Claire Boardman
@claireboardman.bsky.social
People/Places; Spatial/Cultural Informatics; Arch/Heritage Sci; Data & Design. PhD - WIP. Views own. Digital Trustee: @DunollieOban. Advisory Board: @goodorgcic.bsky.social Director/Trustee: @archscot.bsky.social (she/her)
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Yesterday we were pleased to host the EU Commissioner for the Environment. You can read her speech on the importance of the circular economy here
ec.europa.eu/commission/p...
ec.europa.eu/commission/p...
February 12, 2026 at 9:08 AM
Yesterday we were pleased to host the EU Commissioner for the Environment. You can read her speech on the importance of the circular economy here
ec.europa.eu/commission/p...
ec.europa.eu/commission/p...
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Join us tonight at 8pm BST where we’ll be exploring 'It is not just about belonging, it is also about mattering' with @jacquithijm.bsky.social
Read the blog for more: lthechat.com/2026/02/13/l...
Read the blog for more: lthechat.com/2026/02/13/l...
LTHEchat 354: It is not just about belonging, it is also about mattering
Join us on Bluesky for #LTHEchat on Wednesday 18th February at 8pm GMT with guest Jacqui Thijm to discuss how can we empower students to be part of a larger university ‘It is not just about belongi…
lthechat.com
February 18, 2026 at 2:57 PM
Join us tonight at 8pm BST where we’ll be exploring 'It is not just about belonging, it is also about mattering' with @jacquithijm.bsky.social
Read the blog for more: lthechat.com/2026/02/13/l...
Read the blog for more: lthechat.com/2026/02/13/l...
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It’s nearly World Gaelic Week and we’re celebrating with a FREE event on 28 Feb!
Join us to meet Gaelic speakers, enjoy tea, coffee and nibbles, and learn the Gaelic names for trees.
A free, family-friendly event – everyone welcome! Fàilte!
visitdundreggan.co.uk/events/
Join us to meet Gaelic speakers, enjoy tea, coffee and nibbles, and learn the Gaelic names for trees.
A free, family-friendly event – everyone welcome! Fàilte!
visitdundreggan.co.uk/events/
February 18, 2026 at 11:40 AM
It’s nearly World Gaelic Week and we’re celebrating with a FREE event on 28 Feb!
Join us to meet Gaelic speakers, enjoy tea, coffee and nibbles, and learn the Gaelic names for trees.
A free, family-friendly event – everyone welcome! Fàilte!
visitdundreggan.co.uk/events/
Join us to meet Gaelic speakers, enjoy tea, coffee and nibbles, and learn the Gaelic names for trees.
A free, family-friendly event – everyone welcome! Fàilte!
visitdundreggan.co.uk/events/
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CFP: Eco-Narratives of Volcanic Ecologies from Past Until the Present: a Geo-Ontological Turn" networks.h-net.org/group/announ...
call for abstracts: "ECO-NARRATIVES OF VOLCANIC ECOLOGIES FROM PAST UNTIL THE PRESENT: A GEO-ONTOLOGICAL TURN" | H-Net
ECO-NARRATIVES OF VOLCANIC ECOLOGIES FROM PAST UNTIL THE PRESENT: A GEO-ONTOLOGICAL TURNGuest Editors:Prof. Andreas Markantonatos - University of the Peloponnese, Greece.Dr. Nikoleta Zampaki (Correspo...
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February 18, 2026 at 9:47 AM
CFP: Eco-Narratives of Volcanic Ecologies from Past Until the Present: a Geo-Ontological Turn" networks.h-net.org/group/announ...
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CFP: Mythical Archipelagos: Islands, Narratives, and Imaginaries Across Cultures and Media. University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria dfmti.ulpgc.es/app/pages/in...
Mythical Archipelagos 2026 · ULPGC
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February 18, 2026 at 9:49 AM
CFP: Mythical Archipelagos: Islands, Narratives, and Imaginaries Across Cultures and Media. University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria dfmti.ulpgc.es/app/pages/in...
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CFP: Radical Imaginations: Political Poetics and Forms of (R)existence networks.h-net.org/group/announ...
CfP Radical Imaginations: Political Poetics and Forms of (R)existence | H-Net
"L’immaginazione è la facoltà che rende pensabili i mondi possibili e ne prepara l’attualizzazione.Senza immaginazione il futuro è solo ripetizione del presente, condanna all’eterno ritorno del già da...
networks.h-net.org
February 18, 2026 at 9:51 AM
CFP: Radical Imaginations: Political Poetics and Forms of (R)existence networks.h-net.org/group/announ...
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I have a soft spot for the architecture of Stockport. This is the Market Hall, designed and built in cast iron by the ironfounder James Heywood Jr. of Derby in 1861. St Mary's overlooks the marketplace and has a mediaeval chancel but is mostly a rebuild of 1813-17 by Lewis Wyatt.
