Graham Smith

Excited to see my new book, "Can Democracy Safeguard the Future?", is now available from @politybooks. Thanks to @romankrznaric and Jane Mansbridge for the lovely endorsements politybooks.com/bookdetail/?is…

Check out the report by @jasondchilvers @PDevinewright @P_Stephanides ukerc-observatory.ac.uk/publication/ma… FYI @CAST_Centre @StuartBCapstick @Bankfieldbecky @RachelCoxcoon @JacobAinscough @pancho_lewis @PNBryant @rowanalexanderh @steviedubyu @Smith1966G Webinar: ukerc-observatory.ac.uk/event/webinar-…

Join @clarepatey, me and many others for the opening of the @empathymuseum in Brixton on 21/09. You'll literally step into someone else's shoes & hear their story. Fascinating project relevant to people working to address polarisation #delibdem #demoinno eventbrite.com/e/opening-cele…

Le 22 juin prochain, #Bruxelles sera la capitale de la #démocratie. Retrouvez des expert•es de l'innovation démocratique à #Flagey lors d'une conférence @FIDEurope qui s'annonce passionnante.

We're starting the week with good news 📢 Congratulations to our very own @Hans_Asenbaum & @LucyJParry - the new editors of @delibdemjournal with @Dr_SBussu & @hannah__werner 🥂 Thank you to former eds @NicoleCurato @Marina_Lindell @kistrand77 Andre Bachtiger & @Smith1966G 🌟

🙌Can't wait to start this new adventure with these stellar co-editors Thank you @NicoleCurato @Marina_Lindell @Smith1966G and André Bächtiger for the fabulous work over the past years @INLOGOV @PSAdemocracy

@KatyRubinTO @TheDemNet @CSDWestminster @ukdemocracy_ @involveUK @unisouthampton @PeoplePowrd @joshalerner I was one of the participants in the workshops and interviews that informed this very useful guide. But all the credit goes to @George_Bolton96 @involveUK @Smith1966G and the other organisations/participants. Looking forward to speaking at the event next week :)

🔷 A citizens-led model for policy-making is on the rise On Thursday, June 22, join democracy experts, civil society and policymakers for a day of exploration. How can citizens drive better policy outcomes? Programme and registration▶️ buff.ly/3IQlnjz

Thanks to everyone who attended the @KNOCA_eu workshop yesterday. The recording will be available soon for those who missed it. For now, we'd love your feedback on this draft briefing on systems change and CAs. Briefing: knoca.eu/app/uploads/20… Survey: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…

What is the Future of Representative Democracy? A seminar featuring Prof Mark Warren organised by our colleagues from @SFU_polisci @Edana_Beauvais. Available in-person and online. Register here: eventbrite.com/e/what-is-the-…

Join me @StuartBCapstick @messiah_naughty @arantxamendi to explore Systems change and citizens' assemblies on 23/05. How can deliberative processes help us navigate the systemic transformations required by the polycrisis? Hint: it's got something to do with #BeyondGrowth2023

For everyone organizing a town hall meeting and calling it a citizens' assembly, see this grounding from @MEhsassi, on @PeoplePowrd research to practice talk.

Join @knoca_eu for a discussion on climate assemblies on May 23rd: twitter.com/KNOCA_eu/statu…

Brilliant day at the Spring School on Climate Citizens’ Assemblies. I presented a session on framing the question, learnt more about recruitment, and joined an excellent workshop on children & young people. Good to have space to reflect on practice. Day 2 is go!

According to Graham Smith, Chair of #KNOCA, #citizenparticipation is absolutely vital if we are going to have a fair and #justTransition that really responds to the diversity of interests within society. Watch our interview: bit.ly/42TZGXD #climateassembly

The happy person below has been awarded a Chair 🔥🥰 My new title "Professor of Politics, International Relations, and Critical Interdisciplinary Studies". 1st woman of colour Chair/Full Professor in Politics & International Relations at CSD, Westminster 💃🏾

Recordings will be available soon on our YouTube channel ▶ buff.ly/44iUQ7I We are very grateful to our co-organisers at @KNOCA_eu for their essential contributions. Thank you to @ComuneMI and @FondFeltrinelli for their hospitality and support!

Spring has come, and our School on Climate Citizens' Assemblies has flourished🌻 Two days of interactive sessions and insightful presentations have shown the need and demand for this governance model. 🌱The seeds have been planted, let it all grow!

Ok, I look even crazier than usual in this clip! Hoy ho :-)

Can participatory democracy on environmental issues help improve intergenerational dialogue? @PNBryant – direttore di @sharedfuturecic:

Can citizen participation be brought to a European Level to improve a Green Transition? Yves Dejaeghere, executive director @FIDEurope: