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Alliance of Working-Class Academics

@AWCAcademics

4 months

And, that's a wrap for 2024.

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Alliance of Working-Class Academics

@AWCAcademics

2 years

** UPDATE ** We're proud to release a recording of Prof Diane Reay's ( @Cambridge_Uni ) excellent keynote on #Poverty and #Education from our conference. (Link below) More clips to follow. Please retweet 🙏 and subscribe to our #youtubechannel #workingclass

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Alliance of Working-Class Academics

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UPDATE: following last week's news of our conference on #Poverty - challenges, pathways & transitions, we're excited to announce our keynote for this FREE online event. It is Prof. Diane Reay, University of Cambridge - Sign up details are coming soon R/T 🙏

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Alliance of Working-Class Academics

@AWCAcademics

4 years

Thank-you to all our new followers. We had a committee meeting last night, and will be announcing seminars and spaces and places to support #workingclass academics soon (stay tuned). For those unfamiliar with our work, here is a few words from our chair:

The lawyer who wants more academics to ‘come out’ as working class

The founder of the Association of Working Class Academics is fighting for class to be recognised in equality law as well as race and gender

www.theguardian.com

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Alliance of Working-Class Academics

@AWCAcademics

2 years

Conference on POVERTY and CLASS. We will be holding a FREE virtual conference on Poverty: challenges, pathways and transitions for the #workingclass on Wed Nov. 23rd @ 1pm. We are now accepting abstracts for this key event. Details can be found here👇 R/T

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Alliance of Working-Class Academics

@AWCAcademics

1 year

On Wed Nov 8th, the brilliant Darren McGarvey @lokiscottishrap (BAFTA Winner, Poverty Safari: Understanding the Anger of Britain's Underclass & The Social Distance Between Us) is our keynote. The lineup for our FREE online conference available soon 👇 R/T

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Alliance of Working-Class Academics

@AWCAcademics

3 years

A brilliant support session tonight, with an excellent group of #PhD (postgraduate) #workingclass academics. Discussions about accents, class-consciousness & networking in academia -etc- offered a sense of solidarity. Our next session is on employment. Join us! #AcademicChatter

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Alliance of Working-Class Academics

@AWCAcademics

10 months

RUMOUR is....we may be hosting a #workingclass event in Scotland next year (no biscuit tin pictures of misty mountains, or romantic looking castles added).

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Alliance of Working-Class Academics

@AWCAcademics

8 months

CONFERENCE UPDATE: we're now in a position to confirm the theme, day and location of our 2024 hybrid event - and proud to partner with @GCU_SPIRU . We are now opening a call for abstracts until March 22nd on #workingclass #poverty #education #RTs welcome 🙏

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Alliance of Working-Class Academics

@AWCAcademics

4 years

Excited to announce our next webinar - from #workingclass academics - will take place on the evening of Wed. the 24th of February. Our key aim is to support working class academics and students in academia, and this session focuses on just that! Details to follow this weekend....

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Alliance of Working-Class Academics

@AWCAcademics

1 year

UPDATE: The ever popular #WorkingClass Doctoral/Research student support group RETURNS on Sept. 26th @ 7.30. We welcome new members from working-class backgrounds embarking, on, or near completion of their studies - we're a very nice group. Contact c.johnston @uwe .ac.uk #phdlife

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Alliance of Working-Class Academics

@AWCAcademics

2 years

NEWS: to raise (further) awareness of the issues facing the #workingclass in relation to #poverty #socialjustice and #Health we will be holding a FREE online conference on Oct. 26th 2022. Details to follow soon about how to participate and/or present...retweets very welcome 🙏

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Alliance of Working-Class Academics

@AWCAcademics

4 years

Our next FREE webinar from #workingclass academics takes place on Wed 24th Feb with Prof @ingram_nicola & Dr Deirdre O'Neill @actingclassdoc who discuss class journeys & offer some clarity, commonality & advice for working class academics/students. DM or see our website for info

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Alliance of Working-Class Academics

@AWCAcademics

2 years

Fighting myths, stigmas and narratives around education, aspiration and the #workingclass (es).

