Myria Georgiou

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Wronged: the weaponization of victimhood 6.30pm Thurs 6 Mar | Lilie Chouliaraki, Rosalind Gill, Radha Sarma Hegde, Karin Wahl-Jorgensen | Free public event at LSE

Why is being a #victim such a potent identity today?
Just over a week to go for the hybrid launch of @liliechouliaraki.bsky.social's book 'Wronged' where we'll be joined by #RosalindGill #RadhaSarmaHegde #KarinWahlJorgensen & @myriageorgiou.bsky.social (chair).

Thurs 6 March, 6.30-8pm + reception

Great and needed piece, Christian.

Predictive policing is about automating racism - new report by @amnestyuk.bsky.social

Great blog on cinema and borders by @kevinsmets.bsky.social @lsemedia.bsky.social

Racism, anti-racism and the politics of popular culture 6.30pm Thurs 6 Feb | Anamik Saha, Francesca Sobande | Free public event at LSE

🔎 How do we understand the nature and meaning of #mediadiversity amidst #FarRight appeals to media representation?

Join us 6.30pm this Thursday as Anamik Saha & Francesca Sobande will discuss the above question and more. #LSEEvents

In person and online. See more ⤵️
www.lse.ac.uk/Events/2025/...

2025 ICA Pre-Conference on Urban Communication on June 12: Last Call for Abstracts – Feb 3 Submission Deadline

See link for details or feel free to reach out!
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Greece jailed “Pylos 9” despite knowing they were innocent as Egypt prosecuted the real smugglers The Greek authorities knew from Egyptian officials that the “Pylos 9” were not part of a smuggling network – yet these men spent a year behind bars.

Important investigation into #Pylos shipwreck & miscarriage of justice against #migrants
www.thenewhumanitarian.org/investigatio...

💡 CALL FOR PAPERS 💡 We’re excited to announce the ECREA Diaspora, Migration and the Media - International and Intercultural Communication Sections Conference, Tallinn University in Estonia, from September 16 to 18, 2025.
See further details via the link below:
www.tlu.ee/en/bfm/dmmiic

Inside The Plan To Let Trump Track Millions of Immigrants The private prison lobby has been quietly pushing a drastic expansion of ICE’s surveillance apparatus. Trump’s reelection may be the final step.

Carceral immigration tech is on the rise - like ankle monitors, facial recognition apps, and surveillance watches. Now, investors "openly salivate[] over the potential profits they could see from a Trump immigration regime" -@katyaschwenk.bsky.social @levernews.com

www.levernews.com/inside-the-p...

Being human in digital cities | LSE Research How are cities, and the people who inhabit them, affected by technology? Myria Georgiou's book explores the challenges and opportunities of urban digitisation.

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Some thoughts on digital cities and ordering human life, discussed with Molly Rhead for Research for the World.

@lsemedia.bsky.social @sonialivingstone.bsky.social
Sonia Livingstone challenges moral panics around the internet and children, and instead answers the question “is internet good for children?” by proposing 11 principles we need to protect and promote.

I’d love to join! 🙏

Whether it's X, Meta or Google, our shared online spaces are dominated by billionaire media moguls and unaccountable Big Tech companies.

So is Big Tech too big to regulate? Join us on 26th November at the LSE for a discussion on making tech platforms work for the public good. Book your free ticket:

What Is a Sanctuary City and What Does That Mean for NYC Under Trump?

Here’s a guide to the policies that together define a “sanctuary city” — and what that could mean during a potential mass deportation effort. @Documentedny

documentedny.com/2024/11/20/t...

“Be genuine…”

While this kind of deals are criticised for their dehumanising effects, they seem to be gaining traction with many western governments that prefer to make headlines than to protect human rights.

24h here and impossible to navigate critical migration conversations, as the “great migration” from X seems to be the thing.

Trump’s Election Is Also a Win for Tech’s Right-Wing “Warrior Class” With Trump’s election, Silicon Valley has successfully rebranded military contracting as a proud national duty for the industry.

Silicon Valley has successfully rebranded military contracting as a proud national duty for the industry.

Hi Jasmine, great list, would love to be added. 🙏

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