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25/09/2026

In this practitioner briefing, Gina Sipley, author of 'Just Here for the Comments', examines how lurking is an active form of digital literacy shaped by algorithms, with significant social and economic impacts despite involving little or no public posting.

In this practitioner briefing, Gina Sipley, author of 'Just Here for the Comments', examines how lurking is an active form of digital literacy shaped by algorithms, with significant social and economic impacts despite involving little or no public posting.

25/09/2026

Did you know that the University of Bristol has its own university press?

Visit our stand at the TQEC on 10 October and learn more about publishing with Bristol University Press, which is based in the University of Bristol's Faculty of Arts, Law and Social Sciences.

25/09/2026

We're flying the flag! 🌐

SDG Flag Day is a global awareness campaign that encourages institutions, businesses, schools, and communities to raise the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) flag each year.

The initiative highlights a shared commitment to the 2030 Agenda and the urgent need to accelerate progress towards achieving the SDGs.

25/09/2026

From the conference floor to the bookshelf. 📚

As the comes to Liverpool, explore books that examine the ideas, institutions, and debates shaping politics.

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24/09/2026

What tensions lie at the heart of ’s devolution agenda?

Ed Bridges explores what greater devolution within England could mean for the UK as a whole, including its relationship with Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

Ed Bridges discusses how Andy Burnham's devolution agenda could face a major test if it expands powers within England while resisting greater devolution for Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

24/09/2026

How to publish: Story Exchange, 3:30 pm to 4 pm.

Learn more about academic publishing with Bristol University Press. We'll answer questions about the publishing process - from book proposals to cover design and publication. Whether you're an early-career researcher or simply curious about how academic publishing works, meet our editorial team and discuss your publishing ideas.

Have a book idea? Come and talk to us — we’d love to hear it.

24/09/2026

Beyond the headlines that will ‘kill us all’ in the next decade, the report outlines a range of examples of state and private individuals weaponising large language models like to violate human rights.

Luke Moffett, author of 'Algorithms of War', discusses how the growing use of AI on the battlefield is reshaping the way life-and-death decisions are made, risking dehumanising civilians by reducing them to data points.

24/09/2026

Book launch: 'The Fair Necessities'. 📖

Join us at the Bristol Rooms with author Will Snell to explore the issues raised in his recently published book, 'The Fair Necessities'.

Britain is profoundly unfair. Unsustainable levels of inequality have contributed to a broken economy, declining social cohesion and increasingly volatile politics. But a fairer society is within reach.

🎟️Bristol | Wed, Nov 11, 6 - 7:30 PM.

Join us at the Bristol Rooms, with author Will Snell, to explore the issues raised in his recently published book, 'The Fair Necessities'.

24/09/2026

The returns to Liverpool from 27–30 September, bringing speeches, debates and discussion on the issues shaping politics today.

Continue the conversation with our Politics and International Relations titles: https://ow.ly/jWoB50ZQRK9

Conference details: https://ow.ly/RItT50ZQRK6

Labour Annual Conference returns to Liverpool from Sunday 27 to Wednesday 30 September. Experience inspiring speeches, an exciting programme of events, and a vibrant exhibition.

23/09/2026

We are delighted to announce the appointment of Richard Charkin to its Business Advisory Board.

The Business Advisory Board combines independent expertise with University representation to advise the press as it grows and evolves.

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Bristol University Press (BUP) is delighted to announce the appointment of Richard Charkin to its Business Advisory Board.