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Alliance of Working-Class Academics

@AWCAcademics

3 years

Really great to see everyone - from our #workingclass #PhD support group - tonight. The theme: bring a book that inspires you. Diane Reay' s Miseducation was mentioned more than once! #allinitogether

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Alliance of Working-Class Academics

@AWCAcademics

1 year

UPDATE: A first look at our FREE (2023) conference, w/another excellent keynote - 👇 Title: #workingclass and compounding disadvantage - If you research the intersections of class with race, gender, disability etc. an abstract is welcome. R/Ts 🙏 #twitter

2023 Conference — Alliance of Working Class Academics

www.workingclassacademics.com

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Alliance of Working-Class Academics

@AWCAcademics

5 months

*UPDATE* The full conference timetable is out now, and available below 👇 Sign up details are coming early next week, and this great lineup of 40 speakers is absolutely FREE to attend (in-person and online)! R/T 🙏 @GCU_SPIRU

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Alliance of Working-Class Academics

@AWCAcademics

2 years

We have been quiet of late - apologies for that (we're all volunteers and increasingly busy academics) - but we are gearing up for some more webinars, a conference later this year and, rest assured, we are working behind the scenes with a range of organisations. News to follow...

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Alliance of Working-Class Academics

@AWCAcademics

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#workingclass academics, scholars and students. We have a FREE webinar - at 7.30 GMT on the 24th Feb. feat. Prof. Ingram & Dr. O'Neill - focused on supporting you in academia. A space for commonality & clarity All welcome. DM or see our website for details. Please let others know

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Alliance of Working-Class Academics

@AWCAcademics

11 months

** AVAILABLE NOW** We're extremely proud to release Darren McGarvey's ( @lokiscottishrap ) excellent keynote - on #workingclass and compounding #disadvantage - from our 2023 conference ( #youtube link 👇). Please #retweet 🙏 /subscribe to our #youtubechannel

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Alliance of Working-Class Academics

@AWCAcademics

9 months

UPDATE... this is one step closer after a couple of really positive meetings with colleagues. Location... (Glasgow)... details to follow by the end of Jan 🤞

Alliance of Working-Class Academics

@AWCAcademics

10 months

RUMOUR is....we may be hosting a #workingclass event in Scotland next year (no biscuit tin pictures of misty mountains, or romantic looking castles added).

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Alliance of Working-Class Academics

@AWCAcademics

2 years

Excellent points by @SMottershaw on identifying as a #workingclass academic...

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Alliance of Working-Class Academics

@AWCAcademics

3 years

Hi Everyone, our next (informal) support session for #workingclass #PhD (postgraduate) students is this Wed at 7pm. For us, by us! This one is on conferences, abstracts, networking and confidence. Zoom link is now available, DM for details. Please retweet Thanks #AcademicChatter

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Alliance of Working-Class Academics

@AWCAcademics

9 months

The conference in Scotland took another step closer today .. with text and themes tentatively agreed .. hint #workingclass , #Poverty , and #education with a call for papers to be announced toward the end of the month.

Alliance of Working-Class Academics

@AWCAcademics

10 months

RUMOUR is....we may be hosting a #workingclass event in Scotland next year (no biscuit tin pictures of misty mountains, or romantic looking castles added).

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Alliance of Working-Class Academics

@AWCAcademics

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UPDATE: following last week's news of keynote Prof Diane Reay joining our FREE online conference on #workingclass and #Poverty , we're excited to announce booking is now available for our #twitter followers👇More updates to follow. Abstracts welcome. R/T 🙏

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Alliance of Working-Class Academics

@AWCAcademics

4 months

Conference day is here! #workingclass

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Alliance of Working-Class Academics

@AWCAcademics

2 years

UPDATE! Celebrating the strength and value of #workingclass labour in #highereducation , our next FREE webinar is on May 11th 7.30pm entitled; the importance of working-class academics - in the classroom, on campus & in research. Please do retweet and/or DM to register interest 👍

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Alliance of Working-Class Academics

@AWCAcademics

7 months

NEW UPDATE as conference costs rise, excluding many, we can confirm that our hybrid event remains FREE to attend. Sign up details coming soon. We also remain open for abstracts until the 22nd on #workingclass #poverty #education #RTs welcome 🙏 @GCU_SPIRU

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Alliance of Working-Class Academics

@AWCAcademics

2 years

As we reflect on our first international conference on #poverty and #class , we want to extend a huge thank-you 🙏to all our excellent presenters and all who attended. We are really looking forward to editing such great work that involves the #workingclass in and beyond academia!

