in 10 minutes (6pm-7pm) www.oustudents.com/ents/event/2... @openuniversity.bsky.social @oustudents.bsky.social @ouscotland.bsky.social @oucymru.bsky.social
- 48 hours in Edinburgh at #BIAPT2026 and the verdict is in: The center is not holding. Day 1 killed "Polite Politics." Day 2 killed the "Liberal Individual." From the ethics of "Rage Bait" to the structural injustice of owning a Goldendoodle, here is the dispatch from the edge of Political Theory 🧵
- 🌍 DAY 1: THE CLIMATE STATE Alyssa Battistoni warns we are trapped in "Conflict Management" with fossil capital—treating oil like legitimate property to be negotiated with. She invites us to read her new book: "Free Gifts: Capitalism and the Politics of Nature"
- 🕵️♂️ Meanwhile, the "Climate Katechon" panel asked the scary question: Does the State need authoritarian power to "withhold the apocalypse"? As they noted: "The ocean will not negotiate with us."
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- Unlock the UK Parliament 🏛️ The OU is running two sessions for OU students and the public designed to turn you from a passive observer into an active participant. Your UK Parliament (27 Jan, 6pm) Get Your Voice Heard (04 Feb, 6pm) Less doomscrolling, more doing:
- Your UK Parliament (27 Jan, 6pm) tinyurl.com/UnlockUKWeb1
- Get Your Voice Heard (04 Feb, 6pm) tinyurl.com/UnlockUKWeb2
- The linguistic trajectory from "Brain Rot" (2024) to "Rage Bait" (2025) maps perfectly onto the degradation of political discourse. We have moved from the atrophy of critical thought (Brain Rot) to the weaponization of affect (Rage Bait).
- Our Critical Discourse Analysis suggests this is a defense mechanism: we use "irony" and "rage" to shield ourselves from the anxiety of actual governance.
- We are mapping the "Political Personality" of the distance learner. Do you prefer Ethics (The Vibe) or Rules (The Law)? Participate in the study here: 👉 forms.gle/3r1YS514J78Q... (Data Disclaimer: Anonymous submission. No withdrawal possible after submission due to anonymization protocol.)
- Our analysis suggests that for many, online argument is just "Ragebait" a psychological defense mechanism to treat politics as a spectator sport. We found that students want a "Customized Reality": a strict Strategist in government, but a lenient Social Worker on the streets.
- We are expanding the dataset. We want to know where you draw the line between "The Law" and "The Vibe." Participate in the Critical Discourse Analysis (Phase 2): 👉 forms.gle/bamuoSdSv4br...
- Data Disclaimer: Responses are anonymous (no email/IP collection). Note: As data is fully anonymized, you cannot withdraw your submission after clicking 'Submit'. Excerpts may be published in future analysis.
- Reposted by oupipsUK Parliament Week #UKPW is back to spread the word about what #Parliament is. Get started with the free Open Learn course - Introduction to making political & social change. Check out the video: youtu.be/pq9bDCrjFFw @ukparliament.parliament.uk @oupips.bsky.social
- Reposted by oupipsAre you an @openuniversity.bsky.social student interested in speaking to other students about politics? If so, join @oupips.bsky.social – a great way to mark UK Parliament Week! #UKPW Find out more here: oupips.org.uk @ukparliament.parliament.uk
- We are celebrating UK Parliament Week by giving you the compass to the system. #UKPW The OU has a free, open-access resource: "Introduction to Making Political and Social Change." Link at bottom of thread 👇🏼 It’s not a textbook; it’s a manual on how to force the government to listen to you. 🧵
- The course solves the "Jurisdiction Problem." Most activists waste energy lobbying the wrong people. Health & Education? Often Devolved (Holyrood/Senedd/Stormont). Foreign Policy? Westminster. Section 3 of this guide stops you from shouting at the wrong building.
- It also covers "Ergonomic Activism." How to create a petition that actually triggers a debate (100k signatures). How to use "Economic Activism" to pressure corporations. The mechanics of a Select Committee inquiry.
- You can audit the full 10-hour course for a certificate, or just keep the link handy for when you need to audit your local MP. Access the "Changemaker" guide here: www.open.edu/openlearn/so... #UKPoltics #PolSciSky #AcademicSky #EduSky #OpenUniversty #DistanceLearning #Democracy #OUPIPS
- It's time for a real change and you can learn how with a warm welcome from @oupolitics.bsky.social into Parliament Week #UKPW
- UK Parliament Week starts today, raising awareness of @ukparliament.parliament.uk & how to get involved! @oupolitics.bsky.social academics are working with #UKPW again to educate more people on how they can make political change: www.open.edu/openlearn/so... oupips.bsky.social
- In the coming weeks, the committee will begin its work on organizing a program of events. Please look out for further updates and announcements across our social media channels. #OUPIPS #OpenUniversity #OUStudents #PoliticsSociety #InternationalRelations #Policy #HigherEducation
- Membership: As a member of The Open University, you are warmly welcomed to join and actively participate in the life of the Society. Stay Connected: Visit our website: oupips.org.uk Sign up for our newsletter and view upcoming news and events on the website.
- A reminder to all, that our AGM takes place at 5pm today. Everyone is welcome, and all committee positions are open for election. Sign up here - events.teams.microsoft.com/event/f504f6...
- OU PIPs kick off with inspiring ‘Welcome Week’ event As part of this year’s Open University Welcome Week, the newly formed Politics, International Relations and Policy Society (PIPs) held its first event with Matt Staples, Head of the School of Social Sciences and Global Studies (SSGS) and Dr…
- Tonight at 6:30. We are really looking forward to it
- Join us on 30th September - 6.30pm - 7.30pm, joined with Matt Staples and Dr. Edward Wastnidge will be sharing how the Open University’s teaching, research, and wider engagement in politics and international relations connect with the aims of our new society Join: www.oustudents.com/ents/event/2...
- Reposted by oupipsJoin us on 30th September - 6.30pm - 7.30pm, joined with Matt Staples and Dr. Edward Wastnidge will be sharing how the Open University’s teaching, research, and wider engagement in politics and international relations connect with the aims of our new society Join: www.oustudents.com/ents/event/2...
