John Devaney
@JDev65
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Social Worker & Academic with an interest in child welfare, domestic violence and the impact of adversity in childhood across the lifecourse.
Edinburgh
Joined August 2011
Many thanks to my fellow editors and the one hundred fantastic contributors to the fifty chapters in this new Handbook - it's been an absolute delight working with you all. For those interested in purchasing, the e-book is cheaper and just as good! https://t.co/Ll3KKUeelp
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📢 Just announced! Reels of Agency: Women, Faith, and Power on Instagram in Saudi Arabia with Dr Hanaa Almoaibed. 28 Nov, 3-4.30pm, CMB Organised by the Centre for the Study of Islam in the Contemporary World, supported by GENDER.ED. Visit: https://t.co/yyIKqvXmdB
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Read Fiona Mackay’s reflections on GENDER.ED Director Radhika Govinda’s new book Feminist Politics, Intersectionality and Knowledge Cultivation. From a book forum co-hosted by GENDER.ED, CRITIQUE and the Centre for South Asian Studies earlier this year. https://t.co/pGEPW31QKb
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Just announced! Feminist Research Methods Workshops 24 Nov, one hour workshops ranging from 12pm - 4pm Sign up to any of our four workshop sessions to introduce undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral students to feminist research methods. Visit: https://t.co/XzCiP6r3KZ
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The Narratives of Femicide Perpetrators in Latin America: Taking Lives (@palgravecrim / @SpringerNature ) is now out! As a preview, you can download the front matter: https://t.co/YSAW6AarUA Illustrations and cover art by lorena leonhardt & Laura Spangenberg.
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📘 Book Launch in The Hague! @ISGA_Hague @UniLeidenNews Join us on 12 November for the launch event: followed by drinks, food and mingling.
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Are you an experienced, dynamic social work leader? We're looking for a Deputy Chief Social Work Adviser to provide strategic leadership and expert advice, to lead change and champion the vital role of social work. If this is you?👆Apply before 29 Oct https://t.co/aCaNRmmKy3
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Don't miss: Beyond Hoaxes: Scientific Evidence of Social Impact for the Prevention of Gender Based Violence at Universities, with @OlgaSerradell. Organised by Social Work at @uoessps and co-badged by GENDER.ED Thurs 6 Nov, 1.15-2.45pm, CMB/Online Visit: https://t.co/mqMYQjW4tk
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Excited to give a seminar at @uoessps & @UoE_GENDER_ED on Nov 6: Beyond Hoaxes: Scientific Evidence of Social Impact for Preventing Gender-Based Violence at Universities. Details:
gender.ed.ac.uk
GENDER.ED is a cross-University hub for gender and sexualities studies from an interdisciplinary perspective
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Our first seminar of 25/26 is now hybrid: Topic modelling UK science advisory committees during Covid-19 23 Oct, 1-2pm, VLR, Chrystal Macmillan Building / Online via Zoom More info and registration: https://t.co/Ltzdwyejo4
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Register for the 2025 Janis Rotman Distinguished Lecture Series on Mental Wellness! On Nov. 12, #FIFSW presents “Rescue and Recovery: Building Resilience with Children, Families & Communities,” with Prof. Ramona Alaggia. Learn more and register here: https://t.co/jxL4SDe3KJ
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In case you missed it! The 25/26 SKAPE Seminar Series kicks off with: Topic modelling UK science advisory committees during Covid-19 23 Oct, 1-2pm, VLR, Chrystal Macmillan Building More info and registration:
eventbrite.co.uk
Searching for the social in pandemic governance: Topic modelling UK science advisory committees during Covid-19.
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I recommend this journalistic report presenting evidence from the international scientific community to help overcome violence: Beyond the Bystander Effect (Kennerdell, Parsons & ShortCutsTV, 2022). 🔗 https://t.co/SLGWrxExUn
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We are delighted to welcome our first intake of the Queen's-Aston Dual Award PhD Programme. The four successful #PhD students will be jointly supervised by academic staff at each institution and upon successful completion will be able to graduate with a doctorate from both
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Pleased to share our recent policy brief exploring the role of students' health on their educational outcomes is now available.
What impact does students' health have on educational attainment? New evidence from linked administrative data in Northern Ireland has informed three key recommendations for policy. Read the full briefing: https://t.co/bMVxnrlUAi
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🚨Don't miss our upcoming Femi(ni)cide in Focus event on femicide in Nigeria featuring Ololade Ajayi of @DOHScares & Dr. @DawsonMyrna as they explore patterns, causes, solutions. 🗓️ Oct 6 | ⏰12pm EDT / 6pm CEST / 5pm WAT 👉 RSVP now: https://t.co/Rwn4RVGNgO
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The three Yuan Changying 2025 prize-nominated essays for outstanding gender observations in our flagship course, Understanding Gender in the Contemporary World, are now out on the GENDER.ED blog! Do head to the blog and take a look:
gender.ed.ac.uk
GENDER.ED is a cross-University hub for gender and sexualities studies from an interdisciplinary perspective
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Only 1 day left!!! Don't miss out. See below.
Just under 1 week to deadline for contributions to @Palgrave Handbook on Domestic Homicides & Death Reviews, edited by myself & James Rowlands. Abstracts need to specifically address domestic & family violence death reviews. Check out information below with more details ⤵️
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Come join us and learn about #femicide in #Nigeria. Why do they wish to #CallItFemicide and what @DOHScares is doing about it. 📅 October 6 ⏲️ 12 pm EDT 📢Online See information below to register.
What drives femicide in Nigeria? Join Ololade Ajayi of @DOHScares & Dr. @DawsonMyrna as they explore patterns, causes, & solutions. 🗓 Oct 6th | 🕛 12pm EDT | 📍 Online Register via our bio! #HerLifeMattered
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