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Alliance of Working-Class Academics

@AWCAcademics

4 years

FREE Seminar– on Tue. 24th Nov at 8pm (GMT) @SteveRoberts_ discussing 'Critical reflections on the ‘problem’ of #workingclass #masculinity '. Please DM for zoom details, and R/T. Series from #workingclass #writers

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Alliance of Working-Class Academics

@AWCAcademics

2 years

FULL CONFERENCE TIMETABLE - is now available, feat a mix of international academics and practitioners discussing issues of #poverty and #workingclass , incl; Professor Diane Reay (Cambridge). Great response with limited spaces left. #thankyou for sharing 🙏

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Alliance of Working-Class Academics

@AWCAcademics

3 years

We are proud to be able to share our new website: please follow us for some more exciting new events to support the #workingclass in academia... #highereducation #class

Alliance of Working Class Academics

www.workingclassacademics.com

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Alliance of Working-Class Academics

@AWCAcademics

3 months

Our ever popular and welcoming #workingclass #PhD and #research student support group is run by and for working-class students and assisted by working-class academics. If you would like to join a great group of people 👉 C.Johnston @uwe .ac.uk for details. #phdlife #highereducation

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Alliance of Working-Class Academics

@AWCAcademics

4 years

Positive response to our support/ writing session for #workingclass #PhD (post-grad) students, taking place on 31 Mar, 7-9pm. It will be a space for you to interact, & two 30 minute ‘shut up /write!’ sprints. No pressure if you are nervous, it's just nice to know we are not alone

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Alliance of Working-Class Academics

@AWCAcademics

3 years

As part of our aim to support #workingclass academics, we have created a new resource centre with #books #articles etc. directly related to the working class. New titles added weekly! Check it out 👇 R/T Thanks to @DrCaroleBinns @MicheleStatz @DrCEJohnston

Resource Centre — Alliance of Working Class Academics

www.workingclassacademics.com

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Alliance of Working-Class Academics

@AWCAcademics

4 years

Excited to announce a virtual "fresh start" event for #workingclass undergrads/ post grads, doctoral students etc, or those thinking of #highereducation . This is part of our aim to support the workingclass in #HE . The event will take place in Feb. Details to follow. Please R/T 👍

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Alliance of Working-Class Academics

@AWCAcademics

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Gearing up for tomorrow - pre- Conference sips.

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Alliance of Working-Class Academics

@AWCAcademics

11 months

** UPDATE ** We're proud to premiere - at 9pm, tomorrow - a recording of Darren McGarvey's excellent keynote on #workingclass & compounding #disadvantage from this weeks conference (Link below). Please retweet 🙏 & subscribe to our growing #youtubechannel

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Alliance of Working-Class Academics

@AWCAcademics

3 years

Our #workingclass resource centre of literature continues to grow. We have added more subjects e.g. #disability , a section for events e.g. @classfestival & working-class writing feat. e.g @natashacarthew & @ColinBurnett16 & our own seminar series 👇 R/T👍

Resource Centre — Alliance of Working Class Academics

www.workingclassacademics.com

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Alliance of Working-Class Academics

@AWCAcademics

4 years

Great response for our latest #FREE event for #workingclass academics, scholars and students. A great line up and space to discuss class and journeys in academia. All welcome. Please share with anyone struggling with issues of class in the academy. Join us via DM or our website.

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Alliance of Working-Class Academics

@AWCAcademics

1 year

CALL FOR PAPERS: A month to get your abstracts in for our second annual FREE conference - #workingclass and Compounding Disadvantage. To book a place or submit a paper, you will find all the details below 👇 R/Ts 🙏 - check out our Keynote too!

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Alliance of Working-Class Academics

@AWCAcademics

4 months

Thank you for joining us (online and in person) for our conference on #Poverty #class and #education . Any and all feedback for 2025 is welcome.

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Alliance of Working-Class Academics

@AWCAcademics

6 months

UPDATE: Those who submitted (many, excellent) abstracts have now been contacted with a full lineup to be released soon. Our keynote has also been confirmed. We are also extending our in person capacity for those who wish to attend - sign up details will be available shortly! 🙏

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Alliance of Working-Class Academics

@AWCAcademics

4 years

With the popularity of our FREE webinar series, we're excited to announce our next talks- by #workingclass scholars- will look at the intersection of #class #race & #disability etc. News to follow. There's still some spaces left for our support session on the 24th. DM for details

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Alliance of Working-Class Academics

@AWCAcademics

2 years

UPDATE: we're proud to release a recording of our amazing International Discussion Panel. The panel brings together #workingclass professionals from Law, Clinical Psych, Sciences, Leadership, etc. who discuss the many barriers faced in their disciplines 👇

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Alliance of Working-Class Academics

@AWCAcademics

4 years

Commitee meeting of the Assoc. #workingclass academics this evening. Details of our #support sessions for working-class #PhD (post grad) students to follow soon. A space to meet, write and support each other. If you are interested in being a mentor or attending, please do DM. R/T

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Alliance of Working-Class Academics

@AWCAcademics

2 years

One - of many - shocking standout PPT slides from Prof. Diane Reay today...and, the English education system is set up to amplify this inequality and segregation by #class and wealth...

