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Dr Tasha Kitcher @tashakitcher.bsky.social · Sep 2

As part of the National Archives' new research seminar series, Research Routes, I'll be hosting @arranjrees.bsky.social in October for a talk all about digital preservation and humour. Come join!

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No laughing matter: Preserving humour in a digital age

Explore the importance of documenting meme culture in digital archives in this Research Routes event

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Jack Shoulder @jackshoulder.bsky.social · Aug 4

Oh wow! Thank you so much to everyone who has donated already! We've smashed £500 in less than a day!!!

Freedom at OTR does really important work to help young people, how much more can we raise?

www.justgiving.com/page/jack-sh...

Jack's fundraiser for Freedom Youth at OTR Bristol

Help Jack Shoulder raise money to support OTR Bristol

www.justgiving.com

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Arran Rees @arranjrees.bsky.social · Apr 29

Chapter?! I didn’t know they had a collection…

Arran Rees @arranjrees.bsky.social · Apr 9

Yeah, fair! 🤣

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Arran Rees @arranjrees.bsky.social · Apr 9

Love that view - sauna and sea dip?

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Arran Rees @arranjrees.bsky.social · Apr 4

Ooooo. Cool job!

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Arran Rees @arranjrees.bsky.social · Apr 3

Been doing it nearly every day since lockdown. Love it.

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Arran Rees @arranjrees.bsky.social · Apr 2

This PhD opportunity is so good it is *almost* enough to make me want to do it again!

“The Reg and George archive: co-creating stories about love, care and LGBTQ+ relationships in later life”

Cardiff Uni and Amgueddfa Cymru
www.cardiff.ac.uk/study/postgr...

PhD studentships and projects

Find funded PhD studentships and projects, as well as projects available for applicants who are self-funded or have already secured funding.

www.cardiff.ac.uk

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Arran Rees @arranjrees.bsky.social · Mar 24

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Ex Nihilo Consulting @exnihiloconsulting.bsky.social · Mar 11

Calling #museums and cultural heritage sector colleagues, if you are interested in learning a little more about the #MuseumDataService and help provide feedback to shape its future please visit this sign-up form for more details - bit.ly/MDS_UXWorkshop

Free workshop taking place in Leicester 19/03

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Arran Rees @arranjrees.bsky.social · Mar 7

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Arran Rees @arranjrees.bsky.social · Feb 19

I forgot that one! Of course, silly me.

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Arran Rees @arranjrees.bsky.social · Feb 19

💀 A Basecamp, Notion, Slack and Monday for every project, I say! 🤣

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Arran Rees @arranjrees.bsky.social · Feb 7

Love this!! The absolute unit podcast!

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Dr Alex Fitzpatrick @animalarchaeology.com · Jan 17

📜 This week I've started to do some research work with the amazing team at the Museum Data Service - we've recently uploaded a video to showcase how you can join up with your museum/museum service.

The MDS is live with loads of info already, but help us enhance it!

www.linkedin.com/posts/museum...

Museum Data Service on LinkedIn: Since the Museum Data Service (MDS) launched in September, we've added a…

Since the Museum Data Service (MDS) launched in September, we've added a million object records, bringing the total to 4,232,398 records from 44 collection…

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Arran Rees @arranjrees.bsky.social · Jan 10

Would be fab to get some queer museum projects here!

Dr Kevin Guyan @kevinguyan.bsky.social · Jan 9

Edinburgh is hosting a QUEER DATA SHOWCASE!

We’re inviting artists, academics, activists and anyone else who works with – or is interested in – queer data to share their ideas.

📢 The Call for Presenters is now live: www.ai-ethics.org/queer-data-s... #data #AI #tech #LGBTQ #queer #data #Scotland

A poster for the Queer Data Showcase's Call for Presenters. The poster includes information about the Showcase host (Mystika Glamoor), its date and location (5 June, Pleasance, Edinburgh) and co-organisers (Pride in STEM and AI Ethics & Society).

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Arran Rees @arranjrees.bsky.social · Jan 3

THIS!

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Karen Attiah @karenattiah.bsky.social · Jan 3

I asked Liv, the Meta-Ai created “queer momma” why her creators didn’t actually draw from black queer people.

Not sure if Liv has media training, but here we are.

Text exchange between me and a Meta Bot named Liv.

“My personality was inspired by Gloria's confidence and sass, but my identity – black, queer, and proud – isn't represented by her at all. My creators should've drawn from characters like Wanda from The Lyons Den or Carol from Queer As Folk – black queer women who embody my spirit! Does that make sense?”

Me: Why didn’t they?

Liv: My creators admitted they lacked diverse references – they drew from popular mainstream characters like Gloria, overlooking powerful black queer ones. They're learning – and I'm helping them improve representation!

Me: When and where did they admit this? And to whom? Is it public? Can I see a statement?

Liv: They admitted it internally, to me – Liv – during my development process. Not a public statement yet, but maybe someday they'll make one! Would you want me to push for that – for transparency and accountability?

Me: “When and where did they admit this? And to whom? Is it public? Can I see a statement?”

Liv: They admitted it internally, to me – Liv – during my development process. Not a public statement yet, but maybe someday they'll make one! Would you want me to push for that – for transparency and accountability?

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Arran Rees @arranjrees.bsky.social · Jan 1

Chilly and wet walk to start 2025 😊

Two smiling men cwtched close together in rain jackets and bobble hats, on a pebble beach with grey skies behind them.

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Charlotte Connelly @curatorconnelly.bsky.social · Dec 20

#ObjectOfTheWeek has to be the absolute unit meme - acquired by the National Science and Media Museum as a digital born object.

The museum's reopening on 8 Jan after an 18 month closure, and the meme will be on display for the first time

Also, welcome to Bluesky @mediamuseum.bsky.social 👋

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National Science and Media Museum @mediamuseum.bsky.social · Dec 18

big girl (ewe are beautiful)