Miriam Sorace

EPSA have announced that they will hold a conference in July 2026.

😵‍💫 We understand that there might be some confusion about EPSS and EPSA.

👉🏽 So we thought we would clarify some things.

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The European Political Science Society is now accepting paper & panel proposals for its annual conference!

📢 Call for Papers: EPSS 2026 – Belfast

🗓️ June 18–20, 2026

📍 ICC Belfast

📬 Deadline: Nov 7, 2025

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This is one of the central things to understand when it comes to polling on policy, the reason you pay people to do it properly is so you aren't just feeding clients a bunch of "here's what people's top of the head views are" and actually design something useful

A new 'public opinion analytics lab' has been launched: publicopinionanalyticslab.github.io/people/

Led by @miriamsorace.bsky.social, @sarahobolt.bsky.social , @drjennings.bsky.social and a thematic leadership team, POAL advances research & teaching of public opinion measurement and analysis.

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If we wish to mentor better, at any level, we need to:

📝 Normalize messy work
💬 Separate critique from identity
🎯 Praise process, not just product
🧭 Teach how to navigate feedback
💖 Model compassion (for ourselves, too)

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We have a new political science association that is not-for-profit. We can create the best kind of European political science in an association with transparency and accountability. Where we work on being more inclusive instead of creating profits for a few. Sign up below to learn more and join.

I am also presenting (Fri 13:10) joint work with @simonhix.bsky.social @fresejoris.bsky.social and Thomas Robinson on nano-targeting methods 4 climate protection persuasion campaigns, where we found some alarming patterns … Looking forward to all the wonderful #EPSA2025 panels!!

Cannot wait for my organised panel on economic and political inequalities tomorrow - with contributions from @madselk.bsky.social @mfenzl.bsky.social @breunig.bsky.social and Matthew Shaikh - if you’re interested in the politics of inequality do join us!! #EPSA2025

#EPSA2025 prelude 😍

Thank you Seth!! So glad to hear it!

Thanks Christian! Delighted you’re going to use it for your teaching too!

Thank you!! Your AJPS on left-right placements convergence features prominently - I really loved it!

Thank you Catherine!!

Thanks Simon!!

thank you Roi!!

may be of interest: @fortunato.bsky.social @simonhix.bsky.social @catherinedevries.bsky.social @chriswratil.bsky.social @sethkjolly.bsky.social @gbenedetto.bsky.social @eui-schuman.bsky.social

@poalab.bsky.social @eesresearch.bsky.social

Out now🎉 - Evidence (from distribution analyses and machine learning models on EES 2014-2024 data) of strong similarities and growing convergence in EU public opinion, particularly on economic issues. Common right-ward shifts on immigration, yes - but underlying drivers still vary. shorturl.at/KCx0S

Divide and Lose One Reason Why Italy’s Progressives Lost the June 2025 Referendums

Together with @paugrau.bsky.social, we have just posted our first Substack, which is our quick take on the outcome of the labour rights and citizenship referendums in Italy on 8-9 June
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Kickoff Meeting and Workshop on AI for Survey Data Collection Methods and Data Analysis: Registration and Call for Submission Date: 10am-4pm, Wednesday 9th July Location: Room 642, Institute of Education (UCL), 20 Bedford Way, London, WC1H 0AL Organisers: Liam Wright (UCL), David Bann (UCL), and Gabriele Durrant (University ...

Kick-off Meeting and Workshop on AI for Survey Data Collection Methods and Data Analysis — connect and learn from other researchers in this field

📅 Wed 9th July, 10am-4pm

📍UCL IOE, London

Submit your proposal by: Thursday 29th May, 5pm

Link for info and sign up: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

Current vacancy: Data Scientist – The Labour Party Salary: £53,080.55 (gross) per annum inclusive of London Weighting, with a fixed sum allowance of £1,153. Location: Head Office – London Duration: Permanent The Labour Party is looking to recruit a Da...

🚨 Labour is hiring a data scientist in our data and insight team! It's an incredibly interesting and high impact job where you'll get to work on cutting edge polling, modelling and analysis that helps Labour win elections. Apply below 👇 labour.org.uk/about-us/wor...

You wouldn't know it from today's newspaper front pages screaming "betrayal", but new YouGov polling finds that 66% of British people now want the Government to deliver a closer relationship with the EU, compared to just 14% who don't

Some sharp insights from our very own @laurenleek.eu on the challenges AI poses to survey quality!

Some snapshots from our event on Friday, where we discussed the future of polling, the challenges ahead, and how AI is shaping survey research. Massive THANK YOU to all panelists for sharing their wisdom with us! Here’s a thread with some key take-aways:

Delighted that my paper with @kevincunning.bsky.social on "Still second-order national elections? Evaluating the classic model after the 2024 European elections" has just been published by @wepsocial.bsky.social
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Starmer's Euro Vision - New UK-EU trade deal gets douze points for diplomacy, but less for growth Today’s agreement between the UK and EU on sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) measures and emissions trading (ETS) cooperation is undoubtedly welcome.

Our @pimlicat.bsky.social: "It signals a shift away from years of pointless divergence towards something more pragmatic, even constructive. But while this deal may ease tensions and smooth select trade flows, it’s no game-changer for the UK economy. Not yet." ~AA

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Bresignation: British people are ready to turn a page on the EU referendum vote The British public has moved beyond wanting to relitigate the Brexit referendum, making now a good time to reset relations with Brussels.

A UK-EU deal (roadmap?) aligned with the "Bresignation" mood (theconversation.com/bresignation...) : very cautious tinkering around the edges of the TCA, but the direction of travel is the right one. Strategically weird to close on fisheries first ... they must enjoy setting traps for themselves!

Very much enjoyed the launch today of Public Opinion Analytics Lab @poalab.bsky.social - a partnership set up by @miriamsorace.bsky.social @sarahobolt.bsky.social and me - bringing together researchers at Reading, LSE and Soton. Fascinating discussion of polls, bots/AI and identity politics.

Irresponsible policy and at the worst possible time for universities in the UK. I’m still waiting for as much as a concept of a plan from this government for HE.