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Alliance of Working-Class Academics

@AWCAcademics

5 months

** SIGN UP LINKS AVAILABLE ** The conference links are now available - for this exciting event on #Poverty , #Class and #Education - either in person or online 👇 spaces will go quickly. R/T and sharing with colleagues very welcome 🙏 See you in Glasgow!

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Alliance of Working-Class Academics

@AWCAcademics

11 months

#thankyou to everyone who spoke at, attended, participated, and showed an interest in our second annual #workingclass conference. Recordings of Darren McGarvey and others will -hopefully- be available soon.

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Alliance of Working-Class Academics

@AWCAcademics

2 years

Thank-you to everyone (the many) who watched Prof. Diane Reay's excellent keynote on #Poverty and #education . News on how and when to watch our international panel discussion coming soon 🙏... #StayTuned

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Alliance of Working-Class Academics

@AWCAcademics

3 months

Our next ever popular #workingclass #PhD and #research student support group - run by and for working-class students and assisted by working-class academics - is on Mon 29th at 5pm (online). If you would like to join a great group of people 👉 C.Johnston @uwe .ac.uk for details. 👌

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Alliance of Working-Class Academics

@AWCAcademics

2 years

We welcome three amazing #workingclass academics @CharlieRumsby @SMottershaw @cecilia_muldoon on Wed. May 11th at 7.30pm to discuss the importance of working class academics (in lectures, on campus and in research). IT'S FREE!! All welcome..Link available soon. DM for details. 👍

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@AWCAcademics

2 years

Amazing how worryingly similar the barriers - across professions - there are for those from a #workingclass heritage. #luck #imposter and the idea of career (pathways) etc, etc

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Alliance of Working-Class Academics

@AWCAcademics

4 years

Thank you to Professor Nicola Ingram @ingram_nicola and Dr. Deirdre O'Neill for two absolutely excellent talks on #workingclass journeys in the academy. And, thank-you to the many who joined us - from all over the world - this evening. Join us for our next seminar, details soon!!

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Alliance of Working-Class Academics

@AWCAcademics

4 months

With over 300 delegates signed up to attend (online and in person) a conference guide should now be in your inbox. We look forward to seeing you in #Glasgow next Friday for our biggest and best #workingclass conference yet!

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Alliance of Working-Class Academics

@AWCAcademics

2 years

We will have a new round of FREE webinars starting in Sept but if you would like to propose or contribute a theme related to #workingclass , please do DM/ @DrCEJohnston with any ideas. R/T 🙏 welcome.

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@AWCAcademics

2 years

Great to start our conference - with Professor Diane Reay - on #poverty , #education and the #workingclasses

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Alliance of Working-Class Academics

@AWCAcademics

3 years

As some noticed, we changed our name to 'ALLIANCE' from Association'. We already have close links with several #workingclass organisations (on #twitter and beyond) and feel working together rather than as separate; albeit, much needed groups, is vital to make a wider impact. 👍👌

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Alliance of Working-Class Academics

@AWCAcademics

4 years

UPDATE: #workingclass #PhD (post-grad) students. Our first support session takes place on 31 Mar, 7-9pm. It will be a space for you to interact with each other, with two 30 minute ‘shut up /write!’ sprints and a social break in-between. Do DM for the link. R/T! #AcademicTwitter

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@AWCAcademics

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Full rooms here in Glasgow.... for some great talks.

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Alliance of Working-Class Academics

@AWCAcademics

2 years

Celebrating the strength and value of #workingclass labour in #highereducation , our next webinar in May will be entitled; the importance of working-class academics across three areas - in the classroom, on campus, and in research... details to follow .. #AcademicChatter #phdlife

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Alliance of Working-Class Academics

@AWCAcademics

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We are now nearly at capacity - 300 - but some spaces are left 👇 for this FREE conference on class. Excellent speakers and a wide range of subjects on #workingclass .

Working Class and Compounding Disadvantage Conference

An conference for anyone who wants to be informed on issues related to class and disadvantage.

www.eventbrite.co.uk

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Alliance of Working-Class Academics

@AWCAcademics

3 years

Where it all started for us ... this article in the @timeshighered 👇 #workingclass #academics (free to read w/ an email).

