Politics at Southampton

sotonpolitics.bsky.social

21 October 2026 09:14

We're excited to have @mbarnfield.bsky.social presenting work in our departmental seminar today on 'Why communicating consensus on climate change probably doesn’t increase support for climate action'. For some context, see his post outlining the evidence: bsky.app/profile/mbar...

Matthew Barnfield

mbarnfield.bsky.social

21 October 2026 09:13

Just as Net Zero returns to the headlines in light of the decision to approve Jackdaw, I'm excited to speak this afternoon @sotonpolitics.bsky.social about why a popularly endorsed strategy to boost public support for policy action on climate change can't be as effective as its proponents make out.

Daniel Devine

danjdevine.bsky.social

19 October 2026 20:37

🤢 And so much effort. We need to radically change how grants (and papers) are selected.

DEC

dec-gr.bsky.social

16 October 2026 09:41

Hoy en @agendapublica.es se publica este artículo de nuestro fellow @aleferna.bsky.social sobre el efecto de los adelantos electorales en los votantes indecisos. agendapublica.es/noticia/2158...

Matthew Barnfield

mbarnfield.bsky.social

15 October 2026 13:09

Is British politics uniquely short-termist? Voters seem to think so. @philipjcowley.bsky.social @karlpike.bsky.social and I just released @mileendinstitute.bsky.social polling on political short/long-termism across Europe. The UK stands out from its neighbours. www.qmul.ac.uk/mei/research...