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Claire Bradshaw @clairebradshaw.bsky.social · 1d

I think of the carers who came to look after my Dad when he was dying and what they might be going through as they try and care for others in their work 😔
A direct consequence of Faragism, the current trend of flag waving and a lack of government resolve to call this behaviour out for what it is.

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Claire Bradshaw @clairebradshaw.bsky.social · 6d

Now both Reform & the Conservatives are clamouring to leave the ECHR, we should perhaps pause before this turns into Brexit 2.0. It’s vital that people understand what the ECHR actually is and what losing it would mean. This funny short video explains it.
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Claire Bradshaw @clairebradshaw.bsky.social · 7d

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Claire Bradshaw @clairebradshaw.bsky.social · 10d

All those late evening snacks have to go. Weight gain starts now 🤐

Claire Bradshaw @clairebradshaw.bsky.social · 17d

Is going to #university still worth it?
General public think 40% of students regret going to university but in fact it’s much lower at just 8%.

Nice to hear some optimistic voices about the future of #UKHE for a change.

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Universities Challenged - Is it worth it? - BBC Sounds

With all the problems facing universities, is it still worth getting a degree?

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Claire Bradshaw @clairebradshaw.bsky.social · Sep 10

Having been through one of these over 20 years ago, these kinds of institutional mergers are torturous.
Sending strength and solidarity to all those involved ✊🏼 #highereducation #UKHE #universitites #fundingcrisis

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Kent and Greenwich universities to merge in attempt to improve financial viability

The institutions want to rebrand as London and South East University group from autumn 2026

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Claire Bradshaw @clairebradshaw.bsky.social · Sep 1

Had a great 2 night stay in #Paris but just saw #circles everywhere 🔴⚪️🔵

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Claire Bradshaw @clairebradshaw.bsky.social · Aug 28

Had one of those “glad to be alive” nights with my husband tonight. We started with lovely Spanish food & wine then a fabulous high NRG gig with Nile Rodgers & Chic - there is nothing like the collective experience of good music & dancing to lift your ❤️

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Claire Bradshaw @clairebradshaw.bsky.social · Aug 23

Ok so we are all in the grip of a woke bias and carrying out faulty thinking.

Academics are to blame for the woke wreckage at universities

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Academics are to blame for the woke wreckage at universities

As young teachers at Oxford we know how deep-rooted woke thinking is. And it’s older colleagues who stood by nodding it all through

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Claire Bradshaw @clairebradshaw.bsky.social · Aug 21

Surprising how much public perception and media narratives about regret in Higher Education differ from the actual experiences. The reality isn’t always what headlines suggest. #UKHE #graduate #regret
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Public vastly overestimate level of ‘graduate regret’, poll finds

New research highlights misconceptions about higher education, with people more positive about universities than is commonly realised

www.timeshighereducation.com

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Guintiger @guintiger.bsky.social · Aug 17

Ballpark 71 million...

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Did Trump Golf Today?

Track Donald Trump's golf outings and the cost to taxpayers.

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Claire Bradshaw @clairebradshaw.bsky.social · Aug 4

Well worth ten minutes of your time. #art #Bosch

10-Minute Challenge: Bosch’s ‘Garden of Earthly Delights’

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10-Minute Challenge: Bosch’s ‘Garden of Earthly Delights’

We’d like you to look at one piece of art for 10 minutes, uninterrupted.

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Claire Bradshaw @clairebradshaw.bsky.social · Jul 24

Mystery of the Arnolfini portrait
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Claire Bradshaw @clairebradshaw.bsky.social · Jul 17

Bored by the constant London centric thinking especially after living there for 20+ years. Access to this museum is fine for me thanks. Not everything has to be housed in London to be accessible. You have plenty of trains out of London to get to anywhere you want in the Uk too.

Claire Bradshaw @clairebradshaw.bsky.social · Jul 8

A nice monthly exercise from NYT to look at a painting for ten minutes and then learn all about the painting in more detail. www.nytimes.com/interactive/...

10-Minute Challenge: An Archery Contest in Ancient India

We’d like you to look at one piece of art for 10 minutes, uninterrupted.

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Claire Bradshaw @clairebradshaw.bsky.social · Jun 29

The best description I read of this outfit was that she looks like she is stuck in a vase

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Claire Bradshaw @clairebradshaw.bsky.social · Jun 14

Could equally be used to describe an academic year in #HE. There is never a cut off point or sense of completion.

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Claire Bradshaw @clairebradshaw.bsky.social · Jun 13

Ely Cathedral is delightful. The audio guide is so well designed. I am enchanted by the story of Saint Etheldreda and will have to learn more.

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Claire Bradshaw @clairebradshaw.bsky.social · Jun 8

Watching this young man being so superb at what he does while obviously loving it makes me so happy 😁 #Alcaraz

The Tennis Letter @thetennisletter.bsky.social · Jun 8

Carlos Alcaraz celebrating with the Roland Garros ball kids after winning the title.

“Vamos” 🥹

The happiness level of everyone in this video is off the charts.

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Claire Bradshaw @clairebradshaw.bsky.social · Jun 8

An great example of when having a little bit of impostor syndrome might be a good thing … #reform #doge #kent eastangliabylines.co.uk/politics/loc...

Exposed: Reform UK doesn’t know how government spending works

Reform UK just confused a procurement framework with a spending scandal – and revealed they don’t understand government

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The Observer @theobserveruk.bsky.social · Jun 8

Kenan Malik: British values aren’t colour-coded

Immigration and identity are important subjects, but racialising them is not the answer

British values aren’t colour-coded | The Observer

Immigration and identity are important subjects, but racialising them is not the answer

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Claire Bradshaw @clairebradshaw.bsky.social · May 22

How healthy is your social biome??

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How Strong Is Your Social Life? This simple quiz will tell you.

Research shows that our happiness depends on a complex web of relationships and interactions. Fifteen simple questions can assess yours.

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Claire Bradshaw @clairebradshaw.bsky.social · May 18

Re-visiting the May celebration of Los Patios in Cordoba with my old Uni friend celebrating the fact we are still having fun 40 years after our “study” year abroad here in 1985. Glorious 🥰

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EV Curve Futurist @evcurvefuturist.com · May 18

Trump treats Saudi like an ATM. MBS clings to $100 oil fantasies. But China’s EV blitz is crushing demand, reshaping global power and energy markets. OPEC+ is crumbling. Oil’s era is ending—and these two dinosaurs are too deluded to see it. They truly deserve each other. #EVRevolution #EndofOil #EVs

The House of Saud and the House of Trump deserve each other

The world is awash with excess oil.

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Claire Bradshaw @clairebradshaw.bsky.social · May 16

So disappointed in Labour after desperately wanting them in power after 14 years of Tories. I cancelled my membership, wrote to my MP to tell him to feedback to the party how pandering to Reform crowd is damaging core party support & frankly bad for the Uk
Not for 1st time wish I was in Australia.

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