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@AWCAcademics

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FREE webinar: "Working with #workingclass young people'" this Thursday at 7.30pm. - insights, ideas, tips, and a space to talk to and about dis/advantage. #retweets welcome. #DM for details. ALL welcome. #research #PhDLife #AcademicTwitter #YOUTH #education

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@AWCAcademics

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And, that is us so nearly there, with only 5 spaces left out of the 300 participants allowable! Look forward to hearing Darren McGarvey and other excellent speakers from New Zealand to Berlin discuss #workingclass and intersections of - ... see you Wed @1pm

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Alliance of Working-Class Academics

@AWCAcademics

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Thank you for so many excellent and interesting abstracts for the 2024 conference on #workingclass #poverty & #education . We aim to announce the full lineup & sign up details as soon as possible. As you can imagine, lots to do and organise for our first hybrid event. Stay tuned.

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@AWCAcademics

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Great to see everyone tonight, for another informative and insightful support session for #workingclass #phd #postgrad students. An honest and open space... see you next time!

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@AWCAcademics

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Two days to go... and this is shaping up to be a truly joint effort... we have over 300 delegates, 65 volunteers (chairing, etc) and/or presenting from 33 universities, charities, and/or agencies coming from across three continents. #workingclass (Pic: TMurray - tenement stairs).

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@AWCAcademics

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NEWS: Our next support session for #workingclass #phd (and postgraduate) students on conferences and confidence will be Wed May 19th at 7pm. Great and very supportive group, so feel free to join us. All welcome. DM for details... R/T 👍 #highereducation #AcademicChatter #phdlife

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UPDATE: We are just working out the final timings but the full schedule will be released soon (including Keynote Prof. Diane Reay) for our FREE conference on #Poverty and #workingclass . One more week to book on. R/T 🙏

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Our ever popular Zoom support session(s) for #workingclass postgraduate /PhD students will be on 8 July, 7-9pm. We will be discussing all things 'careers and employability' in academia. Everyone is welcome in this informal and supportive session. DM @AWCAcademics for a link!!

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Alliance of Working-Class Academics

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Apologies for our silence -some members were on union duty during a tough time for many. Our zoom meetings resume on Thu. 3rd Sept 7.30pm w/ @DrCaroleBinns discussing her book 👇 We then aim to have discussions & invite speakers related to #workingclass in the months ahead R/T 👍

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Alliance of Working-Class Academics

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Our next, ever popular, and welcoming #workingclass #phd , Doctoral and #research student support group is on Wed. June 5th at 7.30 online. It is run by and for #workingclass students - and assisted by working-class academics. To join us 👉 C.Johnston @uwe .ac.uk for details. R/T 🙏

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Starting session 3, room 1, Dr Deirdre O'Neill- Prison, Class and Pedagogy.

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Wednesday, 7pm - is our support meeting for #workingclass #PhD #Doctoral and/or #research students. If you want to talk all things class, barriers, share experiences, etc, with a great group of people, send us a DM. You are not alone out there!! #AcademicTwitter #phdlife

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🙏 to all the positive emails and comments. Since we formed in 2018, all of the conferences, seminars, support groups, etc. has happened because of the many voluntary efforts of #workingclass academics. This year's FREE hybrid conference is no exception!

General 6 — Alliance of Working Class Academics

www.workingclassacademics.com

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**** SOLD OUT **** in person spots are now sold out, but space is still available online 👇

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Thankyou to all the brilliant (and many) #workingclass academics and #PhD / postgraduate students who have shown an interest in our support network... We are having a meeting on Tuesday, news will follow shortly after. In #Solidarity

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Poverty and Class "there is now rich schools and poor schools, along the lines of class - reflecting their communities".

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A schedule for our conference on #poverty and #class to be updated soon... incl: Prof Diane Reay. Details👇R/T

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UPDATE: The jam-packed programme will be available ASAP, along with sign up details. We realise that those travelling from distance (e.g. abroad) will want to book a spot and a room ASAP. If that is the case, please email: C.Johnston @uwe .ac.uk to enquire about pre-booking. R/T 🙏

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@AWCAcademics

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Session 4, Room 3; hearing from @ER_Roberts_ - Class and climate change.