February 18, 2026 at 11:30 AM
I have a soft spot for the architecture of Stockport. This is the Market Hall, designed and built in cast iron by the ironfounder James Heywood Jr. of Derby in 1861. St Mary's overlooks the marketplace and has a mediaeval chancel but is mostly a rebuild of 1813-17 by Lewis Wyatt.
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How should the UK and Scottish Governments be working with communities and local authorities to enhance Scotland’s high streets and town centres?
@rtpiplanners.bsky.social’s response to the Future of Scotland’s High Streets: Call for Evidence from House of Commons’ Scottish Affairs Committee.
@rtpiplanners.bsky.social’s response to the Future of Scotland’s High Streets: Call for Evidence from House of Commons’ Scottish Affairs Committee.
RTPI Scotland response to the Future of Scotland's High Streets
RTPI Scotland response to the Future of Scotland's high streets: Call for evidence
www.rtpi.org.uk
February 13, 2026 at 9:55 PM
How should the UK and Scottish Governments be working with communities and local authorities to enhance Scotland’s high streets and town centres?
@rtpiplanners.bsky.social’s response to the Future of Scotland’s High Streets: Call for Evidence from House of Commons’ Scottish Affairs Committee.
@rtpiplanners.bsky.social’s response to the Future of Scotland’s High Streets: Call for Evidence from House of Commons’ Scottish Affairs Committee.
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If we switched to #renewableenergy, the number of ships crossing the ocean would fall by 40% because they're just carrying coal & oil & gas!! buff.ly/dpTrSpO
We have the solutions. Implement them. #ActOnClimate
#ClimateAction #climate #energy #GreenNewDeal
We have the solutions. Implement them. #ActOnClimate
#ClimateAction #climate #energy #GreenNewDeal
February 15, 2026 at 7:07 PM
If we switched to #renewableenergy, the number of ships crossing the ocean would fall by 40% because they're just carrying coal & oil & gas!! buff.ly/dpTrSpO
We have the solutions. Implement them. #ActOnClimate
#ClimateAction #climate #energy #GreenNewDeal
We have the solutions. Implement them. #ActOnClimate
#ClimateAction #climate #energy #GreenNewDeal
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Workshops, talks, celebration of member and student work, walks, storytelling, art and song—bringing people together in connection with land, place, and one another. More details coming soon!
February 17, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Workshops, talks, celebration of member and student work, walks, storytelling, art and song—bringing people together in connection with land, place, and one another. More details coming soon!
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And treasure, those still moments of reawakening ...
Cairn Holy 2 Dumfries and Galloway
#TombTuesday #ArchaeologyLife #Archaeology #prehistory #Scotland @archscot.bsky.social @megalithic.bsky.social @stoneclub.bsky.social
Cairn Holy 2 Dumfries and Galloway
#TombTuesday #ArchaeologyLife #Archaeology #prehistory #Scotland @archscot.bsky.social @megalithic.bsky.social @stoneclub.bsky.social
February 10, 2026 at 6:32 AM
And treasure, those still moments of reawakening ...
Cairn Holy 2 Dumfries and Galloway
#TombTuesday #ArchaeologyLife #Archaeology #prehistory #Scotland @archscot.bsky.social @megalithic.bsky.social @stoneclub.bsky.social
Cairn Holy 2 Dumfries and Galloway
#TombTuesday #ArchaeologyLife #Archaeology #prehistory #Scotland @archscot.bsky.social @megalithic.bsky.social @stoneclub.bsky.social
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Over on to Canna yesterday - sunny and dry. Looking down to the Nunnery site. Island of Rum in the distance
February 18, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Over on to Canna yesterday - sunny and dry. Looking down to the Nunnery site. Island of Rum in the distance
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Inspection of peatland work in Glencoe on Monday. snowy and wet!
February 18, 2026 at 8:59 AM
Inspection of peatland work in Glencoe on Monday. snowy and wet!
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We are delighted to announce that we have awarded a record £44,500 to eight castle research projects from all parts of the UK and one from Ireland. To find out what we funded please go here: castlestudiestrust.org/blog/2026/02...
February 15, 2026 at 2:56 PM
We are delighted to announce that we have awarded a record £44,500 to eight castle research projects from all parts of the UK and one from Ireland. To find out what we funded please go here: castlestudiestrust.org/blog/2026/02...
"If you manage or own historic parks and gardens, we want to hear from you. Take our survey to help us understand the current picture, identify what resources exist & inform our future approach to supporting you & the UK’s natural heritage."
Closes: 16 Mar
www.heritagefund.org.uk/news/is-your...
Closes: 16 Mar
www.heritagefund.org.uk/news/is-your...
Tell us: is your historic park or garden prepared for the climate crisis?
We’re asking the thousands of owners and managers of historic landscape parks and gardens across the UK to take part in a new survey about how the climate crisis is affecting the places you care for.
www.heritagefund.org.uk
February 17, 2026 at 8:48 PM
"If you manage or own historic parks and gardens, we want to hear from you. Take our survey to help us understand the current picture, identify what resources exist & inform our future approach to supporting you & the UK’s natural heritage."
Closes: 16 Mar
www.heritagefund.org.uk/news/is-your...
