Siân HarrisBeing political but not party politicalA doorstep question about whether I was a member of a political party prompted some reflections about the limitations of party politics.Apr 26, 20191Apr 26, 20191
Siân HarrisThe power of the youngToday’s climate strikes — and so many other youth-led actions — are a reminder not to underestimate young people or dismiss their concernsFeb 15, 2019Feb 15, 2019
Siân HarrisConfident about the UK’s ‘no deal’ supply chains? Remember the snowIt’s a chilly March day and in the supermarkets the shelves are bare.Jan 29, 20191Jan 29, 20191
Siân HarrisWhy love of community leads me to champion a People’s VoteCommunity matters — at all levels. Let’s work to heal broken community in the UK.Nov 16, 2018Nov 16, 2018
Siân HarrisWhy talking about “Project Fear” doesn’t make sense“Scaremongering” is a frequent social media reply to words of caution about Brexit. But it is fair — and, more importantly, is it helpful?Aug 1, 2018Aug 1, 2018
Siân HarrisWhy I was pleased to do my first peer reviewI recently reviewed my first academic paper. I recommended major revisions — and then I put my name on the review. I confess that I feel…May 14, 2018May 14, 2018
Siân HarrisPublications and talks about open accessHaving spent many years as a commentator on open access, here are a selection of things I have written or said on the topic, collected here…Mar 21, 2018Mar 21, 2018
Siân HarrisImproving rabbit relationsPet rabbits need the same level of care and attention as other animals. They need space and company of their own kind — and they live for…Feb 8, 20181Feb 8, 20181
Siân HarrisArguing but not listeningWhy are people so much more keen to argue on the internet than to listen?Feb 7, 2018Feb 7, 2018
Siân Harris“Fitness, fun and friendship” — reasons for running, in runners’ own wordsToday is the 13th birthday of parkrun, the organizer of friendly, free 5k runs in parks. In honour of this anniversary, and of a friend’s…Oct 7, 2017Oct 7, 2017