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Alliance of Working-Class Academics

@AWCAcademics

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Next Wednesday, 7pm - our popular support meeting for #workingclass #PhD #Doctoral and/or #research students is back for 2022. If you want to talk all things class, barriers, etc, with a great group of people, send us a DM. You are not alone out there!! #AcademicTwitter #phdlife

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Really strong interest in our proposed #workingclass #PHD / post-graduate #student support group. If you would like to be part of this group or shape how this group works please do contact us via DM and/or #retweet #phdchat #phdvoice #AcademicChatter #phdlife 👇

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We welcome Prof. @SteveRoberts_ to our international leadership committee, who joins founding members, Prof Geraldine Van Bueren, QC. @DrCaroleBinns @DrCEJohnston @pwcraddock1984 , Dr Verity Archer along with @MicheleStatz @CharlieJJDavis and Satwan Singh👇

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Discussing the idea of #luck in the 'careers' of #workingclass professionals. Luck is important, but we need to celebrate 'our' achievements and hard work.

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Another support session coming up in May for #phd / postgraduate #workingclass students. A cracking session last time, so feel free to join us for a discussion on conferences and confidence and/or just to know you are not alone out there!!! #AcademicChatter #phdlife DM for details

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4 months

Great sessions from Neil Spiers - the coldness of the hidden curriculum and Pam Graham - reflections on supporting students with financial hardship.

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3 years

Please do join us - a supportive group of #workingclass #phd #postgraduate students - next Wednesday at 7pm. 👇 DM for details...

Alliance of Working-Class Academics

@AWCAcademics

3 years

Our ever popular support group for #workingclass #PhD , Doctoral and postgraduate students will be on Wed. 6th Oct. @7pm . Theme: bring a book that has helped or inspired you so far. We discuss all things class and, above all, support each other. Come join us. DM for details R/T 👍

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4 years

Some themes emerging from this week's #support session for #workingclass academics; micro- aggressions against 'us', as academics (e.g. accents); conflicting forces -being working class and being an academic are seemingly incompatible to some colleagues; being eternal imposters.

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@AWCAcademics

4 months

We are now in the 100's of delegates who have signed up for our joint conference on #Poverty , #workingclass and #education . In person spaces are going fast, but online attendance is also an option for those who can not travel to #Glasgow 👇

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Alliance of Working-Class Academics

@AWCAcademics

4 years

#ThankYou for all the positive e-mails and tweets we received after yesterday's #workingclass support webinar. As hoped, it appears the webinars are creating a welcome space for commonality and clarity. More webinars to follow...

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4 years

Great session tonight. Some stories shared, writing done, and lots of similarities gained.... Thanks to all the #workingclass students who came along. A very enjoyable experience. See you all - and hopefully others - at the next event on confidence and conferences. Brilliant!!

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8 months

UPDATE: This event will (very likely) be in mid-June, and the call for abstracts to be released shortly. Spaces will be limited. Details soon... #workingclass #poverty #education

Alliance of Working-Class Academics

@AWCAcademics

9 months

The conference in Scotland took another step closer today .. with text and themes tentatively agreed .. hint #workingclass , #Poverty , and #education with a call for papers to be announced toward the end of the month.

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3 years

We have (nearly) reached 3K followers!!! Thank-you.🙏 This is where it all started for us, quite some time ago.. Being working class in the academy via @timeshighered

Being working class in the academy

While widening access is high on universities’ agendas at undergraduate level, class barriers still prevail in the academy. Here, five working-class scholars describe their experiences of ‘otherness’

www.timeshighereducation.com

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Alliance of Working-Class Academics

@AWCAcademics

2 years

UPDATE: Full schedule to be released on Thursday but, a peek in to the first 90 mins of this FREE online conference on #poverty and (working) #class

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3 years

Proud to announce two FREE webinars; Nov. 18th 7.30pm w/ @MicheleStatz "Law & Rurality" from a rural #workingclass perspective & on Dec. 2nd "Working with #workingclass young people" in partnership w/ @PURSUE2020 , we welcome @EduDetective @marsdennik talking w/ @DrCEJohnston R/T

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Alliance of Working-Class Academics

@AWCAcademics

2 years

FREE WEBINAR! Celebrating the strength and value of #workingclass labour in #highereducation , our next webinar is on May 11th 7.30pm entitled; the importance of working-class academics - in the classroom, on campus & in research. DM to gain the Zoom link 👍 All welcome 🙏 R/T.

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2 years

We will be updating our resource centre of #workingclass related literature, articles, reports etc. If you would like to be in the resource centre, or know work that is not featured there, please email a link of this work to Craig.Johnston @winchester .ac.uk

Resource Centre — Alliance of Working Class Academics

www.workingclassacademics.com

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