Closes: 16 Mar
www.heritagefund.org.uk/news/is-your...
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Thanks to all those who have submitted abstract/summaries for What's the Point Two 2026 on the 14th of April in York. Booking is now live here: lnkd.in/eex5Rg4w but do get a wiggle on because in person places are limited and are going like hot cakes – you can come along online as well.
February 17, 2026 at 7:50 PM
Thanks to all those who have submitted abstract/summaries for What's the Point Two 2026 on the 14th of April in York. Booking is now live here: lnkd.in/eex5Rg4w but do get a wiggle on because in person places are limited and are going like hot cakes – you can come along online as well.
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DAY SYMPOSIUM: CELEBRATING THE STONE OF SCONE/DESTINY on 14 March 2026 comprises a day of papers at Perth Art Gallery, between 9.00am and 6.00pm, followed by an evening wine reception to visit the Stone on display in Perth Museum Scotland. Book now www.culturepk.org.uk/event/the-st...
February 17, 2026 at 12:55 PM
DAY SYMPOSIUM: CELEBRATING THE STONE OF SCONE/DESTINY on 14 March 2026 comprises a day of papers at Perth Art Gallery, between 9.00am and 6.00pm, followed by an evening wine reception to visit the Stone on display in Perth Museum Scotland. Book now www.culturepk.org.uk/event/the-st...
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I'm told that one or two spaces have just become available on the ICS Summer School in 3D Imaging and Modelling for Cultural Heritage: ics.sas.ac.uk/news-events/...
If you're interested in learning photogrammetry, RTI, 3D design, 3D printing, paradata and heritage ethics, join us!
If you're interested in learning photogrammetry, RTI, 3D design, 3D printing, paradata and heritage ethics, join us!
3D Imaging and Modelling for Cultural Heritage
ics.sas.ac.uk
February 17, 2026 at 12:24 PM
I'm told that one or two spaces have just become available on the ICS Summer School in 3D Imaging and Modelling for Cultural Heritage: ics.sas.ac.uk/news-events/...
If you're interested in learning photogrammetry, RTI, 3D design, 3D printing, paradata and heritage ethics, join us!
If you're interested in learning photogrammetry, RTI, 3D design, 3D printing, paradata and heritage ethics, join us!
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Do come along if you're in or near #Nottingham! Free to attend but do register using the link on this page: www.nottingham.ac.uk/english/even...
Twisted Ribbons of Song; The Saga of the Earls of Orkney and poetry from and inspired by northern Scotland - The University of Nottingham
www.nottingham.ac.uk
February 17, 2026 at 1:16 PM
Do come along if you're in or near #Nottingham! Free to attend but do register using the link on this page: www.nottingham.ac.uk/english/even...
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Nature's wonderful patternings in rock lichens.
February 17, 2026 at 7:25 AM
Nature's wonderful patternings in rock lichens.
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First time in the reopened Inverness Castle. I expected it to be a dirge, but I confess it was genuinely impressive: a wealth of interesting presentations and interpretations telling the story of the Highlands, the building fabulously rejuvenated, and of course great views. Locals, with a visit!
February 16, 2026 at 3:46 PM
First time in the reopened Inverness Castle. I expected it to be a dirge, but I confess it was genuinely impressive: a wealth of interesting presentations and interpretations telling the story of the Highlands, the building fabulously rejuvenated, and of course great views. Locals, with a visit!
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One for Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences (SHAPE) researchers interested in open science, and hot off the press (as well as, naturally, open access).
Openness in the arts, humanities and social sciences: Documenting open research practices beyond STEM (A MORPHSS Project Report)
Conceptual frameworks of 'Open Science' and their implementation by funders, journals, institutions and other organisations have been criticised on the grounds that they are tailored primarily to quan...
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February 10, 2026 at 1:23 PM
One for Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences (SHAPE) researchers interested in open science, and hot off the press (as well as, naturally, open access).
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Just in time for reading week, in the Transactions of the @royalhistsoc.org: historians and our uses of data; sources, GLAM collections, newspapers, access and more...
#dh 🗃️
A pleasure thinking and writing with @ruthahnert.bsky.social and @kmcdono.bsky.social
www.cambridge.org/core/journal...
#dh 🗃️
A pleasure thinking and writing with @ruthahnert.bsky.social and @kmcdono.bsky.social
www.cambridge.org/core/journal...
Show Me the Data: New Practices for Historical Sources | Transactions of the Royal Historical Society | Cambridge Core
Show Me the Data: New Practices for Historical Sources
www.cambridge.org
February 13, 2026 at 1:09 PM
Just in time for reading week, in the Transactions of the @royalhistsoc.org: historians and our uses of data; sources, GLAM collections, newspapers, access and more...
#dh 🗃️
A pleasure thinking and writing with @ruthahnert.bsky.social and @kmcdono.bsky.social
www.cambridge.org/core/journal...
#dh 🗃️
A pleasure thinking and writing with @ruthahnert.bsky.social and @kmcdono.bsky.social
www.cambridge.org/core/journal...